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"Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade of waterway." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 21 July 2026, 1458 UTC. Content and Source: "NPR-up first." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhVWxSVbWFkMNJdFRTPsLgSBrM URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View this email online July 21, 2026 Brittney Melton up first newsletter writer Good morning. After nearly six weeks and 104 thrilling matches, the 2026 World Cup has come to an end. But before we completely wrap up, these are 10 unforgettable moments from the tournament. Here’s the news we’re following today: Today’s top stories Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say they plan to blockade the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait , a crucial route for Saudi Arabia...