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Crude Oil Prices Gain as Iran Renews Attacks on Middle East Energy Infrastructure

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.41 (+1.51%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0849 (+2.83%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Energy prices are rising amid renewed attacks on key energy infrastructure in the...

Barchart · Mar 17

Death of influential Ali Larijani could be bigger loss to Iran than Khamenei

Security chief’s huge influence on many levels of Iranian politics and abroad will make his killing devastating

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Is Vladimir Putin Afraid of Death? Russian President Reportedly Relocates to Kremlin Fortress Amid Assassination Fears

Vladimir Putin reportedly spends nights in the Kremlin, fearing assassination after Iran's leader's death. Moscow faces mobile internet blackout amid security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Zelensky to visit Britain as UK and Ukraine to sign new ‘defence declaration’

Downing Street said the partnership with Kyiv would seek to ‘capitalise’ on Ukrainian expertise and Britain’s industrial base to manufacture drones.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky

Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv

No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Oscar win delivers the most important message of the night

Mr. Nobody Against Putin won the Best Feature Film category at the 2026 Oscars. Although it’s a film about Russia and war propaganda, the film’s message resonates in the current political climate.

The Mary Sue · Mar 16

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Several Tankers Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Monday closed down -5.21 (-5.28%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed down -0.0411 (-1.35%). Crude oil prices sold off sharply on Monday in hopes that oil tankers may soon be able to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Several oil tankers safely...

Barchart · Mar 16

Maduro Regime Unlawfully Sent Tons Of Gold To Turkey, Iran, Russia Over The Years: Report

Venezuela's gold reserves plummeted over the past years, now standing at barely 53 despite continued mining in the country's mineral-rich region, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 16

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to Europe?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy prices for industries and households, but the vital trade passage also accounts for a significant share of fertiliser shipments, threatening long-term food production. Euronews' explainer goes through the main issues affecting the Strait.

Euronews · Mar 16