Breaking news of Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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- 21:01
Iran: according to the Revolutionary Guards a cargo ship sinks in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reports that a container ship carrying over 2,500 containers sank in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, while sailing on a route deemed by Tehran “illegal and dangerous”. No details were provided on the vessel, its flag or any possible casualties. The Strait has remained closed to regular traffic since 28 February, following the offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. The news currently comes from a single source — the Iranian Revolutionary Guard via the state broadcaster IRIB (Iranian state agency) — and has no independent confirmation. Sources: DIRE, El Democrata.
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- 12:01
Yemen, Houthis strike Aramco and Riyadh airport: four wounded
Saudi Arabia reports that an attack on an Aramco building in the east of the kingdom caused a limited fire, while debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in Riyadh, with 15 homes damaged. The Houthis claimed to have struck Aramco facilities in Dhahran, King Khalid International Airport and a refinery in Riyadh. Military spokesman Yahya Saree stated: “Yemeni forces carried out a high-quality military operation against Aramco in Dhahran” (transl. from Arabic). The attack follows last Saturday’s strike on Riyadh airport, which killed 13 people. Source: Manila Times.
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- 12:01
Pope Leo XIV: lung tumor confirmed, quiet night after surgery
The Vatican confirms that yesterday’s surgery removed a malignant pulmonary adenocarcinoma: the histological examination confirmed the diagnosis after the removal of the lower lobe of the right lung using video-assisted technique. The Pope was in the operating room for about three hours and spent a quiet night on the tenth floor of the Gemelli hospital. Public audiences remain cancelled until October 20; a Sunday Angelus from the hospital window has not been ruled out. Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin stated: “We hope that he can resolve this problem as soon as possible. We are confident.” Source: Sky TG24.
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