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.
Russia’s July oil and gas revenues are expected to rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global oil prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a weaker year-to-date performance.
Russia's oil product production index fell nearly 22% in June year-over-year amid significant refinery disruptions and slower fuel price growth.
The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.
Russia’s State Duma revises fuel dampener and compensation rules to curb price swings amid export restrictions and refinery disruptions.
US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.
The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.
The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight targeted Russian regions including Tambov, Moscow, and Crimea, causing fires, casualties, and evacuations at key logistics sites and urban areas.
The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.
US forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure sites in the Persian Gulf; Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.
The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.
US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv injured six as air raid warnings were delayed. The attacks reflect escalating conflict with significant civilian and infrastructural damage.
Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.
The Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged its primary processing unit, exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia.
Iran held a closed funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid rising regional tensions, with implications for energy markets and geopolitical risk assessments.
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total blackout amid worsening fuel shortages and intensified U.S. sanctions, further deepening the island’s energy crisis.
On July 2, Russia launched deadly strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions, causing numerous casualties and widespread infrastructure damage amid ongoing conflict escalation.
Russia permits circulation of higher-sulfur Euro-3 fuels domestically until 2026 to address fuel shortages caused by refinery strikes and supply disruptions.
June saw a 29% drop in Russian drone strikes and a 15% decrease in missile attacks on Ukraine compared to May, though experts caution this may be temporary amid ongoing conflict.
The US has extended the temporary license for Serbia’s NIS to operate under sanctions, allowing ongoing crude processing while ownership shifts from Gazprom to MOL Group.
The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.
US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.
Russia's aviation kerosene imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May amid declining domestic production caused by refinery outages and ongoing military conflicts.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.
Finland has lifted its ban on importing and storing nuclear weapons as of July 1, bolstering national and NATO security amid escalating tensions with Russia.
France and Italy express reservations over the EU's proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, fearing it may unintentionally impact all Russian travelers amid the 21st sanctions package.