Iran-backed militias increase attacks against US, Israel and allies
Iranian-backed militias are increasing attacks against the United States, Israel and their allies in retaliation for the joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran.
Iraq has become a major front in the conflict, where militias have carried out dozens of attacks on American bases and Israeli targets.
Meanwhile, the war is increasingly involving more armed actors and could spread the conflict throughout the region.
Middle East conflict escalates as US temporarily allows India to buy Russian oil
The United States has granted India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil, as tensions in the Middle East increase uncertainty in global energy markets.
Meanwhile, Israel has increased attacks on Hezbollah targets in the suburbs of Beirut, causing dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in Lebanon.
The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is escalating and involving more and more countries in the region.
Portugal fined 10 million euros by EU court for failing to protect biodiversity
The Court of Justice of the European Union has fined Portugal 10 million euros for failing to implement environmental laws requiring the protection of biodiversity.
It must also pay 41,250 euros per day until it fully implements the previous court decision on the protection of natural areas.
According to the court, Portugal has committed serious violations by failing to protect dozens of areas of great importance for habitats and rare species.
Global oil prices rise due to Middle East crisis
Global oil prices have risen by about 3%, reaching $84 per barrel, following reports of an attack on a US tanker carrying oil in the Persian Gulf and the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, gas prices have also increased due to supply disruptions and the temporary suspension of gas exports from Qatar.
However, stock markets in Asia have recovered after the sharp declines of recent days.
