Macron lines up more Gulf diesel as France battles soaring fuel prices
The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.

The UAE and Bahrain deals increase French commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month, just over 10 percent of consumption.



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US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.

An Iranian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kuwait, authorities say, with no casualties reported.
A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.