News Category: World

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 World

US military to begin enforcing sea blockade on Iran from 4pm Tuesday

Washington: The United States military will begin enforcing a new maritime blockade on Iran starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Eastern Time, which corresponds to 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Cambodian time. The announcement from the Joint Maritime Information Center, led by the U.S. Navy, stated that the blockade will cover all Iranian ports, oil export terminals and coastal areas. Any vessel attempting to travel into or out of the blockaded area without authorization could face interception, diversion...

Monday, July 13, 2026 World

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden heart attack

Washington, July 12, 2026 — Lindsey Graham, a U.S. senator from South Carolina and a powerful figure in the Republican Party, has died at the age of 71 after a sudden health crisis. The news was confirmed by his office and several international media outlets. According to Graham's office, he died on the night of July 11, 2026...

Monday, July 13, 2026 World

The European Union plans to restrict social media use for children under 13.

Brussels: The European Union (EU) is preparing new legal proposals to restrict children's use of social media, with the aim of protecting their mental health, online safety and reducing the risks of inappropriate content. The announcement came on July 13, 2026, after a group of experts submitted a report to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, recommending that children under the age of 13 should not be allowed to use social media unless the platforms can demonstrate that they have adequate safeguards in place for children...

Monday, July 13, 2026 International news

Two small earthquakes hit Bago and Mandalay regions of Myanmar, no serious damage reported

Myanmar: Two mild earthquakes struck Bago and Mandalay on July 12, 2026, but as of July 13, 2026, authorities had not reported any serious damage or casualties. According to reports, the first earthquake had a magnitude of 3.8...

Monday, July 13, 2026 World

US demands Iran stop attacks on ships as Strait of Hormuz continues to become flashpoint

WASHINGTON-Tehran | July 13, 2026 Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to heat up as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy shipping route for the world, faces security uncertainty and disruptions to commercial shipping. US officials said Washington is demanding public assurances from Iran that it will stop attacking and blocking ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The demand comes after several oil tankers and commercial vessels have been attacked or threatened near the strait. On July 11, 2026, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that the Strait...

Friday, June 26, 2026 World

Europe faces its most severe heatwave yet as temperatures exceed 40°C in many countries

Europe is facing one of its worst heatwaves, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, causing severe impacts on public health, transport and daily life. Countries including France, Britain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands have reportedly issued high-level warnings of extreme heat, while authorities have implemented emergency measures, including closing some schools, increasing emergency services and urging people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. In the capital, Paris, temperatures have soared to their highest levels for June, as hospitals and emergency services have been overwhelmed by the heatwave.