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Sam's News — world — 2026-07-25

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Houthis attack Saudi oil refinery as Iran tensions escalate

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco refineries in Jizan and Yanbu, opening a new front as Middle East tensions widen alongside the Iran-US conflict.

  • First reported direct strike on a major Saudi refinery in years
  • Jizan refinery processes up to 400,000 barrels per day
  • Attacks came ~24 hours after Saudi-led strikes on Houthi positions in Hodeidah
  • Houthis declared a Red Sea naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on July 20
  • Iran now holds leverage over both Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb chokepoints
  • UN Secretary-General warned against further escalation

Sources: Energy News Beat Research, Al-Monitor Research, The Washington Post RSS, Axios RSS

President of United States orders military hold on Iran strikes, favors diplomacy

The president of the United States ordered a halt to military strikes on Iran as Oman-mediated talks in Tehran progressed toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending a 13-day streak of daily US attacks.

  • Ended 13 consecutive days of US strikes on Iran
  • Follows violations of a June 60-day ceasefire MOU between US and Iran
  • Nearly 100 US service members injured, mostly minor, since early July
  • Oil prices topped $100 per barrel amid the conflict
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US open to talks if commitments held

Sources: Iran International Research, Axios RSS, The Washington Post RSS, The New York Times RSS

India's education minister resigns following 'Cockroach' youth protests

India's education minister steps down after days of student protests over exam paper leaks, providing a major victory for the youth movement.

Sources: NPR RSS, AP News RSS, Financial Times RSS

Spain and France battle severe wildfires forcing mass evacuations

Wildfires force evacuations of over 250,000 people outside Bordeaux and across Spain, causing first death.

Sources: Reuters RSS

Ukraine strikes Western Siberia oil refinery in long-range drone attack

Ukrainian drones strike Tyumen oil refinery nearly 2,000 km from border as Kazakh leader urges Putin to freeze war.

Sources: UNITED24 Media RSS, The Moscow Times RSS

Syria bus collision kills at least 35 people

Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30 others.

Sources: Al Jazeera RSS

Southern China braces for Typhoon Noul with mass evacuations

Southern China prepares for Typhoon Noul with over 340,000 evacuated and flights suspended.

Sources: Reuters RSS

Ukraine targets Wildberries warehouse, kills in Belgorod attacks

Ukrainian attacks kill civilians in Belgorod and target Wildberries warehouse in Urals.

Sources: The Moscow Times RSS

Putin ambushed after leaving bunker amid Kazakhstan war freeze calls

Putin faces ambush after leaving bunker as Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges him to freeze Russia's war against Ukraine.

Sources: The Daily Beast RSS

Russia warns of massive attack within 48 hours following arms expo strike

Zelenskyy warns of 'massive' Russian attack within 48 hours after Russian ballistic strike kills 10 at drone exhibition.

Sources: Euronews.com RSS