Sanctioned tanker MYRA issued a distress signal off Ireland but remained underway after leaving Russia’s Ust-Luga port in extreme weather.
At least four Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens injured when a wind-driven prairie fire swept toward a military exercise at Base Wainwright in Alberta.
Trump paused steep Russia-linked tariffs, citing Ukraine peace talks, limited Russian support for Iran and concerns over global diesel supplies.
A large drone attack hit St Petersburg, sparking an oil-terminal fire and striking a VK data center while disrupting power, roads and airport operations.
U.S. pressure on Ukraine’s PURL arms program adds new risk for energy and defense markets as Washington pushes for a refinery-strike halt.
Abbas delayed Palestinian elections to September 2027, extending political uncertainty tied to Gaza governance and Middle East market risk.
CENTCOM said a U.S. fighter disabled the M/V Ocean Molica, while UKMTO reported a separate tanker fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
US lawmakers are preparing a bill to ban Russian oil purchases, challenging Trump’s reported diesel supply agreement with Putin.
Zelenskyy criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel arrangement, warning that any sanctions easing without de-escalation could prolong the war.
Ukraine said 28 people were killed and 100 wounded after a Russian missile and drone barrage struck 13 regions, including Priluky.
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker linked by reports to Russia's shadow fleet caught fire off Sochi, closing nearby beaches as the crew was evacuated.
Yemen’s offensive near Mocha raises market concern over Red Sea shipping, Saudi energy assets and the Bab el-Mandeb trade route.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have sharply limited sanctions policy, preserving flexibility on EU-aligned measures.
Trump expects new Iran talks this week after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, keeping energy and geopolitical risk in focus.
Yemen’s leadership called for mobilization as Houthi gains near the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb raise risks for oil flows, shipping and energy prices.
Macron said France sees a Russian mobilization of around 300,000 people as credible and warned that hostile actions across Europe have increased.
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian flags, CREA said.
Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading global war risk and said Russia’s oil revenues and energy infrastructure remain central to the conflict.
Kaluga Region and Zabaykalsky Krai are restoring gasoline-sale limits as refinery attacks and logistics disruptions tighten Russian fuel supply.
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect UN talks for about three hours after Trump threatened Tehran, putting Gulf risk and Hormuz back in focus.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi missile targeting Riyadh as attacks and pipeline outages heighten risks around oil flows through Yanbu.
A mass drone attack near Moscow killed two, injured at least six, halted airports and reportedly hit a refinery and warehouse complex.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions bill, giving the White House new tariff powers over major buyers of Russian energy.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
The Slavneft Yaroslavl refinery has halted processing and fuel shipments after drone strikes damaged key units, adding pressure to Russia’s fuel market.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Overnight attacks hit a Russian refinery and sites in Taganrog, raising market focus on energy infrastructure, logistics and defense-linked assets.
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown could threaten 4% of global oil supply as traders await repair timelines and export updates.
Russia is expected to attend next week’s G20 energy meeting in Houston as geopolitical risks keep energy security in market focus.
Houthi forces captured Yemen’s port city of Mocha, increasing market concern over Bab el-Mandeb shipping risks and potential oil price pressure.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk sparked fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, putting Russia’s key Black Sea export hub back in focus.
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.
AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but the seat math leaves coalition talks highly uncertain and BSW potentially decisive.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.
Over 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight attack involving 620 UAVs, leading to injuries and temporary airport restrictions in the region.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.
Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.
US forces disabled the steering of a Panama-flagged cargo ship trying to breach the Iran blockade in the Gulf of Oman, reinforcing control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey has reopened its straits for Black Sea shipping after previously restricting vessel passage due to increased attacks on commercial ships amid regional conflict.
The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy sector and officials, receiving praise from EU and Ukrainian leaders amid ongoing conflict tensions.
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office designates the American Human Rights Foundation as 'undesirable' due to its Tyranny Tracker project and ties to opposition figures.
Russia extends permission to sell Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until July 2027 to mitigate supply shortages from refinery damage caused by military strikes.
The SBU reports striking over 100 Russian strategic targets and 21,000 military assets in a 40-day operation focused on military and fuel infrastructure.
Russia deploys the large anti-submarine ship Admiral Levchenko from the Northern Fleet to the Baltic Sea near Germany, replacing Severomorsk to protect maritime logistics.
President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.
NATO is considering deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Poland, Finland, and Lithuania to bolster deterrence amid rising tensions with Russia.
The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, enabling steep tariffs and signaling bipartisan support with Ukrainian President Zelensky present during the vote.