The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.
The crisis in the Middle East has entered its third week, with fighting continuing across the region and humanitarian needs rising. Oil prices remain near $100 a barrel, while shipping disruptions and temporary flight suspensions are affecting travel and supply chains. Despite mounting logistical and security challenges, UN agencies are scaling up emergency aid, warning that displacement, food insecurity and pressure on health systems are growing as the conflict’s impact spreads. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.
Moscow’s Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports temporarily halted flights, according to Russia’s federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsia Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran regards Ukraine as a legitimate target over its “drone support” for Israel, a senior legislator says Read Full Article at RT.com
A Greek-flagged oil tanker was attacked by a “missile or a drone” off the Russian Black Sea coast, the shipping ministry in Athens has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The US-Israeli war in the Persian Gulf is throttling fertilizer supplies, which could cause a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump has rejected Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal to involve Ukraine in countering Iranian drones in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com
Bart De Wever has argued that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com