Reuters
Brent crude fell to $87. 80 a barrel amid de-escalation forecasts. The US Navy began escorting tankers to stabilize global supplies.
Hakan Fidan called the flight of Iranian missiles over Turkey unacceptable. Ankara is ready to take action against targets directed at its territory.
The cost of Brent and WTI fell by 4% due to expectations of de-escalation of the conflict with Iran. Trump suggested easing sanctions against Russia to stabilize prices.
Hezbollah militants attacked Israeli helicopters and forces during a raid in the east of the country. Israel continues airstrikes on Beirut and has suffered its first casualties.
Mayor Nicolas Féraud is suspected of negligence due to the lack of safety inspections at the bar. The tragedy during the fire on January 1 was one of the largest in the country.
Heavy rains in Nairobi and other regions have killed 42 people. Rescuers found 172 vehicles, and the president ordered aid from reserves.
An explosion occurred near a synagogue in Liège, damaging buildings. Police are investigating the incident as a criminal act, with anti-terrorist units working at the scene.
The Green Party won 30. 4% of the votes, ahead of the CDU with 29.7%. The far-right AfD came in third, and the SPD barely crossed the threshold.
Police identified a device with nuts and a detonator that was thrown during protests. An 18-year-old suspect and his accomplice have been detained.
104 sailors died as a result of a US submarine torpedo attack near Sri Lanka. The frigate was returning from exercises when it was sunk in neutral waters.
Iran's Spiritual Council has elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son as his successor amid war. The US demands a say, and Israel has eliminated the head of the military office.
Canberra is considering requests for assistance from states affected by Tehran's strikes. Australia will not participate in offensive actions against Iran.
The Slovak Prime Minister threatens to halt 90 billion euros in aid to Kyiv due to the cessation of oil transit. Fico demands an immediate resumption of supplies.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense is considering deploying aircraft to protect the Cypriot state. The move is due to the escalation of the conflict in the region and threats from Iran.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared a state of war after Iran's shelling of the UAE. Dubai airport was temporarily shut down due to a drone attack.
Due to overnight downpours in Kenya, 23 people died and flights were blocked. The president involved the military in rescue operations and food distribution from warehouses.
Four British facilities for servicing L119 guns and AS-90 systems are operating in Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defence plans to open a fifth such workshop.
Minister Ryosei Akazawa urged Washington not to raise tariffs on Japanese goods. Tokyo promises investments of $550 billion and energy cooperation.
Gasoline prices in the US rose by 11% due to the conflict with Iran and oil at $90. This creates political risks for Republicans ahead of the elections.
The US has conducted "lethal kinetic operations" in Ecuador at the request of the government to eliminate narco-terrorist networks. The military actions are aimed at dismantling cartel bases used for cocaine smuggling.
The Lebanese group Hezbollah has been actively rearming with missiles and drones, preparing for a conflict with Israel. The organization has focused on precision-guided munitions to counter the technological superiority of the Israeli army.
The Israel Defense Forces are bombing western regions of Iran to support Kurdish militias preparing for a ground offensive. Kurdish groups plan to seize strategic cities near the border.
The Israeli army admitted that its munition hit a UN fuel truck in Gaza during a combat mission. The incident occurred in the morning when the empty truck was heading to a checkpoint.
International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol stated there is a "huge surplus" of oil in the markets, but warned of a potential "gas bidding war" due to the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen by 50% since the beginning of the year, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to tankers.
The United States has asked Ukraine for help in protecting its bases and soldiers in the Middle East. Ukrainian specialists will begin work in the coming days.
The US and Qatar are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian drones to shoot down Iranian "Shaheds," a source reports.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have successfully grown chickpeas in a lunar soil-based substrate. This paves the way for autonomous astronaut nutrition during long-duration missions to the Moon.
American singer Britney Spears was detained in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence. This occurred after the termination of her father's 13-year conservatorship.
24 US states, including California and New York, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new 10% import tariffs. They argue that the president is illegally using the Trade Act of 1974 to circumvent a Supreme Court decision.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the decision to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2025. Khamenei was eliminated in the early hours of a joint American-Israeli air campaign on February 28.