After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war; Iran launches attacks on Gulf states amid heaviest U.S....
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- Global headlines: After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war (Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway); Iran launches attacks on Gulf states amid heaviest U.S. strikes in months (Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a claim U.S. officials rejected, continuing a cycle of contradictory statements and stalemate over the vital waterway); and Survivors of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops say generals ignored warnings (The drone strike on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait occurred on the second day of the war. Those who were there say they fear no one will be held accountable).
- Markets leaned lower, with 4 of 7 tracked indexes down; Nikkei 225 down 2.26% was the largest move.
- Benchmarks tracked: S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, Euronext 100 Index, and Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS plus 3 more indexes.
Hacker News and Product Hunt
- Hacker News: Beavis Ultrasound PnP ISA Sound Card Replica (Open source clone of the Gravis Ultrasound PnP. Contribute to schlae/BeavisUltrasound development by creating an account on GitHub); Cyberpunk Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels (Futuristic and Technical Fashion); and Tiny Emulators (floooh.github.io: Tiny Emulators).
- Product Hunt features ServiceBeard (Sync your mailbox with your issue tracker), FetchSandbox (API integration testing that remembers what breaks), and Miora (Scale your creativity on editable canvas with agent memory).
Global Headlines
Top stories across selected outlets, presented in a fast daily brief format.
After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states amid heaviest U.S. strikes in months
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a claim U.S. officials rejected, continuing a cycle of contradictory statements and stalemate over the vital waterway.
Survivors of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops say generals ignored warnings
The drone strike on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait occurred on the second day of the war. Those who were there say they fear no one will be held accountable.
Venezuela quake rescuers believe boy, 9, is alive under rubble after 16 days
The Mexican rescue team Topos Azteca said it detected signs of life from the ruins of a 13-story apartment building on Friday, 16 days after the quakes.
Patriot missile deal and Trump’s praise for Zelensky put pressure on Russia
The Kremlin downplayed President Donald Trump’s reversal but said it could cause the war to go on longer.
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar's economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after deadly US bombings
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The US Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military
Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.
Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast , which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period through the 2,000 roadside historical marker.
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
At least two people are dead and at least four people are injured after a shooting on Saturday night at a festival celebrating Latin culture in Canada's biggest city.
What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting more than half of U.S. states
A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.
Shanghai students' music dazzles Llangollen festival
An ensemble from the Huangpu Youth Art Activity Center joined young musicians from around the world at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, on Thursday, bringing the sounds of China to one of the world's most renowned international music festivals.
Death toll from southern Spain wildfire rises to 13, blaze stabilized
MADRID - The death toll from a wildfire in Spain's southeastern province of Almeria rose to 13 while regional authorities announced Sunday that the blaze had been stabilized.
India looks to broaden options
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand are aimed at bolstering the nation's ties in the Asia-Pacific region. Amid increasingly complex and strained relations between the United States and India, New Delhi is looking to broaden its development options. Although Modi's visit could help ease near-term economic pressures, it remains unclear whether it will advance the country's long-term strategic goals, experts said.
Gulf clashes intensify as tensions rise
Fighting between Iran and the United States sharply escalated over the weekend, prompting the Gulf and Arab countries to engage in interception and issue warnings, as Tehran and Washington wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz and accused each other of violating the truce.
NATO summit reveals widening cracks in ties
The recent NATO summit in Turkiye highlighted significant trans-Atlantic rifts, experts say, noting that Washington's increasingly transactional approach to its allies is making the alliance more utilitarian and conditional.
Central Information Commission directs IIT-M to disclose utilisation of grant-in-aid funds
CIC orders IIT-M to disclose detailed utilisation of grant-in-aid funds for 2023-24 in response to RTI petition.
India discusses agricultural collaboration with Taliban government of Afghanistan
India and Taliban discuss enhancing agricultural cooperation, focusing on trade, irrigation, livestock, and food security initiatives.
Assam activist leading protests against Kaziranga luxury hotels detained
Assam activist Pranab Doley detained for protesting luxury hotels near Kaziranga National Park, facing multiple legal charges.
CJI-led Bench to hear pleas on Ram Temple donation embezzlement case | LIVE
Follow The Hindu Live for updates on the Supreme Court hearing on RJD MP Sudhakar Singh's plea seeking a CBI probe, protection of electronic evidence, and disclosure of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's financial records.
Central Vista to be known as ‘Kartavya Bhawan Area’: HUA Minister Manohar Lal
Union Minister Manohar Lal announces the Central Vista area will now be called the 'Kartavya Bhawan Complex' officially.
SK Hynix sinks after Nasdaq debut amid profit-taking, easing earnings optimism
Reuters: SK Hynix sinks after Nasdaq debut amid profit-taking, easing earnings optimism.
McConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet
Reuters: McConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet.
DOJ investigating allegations around UAW President Shawn Fain
Reuters: DOJ investigating allegations around UAW President Shawn Fain.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed
Reuters: Bangkok pub fire kills 27, officials say emergency exits were obstructed.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,490
Reuters: Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,490.
Market Snapshot
Latest completed sessions across the selected benchmark indexes.
| Index | Region | Session Date | Value | Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S&P 500 | US | 2026-07-13 | 7575.39 | 31.75 (0.42%) | Up |
NASDAQ Composite | US | 2026-07-13 | 26281.61 | 74.71 (0.29%) | Up |
Euronext 100 Index | Europe | 2026-07-13 | 1907.86 | -4.88 (-0.26%) | Down |
Public Joint-Stock Company Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS | Europe | 2026-07-13 | 85.20 | -0.11 (-0.13%) | Down |
HANG SENG INDEX | Asia | 2026-07-13 | 24212.88 | 37.76 (0.16%) | Up |
Nikkei 225 | Asia | 2026-07-13 | 67006.14 | -1551.59 (-2.26%) | Down |
S&P BSE SENSEX | India | 2026-07-13 | 77397.54 | -171.85 (-0.22%) | Down |
Hacker News
Ten notable links from the last day in the Hacker News ecosystem.
Beavis Ultrasound PnP ISA Sound Card Replica
Open source clone of the Gravis Ultrasound PnP. Contribute to schlae/BeavisUltrasound development by creating an account on GitHub.
Designing and assembling my first PCB
About a couple months ago I purchased an Arduino Nano ESP32 dev board. I had this sudden itch and I wanted to play around with hardware. I don't really have much experience in this space, besides working on firmware for an IoT company over a decade ago, but I've written tons of software over the years. I was very surprised how quickly I was able to get the built-in LEDs to blink with Arduino IDE and some help from LLMs. After that I moved on to figure out how to build and flash firmware directly from the command line without having to deal with all these custom abstractions. I like operating from CLI. That was also somewhat easy and gave me confidence that I can go back to my normal tools (nvim) for working with code.
Kode Dot Programmable pocket device for makers, pentesters and geeks
ESP32-P4 + C5, AMOLED touchscreen, wireless, sensors and real I/O in your pocket. You write the code — it becomes whatever you need. For makers, pentesters and geeks.
LARP – Revenue infrastructure for serious founders
Send them $10,000. They send you $10,000. You
Migrating a production AI agent to GPT-5.6: 2.2x faster, 27% cheaper
We hold frontier models to a high bar, and for four months nothing beat Claude Opus. GPT-5.6 did. Here's the migration guide we wish we'd had.
How we can reduce traffic congestion
Neha Arora and Aboudy Kreidieh, Software Engineers, Google Research
Claude Code sends 33k tokens before reading the prompt; OpenCode sends 7k
Claude Code vs OpenCode token overhead measured at the API boundary. Out-of-the-box baselines, instruction file weight, MCP schema tax, subagent multipliers, and cache-write behaviour.
Product Hunt
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