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Zelenskyy Says ‘We’re Done’ With Energy Ceasefire as Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin. 
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow violated an energy ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump, deepening a dispute with Washington over fuel supplies, intelligence assistance and negotiations with the Kremlin. -
Iran Changes Hormuz Attack Tactics to Disrupt Shipping Ahead of U.S. Midterms, Report Says
Iran is changing how it targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to intensify shipping disruptions and frustrate U.S. efforts to lower oil prices before November's midterm elections, Reuters reported, citing senior Iranian officials. 
Iran is changing how it targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to intensify shipping disruptions and frustrate U.S. efforts to lower oil prices before November's midterm elections, Reuters reported, citing senior Iranian officials. -
Iran Weighs Sending Troops Into Neighboring Countries if U.S. Strikes Resume, Report Says
Iranian officials have privately raised the possibility of sending troops into neighboring countries if the United States resumes major strikes, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as Tehran threatens a broader regional response and Washington prepares military options despite President Donald Trump's pledge to wait until after the midterm elections. 
Iranian officials have privately raised the possibility of sending troops into neighboring countries if the United States resumes major strikes, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as Tehran threatens a broader regional response and Washington prepares military options despite President Donald Trump's pledge to wait until after the midterm elections. -
At Least 30 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Buses
At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian aerial bomb struck two buses in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said, prompting officials to suspend public transportation there and in neighboring Sloviansk. 
At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian aerial bomb struck two buses in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said, prompting officials to suspend public transportation there and in neighboring Sloviansk. -
Houthis Say They Attacked Saudi Airports as Oil Prices Climb Above $101
Oil prices climbed Wednesday after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on airports and a military installation in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the kingdom's exposure to an expanding conflict as regional crude shipments recover. 
Oil prices climbed Wednesday after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on airports and a military installation in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about the kingdom's exposure to an expanding conflict as regional crude shipments recover. -
Ukraine’s Energy Strikes Pressure Russia as Moscow Cuts Gas Forecast and Zelensky Offers Truce
Russia has lowered its natural gas production and export forecasts for 2026 as Ukrainian attacks continue to damage its energy infrastructure and Europe prepares to end its remaining purchases of Russian gas. The revised outlook comes as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss a possible agreement to halt attacks on energy facilities on both sides of the war. 
Russia has lowered its natural gas production and export forecasts for 2026 as Ukrainian attacks continue to damage its energy infrastructure and Europe prepares to end its remaining purchases of Russian gas. The revised outlook comes as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss a possible agreement to halt attacks on energy facilities on both sides of the war. -
Netanyahu Heads to New York After Mamdani’s Arrest Pledge Collides With Limits of Mayoral Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly next week, putting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's handling of protests and security under scrutiny months after he explored having the Israeli leader arrested-and later acknowledged that New York City lacks independent authority to enforce the International Criminal Court warrant against him. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly next week, putting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's handling of protests and security under scrutiny months after he explored having the Israeli leader arrested-and later acknowledged that New York City lacks independent authority to enforce the International Criminal Court warrant against him. -
U.S. Officials Hold Secret Oman Talks With Houthis as Group Pledges Not to Target American or Israeli Ships
U.S. officials met secretly with representatives of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Oman over the weekend, according to Reuters, with the group telling Washington it intends to honor a ceasefire with the U.S. and won't target American or Israeli vessels even as it continues fighting Saudi Arabia. U.S. officials met secretly with representatives of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Oman over the weekend, according to Reuters, with the group telling Washington it intends to honor a ceasefire with the U.S. and won't target American or Israeli vessels even as it continues fighting Saudi Arabia. -
Russian Drone Strike Hits Train 2 Kilometers From Poland, Raising Alarm Along NATO’s Eastern Border
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Poland on Sunday, hitting one of Kyiv's most important links to NATO territory shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and other European officials had passed through the area. 
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Poland on Sunday, hitting one of Kyiv's most important links to NATO territory shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and other European officials had passed through the area. -
Zelensky Says U.S. Eyes Winter De-Escalation With Russia as Moscow Renews Deadly Strikes on Kyiv
The Trump administration is exploring steps that could reduce fighting between Russia and Ukraine during the winter and create an opening for renewed negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, even as Moscow resumed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv following a brief lull surrounding visits by U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. 
The Trump administration is exploring steps that could reduce fighting between Russia and Ukraine during the winter and create an opening for renewed negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, even as Moscow resumed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv following a brief lull surrounding visits by U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
