Drone attack targets Russia's Krasnodar region, setting the Afipsky refinery ablaze. The incident adds to a series of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

Panamanian, Barbadian vessels damaged by attack in Ukrainian waters, ports authority says

Panamanian and Barbadian vessels were damaged by an attack in Ukrainian waters, according to the ports authority.

Iranian forces clash with U.S. military at sea, announce full closure of Strait of Hormuz — state media

Clashes erupted early Thursday between Iranian and U.S. forces in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman, as Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports said U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missiles and drones launched by Iranian forces.

Iranian media: Two 'violating ships' attempting passage through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.

Iranian media report that two 'violating ships' attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.

Gold drops for third day as US launches fresh strikes against Iran, escalating conflict that has roiled global markets and fueled inflation fears.

Gold fell for a third day after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran, threatening to extend the war that has roiled global markets and stoked inflation fears.