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“A mystery wrapped in a mystery within a mystery.” Winston Churchill famously described Russia (then the Soviet Union) in this way in 1939.To this day, I can think of no better way to explain the complexities of trying to decipher Russia, its leadership, and its motives. The conundrum for me was reinforced again last week during my first conversation with a senior Russian official since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Before Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in 2014, I visited Russia frequently and witnessed Russia’s integration into the post-Soviet world system. From the G8 meeting in St. Petersburg to the G20…
The same Palestinian family of four, including two boys aged 5 and 7, were shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank as they went for a late-night drive to break their Ramadan fast, the Palestinian Authority reported. The Israeli military said the soldiers opened fire because they felt threatened by the movement of the family’s car. This is the latest incident in a growing number of fatal killings of Palestinians by Israeli soldiers or Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories. One of the two surviving boys, 11-year-old Khalid Bani Odeh, said Ali Bani Odeh, 37, and his…
Peerless Fernandes takes creative genius to new heights Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester United’s match against Aston Villa in the Premier League Bruno Fernandes is the ultimate master of his craft. Even when not playing well, he’s better at creating than most. Perhaps even the best in his position in Europe right now. His latest outing was an exhibition of efficiency. The captain’s goals contributions have been worth 26 points to Manchester United this season, and his pair of assists against Villa changed the course of the game in…
Oil prices fell on Monday after US President Donald Trump called on other countries to help preserve the Strait of Hormuz.Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photography | Getty ImagesThe movement in oil due to the news flow of the Iran war has attracted retail investors to the world’s most traded commodity, further increasing volatility. Small investors have poured record amounts into oil-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) in recent weeks as prices soared on concerns of Middle East conflict and prolonged disruptions to the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.The rush has some analysts pointing to similarities with past…
A family sits with a shipyard in the background off the coast of Fujairah, a coastal city in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern emirate on February 25, 2026.Giuseppe Cacasse | AFP | Getty ImagesA drone attack in Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates’ main oil trading hub, caused a massive fire, but no injuries were reported, authorities said on Monday. “Emirati civil defense teams immediately responded to the incident and continued efforts to put it down,” the Fujairah Media Authority said on social media, according to Google Translate. Reuters reported, citing two unnamed sources, that oil loading operations at…
Dhaka, Bangladesh — Every day, Shakil Khan rides his bicycle through Dhaka’s relentless traffic, delivering goods and picking up passengers across the city. But these days, people spend hours waiting in long lines at gas stations to fill up their bikes within the government’s fuel purchasing limits. Khan is one of tens of millions of Bangladeshis suffering from oil and gas shortages as US and Israeli military strikes against Iran hit fuel supplies around the world. “My daily income is decreasing because of the oil shortage,” Khan said as a line of motorbikes snaked behind him through the streets of…
Aryna Sabalenka won her first Indian Wells title, defeating strong rival Elena Rybakina in a thrilling final that lasted more than two and a half hours in the scorching California heat.The world No. 1 fought back from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) and held off a match point in the final set tie-break as she fought for a historic victory. The win follows Sabalenka’s recent engagement, after which she flashed her engagement ring to the crowd and welcomed a new puppy onto the court to celebrate. “It was an amazing week getting a puppy, getting engaged,…
Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil field in the Persian Gulf, 1,250 kilometers (776 miles) south of the capital Tehran, on July 25, 2005. The Iranian flag is raised in the foreground. Raheb Homavandi | Reuters Hello, my name is Hui Jie from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.The Iran war is now in its third week, with US President Donald Trump calling on other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, even as his administration claims victory. Some may wonder whether the government is really “winning.”What you…
The AI boom may have side effects. It’s a surge in big tech companies buying carbon credits to offset the emissions produced by their energy-intensive construction.Amazon, google, metaand microsoft Carbon credit management platform Ceezer has increased its purchases of permanent carbon credits since the launch of ChatGPT ignited the AI race in 2022, according to data compiled for CNBC.Companies are all working towards achieving net-zero emissions, but the rapid development of energy- and water-intensive AI is raising questions about whether that goal is achievable. The credits can offset emissions by funding other projects that reduce emissions, such as technologies that…
BANGKOK (AP) – Brent crude traded near $105 a barrel Monday as Gulf countries reported more attacks. by iran The war was in its third week and stock prices were mixed. International standard Brent crude oil rose 1.6% to $104.73 per barrel, falling slightly after opening above $106 per barrel. It has risen more than 40% since the war began. Benchmark U.S. crude oil rose 1% to $99.68 per barrel. It has risen nearly 50% since the war began. In stock trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.4% to $53,609.49, while South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.6% to $5,521.17.Hong Kong’s Hang…