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Following signals of readiness for negotiations, Brent fell toward $91 and WTI dropped below $84. A pause in military strikes reduced fears regarding supplies.
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The US struck a commercial vessel that failed to comply with warnings and attempted to breach the blockade of Iran. The ship was stopped in the Gulf…
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Yemeni rebels announced an attack on Jizan, and Riyadh warned residents of Jizan and Yanbu following threats of retaliatory strikes.
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A Liberian-flagged ship has signaled damage in the Romanian EEZ while en route to Ukraine. The cause is unclear, and authorities are investigating…
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EU ambassadors have reached an agreement on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The new measures freeze the oil price cap and restrict…
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The Iranian-backed Houthi forces have imposed an "immediate maritime blockade" against Saudi Arabia. The move threatens global oil markets and…
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The US has launched new strikes on targets in Iran, and President Donald Trump has threatened an attack on a mysterious underground nuclear facility…
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A powerful storm in North Macedonia has caused serious damage in Skopje. Hurricane-force winds blew off roofs, knocked down trees, and even toppled a…
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A severe natural disaster struck Mount Harbina in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lightning struck a flock of 30 sheep during intense thunderstorms and heavy…
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Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the propane tanker Gas Lisbon was attacked off the Romanian coast while en route to the Ukrainian port…
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Turkey is preparing for an extreme heatwave over the next three days. Meteorologists report that temperatures are expected to reach up to 45 degrees…
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Starting July 20, Istanbul is introducing a 10% increase in public transport and taxi fares due to inflation. See the new rates here.
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Another outage has affected the social networks Facebook and Instagram. Users are reporting inability to access their accounts. Learn more about the…
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Iran struck two oil supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz. One Indian sailor was killed, eight people were injured, and both tankers were affected by…
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At the age of 78, actor Sam Neill, remembered for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park" and as Cardinal Wolsey in "The Tudors", has passed…
