live U.S. military redirects 101 ships as Oman meeting on the Strait of Hormuz is postponed
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent&...
Russia has welcomed the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that any settlement ensuring security in Gaza is a positive step. The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, follows 15 months of conflict.
Moscow – The Kremlin has welcomed the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that any settlement contributing to security in Gaza is a positive step.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed Russia’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilising the region following 15 months of conflict, which has devastated Gaza and heightened tensions across the Middle East.
The ceasefire accord, reached on Wednesday, was brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The deal marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough, offering hope for de-escalation after prolonged hostilities.
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad saying the strike originated from Iraq.
Swedes vote in an election on Sunday (13 September) that could see the far-right enter government for the first time if the country's right-wing parties can form a majority.
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces struck two cargo vessels overnight in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Chornomorsk, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.
The aftermath of Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine over the weekend, including a drone attack on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border, continues to draw international reaction, as Kyiv reports damage to civilian and critical infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed back against growing calls for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to slow down, arguing that maintaining America’s lead over China is more important.
Sweden’s centre-left opposition has taken a slim lead in a closely fought election that could reshape the country’s approach to migration and the far right.
When Iran moved to shut the Strait of Hormuz this year, sending Middle East energy markets into turmoil, China had already spent the best part of a decade getting ready for exactly this kind of shock.
At the southern tip of the Red Sea, where Yemen faces Djibouti and Eritrea across a channel only around 30 kilometres wide at its narrowest, lies one of the world's most consequential waterways: the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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