U.S. sanctions on Russian oil escalate tensions amid Ukraine conflict and worsening Gaza crisis.

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The U.S. and E.U. impose sweeping sanctions on Russian oil and gas, following failed talks with President Putin, who acknowledges potential economic impacts. Ukraine supports these measures, while a top Russian official labels them an "act of war." Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In response to the sanctions, China's state oil companies have suspended Russian oil purchases, and the yen has weakened as markets react to the evolving situation.

Top Stories

● Live updates: Trump's White House East Wing demolition complete; Russian oil hit with U.S. sanctions - NBC News (Nbc News)

● Updates: Gaza humanitarian crisis worsening despite Israel, Hamas ceasefire (Al Jazeera)

● Ukraine welcomes new U.S., EU sanctions against Russia, as top Russian official declares them "act of war" - CBS News (Cbs News)

● US sanctions Russian oil companies after failed Putin talks (BBC)

● Yen slides as traders eye new US sanctions, CPI data (Reuters)

United States

● U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal (The New York Times)

● Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can't rely on US - AP News (Ap News)

● WATCH LIVE: Trump makes announcement on human trafficking during White House briefing - PBS (Pbs)

● Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela (The New York Times)

● Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in Senate - NPR (Npr)

● NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown (BBC)

● U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic - PBS (Pbs)

Africa

● P&ID: UK Supreme Court affirms £44m award to Nigeria (Punch Newspapers)

● Tinubu tasks new INEC chairman to protect integrity of Nigerian elections. -apanews.net (Apanews)

● Stakeholders to converge on Lagos for Nigeria energy summit - apanews.net (Apanews)

● Germany promises continued support for Nigeria’s anti-terrorism fight (Punch Newspapers)

● How kidnapping became a lucrative business in Nigeria (Financial Times)

● Bosta and e& Join Forces to Revolutionize Egypt’s Fintech-Logistics Ecosystem - TechAfrica News (Techafrica News)

● World News: ICJ Gaza, Ukraine Nuclear Safety, Nigeria IDPs (Mirage News)

● Nigerian military says killed 50 jihadists in army base raids - RFI (Rfi)

● Kenya Airways makes history sustainable aviation fuel from Nairobi to Cape Town (Cape Argus)

● Europe’s exceptionally friendly economic embrace of South Africa is very pleasing (Mining Weekly)

Middle East

● Analysis: Iran faces ‘a permanent state of crisis’ as time wanes and sanction pressure grows - AP News (Ap News)

● Vance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult' - NPR (Npr)

● Vance says Knesset votes on annexing West Bank are an ‘insult’ as Netanyahu halts progress (The Guardian)

● Iran’s Clerical Regime Besieged by Crisis on All Fronts - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI (National Council Of Resistance Of Iran Ncri)

● Saudi Arabia gets tennis ATP Masters 1000 tournament it craved, as early as 2028 (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia to host new ATP tournament from 2028 (BBC)

Indo-Pacific

● Exclusive: China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say (Reuters)

● Trump in Asia: five key questions as US president prepares for diplomatic tour (The Guardian)

● Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’ (The Guardian)

● ICC judges reject jurisdiction challenge by Philippines ex-president Duterte (Reuters)

● New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban (Reuters)

● South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame? (BBC)

● Is Shell to blame for a ‘super typhoon’? Philippines survivors to sue oil giant in legal first (The Guardian)

● Japan ruling party proposes higher departure tax for int'l travelers - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire By Kyodo News)

● Zhang Shengmin: China names new second highest-ranking general after military purge (BBC)

● Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 results: India beat New Zealand to secure last semi-final spot (BBC)

● Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s iron lady is set to surprise (Financial Times)

Europe

● Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over app store commissions (Reuters)

● News Wrap: Europe follows U.S. lead and imposes new sanctions on Russia - PBS (Pbs)

● European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports - AP News (Ap News)

● E.U. Approves Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Gas and Crypto (The New York Times)

● Caerphilly by-election sees tense battle between Plaid and Reform (BBC)

● Storm Benjamin: UK weather warnings for wind and rain reduced (BBC)

● Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters (Al Jazeera)

● EU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid Ukraine (Al Jazeera)

● Asylum seekers removed to France include potential victims of modern slavery, says report (The Guardian)

● What are digital ID cards, how will they work and will they be mandatory? (BBC)

Latin America

• US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela (AP)

• Brazilian President Lula announces reelection bid for fourth nonconsecutive term (AP)

• Cubans rally for Venezuela, Bolivia’s new president and more top photos this week from Latin America (AP)

• Milei seeks to win back disenchanted voters in Argentina's midterms (Reuters)

• Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling (Reuters)

• Mexican ag minister to discuss with US counterpart opening border to cattle amid screwworm outbreak (Reuters)

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