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7.1 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast of Alaska

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.

An aerial view of Anchorage, Alaska.

US Middle East envoy Witkoff says Gaza talks going well

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

US-backed Yemeni forces intercept weapons shipment from Iran to Houthis, CENTCOM says

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

Iran's Araghchi visits China in effort to win back Beijing's military support

Iranian Foreign Minister visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, which comes as China and Pakistan also discuss a new economic corridor.

 An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

Khamenei warns Iran is ready to respond to any new attack, threatens 'even bigger blow'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, warned that his country is ready to "respond to any new attack" during comments carried by state TV.

 Illustrative image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids.

 Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

Ethiopia arrests dozens of suspected Islamic State terrorists, Fana broadcaster reports

"NISS has been closely monitoring the group's cross-border infiltration strategies and its efforts to establish sleeper cells in Ethiopia," Fana reported.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

The hackers posted Pourmohsen’s photo and Iranian ID card along with the accusation.

 Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group B - England v Iran - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Iran fans hold signs reading 'Freedom for Iran' and 'Woman life freedom' inside the stadium before the match.

Bahrain, US firms sign $17 billion in deals to deepen economic ties, news agency BNA says

The signing ceremony took place during Bahraini Prime Minister and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa's visit to Washington.

 The Crown Prince of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain June 19, 2025.

WATCH: Suspect in deadly Boulder antisemitic attack faces 184 charges, federal hate crimes

Colorado shooter Mohamed Soliman's indictment now lists a total of 184 counts. He has also been federally indicted on 12 hate crime charges.

 Suspect in deadly Boulder antisemitic attack faces 184 charges, federal hate crimes July 15, 2025

US Embassy condemns drone attacks on Iraq's oil fields

The drone attacks have been a continued source of concern for Erbil and the Kurdistan regional authorities, who govern the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq.

A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024

Ireland refuses visas for Ramallah children planning to attend Gaelic Games summer camp

Claire Liddy, International spokesperson for GAA Palestine, told RTÉ Radio One on Tuesday that an appeal had been lodged.

 The Gaelic Games in Palestine (GAA-P) organization

Iran, China, and Russia behind life-threatening operations in UK, British police say

Two senior British police officers warned that Russia, Iran, and China are behind a growing number of life-threatening operations in Britain.

British police officers stand watch at crime scene