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The International Monetary Fund has warned that attacks on Saudi Arabia could damage economies around the world, according to a report by Euronews. The statement follows renewed concerns about the security of Saudi oil infrastructure, with officials cautioning that disruptions to the kingdom's output could push up energy prices and slow growth globally. The warning underscores how central Saudi oil remains to the world economy and how vulnerable markets are to supply shocks in the region.

Chevron's chief executive says the spare capacity and reserves that previously shielded oil markets from the shock of the war involving Iran have been 'drained', leaving prices more exposed to further disruption. The warning comes amid ongoing concern about energy supply stability and what further escalation could mean for global oil prices and the world economy.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments to stop propping up polluting fossil fuels, describing the practice as 'subsidising suicide'. His comments, reported by Euronews, renew pressure on world leaders to phase out support for oil, coal and gas and redirect funds toward climate action and clean energy.

The conflict involving Iran is extending further, putting renewed strain on the world's energy order, according to New York Times reporting. The war's expanding reach raises concerns about oil and gas supplies, shipping routes, and price stability at a time when global markets are already sensitive to disruption in the Middle East.

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including tankers, have come under attack at a rate described by Nikkei as the worst since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The escalation is raising concerns about the safety of commercial shipping on one of the world's most important oil routes, with observers watching for further disruption to energy transports and possible responses from naval and diplomatic actors.

Iran has increased its surveillance operations in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Al Jazeera report. The development comes as attacks on shipping in the strategic waterway have surged and oil flows through it have dropped sharply again, compounding concerns about global energy supply. Ships transiting the strait are said to be facing the worst spate of incidents in recent memory, with observers warning of mounting risks to maritime traffic and international trade.

Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is facing renewed attacks, surveillance and threats of disruption as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate. President Trump said the conflict with Iran will end 'very soon', but the continued targeting of vessels in one of the world's most critical oil transit routes is raising concerns about regional stability and global energy supplies.

New data shows Japan is the world's largest provider of international public finance for fossil fuels, surpassing other wealthy nations in funding overseas oil, gas and coal projects through public institutions. Campaigners say the finding undermines Japan's climate commitments and are urging the government to shift this financing toward renewable energy instead.

Iran has expanded surveillance operations around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera reporting. The development comes amid a sharp rise in attacks in the area and another steep drop in oil flows through the strategic waterway, a chokepoint for a large share of the world's petroleum shipments. The reported escalation is raising fresh concerns about shipping security and global energy supplies.

Commenters are pushing back on claims that artificial intelligence will help solve climate change, pointing instead to reports that US energy companies such as Chevron are using AI tools to deceive governments and citizens in ways that harm the climate. Critics accuse AI proponents of self-interest, arguing the technology is being deployed by fossil fuel interests rather than for climate solutions, and are calling out the gap between AI's promised green benefits and its real-world use.