War and security
2 US service members killed, another missing as Iran launches missile, drone attack on Jordan
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Home | Mail Online. First detected July 18, 2026 at 17:42 UTC.
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Two U.S. Service Members Killed in Iranian Missile Attack on Jordanian Air Base
An Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on July 18, 2026, killed two U.S. troops and left another missing, marking the first U.S. casualties in the renewed conflict.
Elections
US House Vote to Cut Military Aid to Israel Splits Democrats and Destroys Proposal
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.
Health
Indian activist on hunger strike shifted to hospital
Reported by PerthNow and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected July 18, 2026 at 06:03 UTC.
War and security
NEET Protest Escalates: CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke Begins Indefinite Hunger Strike After Sonam Wangchuk's Hospitalisatio…
Reported by Free Press Journal and Business Line - Home. First detected July 18, 2026 at 05:01 UTC.
War and security
War between US and Iran expands as bridges and water plant hit, more ships attacked
Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News. First detected July 18, 2026 at 00:36 UTC.
General News
US Air Strikes on Iran for Seventh Night, Iran Fires Missile at Saudi Arabia and Attacks Gulf States
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.
War and security
Sydney Roosters Take on Injury‑Hit Melbourne Storm in NRL Clash
The match featured key injuries to Melbourne’s star halves as the Roosters look to capitalize.
Elections
Donald Trump in primetime address revived long-running claims about US election security, accused China of what he called largest election data breach in history, and released documents he says reveal foreign interference
Donald Trump in a primetime address revived his long-running claims about the security of US elections, accused China of what he called the largest election data breach in history, and released documents he says reveal foreign interference, according to a developing France24 report.
War and security
US Expands Iran Strikes and Hits Bridges as Tehran Widens Missile Attacks Across Gulf and Hormuz Conflict Widens After Ceasefire Collapse
US expands Iran strikes and targets Iran bridges as Tehran widens missile attacks across Gulf and hits Gulf states and Hormuz conflict widens after ceasefire collapse, with Iran reporting casualties.
Foreign policy
UK police say former British political figure was killed in a targeted attack
Counterterrorism officers said the killing was targeted and that they are still investigating the motive behind the death of the former minister.