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Cuba Remains Central

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Two U.S. Troops Killed, One Missing After Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks in Jordan

U.S. Central Command reports fatalities amid partner forces’ defense against Iranian attacks, followed by U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran.

Jul 19, 2026, 12:42 AM NPR News

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Two US Service Members Killed in Iranian Missile and Drone Attack in Jordan

Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.

BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PM

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Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing After Iranian Strikes on Jordanian Bases

CENTCOM confirms casualties among U.S. forces following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on military bases in Jordan amid escalating tensions over alleged ceasefire breaches.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:49 PM

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US Forces Conduct Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Regional Tensions

United States Central Command reports targeted strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran retaliates by attacking US allies in the region, escalating conflict around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 18, 2026, 4:17 PM

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Iran Accuses US of Striking Critical Infrastructure Amid Escalating Conflict

Tensions rise as US forces conduct consecutive strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Gulf states and disruption of water supplies in southern Iran.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 1:41 PM

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Zimbabwean Youth Leader Urges Urgent Investment in Mental Health

Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, inspired by personal loss, leads efforts to provide culturally relevant mental health support for young people globally.

UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:38 AM

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US Conducts Seventh Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Conflicting Reports of Explosions Near Strait of Hormuz

The US military continues targeted strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran reports explosions and tanker incidents near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, claims disputed by US Central Command.

BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 1:47 AM

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Taylor Farms Removes Iceberg Lettuce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell

Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily pulling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following an FDA investigation tying the product to a cyclospora outbreak affecting Taco Bell customers in five U.S. states.

The Hill | Jul 17, 2026, 2:30 AM

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Taco Bell Removes Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Amid Federal Investigation

Taylor Fresh Foods voluntarily removes iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as CDC and FDA investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 1:54 AM

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US Military Strikes Iranian Targets Near Tehran and Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

US Central Command targets military sites and disables oil tanker near Iran’s Kharg Island, while Iran reports downing a US drone and vows to defend its territory.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:08 AM

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US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes Amid Renewed Tensions in Gulf

The US launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran responded with attacks on US bases in the region, escalating conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 7:55 AM

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Trump Signals Willingness to Eliminate Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as He Did ISIS

President Trump expressed readiness to take decisive action against the IRGC, paralleling his 2019 campaign against ISIS, amid renewed tensions and a blockade on Iranian ports.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:33 AM

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New Study on Drug Decriminalization in Oregon and Washington Sparks Continued Debate

A recent analysis challenges claims that drug decriminalization directly caused overdose deaths, highlighting mixed evidence amid rising fatalities and significant drops in arrests.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 4:49 PM

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Meets Trump Amid Shifting Political Pressures

Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM

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UN Warns Looted Gold and Gum Arabic Are Fueling Sudan’s Conflict

The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 PM

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Early Christian Church Unearthed Beneath Former Fish Market in Italy

Archaeologists have discovered the earliest known Christian church in Oderzo, Italy, revealing insights into the Late Roman and Early Medieval periods.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:06 PM

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US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Ongoing Gulf Attacks

Less than a month after a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace, the US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM

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Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 2,000 Amid Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AM

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UN Warns Terrorist Threat Expanding Across West Africa and the Sahel

The United Nations highlights the growing security challenges posed by terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel, urging sustained international support and regional cooperation.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM

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Taiwan’s Opposition TPP Launches Historic First Delegation Visit to Mainland China

The Taiwan People’s Party seeks to foster goodwill and dialogue to support cross-Strait peace amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:12 AM

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Cuban Aircraft Hijacker Maikel Guerra Morales Ordered Released in Florida by Clinton-Appointed Judge

Maikel Guerra Morales, convicted of redirecting a Cuban commuter plane to Florida in 2003, faces release under a legal precedent limiting ICE detention despite a removal order.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PM

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Trump Drops 20% Toll Plan on Strait of Hormuz, Prepares Naval Blockade on Iran

President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PM

Konstantin Sokolov to Chair $200M US State Department Fund for Central Asia Trade Corridor

Russian-born private equity investor and donor to Donald Trump’s ballroom project appointed to lead new enterprise fund focused on infrastructure investments in Armenia and surrounding regions.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 12:13 PM