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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it has stopped three oil tankers from passing through the

2026 Iran war — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it has stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. [https://www.arabnews.com/node/2651952/middle-east (AFP

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signs a law banning the production and sale of foie gras ,

Foie gras controversy — Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signs a law banning the production and sale of foie gras , citing animal cruelty. The measure effectively ends Brazilian imports of th

The International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands, officially drops charges against former militia

International Criminal Court investigation in Darfur — The International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands, officially drops charges against former militia leader Abdallah Banda, who was previously charged for his role in a 2007

The United States imposes tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, citing forced-labor

Tariffs in the second Trump administration — The United States imposes tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, citing forced-labor concerns. The duties take effect Friday and exempt USMCA-covered goods an

The U.S. CENTCOM reports on X that they have conducted strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night

2026 Iran war — The U.S. CENTCOM reports on X that they have conducted strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night amidst clashes over shipping routes, with explosions reported in Ahvaz, Ban

Oil prices, including Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate, rise to over US$95 and $86 per barrel,

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Oil prices, including Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate, rise to over US$95 and $86 per barrel, respectively, and the United States average gasoline price rises to $4.06 per

Seven people are killed after a truck collides with a medical transport van in Pernambuco, Brazil.

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — Seven people are killed after a truck collides with a medical transport van in Pernambuco, Brazil. [https://english.news.cn/20260723/034861ad666249f08105835e50c6a41e/c.html (Xinhua

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashes in Sincan, Ankara, Turkey, killing the pilot and injuring the co-pilot.

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — A Robinson R44 helicopter crashes in Sincan, Ankara, Turkey, killing the pilot and injuring the co-pilot. [https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/training-helicopter-reportedly-crashe

In the United States, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey declares a state of emergency and announces

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — In the United States, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey declares a state of emergency and announces that 100 National Guard troops have been deployed after flash floods cause

The Jordanian military reports that air defenses have intercepted 8 out of 10 projectiles fired by Iran

2026 Iran war — The Jordanian military reports that air defenses have intercepted 8 out of 10 projectiles fired by Iran against the country in Aqaba near the Israeli border, with two missiles land

The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope reports evidence of a possible exomoon-like object

Exomoon candidates — The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope reports evidence of a possible exomoon-like object orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722 B in the CD-35 2722 system, in a stu

The death toll from the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh exceeds 800.

2026 Bangladesh measles outbreak — The death toll from the ongoing measles outbreak in Bangladesh exceeds 800. [https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/health/measles-death-toll-crosses-800-experts-blame-vaccination-gaps

Saudi Arabia and the United States sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to use

Saudi Arabia–United States relations — Saudi Arabia and the United States sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to use U.S. reactor technology, enrich uranium, and reprocess nuclear waste. The

The federal trial against Hadi Matar, the man who attempted to kill author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 in

Stabbing of Salman Rushdie — The federal trial against Hadi Matar, the man who attempted to kill author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 in New York, United States, opens. If he is convicted, Matar faces a senten

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is released after police detained him outside prime minister Narendra

2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests — Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is released after police detained him outside prime minister Narendra Modi's residence yesterday during protests demanding education minister

The General Staff of the Kuwait Army reports that Kuwait's military and air defenses have been actively

2026 Iran war — The General Staff of the Kuwait Army reports that Kuwait's military and air defenses have been actively intercepting "hostile drones" from Iran. [https://www.arabtimesonline.com/ne

Unknown gunmen open fire at a police station in Canindeyú Department, Paraguay, killing three officers and

Stabbing of Salman Rushdie — Unknown gunmen open fire at a police station in Canindeyú Department, Paraguay, killing three officers and wounding another. [https://www.abc.com.py/policiales/2026/07/22/policia-d

Pope Leo XIV consecrates Fr.

Catholic Church in China — Pope Leo XIV consecrates Fr. Joseph Chang Yanfeng as the bishop of Chifeng in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China under the 2018 provisional framework, which cedes author

The United States military launches Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran's Larak Island.

2026 Iran war — The United States military launches Tomahawk missile strikes on Iran's Larak Island. [https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/07/22/iran-media-report-us-strike-on-islan

The number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S.

2026 United States cyclosporiasis outbreak — The number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. state of Michigan exceeds 7,000. [https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cyclosporiasis-cases-michigan-

African CDC director Jean Kaseya reports that the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic

2026 Ebola epidemic — African CDC director Jean Kaseya reports that the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached past 1,000. [https://apnews.com/article/con

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says that they have launched strikes on Amazon's data center in Bahrain.

2026 Iran war — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says that they have launched strikes on Amazon's data center in Bahrain. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/21/iran-war-update-five-things-to-know-

A spokesperson for Canadian infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson announces that Canada has cancelled a

2025–2026 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico — A spokesperson for Canadian infrastructure minister Gregor Robertson announces that Canada has cancelled a joint opening ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge that will

In Vietnam, a fire on a bus travelling from Lâm Đồng province to Ho Chi Minh City kills seven passengers and

2025–2026 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico — In Vietnam, a fire on a bus travelling from Lâm Đồng province to Ho Chi Minh City kills seven passengers and injures five others. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bus-fi