Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1581, Peder Skram, Danish admiral and politician (born 1503) passed away. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1947, Bo Lundgren, Swedish politician was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Hormuz Crisis and the ‘Three Whales’ of the Oil Market
On July 6, the Valdai Club hosted a discussion titled “War, Sanctions, Supply and Demand: Oil Markets After the Gulf Crisis.” Moderator Ivan Timofeev posed a series of questions to the panellists regarding the fragility of the current truce and its impact on oil markets: to what extent has the cessation of hostilities influenced prices, what are the prospects for a sustained return to pre-crisis price levels, how are market players hedging their risks, and can Russia leverage the current environment to its advantage?
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Seeking Alpha
· Jun 22, 2026
Strait Of Hormuz (Video): Adaptive Oil Market, But...
Strait Of Hormuz (Video): Adaptive Oil Market, But...
Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
Oil prices rise more than two per cent as US-Iran peace talks pause
CommSec's Gillian Bowen says oil prices have jumped more than two per cent as peace talks between the United States and Iran have paused. Ms Bowen told Sky News Australia that when trade reopens, “There will be a drop for the S&P500 and the Nasdaq”. “We have had global oil resume trade a short time ago. There was a jump of more than two per cent to take Brent crude back over $US81 a barrel. “Before the weekend's developments, the ASX was pointing to a drop of 0.2 per cent.” Presented by CommSec.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Revokes Waiver Allowing Sale of Iranian Oil
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. Treasury’s announcement, which followed attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg
· Jun 26, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Ship Struck in Hormuz
Oil prices turned higher after a ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage to the bridge. Bloomberg's Mica Soellner has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat
PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis dan trend tersebut dijangka berterusan dalam tempoh terdekat susulan langkah pengurusan risiko pasaran yang proaktif serta pemulihan pantas rantaian bekalan dari Asia Barat. Kontrak niaga hadapan minyak mentah Brent kini menghampiri paras AS72 setong, manakala penanda aras Amerika Syarikat (AS), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) berada ... Read more The post Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Hormuz peace deal shaken after reported IRGC attack on cargo ship, oil prices jump
Crude oil prices edged higher and caught global markets flat-footed on Thursday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing two senior U.S. officials. The incident blindsided investors who had expected a period of cooling geopolitical tensions. []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "The Hormuz Crisis and the ‘Three Whales’ of the Oil Market": Seeking Alpha — Strait Of Hormuz (Video): Adaptive Oil Market, But.... Sky News Australia — Oil prices rise more than two per cent as US-Iran peace talks pause. Wall Street Journal — U.S. Revokes Waiver Allowing Sale of Iranian Oil. Bloomberg — Oil Prices Rise as Ship Struck in Hormuz. Utusan Malaysia — Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat. Off The Press — Hormuz peace deal shaken after reported IRGC attack on cargo ship, oil prices jump