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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Container ship catches fire off Oman after damage; crew abandons vessel as Iran claims second vessel intercepted in Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jul 12: A container ship caught fire after sustaining damage in an incident approximately 9 nautical miles east of Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMT...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Satu lagi kapal jadi sasaran serangan di Selat Hormuz
DUBAI: Sebuah kapal tangki diserang di Selat Hormuz hari ini, sejurus selepas Bahrain mendakwa Iran melancarkan serangan yang menyasarkan negara itu. Pusat Operasi Perdagangan Maritim United Kingdom (UKMTO) di bawah tentera Britain melaporkan serangan tersebut, sambil menyatakan anak kapal berada dalam keadaan selamat dan tiada kerosakan alam sekitar dilaporkan. Tiada pihak yang segera mengaku bertanggungjawab ... Read more The post Satu lagi kapal jadi sasaran serangan di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Container ship catches fire off Oman, crew embarks on lifeboat
Portsmouth [UK], July 12 (ANI): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday (local time) said a container ship in the east of Oman sustained damage which caused a fire onboard.UKMTO stated that the crew had abandoned the ship and embarked on a lifeboat.https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2076121461358530868?s=20<a href=
Intel Slava
· Jun 25, 2026
[Photo] 🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a rou [...]
— Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a route not approved by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked.@Intelslava
South China Morning Post
· Jun 25, 2026
Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz
A cargo ship reported a suspected attack as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast of Oman on Thursday, British navy agency UKMTO said. The UN’s International Maritime Organisation is currently assisting ships escape the Gulf, hundreds of which have been stranded there since the Iran war began at the end of February. “A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no...
TASS
· Jun 21, 2026
First container ship arrives at Iranian port after US lifts its blockade — TV
The main cargo consists of auto parts
BRICS News
· Jun 25, 2026
JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.
JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.@BRICSNews
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Related coverage for "Container ship catches fire off Oman after damage; crew abandons vessel as Iran claims second vessel intercepted in Hormuz": Utusan Malaysia — Satu lagi kapal jadi sasaran serangan di Selat Hormuz. Iran Herald — Container ship catches fire off Oman, crew embarks on lifeboat . Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a rou [...]. South China Morning Post — Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz. TASS — First container ship arrives at Iranian port after US lifts its blockade — TV. BRICS News — JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.