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Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after deadly Houthi strikes
U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East issued fresh warnings to Americans amid deadly Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Military / WarThe Veil
Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
Brent crude hovered near $109 a barrel on Oct. 18, 2026, as reports of attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping raised oil-supply concerns.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices jump sharply, to nearly $110 per barrel
Oil reached its highest price in weeks on Oct. 16, 2026, as investors weighed potential effects of the Iran and Ukraine-Russia wars on global energy.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
An Oct. 15, 2026, brief reports renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. It names no sites and does not confirm a strike in Moscow.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil refinery – governor
Governor Pavel Malkov attributed a Ryazan refinery fire to a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire's size, containment and any injuries remain unknown.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil gains as Middle East hostilities stoke supply worries
Oil rose on supply worries as Trump and advisers discussed possible renewed large-scale U.S. operations in Iran. No supply disruption was established.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ignited the Middle East
Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks, two teenagers on opposite sides of the Israel-Gaza border describe how their lives have changed.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says Iran is "ready to fold up" but the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East
Trump predicts Iran will surrender after the U.S. midterms as Washington sends more troops and a third aircraft carrier toward the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing
Gulf exporters reroute, use storage, and coordinate insurers to keep crude moving despite Iran tensions. Prices volatile but below worst fears.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
Washington issues advisory as Hormuz closure reports, Houthi attacks raise risks to regional air and sea routes, impacting travel, shipping, and markets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours
South Korea, Japan and the U.S. stepped up monitoring after two launches within three hours. No damage was reported; missile details remain unknown.
- 9 min
- North Korea
World TradeThe Veil
The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"
CBS obtains images of major damage at U.S. Middle East bases; ex-DoD official says strike patterns suggest Iranian help from Russia, China.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump blames Kyiv for diesel costs amid Mideast oil crisis
In Kyiv, Trump urges Ukraine to halt refinery strikes, linking attacks to diesel shortages and market strain during a broader Middle East disruption.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
World TradeThe Veil
Russia can’t be isolated as long as it has the Far East
Russia’s Far East ports and rail links deepen eastward trade, adding routes and upgrades that boost reliable throughput despite Western sanctions.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘To the victor the spoils’: Trump’s Venezuelan oil grab
Reports say Trump hailed a sweeping Venezuela oil pact, drawing backlash over U.S. leverage as markets, OPEC ties, and legal hurdles loom.
- 7 min
- Venezuela
Military / WarThe Veil
Saudi oil output plunges to lowest since 1990 – Bloomberg
Bloomberg says Saudi crude production dropped nearly 2 mb/d in August to the lowest since 1990, tightening supply and lifting price pressures.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil Jumps Above $107, Bond Yields Surge Higher, Stocks Fall
Oil tops $107 amid Gulf tensions; bond yields rise and stocks fall as markets price persistent inflation risks and supply disruptions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Escalating US-Iran attacks drive oil above $100
Oil surged past $100 amid escalating US-Iran attacks, spiking diesel to a record and pressuring transport costs as Washington weighs response options.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
Hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz boost crude and hit equities as U.S. weighs maritime security steps, sanctions, and escorts.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt
Iran-aligned Houthis hit four southern Saudi cities on Sept. 8, injuring 73 and testing air defenses amid rising regional tensions and risks to infrastr...
- 8 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil extends gains after US and Iran strike ships
Crude rises in early Monday trade as reciprocal US-Iran vessel strikes heighten maritime risk, boosting supply risk premiums and volatility in Asia.
- 7 min
- Singapore
Military / WarThe Veil
US Military Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
Pentagon says precise, limited strikes targeted Iran-linked oil vessels, framed as retaliation amid rising maritime security tensions.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East
Crude gains as reported U.S. strikes and Israeli threats raise fears of Iran-related supply risks and transit disruptions in the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran