The US military has released footage of its forces boarding a commercial tanker in Iran, part of an ongoing naval blockade. 12 vessels were redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded for verification amid heightened tensions.
Attacks on tankers and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea are disrupting shipping and tightening oil markets. Brent crude has topped $100 as traders weigh the risk of further escalation.
Iran's state broadcaster reports US attacked a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing 2 crew members, on suspicion of carrying Iranian LNG, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Yemen'de Hudeyde kentinde yaşanan hava saldırıları之后, Husiler ve Suudi Arabistan öncülüğündeki Arap Koalisyonu arasında gerilim arttı. Husiler, saldırıların karşılıksız kalmayacağını tehdidinde bulundu.
The House approved a non-binding resolution to remove U.S. forces from the war in Iran as the conflict escalates and oil prices jump. The newsletter also covers new tariffs, a fatal police shooting in Madison, and avocado oil adulteration.
The European Union has approved a legal mechanism under its 21st sanctions package, allowing national authorities to confiscate and sell Russian oil seized from blacklisted tankers owned by third countries, ensuring no funds benefit Russian entities.
The Danish-flagged oil tanker Torm Innovation will sail to Asia via the Suez Canal and around the Cape, avoiding the southern Red Sea due to Houthi threats. This decision prioritizes crew safety and impacts critical fuel shipments, extending journey times by approximately 30 days.
Die Huthi-Miliz blockiert das Rote Meer durch Angriffe auf Tanker, was Schiffe dazu zwingt, die Route zu meiden. Dies könnte den Ölpreis negativ beeinflussen und China einen Vorteil verschaffen.
Bitcoin dropped below $65,000 as rising oil prices, fueled by Red Sea tanker attacks and US threats against Iran, pushed Treasury yields higher and triggered a broader retreat from risk assets, impacting spot demand and ETF flows.
Russian forces continued group strikes with precision weapons on Ukrainian ports overnight to July 24, targeting fuel tanks in Odessa, a dry-cargo vessel in Nikolayev, and port infrastructure, drone depots, and a floating dock in Izmail.
Trump threatened “major military punishment” over Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers as UN chief Antonio Guterres warned the Middle East situation is “out of control.” The blog also reported strikes on Iran, missile interceptions, and rising humanitarian and energy risks.
The United States continued strikes on Iran for a 13th consecutive night, targeting military sites, while explosions were reported across multiple Iranian cities. Shipping disruptions intensified in the Strait of Hormuz, though Chinese tankers exited Bab al-Mandeb despite Houthi threats. Iran also claimed drone attacks on US-allied bases in Bahrain and Jordan.
İslamabad Mutabakatı'nın çökmesi sonrası ABD'nin Hürmüz Boğazı'nı açık tutma çabalarına rağmen İran, iki Yunan petrol tankerini vurdu. ABD Başkanı Trump, İran'ın gemilere saldırması halinde misilleme yapma tehdidinde bulundu.
Ein russischer Öltanker der »Schattenflotte«, die »Deliver«, wurde in Marseille wegen »Flaggenverstoßes« festgesetzt und nach Zahlung einer Geldstrafe wieder freigegeben. Das Schiff, das russisches Öl transportieren soll, war auf dem Weg nach Singapur und unterstreicht die Herausforderungen bei der Sanktionsdurchsetzung.
US President Donald Trump announced he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" on Iran, escalating tensions after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The US warns of "major military punishment" for Iran and Houthis, while the EU condemns the Red Sea strikes.
Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, escalating Middle East tensions and prompting a US warning to Iran. This fueled inflation fears, driving Treasury yields higher and causing a market sell-off, while tech stocks experienced volatility due to AI spending plans and regulatory fines.
The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
In Elbe-Parey (Jerichower Land) wurde eine Tankstelle am Donnerstagabend von einem Unbekannten mit einem pistolenähnlichen Gegenstand überfallen. Der Täter erbeutete einen niedrigen vierstelligen Betrag und flüchtete zu Fuß. Niemand wurde verletzt; die Polizei ermittelt.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.
US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East conflict. The attacks, coupled with US airstrikes on Iran, sent global oil prices surging and raised fears of a wider economic downturn.
An Iranian oil tanker has successfully navigated through the maritime blockade imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic, entering the Gulf of Oman amidst escalating US-Iran tensions following recent strikes and a renewed naval blockade.
Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing Brent crude to rise above $100/barrel and US crude to nearly $92/barrel. This marks a widening of the Iran-related conflict, impacting global oil markets and US gasoline prices.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior ministers are establishing "No 10 North" in Manchester, a new Downing Street branch intended as a dominant economic driver. While welcomed, civil servants express concerns over relocation and the initiative's permanence.
