Energy
The US President stated that he had no complaints about the Russian vessel due to the humanitarian crisis. The tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" is carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.
Donald Trump called control over Kharg Island a priority scenario for striking Iran's economy. The US is already deploying additional troops to the region.
A Russian vessel carrying 730,000 barrels of oil is heading to the port of Matanzas. Washington decided not to intercept the tanker to avoid direct conflict.
The number of US troops in the region has increased by 10,000 to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon is considering scenarios for strikes on oil infrastructure.
Brent crude rose to $115. 73, and WTI surpassed $102.77 per barrel. The market is reacting to the expanding conflict and the threat to fuel supplies.
The value of bullion holds at $4,500 per ounce after its first weekly gain. Since the beginning of the conflict, the asset has lost about 15% of its value.
Due to the war in Iran, 41% of the world's sulfur exports are under threat. This halts the production of microchips and batteries for modern weapons and UAVs.
Journalist Avi Lewis has become the new leader of Canada's New Democratic Party. He plans to introduce a wealth tax and cap rents.
Cairo will import 1. 2 million barrels of oil from Libya monthly due to the cessation of supplies from Kuwait. The country is intensifying energy saving for market stability.
Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.
The vessel sailed along the Iranian coast with six other ships. Traffic in the strait remains significantly below pre-conflict levels.
Ukrenergo will limit electricity supply for industrial consumers from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Restrictions will not apply to the population in any region.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 22. 35 billion for over 600 protective solutions for energy facilities and Ukrzaliznytsia. The work includes physical protection and decentralization.
CSO Alpha drones hit a key Russian seaport in the Leningrad region. Serious damage and a large-scale fire were recorded at the facility.
Ten people were injured in the Voskresenska community due to falling drone debris. One child died in the hospital, and two more injured are in serious condition.
In the Kholodnohirskyi district, a private house and an outbuilding were damaged. As a result of the explosion, two people were injured and a car was damaged.
Russian imperial ambitions and myths have been hindering Ukraine's integration into the Alliance for years. The publication refuted three main Kremlin manipulations regarding NATO expansion.
Russian drones damaged energy infrastructure and a private house in Odesa region. There were no casualties, but power outages occurred in several settlements.
Due to prolonged heavy rains and extensive flooding in Kenya, 108 people have died. The disaster destroyed infrastructure and forced 2,700 families to leave their homes.
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla has called for an end to the US military presence. The politician aims for an independent foreign policy by 2029.
Tehran has allowed two Pakistani vessels to pass through the strategic strait daily. The decision was made amid Islamabad's mediation between the US and Iran.
Russian satellites filmed military facilities of the US and its allies in the Middle East in Iran's interests. The President called for not lifting sanctions against the aggressor.
Defense forces hit key ports and factories in the Leningrad and Yaroslavl regions. This disrupts export logistics and forces the enemy to stop production.
According to the head of state, several areas are currently being discussed to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation.
Specialists have restored water supply on the left bank of Kyiv after the power outage. Pressure in the networks on the right bank of the city is currently gradually stabilizing.
Ukraine plans joint production with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Cooperation includes investments in energy and the exchange of experience in combating UAVs.
The Mexican Navy has located two vessels carrying humanitarian cargo and nine crew members. The ships are continuing their journey to Havana, and the sailors are safe.
The Defense Forces hit an oil refinery with a capacity of 15 million tons of oil per year and a number of warehouses in the occupied territories. Fires continue in Leningrad Oblast.
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.
The US President is considering renaming the strategic waterway to the Trump Strait. The priority is to control the route due to a lack of allied assistance.