Ukraine has pledged not to strike oil tankers and infrastructure in the Black Sea that are not related to Russia but are necessary for transporting Kazakh oil, following talks with US officials.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have led to significant fuel shortages across Russia, impacting daily life and the economy. The crisis, visible even in Moscow, is straining public patience and affecting logistics and transportation.
Venezuela's strongest earthquakes in over a century have killed at least 235, with over 70,000 families affected. Despite initial fears, the country's core oil production and refining infrastructure has largely escaped major damage, though power grid disruptions pose a concern. India, a significant recent importer of Venezuelan crude, faces potential supply delays but no immediate interruption.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela, particularly Caracas and La Guaira, resulting in at least 235 deaths and thousands affected. Rescue operations are underway, intensified by international aid, while essential services remain disrupted and the death toll is feared to rise significantly.
Two powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, including Caracas and La Guaira, on Wednesday, killing at least 235 and injuring 1,500. Rescue efforts are underway amid widespread destruction and international aid mobilization.
President Trump announced a "great settlement" of the war with Iran, claiming talks were approved by Iranian leadership and canceled scheduled strikes. However, Iranian state media denied approving any initial agreement, casting doubt on the deal's finalization.
US President Donald Trump threatened 'very hard' strikes on Iran and vowed to "assume total control" of its oil and gas markets, including Kharg Island, in the near future. This comes amid escalating US-Iran exchanges of fire.
Iran has declared Elon Musk's business holdings in West Asia, including Starlink and X, as legitimate military targets, citing alleged support for US and Israeli operations against the country. This follows a social media post from Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iran.
Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran's oil and gas infrastructure, including Kharg Island, and launch further strikes. The US and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, despite a nominal ceasefire, with both sides accusing the other of violations. Talks on a preliminary deal are ongoing.
President Trump threatened to seize Iran's oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, citing the US strategy in Venezuela. He also mentioned potential airstrikes and control over oil markets, though expressed uncertainty about US willingness to occupy Kharg.
President Trump threatened to seize Iran's oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, and take "total control" of its oil and gas markets, drawing parallels to U.S. actions in Venezuela.
US President Donald Trump threatened new strikes on Iran and vowed to seize its oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, a critical export hub. This escalation follows days of US-Iran exchanges, pushing the region closer to full-scale war amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Donald Trump stated that Iran's navy, air force, radar, and anti-aircraft defenses are "finished." He also revealed plans to seize Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, and impose full control over its oil and gas markets, drawing parallels to actions taken against Venezuela.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. military will attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and take over its oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, comparing the move to operations in Venezuela.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Russia's envoy to the UK, Andrey Kelin, admitted the war in Ukraine is costly and that Russia 'cannot lose'. Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in Kronstadt, overshadowing Putin's economic forum. EU members agreed to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
Ukrainian forces conducted a long-range drone strike on the Syzran oil refinery in western Russia, resulting in a large fire and two fatalities, according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian officials. This follows a pattern of Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil infrastructure.
Russian drone and missile strikes killed 10 people and injured at least 76 across five Ukrainian regions in 24 hours. Meanwhile, Ukraine struck an oil terminal in Russia's Leningrad region and two tankers near Novorossiysk, targeting Russia's shadow fleet used to evade Western sanctions. Russia fired a ballistic missile and nearly 270 drones at Ukraine, while Ukraine launched at least 334 drones at Russian territory.
