How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?
Analysts say Russia’s fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.

Analysts say Russia’s fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.









China’s Ministry of Commerce says measures are a response to Tokyo’s ‘new militarism’.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes
The Afghan Taliban government’s deputy spokesman, Hamdullah Fitrat, said the Pakistani strikes killed 36 civilians.
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.

Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.
Hezbollah chief calls the deal ‘null and void’, raising questions if the latest agreement can lead to peace in Lebanon.
As the latest confrontations are aimed at control of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say the deal is at risk of collapse.