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US Launches Strikes on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States has launched military strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night as hostilities between the two nations intensify over…
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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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Philippines Says Sailor Was Injured in Skirmish With Chinese Coast Guard
Four Filipino navy personnel sustained minor injuries during a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea on March…
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Trump to Impose Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Over Illegal Drugs
President-elect Trump Announces Plans for New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he intends to impose…
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Estimates Iran War Cost at $37.5 Billion to Date
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently testified that the war with Iran has cost $37.5bn to date, a figure he…
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Burnham Tells Cabinet To Tackle Living Costs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially begun his tenure as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, using his first cabinet meeting…
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Trump Discusses Strait of Hormuz Security with New British PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed the security of the Strait of Hormuz during a phone…
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Egypt’s El-Sisi Ratifies 2026/2027 Budget, Sets New Minimum Income
The Egyptian government has enacted a series of economic and administrative measures, including the ratification of the 2026/2027 state budget and the…
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Iran Launches Counterattack
Escalating Conflict and Regional Retaliation The United States conducted its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran on Monday, following the death…
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Tate Brothers Arrested in US Amid Extradition Request
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by U.S. Marshals in Miami on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The arrests follow a…
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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Mexican Coast Near Guatemala Border
A major 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, July 17, 2026. According…
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Trump Renews Election Fraud Claims While Pushing for SAVE America Act Passage
President Donald Trump utilized a prime-time address from the White House on Thursday to renew claims that the nation’s voting systems are…
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IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strike on U.S. Aircraft in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a military strike on July 17, 2026, targeting U.S. aircraft in Jordan, as part of…