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CPC terminal drone strikes hit tankers, raising export risk
CPC terminal drone strikes hit two tankers waiting to load Kazakhstan crude on January 13, raising operational and insurance risk for a route that carries most Kazakh exports. Traders are watching for schedule slippage, higher war-risk premia, and wider crude differentials.
UNICEF Gaza ceasefire: 100+ children killed since Oct
UNICEF Gaza ceasefire concerns are rising after UNICEF said 100+ children have been killed in Gaza since the early-October 2025 ceasefire. Winter storms, shelter collapses, and hypothermia are worsening displacement pressures as violence persists at lower intensity.
Iran unrest fuels Hormuz tail risk as deaths pass 500
Iran unrest deaths topped 500, according to HRANA, as Tehran tightens its crackdown and strike calls lift oil tail-risk fears. With Hormuz vital to global flows, markets are watching for any tangible supply disruption.
UN Iran protests: Guterres urges restraint, restore net
UN Iran protests drew fresh scrutiny on Jan. 12, 2026 as Guterres urged “maximum restraint” and restored communications, while Europe condemned killings and Iran widened its diplomatic counter-offensive amid a blackout.
Starlink in Iran: Trump asks Musk to restore access
Starlink in Iran moved back into the spotlight on Jan. 12, 2026 after Trump said he would talk to Elon Musk about restoring internet access during a four-day blackout amid deadly protests and rising U.S.–Iran threats.
Iran internet blackout deepens U.S.-Iran escalation
Iran internet blackout measures have cut Iran off from the outside world as protests spread, limiting verification while Trump threatens retaliation and Tehran escalates blame through the UN.
U.S.-Iran escalation: Iran blames US, Israel at UN
U.S.-Iran escalation deepened on Jan. 9–10, 2026 as Iran told the UN the US (and Israel) fueled “violent” unrest, Trump warned Tehran over shootings, and an internet blackout obscured verification.
Russia Kyiv war updates: strikes, drones, Paris talks
Russia Kyiv war updates show Kyiv hit by a deadly drone-and-missile attack, while Russia claims near-daily Ukrainian drone raids on Moscow. In Paris, Kyiv allies discussed security guarantees and ceasefire monitoring ideas.
Putin Ukraine aims: force warning after Kyiv strike
Putin Ukraine aims dominated the week after Kyiv reported its first civilian deaths of 2026 in a Russian strike. In remarks aired Dec. 27–28, Putin said Russia will achieve its goals by force if Kyiv resists peace, while Moscow and Ukraine traded claims over frontline towns.
Russian strike on Kyiv kills 2, first civilian deaths of 2026
Russian strike on Kyiv killed two civilians on Jan. 5, 2026, Ukrainian officials said, marking the capital’s first reported civilian deaths of the year. A medical facility burned in Obolonskyi and 25 people were evacuated, while another person died in Fastiv amid power outages.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree Ceasefire After Weeks of Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new ceasefire agreement to halt weeks of fierce border fighting that left over 100 dead and displaced more than half a million civilians, bringing a tentative end to intense hostilities.
The Great Decoupling: How Saudi Arabia Is Divorcing Its Own Oil Wells
The oil sector is shrinking. The economy is growing. This shouldn't be possible, but the latest data proves the "Saudi Put" is real. While the wells slow down, the malls and construction sites are carrying the Kingdom.
The $10 Billion Lifeboat: Saudi Arabia’s High-Stakes Bet on Paradise
The Kingdom has crossed a $10 billion valuation in luxury tourism, but this isn't just about building hotels. It is a desperate, brilliant attempt to construct an economic engine that runs on coral reefs instead of crude oil before the wells run dry.
The Dam Holds: OPEC+ Freezes Output to Fight the Flood
The world is drowning in oil, and the cartel knows it. OPEC+ just hit the pause button on production hikes for early 2026. They are trying to defend the floor, but the cracks in the alliance are forming.