Black Sea Strikes and Hormuz Tensions Spike Energy Fears — Monday, May 4, 2026
By Piri ·
Ukrainian sea drones struck Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz eased slightly after a U.S. pledge, spiking energy fears. Reports also cover Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, China-Philippines clashes, diplomatic rows, and deadly floods and heatwaves in Africa and India.
Chapters
- Ukraine Targets Russian Shadow Fleet
- Russia Launches Drone Barrage
- Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon
- China Philippines Reef Clash
- Oil Prices Fall on Hormuz Pledge
- Nigeria Summons South African Envoy
- Floods Kill 18 in Kenya Rift Valley
- India Prepares for Heatwave
- Key Events Watchlist