KeyLang Daily News - 2026年7月13日

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Hello, and welcome to KeyLang Daily News for Monday, July 13, 2026. I'm your host, and today we bring you twenty stories from around the world. From renewed tensions in the Gulf to floods in South Asia and a tragic fire in Thailand, we cover a wide range of events. As always, we aim to present the facts and, where there is disagreement, the views of all sides. Let's begin.

⚔️ US and Iran Trade Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Dispute Deepens

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes over the weekend. The US military said it hit one hundred forty Iranian targets on Saturday. Iran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz after a warning shot struck a ship on what it called an unauthorized route. However, US Central Command insisted the strait remains open, stating that commercial traffic is still flowing. The waterway once carried about one-fifth of the world's oil shipments.

⚔️ Gulf States Report Attacks Amid Regional Escalation

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted US facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Qatar, a mediator in ceasefire talks, said three people including a child were injured by falling shrapnel. It said Iran was fully responsible for the incident. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Oman also reported threats or strikes. Oman summoned Iran's ambassador to protest over reported drone attacks.

🌍 Pakistan Urges Restraint as Middle East Tensions Rise

Pakistan expressed deep concern over the escalation between the US and Iran. The Foreign Office urged all sides to show restraint and take steps toward de-escalation. Pakistan helped mediate the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, an interim peace deal signed on June 18. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart, saying dialogue and diplomacy were the only viable path to lasting peace.

🌪️ Bangkok Bar Fire Leaves at Least 27 Dead

A fire at a bar in the Thai capital, Bangkok, killed at least twenty-seven people. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed the death toll to local media. The cause of the fire has not yet been announced. Authorities are expected to carry out an investigation into how the blaze started and spread so quickly.

🌪️ Bangladesh Monsoon Death Toll Reaches 50

Flash floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains have killed at least fifty people in Bangladesh over the past week. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. In the worst-hit Chattogram district, twenty-nine people were buried by landslides. Officials say about thirty-five thousand people sought shelter in government centers. Scientists say climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events.

🌪️ Spain Wildfire Eases as Almería Evacuees Return

Firefighters gained control over a deadly wildfire in Almería, Spain, after days of effort. The blaze killed twelve people and burned about sixty-six square kilometers of land. As the fire began to ease, some of the nearly fifteen hundred evacuated residents were allowed to return home. Crews continue to monitor the area for possible flare-ups.

⚔️ Russia and Ukraine Exchange Drone and Missile Attacks

At least nine people were killed as Russia and Ukraine traded drone and missile salvos. Reports say Ukraine is especially vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to a shortage of Patriot interceptors. Both sides have continued long-range strikes despite international calls for de-escalation. The exchange marks another chapter in a war that has continued for years.

⚔️ US Allows Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles

US President Donald Trump has granted Ukraine permission to produce Patriot missiles. Analysts say this could help Ukraine address its critical shortage of air-defense interceptors. Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discussed what domestic production might mean for Kyiv's defenses. Producing such advanced systems, however, is expected to take significant time and resources.

⚔️ Israel Says It Struck Weapons Site in Gaza

The Israeli military said it hit a weapons site in Gaza, describing it as an arms factory with operatives inside. Palestinian sources reported that six people were killed, including a nine-year-old girl. The Israeli military said it was unaware of the reported death of the child. A ceasefire agreed in October 2025 has not fully stopped the exchanges of fire in the territory.

🌍 Iran's Supreme Leader Vows Revenge for Father's Killing

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iranians would continue to seek revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The elder Khamenei was killed during the war that began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28. In a written statement, the new leader pledged to avenge the blood of what he called the martyred leader and all those killed. The message came amid the ongoing exchange of strikes.

🌍 Pakistan's PPP Holds Rallies Over Indus Water Dispute

Pakistan's PPP party held rallies across Sindh province to protest India's move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. The 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, divides the region's rivers between the two countries. Party leaders said India had no right to change the accord unilaterally. India has said it placed the treaty in abeyance last year. One minister said war would be the only option if Pakistan were denied its water share.

⚔️ Five Workers Killed in Pakistan's Balochistan

Armed men on motorcycles shot and killed five workers from Punjab in the Mashkail town of Balochistan's Washuk district. The attack took place near the Pakistan-Iran border, according to the deputy commissioner. The assailants fled the scene after opening fire on shops where the laborers worked. President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack. Security forces launched a search operation to find those responsible.

🌍 US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday at the age of seventy-one after a brief and sudden illness. Known for his foreign policy work, Graham was a Republican from South Carolina and an ally of President Trump. His relationship with Trump had shifted over the years from criticism to support. Israeli leaders described him as a strong supporter of their country. His death narrows the Republicans' slim Senate majority.

🌍 Ukraine's Zelenskyy Replaces Prime Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle. Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is stepping down after one year in office. The change comes as Ukraine faces continued pressure in its war with Russia. Details of the new cabinet lineup are expected to follow in the coming days.

⚔️ Deadly Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival

A shooting near a street festival in Toronto killed two men and wounded four other people on Saturday evening. Police said the incident began as an exchange of gunfire between two people targeting each other. The Salsa on St Clair festival, attended by families, was underway nearby. Investigators recovered two firearms and are searching for suspects. The mayor called it an irresponsible act of violence.

💰 Iraqi PM to Visit Washington for Strategic Talks

Iraq's prime minister is set to meet US President Trump in Washington to deepen strategic ties. Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed during the visit. The talks form part of a broader effort to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation. Both governments have signaled interest in strengthening their long-term partnership.

💰 Key US Inflation Data Due This Week

Markets are watching for key US economic data in the week of July 13 to 17. June consumer price figures are due on Tuesday and could show the first negative monthly reading in over a year. Analysts note that gasoline prices fell about ten percent in June following the Iran peace deal. The report will be an early test for the newly led Federal Reserve.

⚔️ Iran Says It Disabled Second Vessel Near Hormuz

Iran said it had disabled a second vessel in waters near the Strait of Hormuz. India reported that one of its nationals was missing after an attack on the container ship GFS Galaxy off Oman's coast. Oman said twenty-three crew members had been rescued. Qatar advised all boats, including fishing and leisure vessels, to suspend activities in the area.

🌍 Doubt Grows Over US-Iran Interim Agreement

The renewed violence has raised doubts about an interim US-Iranian agreement signed on June 18. The deal aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war after further negotiations. President Trump has said he considers the ceasefire over, while leaving the door open to more talks. Iran's chief negotiator said the era of one-sided deals was finished and urged the US to keep its word.

💰 Hormuz Tensions Drive Global Energy Prices

The conflict in the Gulf has pushed energy prices higher and fueled global inflation. Iran's effective disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has affected oil and gas supplies worldwide. Higher gasoline prices are a politically sensitive issue for President Trump ahead of November congressional elections. Economists are watching how the situation develops in the coming weeks.

That's all for today's world news. We've covered twenty stories, from the ongoing tensions in the Gulf to natural disasters, political change and economic developments across the globe. Thank you for listening to KeyLang Daily News. Take care, and we'll see you again tomorrow.