Strait of Hormuz
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Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry up
Iran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September.
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces seize vital strait from Houthi rebels
Fighting has raged along several frontlines in Yemen for weeks after a dormant civil war erupted in a spillover from the US-Iran conflict
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The crippling effect we’re all feeling from the deadlock in Ukraine’s war with Russia
Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds
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Iran-US war live: Tehran threatens to keep Hormuz shut until US meets conditions
Iran accused the US of ‘dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands’
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Yemen government announces major operation to retake Houthi territory
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
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US Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships — $13-per-shot laser weapon deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, uses a familiar interface instead of a custom control system
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel (or the Xbox controller).
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Iran-US war live: Tehran threatens to keep Hormuz shut until US meets conditions
Iran accused the US of ‘dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands’
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Off the Record: Teflon Rutte is on a mission to keep NATO together
Every week, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin. #EuropeNews
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How deadlock in the Ukraine war is crippling global food prices
Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds
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Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian in Gaza, and other Mideast news
An Israeli strike on Sunday morning targeted a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing one Palestinian and wounding at least 11 others, according to local health officials
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IEA says 325 million barrels of emergency oil has been released
G7 leaders agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude after US pressure on Europe, with supplies squeezed by Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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What is happening with diesel – and should we be worried?
Donald Trump has threatened to ban US diesel exports of diesel – here’s what that could mean
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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules
A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a move the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contributing to more pollution and increasing gas consumption
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Diesel price shock could see your food bill soar, Britons warned as cost hits record
Fuel prices have risen steadily in recent weeks and reached a new record high this week
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Three reasons Middle East oil is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.
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What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare
The leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound plane
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Vance tells Americans not to ‘gripe about all the little things’ as prices soar
Vance tells Sean Hannity that Democratic ‘arsonists’ will reverse Trump’s successes even as he admits his own administration needs more time
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Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments
An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight
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Releasing diesel stocks a ‘short-term buffer’ but not solution, experts say
Average diesel prices reached £2 a litre for the first time in the UK on Friday, RAC figures show.
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Trump sending 9,000 more troops to Middle East after threatening new strikes on Iran
The troop deployment, which includes a third aircraft carrier, underscores the rapidly evolving dynamic of Trump's war against Iran
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What's so great about meeting a hugely unpopular Donald Trump? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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Saudi Arabia plans major Yemen offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces
Options under review include a coastal drive to protect vital Red Sea shipping routes
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What is happening with diesel – and should we be worried?
Donald Trump has threatened to ban US diesel exports of diesel – here’s what that could mean
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Trump now claims US started war with Iran ‘because they were doing drugs’
‘They were nuclear and drugs. They were doing drugs, but they were doing the nuclear,’ Trump told a rally in Texas
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BBC News quiz of the week: How did two champions fight over marathon dates for next year’s London races?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
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Calls for ‘heat tariff’ help as 'energy bill emergency' tips £276 January rise
Campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.
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The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today
Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out
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UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today
Four million households will see energy bills go up today as the Ofgem price cap rises by 4%
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No relief at the pump: EU diesel hits new record of €2.24 a litre
Twelve EU countries recorded new diesel price highs as supply disruptions pushed the bloc’s average pump price to €2.24 a litre. The average price of diesel at the pump across the EU has hit a record of €2.24 per litre, compared with €1.59...
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Just 17% approve of Trump on cost of living as voters blame his policies
Americans are deeply frustrated with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy
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Trump won’t win Nobel Peace Prize but his shadow hangs over the award
Last year's award, presented to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, marked an unprecedented moment in the prize's 125-year history
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Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Asian shares are mostly rising amid investor interest in technology-related issues, despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Energy price cap rise of 4% takes effect amid warnings of 16% New Year increase
Campaigners have urged the Government to make plans now to support all households with energy costs this winter.
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Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast
Experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January, on top of the rise coming in this Thursday.
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Germany orders winter gas reserves boost as Middle East war worries mount
The German government on Wednesday ordered a state-owned company to boost gas reserves as worries mount about low storage levels ahead of winter, citing "geopolitical risks" amid the Iran war.
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UK energy bills forecast to jump by another £276 a year from January
The increase is well above the previous prediction of 9 per cent
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Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January, experts warn
The typical household bill is now forecast to hit nearly £2,000 a year in January.
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Asian benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran
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Iran war live: Oil prices rise after Trump says he has offered Iran ‘nothing’
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urge American voters to punish Trump at the ballot box in November midterms
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FTSE 100 falls as bond worries offset lower oil
The index ended down 48.17 points, 0.5%, at 10,636.71.
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Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi fuel trucks are loading gasoline at a Syrian port to meet surging global energy demand as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed and mediators work with Iran and the United States to end the war
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Andy Burnham pledges a big shakeup for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to give Britain “a new social contract for the 21st century.”
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Economic toll of Iran war ‘unbearable,’ Qatar warns as talks continue
The war has choked shipping through Hormuz and disrupted Gulf exports. Qatar said it has continued to mediate between Washington and Tehran, warning that the fallout has now affected multiple sectors and not just energy.
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Middle East oil exports rise as LNG traffic through Hormuz picks up
Months into the war with Iran, Gulf exporters are finding ways to keep oil and gas moving, but crossing Hormuz remains risky and some customers are still missing contracted cargoes.
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EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began
European Union nations have spent over an extra $113.5 billion on energy imports since the Iran war began, forcing politicians to seek alternatives to fossil fuels as prices skyrocket
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$117 billion fuel shock: Why the worst gas price hikes are still ahead
In the US, 47 states experienced record-high diesel prices on Sept. 22, with the national average reaching $6.52 per gallon
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New UK household tax cut coming into effect this week
Most are set to see savings from next month – but some could lose out
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Mounting GOP anger at Hegseth could hamper his $1.5T bid for military funds: report
Republicans unhappy with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war and Pentagon turmoil – and could block mammoth budget request as a result
