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Brent crude falls below $104 as West Asia supply fears ease
International oil prices dipped below key psychological thresholds as fading supply anxieties in West Asia prompted a broad cooling across global energy markets.
China presses Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal - Reuters
Following a Saudi appeal over Houthi advances near the Red Sea, China privately urged Tehran to use its influence to curb the Iran-backed group.
Saudi Arabia warns of red line after intercepting Houthi drone near Mecca
Saudi Arabia has declared Mecca a red line after intercepting an explosive drone south of the holy city, heightening tensions as Houthi forces deny the attack.
Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Destroys Houthi Drone South of Mecca
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca. Houthi officials rejected allegations of targeting the holy city.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Gulf-Iran talks are postponed
Planned diplomatic talks between Gulf states and Iran in Oman were called off after Houthi forces launched missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Saudi East-West Pipeline Offline for 3‑5 Weeks After Drone Attack
A drone strike on Saudi Arabia's flagship East-West Pipeline has forced a three-to-five-week shutdown, spiking global oil prices and raising supply concerns.
Oil prices soar over 4% to 16-week high after Saudi strikes
Crude oil prices surged over 4% to reach a 16-week high following military strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure and escalating vessel attacks in the Middle East.
Egypt rejects Houthi proposal for direct maritime talks in Red Sea
Egypt has turned down a Houthi proposal for direct maritime talks regarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, avoiding implicit recognition of the group amid rising regional tensions and a drone attack on a Saudi oil pipeline.
Diplomacy stumbles as regional meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal postponed
High-stakes regional talks aimed at addressing a disputed maritime transit proposal for the Strait of Hormuz have been indefinitely postponed amid escalating attacks on energy infrastructure and surging oil prices.
Stock futures fall as investors weigh AI safety concerns, oil gains: Live updates
Stock futures tumbled early Monday as global markets contended with surging energy costs and mounting safety anxieties across the artificial intelligence sector.
Oil Prices Surge Over $3 as Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz Face New Attacks
Crude benchmarks experienced sharp gains after a wave of military strikes targeted Saudi energy infrastructure and shipping lanes in the Gulf.
US stock futures fall as AI safety fears and oil gains rattle markets
Stock futures tumbled as investors reacted to mounting artificial intelligence safety alarms and surging crude oil prices following an attack on Saudi infrastructure.
Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A commercial vessel was struck off Iran's southern coast, leaving one crew member dead and multiple injured as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping.
Saudi Arabia closes vital East-West oil pipeline following attacks
Saudi Arabia has suspended operations on its crucial East-West oil pipeline following aerial attacks, driving Brent crude prices past $100 per barrel.
Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its crucial East-West crude pipeline following a series of drone strikes originating from Iraqi territory.
Houthis capture strategic Red Sea island as Saudi pipeline catches fire
Houthi forces have taken control of a strategic island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as satellite imagery reveals smoke near a critical Saudi oil pipeline.
Houthis claim missile strike set fire to Saudi tanker Amzan in Red Sea
A Houthi ballistic missile struck the Saudi-flagged oil tanker Amzan west of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel's main deck as regional maritime tensions rise.
Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact as bold step
US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, describing it as a major move toward regional self-reliance.
Turkiye details mechanisms of defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Turkiye has detailed the operational frameworks of its new trilateral defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, mirroring NATO's collective security model.
Oil prices rise amid uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rebounded as persistent uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz outweighed optimism from potential shipping lane agreements.