13 May 2026
4 day ago
Russia is using the Caspian Sea to quietly move military and commercial supplies to Iran, helping Tehran bypass U.S. pressure and sanctions. Source: NYT
Chalmette Fire: Large Plumes Of Smoke Seen Amid Explosion At PBF Energy Refinery In Louisiana
Massive smoke pouring from Chalmette refinery in Louisiana after a big explosion
Heavy smoke rises from the Chalmette refinery in Louisiana following an explosion at the facility
13.5kg of uranium from IVIC was removed and transferred to the US for disposal meaning Venezuela no longer possesses any enriched uranium. The removal was carried out with coordination from the US, Venezuela, the UK and the IAEA
Fox News, citing a US official: Airstrikes today targeted empty oil tankers attempting to breach the blockade on Iran. The targeted vessels were supertankers trying to return to Iran.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: No reports of injuries, even among the crew of the Chinese tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Drones have attacked oil pumping station in Perm once again
Fire at the Yaroslavl oil refinery after suspected drones strikes
General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine claims drones strike at the Lukoil oil refinery in Perm
Drones raid reported in Perm
U.S. airlines spent over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up 56% from February, as fuel use and prices surged. Rising costs are forcing airlines to cut routes and raise fares. Source: WSJ
Iran to run out of onshore and offshore oil storage in 40-45 days, will begin closing oil wells, some closures will be permanent, an Iranian Oil Ministry official tells NYT
Fire at the power plant in Orenburg
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Washington to honour its commitments under last year's deal to curb US tariffs, after US President Donald Trump threatened to raise duties on cars over alleged breaches by the bloc
Drones have attacked oil refinery in Kirishi of Leningrad region
Trump to ABC: There was no naval escort for the South Korean ship when it was fired upon
Fox News: Trump threatens that Iran will be 'blown off the face of the earth' if the Islamic Republic attacks US ships guiding vessels through Strait of Hormuz
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A picture circulating online is said to show a fire raging at the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone following an alleged Iranian drone attack
1 week ago
UK Maritime Operations: We received a report of an incident 14 miles west of Saqr Port in the UAE
Russians attacked five Naftogaz facilities in Sumy and Kharkiv regions in a day. "There is damage to equipment, fires have broken out at the facilities. We had to temporarily stop production processes," said Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz.
A U.S. official said the rules of engagement for U.S. forces in the region have been changed and they were authorized to strike immediate threats against ships that cross the strait, like IRGC fast boats or Iranian missile positions
Aleppo: Power outage in the Sheikh Najjar industrial city in the province due to a fault in one of the high-voltage lines supplying the city, caused by the current weather conditions
Drones raid reported in Leningrad region of Russia
Ukraine’s General Staff reports strikes on the Tuapse and Perm oil refineries, as well as a Buk-M3 air defence system.
Drones have once again attacked fuel infrastructure in Tuapse
Donald Trump has lifted all tariffs on Scottish whiskey and bourbon following a request from the King
New explosions were reported in Perm
1 week ago
President Zelenskyy imposed 10-year sanctions against Lukashenka's sons, Viktor and Dmitry. The sanctions list includes 16 Belarusian citizens and 11 legal entities.
Powell: "My concern is about the series of legal attacks on the Fed, which threaten our ability to conduct monetary policy without considering political factors. These legal actions by the administration are unprecedented and there are ongoing threats of additional ones. I worry these attacks are battering the institution."