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Hormuz closure creates ‘largest oil supply shock in history’: Aramco chief
Saudi oil giant Aramco’s chief says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused the “largest oil supply shock in history.”
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IN-DEPTHYESTERDAY
Far reaching fallout of US war on Iran
The war in Iran is causing significant economic hardship globally. Ireland, which imports 100% of its oil and nearly all its gas, is particularly vulnerable. In Austria, gasoline prices have risen, prompting a temporary fuel price cap and devastating reduction in tourism revenue.
Bangladesh fuel shortage
FOREIGN POLICYYESTERDAY
FBI special agent arrested for stealing $1mn in cryptocurrency
FBI Special Agent Patrick Steven Yaroch was arrested for stealing $1 million in cryptocurrency.
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HUMAN RIGHTSYESTERDAY
Another ICE detainee dies in custody, raising 2026 death toll to 22
Another ICE detainee dies in custody at Delaney Hall raising the death toll of deceased immigrants to 22 this year.
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FOREIGN POLICY2 DAYS AGO
North Korea says US-led ‘cyber warnings’ aim to tarnish its image
North Korea denounces the US and its allies for making unfounded allegations about Pyongyang's cyber activities.
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RUSSIA2 DAYS AGO
Russia-led CSTO says it could use nuclear weapons to defend its allies
The Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) could employ nuclear weapons to protect its member states if they come under attack, a senior official has confirmed, citing the bloc’s strategic documents and Russia’s military doctrine.
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PALESTINE3 DAYS AGO
July becomes Gaza’s deadliest month of 2026 as Israel kills 152 Palestinians
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the victims included 21 children, 14 women and four elderly people.
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