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An airborne attack struck jet-fuel storage at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, sending up black smoke. It marks the first direct assault on Riyadh in months amid Houthi pressure on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea oil route.
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Air raid alerts were issued in Riyadh and black smoke was later seen near King Khalid International Airport, with reports of explosions, flight disruptions, and a possible fuel tank fire. The incident follows escalating attacks between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. Saudi authorities have not commented officially.
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The Iran war has driven up gasoline and fuel prices worldwide, straining economies and provoking protests, with poorer import-dependent nations hit especially hard. Governments are responding with subsidies, price caps, and demand-reduction measures, while the IMF and energy experts warn about fiscal costs and the risks of artificially constraining prices.
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Cuba’s national power grid collapsed again Friday, the sixth nationwide outage this year, leaving millions without electricity. The article links the crisis to U.S. fuel restrictions under President Trump and describes widespread humanitarian and economic effects. It also notes reported U.S. consideration of military options amid stalled diplomatic transition efforts.
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Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout, leaving millions without power as ageing infrastructure and fuel shortages worsened. The article reports restoration efforts and resident frustration while presenting Cuban blame on US sanctions alongside Washington's attribution to poor management.
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Heating oil prices in the Northeast could rise by as much as 50 percent this winter due to higher diesel costs linked to the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars. Analysts and an energy assistance group project sharply higher home heating costs and warn of affordability strains, especially for lower- and middle-income households. The article also notes possible political implications ahead of competitive Senate races and calls for more federal LIHEAP funding.
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Cuba suffered another islandwide blackout, its sixth since January, leaving millions without electricity. The article ties the worsening outages to the U.S. fuel cutoff and energy blockade and describes widespread public hardship.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he has lost confidence in the UK, blaming high taxes, high immigration and restrictions on North Sea oil and gas. The government defended its growth and energy record, while analysts disputed his warning that the UK could run out of gas. The report also noted his Monaco tax residency and past immigration controversies.
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Congressional Democrats introduced resolutions to block the Trump administration’s civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, arguing it lacks sufficient safeguards against weapons proliferation. The deal would allow U.S. assistance for Saudi nuclear power but does not require Saudi Arabia to sign the IAEA additional protocol. A former Energy Department official defends the agreement as better than leaving the deal to Russia or China.
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A federal judge ruled that the EPA illegally terminated the Solar for All program, vacating its effort to cancel $7 billion intended for low-income solar projects. The EPA said it is reviewing the decision and considering an appeal, and the ruling follows similar litigation over other Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants.
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President Trump signed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia's oil and gas revenue and extending measures to Iran. The bill allows tariffs of up to 100% on top buyers of Russian oil and gas, notably China and India, and includes sanctions on Putin and Russian financial institutions. It is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Ukraine ally.
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A federal court reinstated the $7 billion Solar for All program after finding the EPA lacked authority to terminate already obligated grants. The ruling favors the Biden-era climate program and delivers a setback to the Trump administration’s spending cuts, with environmental advocates praising the decision.