A Maltese-flagged tanker carrying nearly 300,000 barrels of Russian diesel is en route to New York following a controversial energy deal between Washington and Moscow.

Soaring fuel prices driven by the Ukraine conflict and Mideast hostilities create major political challenges for the White House ahead of the US midterm elections.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated at a global summit that the US-Russia oil agreement proves nations prioritize self-interest, noting that rigid sanctions are unsustainable.

Tehran limits foreign currency purchases as renewed US sanctions and severe economic strain pressure the Iranian riyal.

A series of precision drone strikes by Ukraine has targeted three major Russian data centers, crippling critical infrastructure underpinning Moscow's AI and tech ambitions.