12 killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia tourist sites

12 people were killed and 14 others injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on tourist sites in the Zaporizhzhia region overnight, the governor of the Russia-controlled part of the region said Saturday.

Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi group claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan on Saturday, following Saudi Arabia's earlier warnings to residents, according to media report.

Ukrainian defense industry representatives hit in strike on training ground near Kiev

Representatives of Ukraine's defense industry were present at a training ground near Kiev that was hit by a strike on Friday, the Ukrainian Council of Gunsmiths (a defense industry association) said.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies.

Russian ambassador explains special military op rationale, aims to Czech foreign minister

Russian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Anna Ponomaryova said that she explained the rationale and the objectives of the special military operation to Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka.

Oil prices climb to $96 a barrel

Oil prices are extending their gains, with Brent crude futures rising $1.93 as of 00:11 GMT, or 2 percent, to reach $96 a barrel, marking their highest level since June 8.

EU forces board oil tanker "on suspicion" of 'sailing under false flag'

European Union forces boarded the Cameroon-flagged oil tanker MV South Star in the Mediterranean Sea over suspicions that it was sailing under a false flag, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

US completes 11th consecutive evening of air strikes on Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has completed its 11th consecutive evening of air strikes against Iran to further degrade the country’s “ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”.