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The measure, defeated by a near‑even split of Democrats and a unanimous opposition from Republicans, reflects a sharp erosion of left‑leaning support amid Gaza conflict.

Reported by Free Press Journal and Middle East Eye. First detected July 18, 2026 at 03:59 UTC.

Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected July 18, 2026 at 00:36 UTC.

U.S. forces carry out a fourth day of strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian forces to bomb Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq, launch a missile at Saudi Arabia and target ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The coalition announced it will release a detailed human‑rights assessment of the 2026 tournament in September, citing visa bans and a referee exclusion.

Reported by Business Line - Home and Daily Maverick. First detected July 17, 2026 at 02:58 UTC.

The conflict shifted the passage of crude carriers and LNG tankers away from the key route, raising global energy prices.

The program to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt destroyers is two years behind schedule, according to the U.S. Navy.

Tehran refuses to back down, raising fears of wider escalation

Observers call the allegations 'totally bogus'

President Donald Trump signals escalation as U.S. forces continue daily strikes against Iranian targets.

The former president repeated unfounded 2020‑election fraud claims on Thursday, saying Beijing breached the voting system and promising to release classified information.