US military aids oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran standoff
Over 15 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz with US military assistance, as US-Iran diplomatic efforts remain stalled and oil markets stay on edge.
Over 15 million barrels of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz with US military assistance, as US-Iran diplomatic efforts remain stalled and oil markets stay on edge.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and an Ozon warehouse in Russia following a devastating Russian missile and drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people.

Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libyan professionals who fled ongoing conflicts and political instability reflect on building lives in the UK and whether they will ever return.
Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests from Baghdad and a visit by Iran's parliament speaker.

A 31-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to nine years and 10 months' jail and eight strokes of the cane for physically abusing multiple young boys under his care, including a six-year-old.

Venezuelan oil exports to the US are facing delays of up to 30 days due to outdated port infrastructure, hindering Washington's plans to increase hydrocarbon imports, despite a recent landmark agreement.

Göztepe Teknik Direktörü Stanimir Stoilov, kulübün finansal kısıtlamalara rağmen disiplin ve genç oyuncu gelişimiyle rekabetçi kalmayı hedeflediğini belirtti. Ayrıca, yeni transfer Noah Sonko Sundberg'in sakatlandığını ve Richard Akonnor'un transfer edildiğini duyurdu.

Oil prices dipped Friday but remain on a weekly upward trend as U.S. officials threaten severe sanctions against Iran. The uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and potential supply shortages continue to drive market volatility and elevated product margins.
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons expects a strong response from Australia in the second Test in Mackay following Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin. Australia has confirmed Matt Renshaw will replace Jake Weatherald in their lineup.

La ministre suédoise de l'Éducation, Simona Mohamsson, a porté une étoile de David lors d'un débat télévisé pour dénoncer l'antisémitisme. Ce geste symbolique, visant à soutenir les Juifs suédois, a suscité de vives critiques et un soutien du Premier ministre.

The FBI arrested 35-year-old Jessica Bowie in Albany, New York, accusing her of plotting an ISIL-inspired bomb attack on the New York State Capitol.

As US national debt hits a record $40tn under Donald Trump, experts note it is the result of a decades-long Republican economic strategy known as 'starving the beast' to limit Democratic administrations.
A stark data discrepancy has emerged over oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict. While US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims high volumes are moving, ship-tracking firms report severe traffic drops due to attacks and shadow fleet activity.
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, was fired after publicly warning that the war in Ukraine is causing economic decline and potential social instability comparable to the 1917 revolution.

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion amid high interest costs. Meanwhile, U.S. oil firms have signed new production deals in Venezuela, and a controversial Census Bureau report regarding noncitizen voting in the 2020 election is facing scrutiny.
India's crude oil imports from Russia have dropped significantly in August as China increases its intake of Russian seaborne crude. This shift has pushed India's total crude imports to their lowest level since the start of the Iran conflict, threatening Asian fuel supplies.

Former NBC NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won Minnesota's US Senate Republican primary, securing the party nomination and setting up a general election face-off against lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan.

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz nearly tripled during a 60-day US-Iran MoU, averaging 6.1 million barrels per day, but remained far below pre-war levels as the agreement expired without a peace deal amid renewed shipping attacks.
Indian Oil Corp has finalized a deal with Algeria's Sonatrach to import one very large gas carrier of LPG monthly starting in 2027, as India diversifies energy sources away from the Middle East.

Brent crude oil futures for October 2026 delivery rose above $94 per barrel on London's ICE, marking the highest price since July 24, 2026, alongside gains for WTI crude.
Russian police are arresting citizens complaining of fuel shortages as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries spark rationing, long queues, and fighting at petrol stations across at least 12 regions.

Canada temporarily avoided a 50% US tariff after reaching a Tuesday-evening agreement with Trump administration officials hours before the hike on $20bn worth of goods was set to take effect.

Patrick Vieira's appointment as Senegal's head coach is in doubt as he has not signed a contract. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) faces internal leadership disputes, a pending Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, and a wage dispute with former coach Pape Thiaw.

Der US-Zerstörer USS »Benfold« war im Juli vier Tage ohne Strom im Pazifik, nachdem ein Generatorausfall die Stromversorgung lahmgelegt hatte. Die Besatzung musste mit grundlegenden Versorgungsproblemen kämpfen, zeigte aber Widerstandsfähigkeit.