Reuters
Brent fell to $95. 04, while WTI fell to $90.63 per barrel. Investors are assessing the risks of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that 56 Ukrainians in the disaster zone are still missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Kaja Kallas said that a proposal for sanctions against 1,600 entities in russia’s military-industrial complex is being advanced. The new restrictions may be adopted in the autumn.
Brent rose to $95. 40, while WTI rose to $90.66 after new U.S. and Iranian strikes. Tehran announced restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington is preparing sanctions against Iran’s banking sector and IRGC assets. The United States plans to freeze accounts and real estate linked to the regime.
The deaths of 1,066 people have been confirmed in Nepal and Tibet, and around 4,500 people are missing. Among them are 56 Ukrainian citizens.
Haakon VIII swore to the Norwegian parliament that he would uphold the constitution and laws following the death of King Harald. Queen Mette-Marit missed the ceremony due to complications following a lung transplant.
Brent rose to $92. 14, while WTI rose to $87.92 per barrel. Markets reacted to the resumption of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Donald Trump said that Washington is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands. He did not specify whether U.S. neutrality would change.
Volvo Cars will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027, and transfer its functions to Gothenburg. The company is cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
Trump personally approached Apple about renaming Lake Ontario in its maps. Google Maps is already showing the new name to users in the US.
In North Carolina, a 17-year-old girl was charged with aiding an attack on a mosque in which three people were killed. She faces life imprisonment.
The EPA may grant refineries more than 1. 8 billion fuel credits to curb prices. Farmers fear a decline in demand for corn for ethanol.
The Yaroslavl oil refinery shut down two of its three units following a drone attack. In August, oil refining in Russia fell to its lowest level since 2002.
John Galliano and the Metropolitan Museum canceled the retrospective after outrage over his antisemitic remarks. The exhibition was supposed to\r\nopen in May 2027.
Sweden has signed a $4 billion contract with Naval Group for four frigates. The first ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2030.
Brent and WTI rose by more than 2% after U. S. and Iranian strikes. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined due to the attacks.
A strike by workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport delayed and canceled flights. Union negotiations with the authorities over the demands are ongoing.
The level of the Rhine near Kaub rose to 72 cm after the rains, but about 1. 5 meters is needed for vessels to be fully loaded. By the end of the week, the water level may fall again.
Tim Cook will become Apple’s executive chairman, and engineer John Ternus will become CEO on September 1. Under Cook, the company’s market capitalization grew to $4 trillion.
The commanders suspected by investigators of being involved in the missile strikes on a children's hospital and a hotel in Kramatorsk were notified of suspicion.
Trump claimed the destruction of an energy hub on Kharg Island. Reuters found that the published video of the explosions was most likely created by AI.
797 people have died in Nepal and China, while more than 3,000 are missing. New landslides and rising water levels are complicating rescue efforts.
Kim Son Gi became North Korea’s defense minister, replacing No Kwang Chol. Pak Jong Chon returned to head the military commission.
Donald Trump said that the United States would use Venezuelan oil to replenish its strategic reserve. It currently contains about 290 million barrels.
A 22-year-old woman was killed during a rave party in Switzerland, and five other people were injured. Police are searching for a suspect.
Floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have claimed 750 lives, while 3,044 people remain missing. China has sent rescuers and aid.
Iranian authorities are divided over a deal with the United States: pragmatists are calling for negotiations, while the hardline faction wants to continue the confrontation.
The agreement provides for the development of 17 fields and the production of more than 1. 5 million barrels of oil daily. They plan to develop 8 more blocks.
The lake’s area decreased by 21,000 m² after a glacier collapse. However, a larger body of water was discovered nearby, posing a risk of new floods.