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Latest 11 August 2026

Libya faces renewed security and oil threats after Benghazi bombing and drone attacks on Zawiya refinery

Libya faced renewed security and economic pressure this week after the killing of a senior eastern military intelligence official in Benghazi and a series of drone attacks targeting the country’s…

Italy · 5 Jun 2026 Meloni Government Wins Key Vote on Italy’s Return to Nuclear Energy Italy’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved legislation that would pave the way for the country’s return to nuclear power, marking… Comuniq.EU · 29 Apr 2026 EU Steps Up Support for Ukraine, Warns of Prolonged Energy Strain From Middle East Conflict European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the European Union will press ahead with financial and military support for Ukraine… Ukraine · 28 Apr 2026 Black Sea Escalation as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities Ukraine struck Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time in a month, local authorities… Comuniq.EU · 22 Apr 2026 Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the… Comuniq.EU · 20 Apr 2026 EU says no jet fuel shortage, signals possible “flexibilities” amid Middle East disruption The European Commission has said there is currently no shortage of jet fuel across the European Union, despite ongoing disruption linked to… Business · 20 Apr 2026 How countries have responded to rising oil prices The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - through which around 20% of the world's oil… Business · 16 Apr 2026 Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two ​as shipments surged… Business · 11 Apr 2026 Europe on Brink of Aviation Fuel Shortfall Europe's airport industry group has warned that the continent could face a systemic jet fuel shortage ​in three weeks unless the Strait… Comuniq.EU · 9 Apr 2026 Hormuz tensions and fragile US-Iran truce dominate EU and Italy agenda Efforts to stabilise the Middle East and safeguard global trade routes have intensified, with Giorgia Meloni and EU officials warning of mounting…