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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154517" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_in_the_2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait" target="_blank">Kuwait</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Defense_%28Kuwait%29" target="_blank">defense ministry</a> says that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> has hit three land border posts and a offshore rig operated by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Oil_Company" target="_blank">Kuwait Oil Company</a>. <a href="https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/drone-attack-targets-kuwaits-offshore-drilling-rig-three-border-posts/" target="_blank">(Arab Times Kuwait)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Corps" target="_blank">Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps</a> claims to have hit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M142_HIMARS" target="_blank">US HIMARS</a> launchers in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait" target="_blank">Kuwait</a>. <a href="https://en.yenisafak.com/world/irgc-claims-destruction-of-us-himars-launchers-in-kuwait-3720744" target="_blank">(Yeni Şafak)</a> <a href="https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/iran-claims-destruction-of-us-himars-launchers-in-kuwait-as-regional-strikes-widen-3223773" target="_blank">(Türkiye Today)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Qatar" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Qatar</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_%28Qatar%29" target="_blank">Qatari Interior Ministry</a> reports that three people, including a child, have been injured by falling debris from an interception following Iranian attacks on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar" target="_blank">the country</a>. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-says-3-injured-by-falling-debris-after-intercepting-iranian-attacks/3995428" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Corps_Navy" target="_blank">Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy</a> declares the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> to be closed until further notice and says that they have fired a shot at two vessels that used an unauthorized route. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260712-live-us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz" target="_blank">(France 24)</a> <a href="https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/IRGC-Closes-Strait-of-Hormuz-after-vessel-interception" target="_blank">(Shafaq)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> launches new strikes against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a> in response. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command" target="_blank">United States Central Command</a> (CENTCOM) contradicts Iran's claim, stating that the strait is open. Additionally, the Joint Maritime Information Center states that the Iran route in the waterway is open despite Iran's claims. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-threatens-iran-attempt-assassinate-open-calls-killing-khamenei-rcna434515" target="_blank">(NBC News)</a> <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-12/hormuz-route-open-despite-iran-declaration-maritime-group-says" target="_blank">(Bloomberg)</a></li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri reports that 10 of 11 projectiles hit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandar_Abbas" target="_blank">Bandar Abbas</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Musa" target="_blank">Abu Musa</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qeshm_Island" target="_blank">Qeshm</a> islands. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/multiple-explosions-reported-in-southern-iran-amid-escalation-with-us/3995878" target="_blank">(AA)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war" target="_blank">Gaza war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least six people are killed, including a nine-year old girl, from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> attacks on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip" target="_blank">Gaza Strip</a>. <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/girl-9-among-at-least-six-killed-in-israeli-gaza-attacks-say-palestinian-officials-13562832" target="_blank">(Sky News)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Sudanese civil war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan" target="_blank">Sudan</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Human_Rights_Commission" target="_blank">National Human Rights Commission</a> reports 6,000 detention cases in prisons run by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Support_Forces" target="_blank">Rapid Support Forces</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Darfur" target="_blank">North Darfur</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_city" target="_blank">capital</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Fasher" target="_blank">El Fasher</a>. <a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/sudan-rights-commission-says-6-000-held-in-rsf-run-prisons-in-el-fasher/3995940" target="_blank">(AA)</a> <a href="https://www.usmuslims.com/service/amp/sudan-rights-commission-says-6000-held-in-rsf-run-prisons-in-el-fasher-360692h.htm" target="_blank">(USMuslims via AA)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Disasters and accidents<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ten people are killed and several others are injured in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-vehicle_collision" target="_blank">multiple-vehicle collision</a> involving a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_truck" target="_blank">pickup truck</a> carrying 17 passengers and two other trucks in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Java" target="_blank">West Java</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia" target="_blank">Indonesia</a>. <a href="https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20260712/a4f4a70d286e4c5ea3ce858e1d91d17c/c.html" target="_blank">(Xinhua)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least six people are killed and seven others are injured when a driver loses control near a street festival in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar" target="_blank">Viña del Mar</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valpara%C3%ADso_Province" target="_blank">Valparaíso</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile" target="_blank">Chile</a>. The driver is detained and will undergo alcohol testing. <a href="https://english.aawsat.com/world/5295199-driver-chile-runs-over-and-kills-6-people-festival" target="_blank">(AFP via Asharq Al-Awsat)</a></li>
</ul>Health and environment<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea" target="_blank">South Korea</a> issues its first <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_heat_warning" target="_blank">extreme heat warning</a> under a new system, covering the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Gyeongsang_Province" target="_blank">North Gyeongsang</a> cities of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongsan" target="_blank">Gyeongsan</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pohang" target="_blank">Pohang</a> after temperatures meet severe criteria. <a href="https://kuwaittimes.com/article/46335/world/south-korea-issues-first-emergency-heatwave-warning-under-new-rating-system/" target="_blank">(AFP via Kuwait Times)</a></li>
</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crimes_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">War crimes during the Sudanese civil war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A court in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Sudan" target="_blank">Port Sudan</a> sentences <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Support_Forces" target="_blank">Rapid Support Forces</a> leader <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemedti" target="_blank">Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo</a> and 15 other members to death in absentia for their roles in war crimes in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darfur" target="_blank">Darfur</a> region during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">ongoing civil war</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan" target="_blank">the country</a> including the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination" target="_blank">assassination</a> of former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Darfur" target="_blank">West Darfur</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_state_governors_in_Sudan" target="_blank">governor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khamis_Abakar" target="_blank">Khamis Abbakar</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023" target="_blank">2023</a> during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Geneina%23Killing_of_Khamis_Abakar_and_the_June_massacres" target="_blank">Battle of Geneina</a>. <a href="https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5295179-sudan-court-sentences-rsf-leader-death-absentia" target="_blank">(Asharq Al-Awsat)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_July_12" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154517, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Arab_countries']2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_in_the_2026_Iran_war']2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait']Kuwait[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Defense_%28Kuwait%29']defense ministry[/URL] says that [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] has hit three land border posts and a offshore rig operated by the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Oil_Company']Kuwait Oil Company[/URL]. [URL='https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/drone-attack-targets-kuwaits-offshore-drilling-rig-three-border-posts/']([I]Arab Times Kuwait[/I])[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Corps']Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps[/URL] claims to have hit [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M142_HIMARS']US HIMARS[/URL] launchers in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait']Kuwait[/URL]. [URL='https://en.yenisafak.com/world/irgc-claims-destruction-of-us-himars-launchers-in-kuwait-3720744']([I]Yeni Şafak[/I])[/URL] [URL='https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/iran-claims-destruction-of-us-himars-launchers-in-kuwait-as-regional-strikes-widen-3223773']([I]Türkiye Today[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Qatar']2026 Iranian strikes on Qatar[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_%28Qatar%29']Qatari Interior Ministry[/URL] reports that three people, including a child, have been injured by falling debris from an interception following Iranian attacks on [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar']the country[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/qatar-says-3-injured-by-falling-debris-after-intercepting-iranian-attacks/3995428'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Revolutionary_Guard_Corps_Navy']Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy[/URL] declares the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] to be closed until further notice and says that they have fired a shot at two vessels that used an unauthorized route. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260712-live-us-attacks-iran-over-ship-being-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz'](France 24)[/URL] [URL='https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/IRGC-Closes-Strait-of-Hormuz-after-vessel-interception'](Shafaq)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] launches new strikes against [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL] in response. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command']United States Central Command[/URL] (CENTCOM) contradicts Iran's claim, stating that the strait is open. Additionally, the [I]Joint Maritime Information Center[/I] states that the Iran route in the waterway is open despite Iran's claims. [URL='https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-threatens-iran-attempt-assassinate-open-calls-killing-khamenei-rcna434515'](NBC News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-12/hormuz-route-open-despite-iran-declaration-maritime-group-says'](Bloomberg)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri reports that 10 of 11 projectiles hit [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandar_Abbas']Bandar Abbas[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Musa']Abu Musa[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qeshm_Island']Qeshm[/URL] islands. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/multiple-explosions-reported-in-southern-iran-amid-escalation-with-us/3995878'](AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war']Gaza war[/URL] [LIST] [*]At least six people are killed, including a nine-year old girl, from [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] attacks on the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip']Gaza Strip[/URL]. [URL='https://news.sky.com/story/girl-9-among-at-least-six-killed-in-israeli-gaza-attacks-say-palestinian-officials-13562832'](Sky News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Sudanese civil war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan']Sudan[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Human_Rights_Commission']National Human Rights Commission[/URL] reports 6,000 detention cases in prisons run by the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Support_Forces']Rapid Support Forces[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Darfur']North Darfur[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_city']capital[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Fasher']El Fasher[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/sudan-rights-commission-says-6-000-held-in-rsf-run-prisons-in-el-fasher/3995940'](AA)[/URL] [URL='https://www.usmuslims.com/service/amp/sudan-rights-commission-says-6000-held-in-rsf-run-prisons-in-el-fasher-360692h.htm'](USMuslims via AA)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Disasters and accidents[/B] [LIST] [*]Ten people are killed and several others are injured in a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-vehicle_collision']multiple-vehicle collision[/URL] involving a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_truck']pickup truck[/URL] carrying 17 passengers and two other trucks in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Java']West Java[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia']Indonesia[/URL]. [URL='https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20260712/a4f4a70d286e4c5ea3ce858e1d91d17c/c.html'](Xinhua)[/URL] [*]At least six people are killed and seven others are injured when a driver loses control near a street festival in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar']Viña del Mar[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valpara%C3%ADso_Province']Valparaíso[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile']Chile[/URL]. The driver is detained and will undergo alcohol testing. [URL='https://english.aawsat.com/world/5295199-driver-chile-runs-over-and-kills-6-people-festival'](AFP via [I]Asharq Al-Awsat[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Health and environment[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea']South Korea[/URL] issues its first [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_heat_warning']extreme heat warning[/URL] under a new system, covering the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Gyeongsang_Province']North Gyeongsang[/URL] cities of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongsan']Gyeongsan[/URL] and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pohang']Pohang[/URL] after temperatures meet severe criteria. [URL='https://kuwaittimes.com/article/46335/world/south-korea-issues-first-emergency-heatwave-warning-under-new-rating-system/'](AFP via [I]Kuwait Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crimes_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']War crimes during the Sudanese civil war[/URL] [LIST] [*]A court in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Sudan']Port Sudan[/URL] sentences [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Support_Forces']Rapid Support Forces[/URL] leader [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemedti']Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo[/URL] and 15 other members to death in absentia for their roles in war crimes in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darfur']Darfur[/URL] region during the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']ongoing civil war[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan']the country[/URL] including the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination']assassination[/URL] of former [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Darfur']West Darfur[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_state_governors_in_Sudan']governor[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khamis_Abakar']Khamis Abbakar[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023']2023[/URL] during the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Geneina%23Killing_of_Khamis_Abakar_and_the_June_massacres']Battle of Geneina[/URL]. [URL='https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5295179-sudan-court-sentences-rsf-leader-death-absentia']([I]Asharq Al-Awsat[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_July_12"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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