Thursday, July 16, 2026
Every side of the story
7 stories
A surge of missile and drone alerts over the UAE's eastern coast exposed competing narratives: an official accusation against Iran and a set of denials and uncertainties that complicate attribution.
Read the storyThailand's cabinet cancelled a 25-year framework for joint offshore energy exploration with Cambodia, raising diplomatic and commercial uncertainty.
Read the storyThe UAE reported intercepting missiles and drones near Fujairah; Tehran denies involvement. Early market and diplomatic reactions paint sharply different pictures.
Read the storyA surge of drone strikes hit Russian oil infrastructure and so-called "shadow fleet" tankers, forcing questions about whether Kyiv’s campaign is an effective chokehold or a risky escalation.
Read the storyWashington imposes new sanctions on Cuba; Havana says they are illegal and blame them for worsening fuel shortages and blackouts.
Read the storySpirit's sudden shutdown follows a failed $500m rescue and surging jet fuel prices — a collapse that mixes economic shock with political rescue drama.
Read the storyOil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after reports of US strike planning against Iran, sparking market turmoil and geopolitical debate.
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