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Putin attacks civilian ships in Black Sea
Oleh Kiper Reports Russian Strikes on Tanzania and Liberia Flagged Ships Russian forces attacked two civilian merchant ships in the Black Sea…
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Samira Rahman
Samira Rahman is the editorial identity for TellingPointy's World desk. Her coverage follows diplomacy, conflict, migration, security, climate, and global institutions through the decisions that change people's lives. Rahman's desk resists distant, map-level reporting: it identifies the actors, interests, evidence, and human consequences behind each development, distinguishes verified events from claims, and keeps historical context close enough to make breaking news intelligible.
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Trump Warns Iran of Energy and Bridge Strikes
Trump Threatens Expanded Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will significantly expand its military campaign…
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ICE Nationwide Vehicle Stops Halted After Fatal Shooting
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a nationwide order to all officers to stop pursuing individuals in vehicles, according to a…
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China’s Economic Growth Misses Target This Year
While the country remains the world's second-largest economy, its transition toward a socialist market economy continues to grapple with the legacy of…
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House Passes Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill Amid Senate Uncertainty
The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on Tuesday in a 308-117 vote, moving to end the twice-yearly ritual of…
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US Launches Maritime Blockade of Iran After Striking Key Ports
The United States military has intensified its campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, executing strikes across key sites including Qeshm Island and Bandar…
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Houthi Claims of Abha Airport Strike Debunked by Viral Misidentified Footage
Following a recent announcement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree regarding a military operation targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport with ballistic…
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Russia Strikes Merchant Ship in Odesa, Killing Five Civilians Amid Black Sea Escalation
Russian forces have intensified long-range strikes against Ukraine’s port infrastructure and civilian shipping, killing at least five people on a merchant vessel…
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ICE Halts Vehicle Stops After Two Fatal Shootings of Immigrants
Following two fatal shootings of immigrants by federal agents in Maine and Texas within one week, the Department of Homeland Security has…
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Jordanian air defenses intercept four Iranian missiles amid US strikes
Jordanian air defenses intercepted four Iranian missiles on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, while Bahraini authorities activated emergency sirens to counter aerial threats.…
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U.S. Central Command strikes Iranian coastal targets near Bandar Abbas and Bushehr
Military tensions escalated on Tuesday, as U.S. forces conducted a wave of strikes against Iranian coastal targets, including near the Bandar Abbas…
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Dubai launches four new bus routes July 17
Beginning July 17, 2026, Dubai will launch four new public bus routes and upgrade existing lines to improve transit efficiency. These modifications,…