Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe
Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.

Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.







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Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.
The Ministry of Energy says the East-West pipeline is back to pumping about 7 million barrels per day.
Three supertankers laden with oil exit waterway amid global energy crunch, shipping data shows.
In interview with Al Jazeera, International Maritime Organization chief says world should reject tolls in waterway.