Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1380, Bertrand du Guesclin, French nobleman and knight (born 1320) passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1881, John C. Pemberton, American general (born 1814) passed away. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Premier orders Central Union oil tests completed within a week
Taipei, July 13 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Monday ordered health authorities to complete within a week all testing of samples linked to tainted cooking oil produced by Central Union Oil Corp. and draft amendments to food safety regulations within the same timeframe as the scandal continued to widen.
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Quartz
· Jun 22, 2026
The U.S. waived sanction on Iranian oil as part of its deal with Tehran to end the war
The temporary general license allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products through mid-August
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 5, 2026
OPEC+ Approves 188,000 bbl/d Output Increase for August 2026
Seven core members of OPEC+ have agreed to implement a crude oil production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) for August 2026, according to a release by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC+ is an alliance between the core OPEC and a broader group of non-OPEC oil-exporting countries. The decision follows [] The post OPEC+ Approves 188,000 bbl/d Output Increase for August 2026 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
U.S. April Oil Production: Another Record High
U.S. April Oil Production: Another Record High
Vanguard News
· Jun 24, 2026
Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has approved a fresh round of fuel import permits for major oil marketers as concerns grow over domestic supply level. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued the new approvals to selected marketers for the third quarter of 2026, covering the importation of [] The post Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 10, 2026
Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Concerns Over Middle East Supplies
Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Concerns Over Middle East Supplies
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iraqi prime minister set to visit Washington on Monday on his 1st foreign trip
Oil, gas deals expected to be signed during visit, according to Iraqi government
Al-Monitor
· Jun 22, 2026
US grants Iran oil sanctions waiver as part of deal
The waiver authorizes the production, and delivery and sale of Iranian oil for two months.
Iran Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
Brent curve points to oil oversupply after Hormuz reopening
HOUSTON, Texas: Oil markets are beginning to signal a near-term supply glut as tankers resume leaving the Strait of Hormuz, releasing crude that had been stranded in the Gulf during the Iran war. Brent crude contracts for September delivery traded 12 cents above those for August delivery on June 24, marking the first time since the conflict began in late February that later-dated oil was priced higher than promp
CBC News
· Jul 2, 2026
North Coast oil tanker ban to remain in place as part of multibillion-dollar deal between B.C. and Ottawa
North Coast oil tanker ban to remain in place as part of multibillion-dollar deal between B.C. and Ottawa
Investing.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Form 4 Empire Petroleum Corp For: 7 July
Form 4 Empire Petroleum Corp For: 7 July
Bloomberg
· Jun 25, 2026
Oil Resumes Drop as Ships Keep Crossing Hormuz Despite Attack
Oil headed for the biggest weekly drop in a month after transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, although an attack on a cargo ship renewed concerns about safe passage through the vital waterway.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Following Switzerland talks, Washington grants Iran 60-day oil sales waiver
WASHINGTON, June 22 (YPA) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday issued a temporary general license authorizing the production, sale, and delivery of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products through August 21, signaling continued progress in understandings between Washington and Tehran. According to the department, the license permits transactions involving the import of Iranian []
BOL News
· Jun 21, 2026
Gas supply suspended in THESE Karachi areas
The repair work started immediately. The post Gas supply suspended in THESE Karachi areas appeared first on BOL News.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 22, 2026
MCX Natural Gas Futures: Short-term uptrend resumes; go long
MCX Natural Gas Futures contract can go up to 328
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 23, 2026
Occupation authorities in Crimea admit they do not know when fuel sales will resume
The authorities in temporarily occupied Crimea have admitted that they do not know when petrol and diesel sales will resume on the peninsula, saying that fuel supplies are being regulated by Ukraine's Armed Forces.
TASS
· Jun 22, 2026
Vance convinced that US, Iran found a way to keep Strait of Hormuz open
The US Vice President noted that approximately 15 million barrels of oil had already been transported via the waterway
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 22, 2026
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
The license authorizes the production, delivery, and sale of crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21.
Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets
Oil prices dipped as OPEC+ agreed to boost output from August, with key producers seeing recovering exports via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the planned increase, actual output may be capped due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Gulf oil exports are reviving but still lag pre-conflict levels, while Russia's crude shipments surged due to refinery damage.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
US grants 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sanctions as part of interim deal to end war
The move allows nations importing Iranian oil and other energy products to maintain transactions for the next two months under the terms of the license.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 13, 2026
Nigeria meets 104% of OPEC quota as crude production hits 74-month high
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production soared to an average of 1,735,398 barrels per day in the month of June 2026, representing positive growth for a 4th consecutive month. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Eniola Akinkuotu, on Sunday. In the month under review, crude oil [] Nigeria meets 104 of OPEC quota as crude production hits 74-month high
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 10: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates
On Friday, July 10, 2026, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged despite movement in the global crude prices over the past week. State-run oil marketing companies such as IOCL, HPCL, BPCL did not...
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
NUPRC issues petroleum prospecting licences to 12 firms
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has executed concession contracts and commenced the issuance of 19 Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to successful bidders in the 2024 Licensing Round. The exercise, conducted on the sidelines of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week 2026 on Wednesday in Abuja, covered 12 awardees across deep offshore, The post NUPRC issues petroleum prospecting licences to 12 firms appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Middle East News 247
· Jun 29, 2026
Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial
Crude Oil WTI is trading around 70.77 (-0.9) in early Asian hours, while Brent is hovering near 73.75 (-0.4), as easing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh on crude prices. Markets have largely priced in the prospect of renewed diplomacy after both sides agreed to halt attacks and resume technical talks [] The post Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial appeared first on Middle East News 247.
DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
Current price of oil as of July 7, 2026
As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil is trading at 73.29 per barrel, based on the Brent benchmark we’ll explain in a bit. That’s 93 cents above yesterday morning’s level and about 2.80 higher than where it stood a year ago. Oil price per barrel Change Price of oil yesterday 72.36 +1.28 Price []
Institute for Energy Research
· Jul 13, 2026
OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, dropped after OPEC Plus announced it would modestly increase production. Oil prices were trading The post OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East appeared first on IER.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Hibiscus Petroleum keluar minyak pertama di medan Teal West, UK
PETALING JAYA: Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad berjaya mencapai pengeluaran minyak pertama bagi medan Teal West yang terletak di Blok 21/24d di Laut Utara, United Kingdom (UK) pada 4 Julai lalu. Dalam makluman di Bursa Malaysia, Hibiscus Petroleum berkata, kadar pengeluaran minyak awal selepas pengeluaran pertama adalah kira-kira 6,000 tong sehari (bbl/hari), yang dicapai sebagai sebahagian daripada ... Read more The post Hibiscus Petroleum keluar minyak pertama di medan Teal West, UK appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase monthly oil production; here's the reason behind key decision
The OPEC+ alliance has decided to raise oil production once again, announcing a modest increase in output for August as global crude prices continue to decline following the easing of tensions in the Middle East. The move marks the fifth straight monthly production hike by the oil-producing bloc. The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, said on Sunday that seven member countries would jointly increase production by 188,000 barrels per day next month.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production
Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 29, 2026
Middle East Oil, LNG Exports Continue Despite Ship Attacks
Middle Eastern oil producers are continuing to load oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed tensions between the U. S. and Iran. Shipping data shows that energy shipping in the strait faced delays after attacks on a container ship and an oil tanker prompted [] The post Middle East Oil, LNG Exports Continue Despite Ship Attacks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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Related coverage for "Premier orders Central Union oil tests completed within a week": Quartz — The U.S. waived sanction on Iranian oil as part of its deal with Tehran to end the war. Egypt Oil & Gas — OPEC+ Approves 188,000 bbl/d Output Increase for August 2026. Seeking Alpha — U.S. April Oil Production: Another Record High. Vanguard News — Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers . Yemen News Agency - SABA — Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Concerns Over Middle East Supplies. Anadolu Agency — Iraqi prime minister set to visit Washington on Monday on his 1st foreign trip. Al-Monitor — US grants Iran oil sanctions waiver as part of deal . Iran Herald — Brent curve points to oil oversupply after Hormuz reopening . CBC News — North Coast oil tanker ban to remain in place as part of multibillion-dollar deal between B.C. and Ottawa. Investing.com — Form 4 Empire Petroleum Corp For: 7 July. Bloomberg — Oil Resumes Drop as Ships Keep Crossing Hormuz Despite Attack. Yemen Press Agency — Following Switzerland talks, Washington grants Iran 60-day oil sales waiver. BOL News — Gas supply suspended in THESE Karachi areas . The Hindu BusinessLine — MCX Natural Gas Futures: Short-term uptrend resumes; go long. Ukrainska Pravda — Occupation authorities in Crimea admit they do not know when fuel sales will resume. TASS — Vance convinced that US, Iran found a way to keep Strait of Hormuz open. The Jerusalem Post — US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal. Economic Times — Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets . Hindustan Times — US grants 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sanctions as part of interim deal to end war. Daily Post Nigeria — Nigeria meets 104% of OPEC quota as crude production hits 74-month high. NDTV — Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 10: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates. Dateline Nigeria — NUPRC issues petroleum prospecting licences to 12 firms. Middle East News 247 — Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial. DNyuz — Current price of oil as of July 7, 2026. Institute for Energy Research — OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East. Utusan Malaysia — Hibiscus Petroleum keluar minyak pertama di medan Teal West, UK. India TV News — Seven OPEC+ countries agree to increase monthly oil production; here's the reason behind key decision. Trend News Agency — Iranian Central Oil Fields Company eyes multiplying gas production. Modern Diplomacy — Middle East Oil, LNG Exports Continue Despite Ship Attacks


