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  "id": 17606781,
  "title": "Qatar condemns tanker attack in the Gulf as threat to global energy security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-condemns-tanker-attack-in-the-gulf-as-threat-to-global-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:16:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/qatar-condemns-tanker-attack-gulf-threat-global-energy-security"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Qatar has condemned an attack on one of its tankers in the Gulf as a dangerous escalation that threatens global energy security and maritime navigation. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the incident is a reckless and irresponsible act that poses dangers to global energy security and maritime navigation. Qatar reserves its right to take all necessary measures to protect its property, safeguard its interests, and ensure the safety of its ships and crews, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter. The Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited reported that its vessel was hit by unidentified objects while sailing in the Gulf on Friday.",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Middle East latest: Qatar LNG carrier Al Mayeda hit by unidentified objects while transiting the Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/middle-east-latest-qatar-lng-carrier-al-mayeda-hit-by-unidentified",
        "published": "2026-11-01T08:13:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Qatar LNG carrier struck by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-lng-carrier-struck-by-unidentified-objects-in-gulf",
        "published": "2026-11-01T10:21:48.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Qatar LNG tanker hit in Gulf; crew safe, no oil spill reported",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-lng-tanker-hit-in-gulf-crew-safe-no-oil-spill-reported",
        "published": "2026-11-01T10:37:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar condemns attack on LNG Carrier in Arabian Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-condemns-attack-on-lng-carrier-in-arabian-gulf",
        "published": "2026-11-01T12:45:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "Qatar condemns ‘reckless and irresponsible’ attack on LNG carrier in Arabian Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-condemns-reckless-and-irresponsible-attack-on-lng-carrier-in",
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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."
}