Oil Prices Surge Above $79 as US-Iran Attacks Raise Fears Over Strait of Hormuz Supply Disruptions
Brent crude surged above $79 per barrel as escalating US-Iran attacks heightened fears of oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude surged above $79 per barrel as escalating US-Iran attacks heightened fears of oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
France, Spain, England, and Argentina have officially secured their places in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after thrilling quarterfinal victories, setting up two blockbuster clashes that will determine who advances to the final.
Russia’s latest missile and drone offensive across Ukraine has intensified pressure on Kyiv as Zelenskyy urges Western allies to accelerate critical weapons deliveries amid worsening civilian casualties.
Iran’s temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz has heightened concerns over global energy security, shipping, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Israel has reportedly paused sensitive operations in southern Lebanon under US pressure as both sides prepare for new diplomatic talks in Rome aimed at easing regional tensions.
Explosions struck southern Iran as officials said a military headquarters near Bushehr was hit, while the US denied carrying out any new strikes.
Brent crude climbed above $76 after renewed US strikes on Iran and growing fears that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies.
Venezuela’s earthquake death toll has reached 3,535 as rescue teams continue searching for survivors while thousands remain injured, homeless, and displaced.
A massive wildfire in southern France has burned over 11,000 acres, forced 10,000 evacuations, and intensified concerns over one of the country’s most severe wildfire seasons in years.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged major overnight attacks as Kyiv reported 11 deaths and 46 injuries while Moscow claimed widespread strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure and the interception of hundreds of Ukrainian drones.