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August 11, 2026

Iran War Deepens as Shipping Attacks Increase

New attacks on shipping routes have increased concerns that the five-month conflict between the United States and Iran could continue, putting further pressure on global energy markets. Shipping Attacks Raise Tensions The

Ukraine Strikes Russian Arctic Gas Region

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September 9, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Russian Arctic Gas Region

Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia’s Arctic north on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility in Novy Urengoy, a major natural gas production hub in the Yamalo-Nenets region, according to

European Banks Fall as Bond Market Fears Grow

Shares of major European banks declined sharply as renewed bond market pressure

Chad pardons opposition leader Succes Masra

Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby has pardoned opposition leader and former prime

China braces for energy shock as Hormuz disruption bites

Import exposure makes Gulf turmoil a direct economic risk China is preparing for the economic fallout from the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran

May 19, 2026

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Trump criticizes Starmer over UK role in Iran strikes

White House comments widen a public rift with a close ally President Donald Trump publicly rebuked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday, escalating

May 19, 2026

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