attacks
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The attacks spurred the Kuwaiti government over the weekend to launch an ad campaign calling on residents to reduce their water and power usage, especially during peak hours between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The confrontation could continue for months through cycles of attacks, mediation and temporary ceasefires.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
In late 2023 and early 2024, the Houthis hijacked a commercial ship in the Red Sea and launched attacks on dozens of other vessels, leading container-shipping companies to halt their Red Sea routes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base was one of three missile attacks in 24 hours, pointing to challenges in protecting U.S. troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Nixon felt justified, because the Communists were using Cambodian territory to move supplies and stage attacks in South Vietnam.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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