Category: International News

US Strikes Iran as Tehran Targets Kuwait and Jordan in Escalating Conflict

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 203 EAT on Thursday 16 July 2026 The US military has continued its strikes against Iran, targeting locations further north in the country and, for the first time in the latest escalation, areas near the capital, Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said early Thursday that its forces had…

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Strait of Hormuz Dispute Deepens

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1303 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 The comments, made during an interview with Fox News, came as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. Trump had earlier backed away from a threatened 20% fee on all cargo shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…

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Russian Strike on Odesa Kills Three as Ukraine Targets Black Sea Vessels

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1235 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 Several people have been killed in Russian attacks on port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv, as Kyiv said it launched drone strikes targeting 20 Russian vessels in an escalation of fighting over the Black Sea and…

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Lebanon and Israel Discuss Implementation of Framework Deal in Rome

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1510 EAT on Tuesday 14 July 2026 Lebanon and Israel have resumed talks in Rome, with Beirut seeking progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a United States-brokered agreement, although expectations for a quick breakthrough remain low. Officials from both countries began two days of…

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Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Stretchered Off During NBA Summer League Game

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Tuedsday 14 July 2026 Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was stretchered off the court after suffering an injury during an NBA Summer League game. The incident occurred when Alexander went down during the contest, prompting medical staff to rush onto the court to attend to…

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Bangkok Bar Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 22 Others Critically Injured

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1201 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 The fire broke out near the stage of the bar in Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak district before spreading rapidly, cutting power and filling the venue with thick smoke, according to eyewitnesses. Footage shared online showed terrified customers screaming as they rushed to…

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Which Semifinalist Has the Best Chance of Lifting the Trophy?

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1140 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 Forty-eight nations began their FIFA World Cup campaign on June 11 with dreams of lifting football’s most prestigious trophy, but only four teams remain in contention. The tournament’s four highest-ranked sides, boasting a combined eight World Cup titles, will face off…

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