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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Houthi rebels claim to have shot down Saudi drone over Yemen

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

US military says it's launching strikes on Iran

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

Yemen's Houthis could put another trade chokepoint at risk

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U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia

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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels will block Saudi shipping in Red Sea

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

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Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates

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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Iran-backed Houthi leader in Yemen threatens escalation with Saudi Arabia

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

Yemen at risk of war as Saudis and Houthis exchange airstrikes

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's international airport

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British military says cargo ship reports attack in the Red Sea off Yemen

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

Yemeni journalist killed in a car bombing after reportedly receiving warnings

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until release of report on Iran school strike

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UN warns acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

Former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80

Yemen sentences 19 to death for aiding Saudi-led coalition

Yemen sides agree to release over 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of 11-year war

Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US

Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, a blow to the oil cartel

Pakistan will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel

Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old Iran war and could threaten shipping

A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes

9 Dead in Migrant Boat Capsize off Djibouti

Artillery attack on Yemen village kills at least 10

As other Iran‑allied groups are engaging, Yemen's Houthis hold back

Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons