Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of
Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept
Oil prices jumped when Iran’s military blocked the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Many countries that normally buy oil from the Middle East rushed to find other energy sources. Instead of waiting for oil supplies to stabilize, they turned to China, the biggest maker of solar panels, batterie
Russian authorities say they have dismantled a large criminal network that stole more than 1 trillion rubles from the state. The money was taken through fake companies and bogus invoices. The group operated mainly in Moscow. Since 2023 it created over 4, 000 fake legal entities. These companies iss
Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The
Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and
Russian officials are stepping up efforts to shut down virtual private networks, tools that many citizens use to bypass state censorship. The digital ministry announced plans to limit VPN access while trying not to disrupt everyday life too much. The move comes amid a broader crackdown that has a
Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin
Oil prices climbed sharply, sending shockwaves through the market and altering expectations for major stock indices. Futures for the Dow Jones jumped as traders reacted to the sudden rise in energy costs, a trend that has been mirrored worldwide. The move reflects growing concerns about inflation an
Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p
