Iran strikes US allies, Brent crude oil prices continue to rise

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Regional Allies as Oil Prices Climb

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Regional Allies as Oil Prices Climb As the conflict between Iran and the United States enters its sixth day, Iran has launched a series of retaliatory strikes against U.S. military infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, triggering fresh alarms and driving global oil prices higher. Early Friday morning, sirens sounded … Read more

Russia roils global market for diesel after Ukraine attacks

Refining Capacity at a 21-Year Low

Ukrainian drone strikes have crippled Russia’s oil refining capacity, forcing the country to ban exports of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. With Moscow’s refining output at its lowest level since March 2005, global markets are experiencing significant supply constraints as simultaneous attacks disrupt operations across major facilities. Refining Capacity at a 21-Year Low Since March, … Read more

La défense aérienne du Qatar intercepte un nouveau tir de missiles iraniens au-dessus de Doha

Qatari Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack on Doha

Qatari Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack on Doha Qatari air defense forces successfully intercepted a series of ballistic missile strikes launched by Iran against the state of Qatar early Friday morning. The attacks occurred in two distinct waves at 3:30 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. local time, according to reports from the Euronews Doha bureau. … Read more

Trump alleges vast conspiracy to commit and cover up election fraud

Election Security Claims and the White House Document Release

The speech, which focused on China, prompted immediate pushback from Democratic lawmakers and a formal denial from the Chinese Foreign Ministry regarding claims of election meddling. Election Security Claims and the White House Document Release In a primetime address, President Trump urged the nation to address what he characterized as significant flaws in the voting … Read more

Iran-US war latest news: US missiles take out key Iranian bridges

US Escalates Strikes Against Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

US Escalates Strikes Against Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed The United States has launched a wave of military strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night, according to US Central Command (Centcom). The military operations, which aim to further degrade Iranian military capabilities, have expanded to include civilian infrastructure, according to Iranian state … Read more

US hits more bridges in Iran in expansion of airstrike campaign

US Strikes Target Bridges in Iran

The U.S. expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran on July 16, 2026, targeting bridges in Hormozgan province, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated, with Iran warning of widespread regional infrastructure attacks. The United States intensified its airstrikes against Iran on July 16, 2026, targeting bridges in the southern Hormozgan province, marking a significant … Read more

India deepens military relations with an African military sanctioned by the US’ Treasury

India and Rwanda have deepened military cooperation through a new implementation framework for joint training and defense medicine, even as the United States imposes sanctions on Rwandan officials. Simultaneously, the U.S. is expanding its own African presence by establishing the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center in Morocco by 2030. India and Rwanda Formalize Defense … Read more

Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute

U.S. and Iran Intensify Military Strikes Amid Dispute Over Detainee Release

U.S. and Iran Intensify Military Strikes Amid Dispute Over Detainee Release United States forces have launched military strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive day, with the White House declaring that it reserves the right to target the country “anytime, anywhere, any place.” The intensifying campaign is aimed at further degrading Iranian military capabilities following … Read more