The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Category: War and Armed Conflicts
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Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
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Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The New York Times – Business:The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
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What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
The New York Times – On the Runway:Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
The New York Times – On the Runway:Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.
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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
The New York Times – Business:Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
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Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates
The New York Times – On the Runway:The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
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Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
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Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Trump Agrees to Demands
The New York Times – On the Runway:A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz were “separate” from discussions to fully reopen the waterway.
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Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The New York Times – On the Runway:Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
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Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
The New York Times – On the Runway:At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.