NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT SUNDAY 7/12/2026*NEWSDUMP WEEKEND*US SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM DEAD*JOURNALISTS TARGETED OVER QATAR PLANE STORY*US-IRAN WEEKEND CONFLICT*PAKISTAN'S POPULATION ISSUE*'NIGHT INTO DAY' SATELLITE APPROVED*
(SERVICE WHEN ABLE WITH FINAL POSTING 1130 PM-12 MIDNIGHT EASTERN US TIME)
Weekend conflict between the US and Iran but first...
HURRICANE BEVI COMING ASHORE ON THE MAINLAND OF CHINA AFTER IT STRUCK TAIWAN UPROOTING MANY TREES AS IT WEAKENED TO A TROPICAL STORM.
SHEIKH HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI THE FORMER EMIR OF QATAR HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 74.
AL THANI CONSIDERED THE ARCHITECT OF A MODERN QATAR.
HE OVERSAW QATAR'S DEVELOPMENT INTO A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF NATURAL GAS TO THE WORLD...AL JAZEERA QATAR
The sudden death of influential and controversial Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Graham died after a brief and sudden illness at the age of 71. He was rushed to a hospital after suffering chest pains Saturday evening.
Graham was close to US President Donald Trump who praised him as a 'patriot'.
He was known as a supporter of US involvement in wars around the world including the current conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
This caused friction with fellow Republicans who preferred a more peaceful US foreign and defense policy.
Graham supported US involvement in defense and security matters worldwide following the lead of the late Senator John McCain of Arizona, Republican Presidential candidate in 2008....
FIVE UKRAINIAN DRONES ATTACKNG MOSCOW TAKEN DOWN BY RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSES. FIRST RESPONDERS WORKING AT A CRASH SITE...TASS RUSSIA
TWO KILLED, FOUR WOUNDED IN A MASS SHOOTING IN TORONTO SATURDAY EVENING.
THE SHOOTING ATTACK HAPPENED DURING A FESTIVAL WHILE MUSIC WAS BEING PERFORMED LIVE ON A STAGE...CP 24 NEWS CANADA
Four New York Times journalists targeted following an article about safety and security on the new "Air Force One" plane used by President Trump and donated by Qatar.
The Justice Department says subpoenas for the journalists seek to find out who's leaking information from the White House.
Mr. Trump chose to use the old Air Force One plane when he left the NATO summit days ago.
He switched to the Qatar-donated aircraft in the United Kingdom to finish his flight to Washington DC.
The "New York Times" reporting noted safety and security concerns related to the new Air Force One...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
IN THE UK THE ARREST OF A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR THE MURDER OF FORMER MP AND CABINET MINISTER ANN WIDDECOMBE.
THIS SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER ANOTHER MAN WAS RELEASED FOLLOWING HIS ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER.
WIDDECOMBE IS A MEMBER OF THE REFORM UK PARTY AND WAS ITS SPOKESPERSON ON IMMIGRATION AND JUSTICE.
REFORM MP'S ARE BEING PROVIDED ROUND-THE-CLOCK SECURITY PAID FOR BY THE PARTY...SKY NEWS UK BLOG
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CONFLICT BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN THIS WEEKEND WHILE BUSINESS MARKETS ARE SHUT DOWN.
THE IRANIANS HAD BEEN MESSAGING REJECTION OF US DEMANDS REGARDING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ.
THEN IRAN FIRED AT A MERCHANT VESSEL OFF THE COAST OF OMAN.
THE SHIP'S CREW EVACUATING AFTER IT CAUGHT FIRE.
IRAN ANNOUNCING THE CLOSURE OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ TO MARITIME TRAFFIC.
THE US RESPONDED WITH A SERIES OF AIR ATTACKS ON IRAN.
THE IRANIAN RETALIATORY ATTACKS ON US BASES THEN FOLLOWED.
IRANIAN ATTACKS ON BAHRAIN AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES...(NEWS AGENCIES)...
15 INDIAN TOURISTS KILLED WHEN A SPEEDBOAT CAPSIZED OFF VIETNAM'S PHU QUOC ISLAND.
17 OTHER INDIAN TOURISTS AND FOUR CREW MEMBERS RESCUED.
THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT NOT YET DETERMINED...INDIA TODAY
10 killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Friday. The aircraft belonged to the local airline "Flamingo Air".
An investigation into the accident is underway...DPA Germany-Yahoo
AN AMERICAN AID WORKER IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO INFECTED WITH THE EBOLA VIRUS.
THE US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) SAYS IT IS WORKING TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF THE VIRUS.
AMERICANS INFECTED WITH EBOLA ARE TO BE TREATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES UNDER AMERICA'S PLANS TO DEAL WITH EBOLA.
HEALTH AUTHORITIES IN CONGO REPORT 648 DEATHS AND 1830 INFECTIONS LINKED TO THE EBOLA OUTBREAK AS OF LAST THURSDAY...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Pakistan's all-powerful military ruler Asim Munir is now part of committee to address the country's rapid population growth.
In recent days Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal speaking of 259 million people living in Pakistan making it the fifth most populous country in the world.
By 2030 the population will swell to make Pakistan the world's fourth most populated country surpassing Indonesia.
Pakistan is a cash-short country with the population growth presenting a major challenge...India Today...
Messaging from government officials in recent days includes notions of 'informed decision making' and 'responsible parenthood' along with more investment in education, health care and job skills.
Also mentioned by Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari is the 'empowerment of women'.
Zardari said:
"Empowering women is key to building stronger families and communities"...
THE US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) APPROVING A COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE THAT HAS THE ABILITY TO REFLECT SUNLIGHT AND LIGHT UP SELECTED AREAS OF THE EARTH'S SURFACE AT NIGHT.
THE NEW SATELLITE HAILED AS A WAY TO HELP AGRICULTURE IN RURAL AREAS AND LIGHT CITIES DURNING OVERNIGHT HOURS.
OBJECTIONS RAISED BY ASTRONOMERS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS.
THE ASTRONOMERS CONCERNED ABOUT DISRUPTION FOR NIGHTTIME OBSERVATIONS ENVIRONMENTALSTS WORRIED ABOUT DISRUPTION TO PLANT AND ANIMAL CYCLES.
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