Venezuela arrests oil tycoon Wilmer Ruperti: “We worry about his health”
Venezuelan authorities arrest oil tycoon Wilmer Ruperti without explanation. His company expresses concern for his health amid mysterious detention.
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Major Prada factory heist in Venice: Thieves steal luxury shoes worth hundreds of thousands
Organized thieves execute elaborate heist at Prada factory in Venice, stealing luxury shoes worth hundreds of thousands of euros in pre-dawn raid.
Israel bombs Iran after missile barrage – Gulf states hit by attacks
Israel launches airstrikes on Tehran after Iran fires ballistic missiles. Gulf states activate defenses as regional conflict escalates with attacks on energy infrastructure.
Greek Patriot systems intercept Iranian missiles in Saudi Arabia
Greek Patriot missile systems intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles in Saudi Arabia, sparking debate about Greece’s role in Middle East conflicts and defense strategy.
Mitsotakis after EU Summit: “We don’t negotiate defense deployment – We support Cyprus”
Greek PM Mitsotakis declares Greece won’t negotiate defense deployments, supports Cyprus defense clause, and addresses energy crisis at EU Summit.
Trump calls Iran operation “little trip,” criticizes NATO
Trump calls Iran military operations a “little trip” while criticizing NATO’s absence in Middle East conflict during meeting with Japan’s PM.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards release F-35 strike footage
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards release exclusive video footage showing alleged strike on US F-35 stealth fighter, marking potential first Iranian hit on American aircraft.
Iran strikes Haifa refinery – Fire engulfs Israel’s largest fuel facility
Iran strikes Israel’s largest fuel facility in Haifa with ballistic missiles, causing massive fires. Gulf energy infrastructure under attack as regional tensions escalate.
Middle East war continues: US strikes 7,000 Iranian targets
US Defense Secretary reveals striking over 7,000 Iranian targets and sinking 120+ warships as Middle East conflict escalates, driving oil prices above $100/barrel.
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged at 2% amid Middle East war
European Central Bank maintains 2% interest rates amid Middle East conflict, citing increased inflation risks and economic uncertainty from rising energy prices.
Turkish aggression escalates over Greek islands: “No weapons are enough against Turkey”
Turkey escalates threats over Greek island defenses, claiming no weapons are sufficient against Turkish unity as tensions rise in the Aegean Sea region.
Cyprus: US military “shield” shifts regional balance amid Turkey tensions
US military coordination with Cyprus creates protective shield, alarming Turkey as regional balance shifts in Eastern Mediterranean conflict.