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July 20, 2026 (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers reports that two oil tankers, the Malta-flagged Panamax-sized tanker Kavomaleas and Liberian-flagged crude carrier Acheloos, were attacked off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by unknown projectiles.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that two tankers have exploded after passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States Central Command says that the U.S. military has redirected seven commercial vehicles and disabled one since the blockade on Iranian ports was reinstated on July 14.
The New York Times reports American soldiers were injured and several helicopters were damaged in Iranian strikes against Jordan.
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar propose a 10-day ceasefire in an effort to revive the Islamabad Memorandum signed last month.
Houthi-controlled Yemen declares a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia effective immediately, after accusing it of an "aggressive siege" against Yemen for nearly 12 years.
A plane operated by Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center arrives in Khartoum, Sudan, with aid, food, and medical supplies amidst the civil war.
The Israeli military says that they have killed two Islamic Jihad militants in separate strikes in the Gaza Strip, in violation of the ongoing ceasefire.
The United States imposes new sanctions upon the Sudanese military junta, alleging the use of chemical weapons including chlorine gas in the civil war.
The Kuwaiti defense ministry reports that the military has intercepted ballistic missiles and drones entering Kuwait's airspace.
The U.S. CENTCOM completes a 10th round of strikes against Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems.
Business and economy
Brent Crude oil surpasses US$90 per barrel as oil prices increase amidst the ongoing escalation, while West Texas Intermediate reaches $84.49.
The nationwide gas prices in the United States exceeds US$4 per gallon, the highest since June 17.
U.S. president Donald Trump signs another executive order imposing 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, including USMCA-covered products, citing alleged discriminatory trade practices. The duties take effect in 30 days, with exemptions for energy, potash, and products under sector-specific tariffs.
Disasters and accidents
Twenty people are killed, 80 others are injured and more than 100 people remain missing after heavy rains caused flash floods in eastern Afghanistan.
Twelve people are killed and 13 others are missing after a suspected methane explosion collapses part of a tunnel at a hydropower project along the Teesta River in Namchi, Sikkim, India. Rescue teams detect toxic gases while searching for those trapped.
Health and environment
Thounsands of fish die in a canal in Sint Maarten in what officials describe as the largest fish kill in the country's history. A critical drop in oxygen levels is being blamed for the deaths.
Law and crime
A federal court in New York, U.S., sentences Sinaloa Cartel co-founder El Mayo to life imprisonment and orders $15 billion in forfeiture after he pled guilty to charges related to leading the cartel.
Politics and elections
Indian riot police baton-charge protesters marching toward the Parliament House in New Delhi over irregularities involving the NEET. Thousands demand education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, while Delhi Police restrict internet access and say the demonstration lacked permission.
Nicaraguan co-president Daniel Ortega announces that the country will hold no further elections in order to "build a wall" against the political opposition.
Santomean president Carlos Vila Nova wins re-election with 55.94% of the vote, while his main opposition candidate Nito Abreu comes second with 41.42% of the vote.
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