{
  "id": 15985452,
  "title": "Kuwait-flagged tanker with 21 Indian seafarers hit near Strait of Hormuz; all safe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/kuwait-flagged-tanker-with-21-indian-seafarers-hit-near-strait-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:04:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/kuwait-flagged-tanker-21-indian-seafarers-hit-strait-of-hormuz-10931572/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker transporting 21 Indian seafarers was hit by an unidentified object while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed via Twitter that the crew's safety is assured. The vessel, identified as M/T AL DASMA, is currently reported as unharmed. Officials are closely monitoring the incident and maintaining communication with the ship's management to safeguard the well-being of the crew. The source of the projectile is still unknown, and details regarding any potential damage to the ship or its cargo are yet to be disclosed.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Explosions heard near Strait of Hormuz: Iran state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/explosions-heard-near-strait-of-hormuz-iran-state-media-15949353",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:05:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Explosions heard near Strait of Hormuz: Iran state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/explosions-heard-near-strait-of-hormuz-iran-state-media",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:10:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}