A drone attacked the East-West pipeline, a key route for oil exports to the Red Sea. Saudi Aramco is assessing the damage after the incident on Wednesday.
Russia uses a network of proxy structures to recruit agents and place hundreds of sponsored materials in the Sahel. The goal is geopolitical influence in the region.
Due to the threat of Iranian control, countries in the region are considering expanding their pipeline network. The projects are estimated to cost billions of dollars as a security measure.
The Trump administration is strengthening its troop contingent to pressure Iran. The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division are heading to the region.
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.
Tehran is strengthening Kharg Island's defenses with mines and MANPADS to counter a US landing. The Trump administration is considering seizing the facility as leverage.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasing their support for the US, opening airbases and freezing Tehran's assets. The reason for this is the constant attacks on energy facilities.
Due to a fire in the laundry room, 200 sailors were injured, and the ship is heading to Crete for inspection. Despite damage to sleeping quarters, the aircraft carrier remains combat-ready.
A fire broke out in the laundry room aboard the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier, injuring two sailors. The ship remains combat-ready, and its power plant is intact.
France is deploying a fleet led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to protect shipping. Macron supported Cyprus after the attacks and called for de-escalation.
The cost of oil on international markets recorded its sharpest rise since 2022 due to the active phase of the war in the Persian Gulf. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped 18% in a week.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Israel has become the first state to recognize Somaliland's independence since its de facto secession from Somalia in 1991. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a joint declaration with the region's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
The crew of the Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea has been released. All 11 crew members, including Filipinos, a Russian, and an Indian, will arrive in Oman.
The eruption of the Hayli-Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has subsided, causing destruction in villages in the Afar region and widespread disruptions to air traffic. Residents complained of coughing, and livestock could not find clean water due to volcanic ash.
The laying of several underwater internet cables through the Red Sea has not been completed as planned. Political tensions and security threats have made this route unsafe for commercial vessels.
A global outage of Amazon Web Services paralyzed dozens of popular websites and applications, sparking a wave of memes on social media. The problems affected services from Roblox to Microsoft 365, but Amazon assured that there was no cyberattack.
Three members of Qatar's Amiri Diwan were killed and two injured in a car accident near Sharm el-Sheikh. The incident occurred a day before a meeting where Egyptian and US leaders plan to discuss a final ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Oil prices rose after Trump's statement about possible sanctions against Russia, but fears about tariffs and increased OPEC+ production limited the growth. Brent and WTI futures rose, partially recovering from the fall.
Beijing denied Berlin's accusations of using laser weapons against a German plane during the EU mission "Eunavfor Aspides" in the Red Sea.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.
Germany has accused China of a laser attack on a German aircraft during the EU mission "Eunavfor Aspides" in the Red Sea. Berlin summoned China's ambassador over the incident, which occurred in early July.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted Operation "Black Flag" in Yemen, striking Houthi targets, including ports and the vessel Galaxy Leader. This was a response to Houthi attacks against Israel and their use of civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities.
Yemeni Houthis attacked the Greek dry cargo ship Magic Seas, flying the Liberian flag, 51 nautical miles southeast of Hodeidah. The vessel caught fire and began to sink after drone boat strikes and shelling; the crew abandoned the ship.
Due to Israeli attacks on Iran, ships are advised to avoid the Gulf of Aden. Britain and Greece call for the registration of flights through the Strait of Hormuz and to exercise caution.
The US is deploying military resources to the Middle East, including destroyers, amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump is discussing the situation with the National Security Council.
Magma is raging under Africa, splitting the continent from the Red Sea to Mozambique. Scientists predict that the tectonic separation will lead to the formation of a new continent.
An American fighter crashed overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This happened after a sharp maneuver of the ship to avoid an attack by the Yemeni Houthis.
The incident occurred during towing, one sailor was injured. The plane sank, its value is estimated at over 60 million dollars.
The American military has carried out over 800 strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, eliminating hundreds of militants and leaders. The Houthis claim dozens have died as a result of U.S. attacks.
