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U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, targeting infrastructure to degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows a series of tit-for-tat exchanges that have effectively paralyzed the fragile memorandum of understanding between the two nations. U.S. Strikes Target Strategic Iranian Infrastructure Following … Read more

Researchers at the SGBC have released a high-resolution digital atlas of the human brainstem, allowing scientists to visualize structures from MRI-scale down to individual neurons. The project, which took around 20 scientists 18 months to complete, provides a new open-access reference tool for studying neurological conditions and improving neurosurgical precision. Mapping the Human Brainstem at … Read more

Escalating Conflict and Retaliatory Strikes The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified following a series of reciprocal missile and drone assaults across the Middle East. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that it targeted 85 U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian territory. According … Read more

Iran launched widespread, simultaneous missile and drone attacks against Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026. The strikes followed a night of U.S. airstrikes across southern Iran, conducted in response to a new Iranian military strike on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This surge in violence … Read more

Greta Thunberg Detained During Maritime Aid Mission Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli forces on June 9, 2025, while participating in an attempt to reach the Gaza Strip by sea. Thunberg, 22, was among a dozen activists aboard a vessel named the *Madleen*, which was intercepted while attempting to break an Israeli … Read more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched airstrikes against approximately 140 Iranian targets early Sunday, marking a significant escalation following an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The regional conflict has intensified as both nations approach the midpoint of a 60-day interim deal intended to end the ongoing … Read more

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and the architect of modern Qatar, has died at the age of 74. Known fondly as the “Father Emir,” his 18-year rule from 1995 to 2013 oversaw a period of profound economic, social, and cultural transformation that propelled the nation of nearly 2.5 million … Read more

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at age 71. His office reported the death followed a brief and sudden illness. Governor Henry McMaster is expected to appoint a successor for the remainder of his term. Senator Lindsey Graham, … Read more

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes Across the Gulf Following US Airstrikes Iran unleashed waves of simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday morning, targeting Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The strikes also extended to Jordan and Oman, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities following a third round … Read more