Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen as oil surges, Ukraine and Gaza tensions deepen
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply widening its confrontation with Washington and its regional rivals. The move came as the United States and Iran intensified tanker strikes and missile attacks, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. 🔗 🔗Oil markets were further jolted by reports that Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, sending prices to a six week high. Separately, the United States imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, adding to the economic pressure... [Continue Reading]
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Hurricane Lowell lashes Kauai with outages and evacuations
Hurricane Lowell has caused widespread disruption on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, leaving at least 30,000 residents without power and forcing evacuations as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the area. The Category 1 storm passed west of the island overnight before moving north into open sea, but it still brought destructive conditions to coastal communities. Officials said the storm did not make landfall on Kauai, yet it caused significant damage from roughly 80 miles offshore.By early Tuesday, nearly 92% of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative customers were without electricity, according to the information provided by local officials. Wind gusts... [Continue Reading]

