Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
The US conducted its seventh night of strikes on Iran, targeting bridges and energy infrastructure and cutting water supplies to southern villages, as Iran retaliates with attacks on US bases across the region.
BBC News · Jul 18, 2026
The US military conducted its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure, while Iran claims counterattacks on regional allies. Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has largely halted amid the escalating tit-for-tat strikes.
Ukrinform · Jul 18, 2026
Australian Army instructors have joined Operation LEGIO in Poland to train Ukrainian troops alongside Norwegian and other allied forces, focusing on tactical skills and psychological resilience for combat effectiveness.
Google News · Jul 18, 2026
The US military has completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure including bridges to disrupt supply routes. The escalation coincides with rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and climbing oil prices.
Reuters · Jul 18, 2026
Iran has renewed attacks on Gulf states following another night of US military strikes, escalating regional tensions and military confrontation in the Middle East.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
The Philippines lodged a formal diplomatic protest against China Daily for publishing videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys, calling them racist and dehumanizing amid ongoing South China Sea territorial disputes.
Ynetnews · Jul 18, 2026
Israel faces escalating heat stress through Tuesday with temperatures rising above normal to scorching levels, particularly in inland areas and mountain regions, accompanied by extreme UV exposure.
El País · Jul 18, 2026
La actriz de 'Hacks' reflexiona sobre su activismo político y su nueva película, rechazando ser etiquetada como valiente mientras alaba el coraje del pueblo de Gaza.
La Nación · Jul 18, 2026
Aldosivi sorprendió y eliminó a River 3-1 en Salta, avanzando a octavos de final de la Copa Argentina. El equipo marplatense, que lucha por evitar el descenso, aprovechó las falencias del Millonario en un partido donde también se registró un incendio en las inmediaciones del estadio.
Deutsche Welle · Jul 18, 2026
Iran's military leadership threatens full-scale offensive operations if US strikes persist beyond days, while both sides claim strikes on each other's targets across the Middle East region.
CBS News · Jul 18, 2026
The U.S. completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as both nations escalate attacks, causing commercial shipping to halt through the critical Strait of Hormuz and oil prices to surge.
The Daily Star · Jul 18, 2026
Armed conflicts in Congo, Sudan, and Yemen are creating conditions for rapid disease spread, with Ebola in DRC and cholera in Sudan claiming thousands of lives as violence disrupts health infrastructure and displaces populations.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
Brooklyn's Arab American community in Bay Ridge, nicknamed 'Little Palestine,' overwhelmingly supports Spain in the World Cup final due to Madrid's recognition of Palestine and vocal criticism of Israel's Gaza war.
Google News · Jul 18, 2026
Russia is experiencing critical fuel shortages as Ukrainian attacks target energy infrastructure, triggering widespread supply disruptions and economic concerns including stagflation risks.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
Senior Iranian military advisor Mohsen Rezaee warns that Tehran will escalate to full-scale war if US bombing persists, signaling an end to negotiation-during-conflict policy.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
Israeli military has destroyed at least 20 schools in southern Lebanon, with over 100 damaged, displacing approximately 500,000 children from education during escalating conflict with Hezbollah.
The New York Times · Jul 18, 2026
U.S. military continues sustained strikes on Iranian infrastructure including bridges and water plants for a seventh consecutive day, with new rounds announced Friday afternoon.
Forbes · Jul 18, 2026
WWE SmackDown introduced its first-ever interim women's championship due to Rhea Ripley's injury, with five competitors vying for a SummerSlam ladder match. Key matches set up major storylines ahead of Saturday Night Main Event.
SMH.com.au · Jul 18, 2026
US and Iran expand military conflict to include critical infrastructure, with strikes on bridges, power plants and desalination facilities raising escalation risks and pushing oil prices higher ahead of US elections.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2026
The US has expanded its military operations in Iran, shifting from maritime targets in the Strait of Hormuz to undisclosed inland locations, signaling a strategic escalation.
The Hindu Business Line · Jul 18, 2026
The US launched its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting infrastructure and ports while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US-allied nations, escalating a four-month conflict over the Strait of Hormuz and driving oil prices above $86 per barrel.
The New York Times · Jul 18, 2026
The US has conducted military strikes targeting Iranian bridges and port facilities near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions amid broader geopolitical conflict.
BBC · Jul 18, 2026
The US military conducted its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with both sides exchanging claims about targets hit. Shipping in the critical Strait of Hormuz has largely halted amid the escalating tit-for-tat military operations.
Dawn · Jul 18, 2026
Pakistan's stock market fell 1.3% on Friday as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices sparked profit-taking, reversing a two-session recovery rally amid concerns over supply disruptions.