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Turkey could receive up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from Iraq after purchasing a stake in the BP-operated Kirkuk field. The agreement, announced by President Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi, marks a new chapter in bilateral energy ties following the expiration of the old Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline deal.
Kenyan authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past month, with 10 showing paralysis before death. Preliminary tests detected potential toxins in some samples, while environmental investigations are ongoing.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has demanded compensation from Ukraine for damages caused by a prior attack. During a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, he stressed the need for remedial action. Ukraine has not yet responded officially to the request.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an automatic earthquake warning on July 28, 2026. The alert was activated by the agency's automated system based on data from its nationwide monitoring network. No details are yet available regarding the magnitude, epicenter, or damage.
Since its July 12 premiere, 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess' has captivated audiences with its unique spin on the body-swap genre. Episode 3 follows Reirin as she adapts to her new existence, embracing the role of the villainess with unexpected ease. The series continues to earn praise for its engaging characters and comedic scenarios.
Yemen's Houthi group claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, citing a naval blockade imposed on Saudi vessels. British maritime officials confirmed an explosion on a tanker but reported the crew safe and no environmental damage.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, causing a shopping center collapse and multiple injuries. At least one person died, dozens are missing, and over 60 aftershocks have been recorded.
Hundreds attended the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington D.C., where President Donald Trump and world leaders paid tribute. Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, died unexpectedly on July 11.
Iran and Oman have exchanged proposals for managing the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman suggesting a joint regional mechanism based on the Malacca Strait model. Tehran has rejected the plan, demanding to control its territorial waters while leaving Muscat with partial management of opposite lanes. Differences remain over fees, routing, and mine clearance, though talks are ongoing.
Keiko Fujimori, a 51-year-old conservative politician, officially became president of Peru after defeating leftist rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in a June runoff. She has vowed a tough crackdown on crime, but critics fear a return to the authoritarian tactics of her father, Alberto Fujimori.
