Israeli attacks hit air-defense systems around important energy sites but avoided the facilities themselves, Iranian and Israeli officials said. The United States had urged Israel not to strike energy and oil facilities.
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U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress
An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.
Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears
Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.
Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings
Fidel Castro once called Cuba’s power plants “prehistoric.” But the country still relies on them, contributing to the longest blackout since the collapse of its former patron, the Soviet Union.
Behind Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosion, a Fatal Quest for Cheap Gasoline
More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas.
Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves at Least 150 Dead in Nigeria
Residents of a nearby town went to scoop up gasoline that had spilled from an overturned tanker, but then it exploded, setting off an inferno. Several similar disasters have taken place in recent years.
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.
Oil Prices Fall After Israel Reportedly Says It Won’t Target Iran’s Nuclear or Oil Facilities
Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading at below $74 a barrel on Tuesday, a drop from the $80 range.
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.
Conflict Between Israel and Iran Adds to Oil Market Volatility
Israel and Iran are fighting at a time when prices are under pressure because of weak demand in China and concerns about oversupply.