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Strait of Hormuz Tanker Explodes After Hitting Sea Mine
An oil tanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on October 17, 2026, after…
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Lebanon Urges UN To Prevent Vacuum Ahead of 2026 UNIFIL Exit
Lebanon's leadership has urged the United Nations to prevent a security vacuum in the country's south ahead of the scheduled December 31,…
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How Russia’s Drone and Missile Strikes Disrupt Daily Life in Kyiv
Day and night air raid alerts have become a permanent fixture for Kyiv residents as relentless drone and missile strikes disrupt daily…
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Norte Fire Triggers Evacuations and Destroys Homes in Orange County
The fast-moving Norte Fire ignited just after 11:30 a.m.
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Saudi Coalition and Houthis Trade Aerial Strikes
Saudi-led coalition forces and Houthi rebels traded aerial strikes on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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Yemeni Forces Advance Across Multiple Fronts in Operation Yemen Dawn
Yemeni armed forces reported thousands of targeted airstrikes and ground operations against Houthi positions as Operation Yemen Dawn entered its second week.
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UN Security Council Demands Halt to Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Security Council issued a presidential statement demanding an immediate halt to Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, as diplomatic tensions…
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Washington Post Photographer Beaten by Masked Settlers in West Bank
Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was hospitalized on Friday after being beaten by masked settlers during a violent confrontation in the West…
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Lake Mead Barrel Victim Identified as Edward Lelburian Jackson
Las Vegas investigators have identified the human remains found inside a barrel at Lake Mead in May 2022 as Edward Lelburian Jackson.
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Saudi Organizers Push Ahead With 2027 Asian Cup Schedule
Saudi Arabian organizers insist the 2027 Asian Cup remains on schedule for January, despite regional security concerns and recent tournament postponements, while…
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Zelenskyy Feels Betrayed by Trump Over Shift in US Policy
Tensions between Washington and Kyiv have deepened after President Donald Trump publicly suggested replacing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a deal to…
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IDF Launches Interceptor Missile at Dummy Target in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military launched an interceptor missile toward a dummy target in southern Lebanon on October 16, 2026, amid heightened security alerts.