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Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war 22 October 2026 at 09:52

Iran says 7 oil tankers are on fire or damaged in a key strait as fears grow of a return to war

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By: The Associated Press

22 October 2026 at 09:52

Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or were been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz

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Iran says 7 tankers on fire or damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news 22 October 2026 at 07:40

Iran says 7 tankers on fire or damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news

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By: The Associated Press

22 October 2026 at 07:40

Iran's state television has reported that seven oil tankers caught fire and were damaged overnight after either being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz

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Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research 22 October 2026 at 05:04

Ukraine's strikes on Russian data centers disrupt key services and derail AI research

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By: The Associated Press

22 October 2026 at 05:04

Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence

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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise 21 October 2026 at 21:31

US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 21:31

The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia

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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 21 October 2026 at 19:17

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 19:17

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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The Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates 21 October 2026 at 18:02

The Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 18:02

The Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to immediately enforce new medical restrictions for transgender people in prison

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Israeli forces detain and then release US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest 21 October 2026 at 17:30

Israeli forces detain and then release US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 17:30

Israeli forces have detained Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank

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Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian army 21 October 2026 at 15:24

Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian army

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 15:24

Russia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army

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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news 21 October 2026 at 13:22

Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news

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By: The Associated Press

21 October 2026 at 13:22

There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business

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