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United Airlines beat earnings expectations but warned of $6 billion in additional fuel costs this year due to rising oil prices, offsetting strong travel demand.
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Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
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Irã 'deve estar preparado' para lutar, diz negociador em meio a tensões com EUA
Principal negociador iraniano Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf afirma que o Irã deve estar preparado para combate, mas permanece aberto a negociações diplomáticas com os EUA, defendendo autonomia das forças armadas e controle do Estreito de Ormuz.
US military aids earthquake-stricken Venezuela as China sends relief flight
US troops are unloading aid supplies in earthquake-ravaged Venezuela, including materials from China's relief flight, as American military presence increases in the region amid humanitarian crisis.
EU and Ukraine seal drone production deal amid ongoing Russia conflict
The EU and Ukraine have sealed a 'drone deal' to boost domestic production and establish joint ventures, with top EU officials pledging continued support as the war with Russia continues.
US Producer Prices Fall Most in 14 Months, but Upside Inflation Risks Remain
US producer prices fell 0.3% in June, the largest drop in 14 months, driven by gasoline declines. However, analysts warn upside inflation risks remain amid geopolitical tensions.
Israeli strikes kill dozen in Gaza, including police officers
Israeli military strikes in Gaza killed approximately a dozen people, including police officers, in the latest escalation of ongoing conflict in the region.
Ukraine's drone campaign forces Russia to suspend Sea of Azov traffic, threatening global grain supplies
Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to suspend traffic through the Sea of Azov, a critical waterway for Russian grain and oil exports. The blockade threatens billions in economic losses and disrupts global wheat supplies.
Pesimismo entre los iraníes atrapados por la incertidumbre política y económica
Los iraníes enfrentan creciente pesimismo debido a la incertidumbre económica y política que afecta el país. La situación genera preocupación generalizada sobre el futuro próximo.
Moscow threatens foreign troops in Ukraine as peace force plans advance
Moscow warns it will target any multinational peacekeeping force deployed to Ukraine post-conflict, while Baltic states report intelligence of Russian sabotage plans against NATO infrastructure.
Baltics and Poland warn of potential Russian military or hybrid attacks on NATO
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland warn that Russia may launch limited military strikes or hybrid attacks targeting NATO infrastructure. Baltic leaders cite intelligence assessments of potential Russian operations against critical systems.
France to Supply Ukraine with Rafale Jets, SCALP Missiles in Major Defense Deal
France is providing Ukraine with Rafale fighter jets, SCALP missiles, and air defense systems as part of a major military aid package. Ukraine is also pursuing alternative air defense solutions with nine allied nations backing the Freyja system.
U.S. to Grant Ukraine Patriot Missile Production License
The U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors domestically, with Lockheed Martin's support. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities, though production timelines remain uncertain.
Oil Surges 12% as Iran Threatens to Close Global Energy Chokepoints
Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive day as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, with Iran threatening to close regional energy export corridors and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeting amid military hostilities.
Melbourne University tightened protest rules after pro-Palestine sit-ins, royal commission hears
University of Melbourne's interim vice-chancellor confirms the institution sharply changed protest policies following pro-Palestine encampments and sit-ins in 2024, with further restrictions potentially coming.
China's Q2 growth misses target at 4.3% amid weak domestic demand
China's GDP growth slowed to 4.3% in Q2, missing its annual target, as weak domestic demand and geopolitical tensions offset strong export performance driven by AI semiconductors and electric vehicles.
1,700 heating oil customers to receive up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
The UK competition watchdog ordered heating oil suppliers to compensate about 1,700 customers who had orders cancelled during Middle East crisis-driven price surges, with payments up to £350 each.
Russia strikes civilian vessels in Odesa region after escalating threats
Russian forces attacked civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea region, killing multiple crew members after Putin threatened escalated military action against Ukrainian shipping operations.
Five Eyes Alliance lacks standing to intervene in South China Sea disputes
China's state media argues the Five Eyes Alliance lacks standing to intervene in South China Sea disputes, calling their joint statement on the arbitration award illegal and a pretext for military expansion.
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure to force resumption of talks
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants to force resumption of negotiations, as US military conducts fresh attacks and establishes naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Australia threatens university funding over Gaza protest policies
Australian Labor government threatens to defund universities failing to suppress anti-genocide protests, imposing new standards requiring adoption of IHRA antisemitism definitions that critics say conflate Israel criticism with hate speech.
EU bans Sudanese gold imports to starve civil war of financing
The EU has banned gold imports from Sudan to cut off financing for the civil war between the army and RSF, which has displaced 14+ million people. The ban targets a key revenue source, with experts estimating 50-70% of Sudan's gold is smuggled annually.
Tensión en Oriente Medio: EE.UU. e Israel enfrentan amenaza de ataque iraní
Estados Unidos e Israel intensifican confrontación con Irán en Oriente Medio, con amenazas de represalias y riesgo de afectación en el estratégico estrecho de Ormuz.
US and Iran escalate strikes as Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain
Iran claims to have targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain as the US conducts fresh strikes on Iranian positions and resumes a naval blockade, with Trump threatening continued operations.
Iran, US escalate strikes as ceasefire collapses; Strait of Hormuz threatened
Iran and US exchange strikes as ceasefire collapses; Tehran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure, escalating West Asia tensions and threatening global oil routes.