Iran launched an attack on facilities supporting US naval operations in Oman, turning what had been a simmering regional standoff into an outright military confrontation with one of its own Gulf partners. The Strait of Hormuz, which sits right next to Oman, handles a massive share of global oil transport.… Listen ⇢

Ukraine’s recent military campaign has significantly disrupted Russian refining operations and export capabilities, causing a notable surge in global crack spreads. The attacks, part of Ukraine’s deep-strike strategy, have reportedly disabled nearly half of Russia’s oil refining capacity. This development has led to a nationwide fuel crisis in Russia, with… Listen ⇢

OpenAI’s Codex has now reached roughly 5 million weekly active users as of early June 2026, representing a more than sixfold increase since the desktop version launched in February. That February launch was itself a turning point, but the real inflection came in March when the GPT-5.3 Codex model dropped… Listen ⇢

A report from The Wall Street Journal highlights a significant shift in the dynamics between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Once perceived by Xi as a role model, Putin is now being managed as a junior partner, reflecting a growing power asymmetry in their relationship. This… Listen ⇢

Iran has reportedly proposed a lower fee for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, challenging the United States’ proposed 20 percent toll on eligible cargo. This development emerges amid a tense U.S.-Iran standoff over the strategic waterway, which is crucial for global oil and gas trade. The U.S. has maintained… Listen ⇢

Russian police have arrested Boris Nadezhdin, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin and an anti-war activist, marking a significant development in the lead-up to the State Duma elections scheduled for September 20, 2026. Nadezhdin, who had previously been obstructed from running against Putin in the 2024 presidential election, was… Listen ⇢

Liverpool FC’s new head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed on July 13 that he plans to sit down with midfielder Curtis Jones to discuss his future at the club. Jones is entering the final year of his contract. Interest from clubs like Inter Milan is circling. And Iraola, who was appointed… Listen ⇢

The United States has conducted an attack on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites located on Kish Island, as reported by @FirstSquawk. This military action is part of the ongoing 2026 Iran conflict, known as Operation Epic Fury, which commenced following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a… Listen ⇢

An explosion has reportedly occurred in Bushehr city, southern Iran, as reported by Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The city is home to Iran’s only civilian nuclear power plant, which has been a focal point in the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and energy infrastructure. This incident marks another… Listen ⇢