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Russia and Israel reject SĂĄnchezâs accusations of alleged involvement in the Ceuta migration crisis
The European Commission, in fact, avoided commenting on the substance of the matter on Tuesday and referred to the work of the European External Action Service (EEAS) on foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
EU spokesperson Paula Pinho explained that the issue falls under the purview of the EEAS and stated that the Commission has no information of its own on this matter.
Spain‘s leader says Russia and Israel fueled Ceuta migrant crisis „disinformation“
He said research by the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Union‘s diplomatic service, indicated links with Israeli and Russian networks, but he gave no further details.
„It is evident that if Russia gets involved in spreading disinformation on this issue, or Israel also spreads disinformation on this issue, criticizing the Spanish government, it will not be because they are concerned about migration in Spain or Europe, but precisely because of the political positions we are taking â courageous ones, I believe â regarding the genocide in Gaza or Putin‘s invasion of Ukraine,“ SĂĄnchez said.
The EEAS did not immediately respond to a CBS News request for comment on the research cited by SĂĄnchez.
Putin-Pezeshkian Talks: Russia Declares âSolidarityâ With Iran At SCO Summit In Bishkek | WATCH
Russian President Vladimir Putin just held a high-stakes bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The optics and message were unmistakable.
Iran War Becomes $760M-a-Day Jackpot for Putin as Strait of Hormuz Chokes Global Oil Supply
(March 26, 2026)
The average earnings of Russian crude oil exports increased by 26 percent in the first two weeks of war alone to a rate of 230 million dollars a day in crude oil alone.
Combining both the revenues of oil and gas, the total daily earnings were at least 760 million. During the same period of two weeks, Russia also sold an extra 672 million euros or about $777 million of oil in comparison with the level during pre-war times.
Russian oil revenues jump $1.3 billion as Strait of Hormuz crisis shifts global supply
(March 13, 2026)
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating major disruptions in global oil markets. Iranâs control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for the worldâs oil shipments, has slowed exports and pushed countries to look for alternative supplies. Russia is stepping in to fill the gap, benefiting from rising demand and higher oil prices, which is driving a significant boost in its revenues.
Oil surged above $94 a barrel after the U.S. struck Iranian targets in Hormuz
Oil prices surged Tuesday following U.S. military action against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a retaliatory move after Tehran launched overnight attacks on vessels passing through the waterway.
Reuters: US Blockade Chokes Iranian Oil Exports via Strait of Hormuz
A naval blockade imposed by the United States on Iran has effectively halted Iranian crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz for nearly seven consecutive weeks. This unprecedented development has suspended all new petroleum shipments to China, the primary remaining buyer of Iranian oil, according to data and market tracking reports cited by Reuters.
US strikes IRGC, Iranian port targets after Trump vow to ‚hit back hard‘
President Donald Trump greenlights retaliatory strikes on Iran just hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was talking about a return to the ceasefire under the memorandum of understanding (MOU). Pezeshkian met Russia‘s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz
(Updated 6 hours ago)
Two supertankers carrying Saudi âoil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while âtransiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler.
„The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within âthe Omani corridor,“ Marisks said.
Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting at SCO summit
(10 hours ago)
„I state explicitly that if the United States returns to its commitments under the aforementioned memorandum of understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately take reciprocal action,“ Pezeshkian said, according to the Iran presidency‘s website.
The memorandum aimed at ending hostilities between Tehran and Washington that began in late February with US and Israeli attacks on Iran that killed former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The deal, meant to set the stage for final peace talks, later collapsed, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms.
BofA vice president killed in Times Square stabbing
A Bank âof America (BAC.N), opens new tab vice president was killed in a stabbing in New York City‘s Times Square on Monday, âsending a shock wave through the bank after the random incident took place in broad daylight in the heart of the city‘s tourist industry.
Erin Piacenti, 32, was a vice president in BofA‘s business selection and conflicts unit, according to her LinkedIn profile. The NYPD said that âthe suspect was a woman with a history of mental health issues.