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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine request $1.5 trillion defense budget, including $70 billion for ongoing conflict with Iran.
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politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM
us
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Donald Trump directs his administration to allow American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, suspended since 1985.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 9:17 PM
world
Queensland’s critical emergency phone system upgrade, initially set for completion in December 2026, is now postponed to March 2027 due to supply delays linked to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:45 PM
global-institutions
The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to battle the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the epicenter in Ituri province, while some areas show encouraging signs of control.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:31 PM
world
Iranian missile strikes on Jordanian territory highlight growing risks for Jordan, a key US ally, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 7:23 PM
world
In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
world
President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
politics
President Trump addressed reporters on the escalating conflict with Iran and related U.S. military actions while meeting Lebanon's president on July 21, 2026.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 5:46 PM
general
In an interview on the Ruthless Podcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty compared the Middle East conflict to historical military decisions and expressed confidence in President Trump's commitment to the Iran mission.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 2:37 PM
world
Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:11 PM
us
As US-Iran hostilities escalate, Democrats call on President Trump to reverse course following increased American deaths and injuries.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:35 AM
politics
As military conflict with Iran intensifies and oil prices surge, GOP lawmakers call on President Trump to act swiftly to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 AM
world
Under a US-brokered agreement, Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from parts of southern Lebanon, with Lebanese troops moving into the vacated areas as part of a pilot zone initiative.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 11:09 AM
world
The US has conducted airstrikes on Iran for ten consecutive nights following attacks on American soldiers, while Iran declares full-scale war, raising concerns over escalating tensions in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 11:03 AM
world
Despite easing refined fuel export restrictions in July 2026, China enforces strict compliance measures to protect domestic reserves as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 AM
politics
On July 20, 2026, U.S. military actions against Iran intensified, with reports confirming two soldiers killed in Iranian strikes.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:54 AM
world
Palestinians in Gaza express varied views on the recent Hamas leadership change amid ongoing war and humanitarian crisis.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 7:23 AM
world
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
world
Under a framework agreement signed in Washington, Israel will withdraw from select areas in southern Lebanon, allowing displaced residents to return amid ongoing conflict.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 6:40 AM
world
Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AM
politics
U.S. officials report multiple Iranian airstrikes have caused injuries to American troops stationed in the Middle East since early July, amid escalating tensions.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 4:30 AM
world
Following the deaths of 10 Indian sailors in attacks on commercial vessels amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the Indian government has lodged a strong protest with Iran and announced new protective measures.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:35 AM
world
Renewed US attacks on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. With US reserves depleted, China declines to deploy its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 12:43 AM