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Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Vows to Enforce Trump’s Election Security Demands

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WORLD Jul 18, 2026, 5:20 am

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Vows to Enforce Trump’s Election Security Demands

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin commits to making former President Trump's election security requests mandatory and launching a maximum pressure campaign.

EU Calls on Israel to Stop Settlement Expansion Amid Rising Violence

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Jul 18, 2026, 4:15 am

EU Calls on Israel to Stop Settlement Expansion Amid Rising Violence

The EU intensifies calls for Israel to halt settlement growth following settler attacks on Palestinian children, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.

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K-pop Gains Unexpected Popularity Among North Koreans Despite Restrictions

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:35 am

K-pop Gains Unexpected Popularity Among North Koreans Despite Restrictions

North Korean defectors reveal that K-pop music has penetrated the isolated country, challenging the regime's control over cultural influence.

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US Conducts Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes Targeting Iran’s Military

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Jul 18, 2026, 3:30 am

US Conducts Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes Targeting Iran’s Military

The US military continues its campaign against Iran with a seventh night of strikes aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities amid Tehran's…

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Food Crisis Worsens in Uganda’s Karamoja Region Amid Rising Hunger

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Jul 18, 2026, 2:50 am

Food Crisis Worsens in Uganda’s Karamoja Region Amid Rising Hunger

The food emergency in Uganda's Karamoja region intensifies, affecting thousands with severe shortages and escalating malnutrition concerns.

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Suspected Somali Pirates Hijack Tanker Astana Near Yemen Coast

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Jul 18, 2026, 2:35 am

Suspected Somali Pirates Hijack Tanker Astana Near Yemen Coast

The tanker Astana was seized by suspected Somali pirates near Yemen, marking a surge in piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden…

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Thousands Rally in Sanaa Against Saudi-Led Blockade on Yemen

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Jul 18, 2026, 2:35 am

Thousands Rally in Sanaa Against Saudi-Led Blockade on Yemen

Thousands of Houthi supporters gathered in Sanaa to protest the ongoing Saudi-led blockade, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

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Trump Warns of Tariffs on Canada Amid Wildfire Smoke Crisis in US Cities

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Jul 18, 2026, 2:20 am

Trump Warns of Tariffs on Canada Amid Wildfire Smoke Crisis in US Cities

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting northern US cities. Canadian leader Mark Carney emphasizes shared climate change responsibility.

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