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Step Down Amid World Cup Controversy

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns US of ‘Unforgettable Lessons’ Over MoU Violations

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Lionel Messi Returns to World Cup Summit After 2016 Retirement Announcement

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Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Iran’s Attacks Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Conflict

As the United States and Iran exchange strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf Cooperation Council denounces Tehran’s attacks on civilian sites as war crimes.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 7:36 PM

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Two US Troops Killed, One Missing After Iranian Attack on Jordan Base

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South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:30 PM

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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.

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Lebanese President Aoun to Meet Trump in Washington Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

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Morocco and Spain Vie to Host 2030 World Cup Final

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Iran Condemns US Strikes as CENTCOM Reports Casualties in Jordan

Following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Jordan, US Central Command confirms soldier casualties while Iran's new Supreme Leader criticizes US credibility.

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

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Spain and Argentina Set for Generational Clash in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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

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Indian Police Hospitalize Cockroach Party Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, a key figure in the Cockroach Janata Party's education reform movement, was forcibly moved to a hospital in New Delhi after 20 days of hunger strike, sparking protests and calls for nationwide demonstrations.

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