Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel, while Asian energy markets opened higher on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran failed to reach a new agreement and Donald Trump announced that he would block Iranian ports. The international Brent crude benchmark rose by 7.3% to $102.30 (£76.32), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased by 8.7% to $104.94. The failure of the weekend negotiations has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will d

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will begin “blocking every vessel attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz.” In a lengthy post on the Truth Social platform, he said the meeting went well and that they reached agreement on most points. Trump emphasized that the only issue that truly mattered, on which they did not reach consensus, was the nuclear one. Trump added that “at some point” an agreement on free passage will be reached, but according t

Donald Trump, the American President, has issued a strong warning to China regarding the military assistance it is suspected of providing to Iran during the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The head of the White House responded to a question about the possibility of Beijing sending air defense systems. “If you send weapons to Iran, China will have serious problems,” was Trump’s reply to a journalist’s question regarding media reports that Beijing is preparing to supply Tehr

A shocking case of child abuse has come to light in eastern France, where a 9-year-old boy was rescued after being locked inside a van by his father for more than a year. According to The Sun newspaper, the child was found on Monday in an extremely poor condition, as he is believed to have been confined in the vehicle since late 2024, when he was just seven years old. Authorities say the boy was unable to walk due to being kept in such confinement for a long time and showed c

Lufthansa employees began a strike this Friday, which risks causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The strike, called by the UFO union, is expected to last from 00:01 to 22:00 and will affect all departures of Deutsche Lufthansa AG from the main airports of Frankfurt Airport and Munich Airport, as well as departures of the regional branch Lufthansa CityLine from nine other airports, including Hamburg Airport, Bremen Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport,

Meanwhile, yesterday the Transparency Board set new fuel prices in Albania. Asian stocks and oil prices rose this Friday ahead of highly anticipated talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, which could determine whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens for much-needed crude shipments. At the same time, there are significant differences in fuel prices across European Union countries, while in some cases oil prices have increased by up to 30 percent. The price increase has been

A major anti-drug operation was carried out by police in Greece, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics and the arrest of three suspects for drug trafficking. The operation, conducted in the Attica region including Athens, began late Tuesday and concluded today (April 8). According to Greek media, three individuals aged 59, 50, and 35 were arrested, accused of possession and trafficking of narcotics. During the operation, authorities seized over 26 kilogram

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if the ceasefire is not fully respected, American forces will act with overwhelming force against Iran. “All U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, with ammunition, additional weapons, and everything else suitable and necessary for deadly pursuit and the destruction of an already significantly degraded enemy, will remain in place in and around Iran until the TRUE AGREEMENT reached is fully honored. If for any reason it is not res

The war in the Middle East is upending the lives and livelihoods of people in the region and beyond. This was emphasized in a statement following a meeting on April 8 between the leaders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Food Program (WFP). The meeting discussed the effects of the Middle East conflict on the global economy and food security. “This has already caused one of the largest shocks in global energy markets in modern

An unexpected development has shaken the media in Turkey, putting some of the most well-known figures of television and music at the center of attention. In the early hours of the morning, authorities carried out a large-scale police operation, which resulted in the detention of several famous personalities, triggering immediate reactions in public opinion and becoming the top news of the day. According to official sources, the operation is part of an in-depth investigation b

According to a statement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Tehran considers this development a “major victory,” claiming it has forced the United States to accept a 10-point Iranian plan. This plan includes, among other things, regulating passage through the strait in direct coordination with the Iranian military. Iranian authorities state that over the next two weeks, the passage of ships through this strategic route will be temporarily allowed, but only if they c

Iran continues to remain one of the countries with the lowest fuel prices in the world, thanks to strong government subsidy policies. According to the latest data, the price of diesel in the country ranges from around 300 to 600 rials per liter, which translates to only 0.005 to 0.01 euros per liter, reports Gazeta Minuti. These levels are much lower compared to European countries, where fuel prices usually range from 1.5 to 2 euros per liter. The large difference has made Ir

A tragic event has shaken Russia, where a teacher lost her life after being stabbed by a 17-year-old student in the Perm region, in the Urals area. The victim, Olesya Baguta, a Russian language and literature teacher at a school in Dobryanka, was seriously injured near the entrance of the school where she taught. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. According to regional governor Dmitry Makhonin, the teacher was attacked by a 17-year-old teenager, who was imm

A serious incident occurred in the Piraeus area, where a two-year-old child was injured after being attacked by a dog. According to reports, the little girl momentarily slipped from her grandmother’s supervision and approached a dog, which then attacked her, biting her on the head. Immediately after the incident, the child was transported under police escort to the Children’s Hospital to receive the necessary medical care. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested her grandmother,

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s historic qualification for the World Cup against Italy has brought to light a decisive episode during the penalty shootout. The protagonist is Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old member of the youth teams of NK Celik, who was working as a ball boy during the play-off match. The youngster told local media that he stole Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s note containing instructions on Bosnian penalty takers, which the keeper had placed near his towel. Ac

The escalation of military operations in the Middle East is rapid, with the United States, Israel, and Iran exchanging strikes and harsh threats, while diplomacy appears to be stalled. Israel and the United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, with reports of more than 25 নিহত. Among the targets were energy facilities, while the Israeli Minister of Defense confirmed a strike on the South Pars petrochemical complex in the Asaluyeh region. At the same time, power

US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran, warning of attacks on its infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. His statements came just hours after US forces rescued a crew member who had been ejected from an F-15 Eagle fighter jet. On his Truth Social account, Trump wrote: “Tuesday, April 7, will be a day never seen before in Iran. Open that strait, or face severe consequences.” The deadlines he has set have shifted several times in rece

Iran has issued a strong warning to Donald Trump after the U.S. president threatened strikes on bridges and power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, addressed Trump directly, stating that his actions are “dragging the United States into a living HELL for every family.” He called on Trump to stop, warning that otherwise the entire region could be engulfed in conflict. “Your reckless moves are dragging the

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in the early hours of the morning in Ioannina. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 2 km southwest of Asprangeloi, in Ioannina. The depth was recorded at 5 kilometers. The tremors were also felt in southern Albania, while Ioannina has been experiencing frequent seismic activity for some time. “KORÇA BOOM”

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred at midday on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 12:12 Greek time, with its epicenter 28.1 kilometers west of Ioannina The tremor was also felt in the city of Ioannina, causing concern among residents, but so far there have been no reports of damage The earthquake’s shakes were also felt in the border area near Gjirokastër “KORÇA BOOM”