US President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of deliberately attempting to push up global oil prices as the United States approaches its midterm elections, warning that he will not forget their recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Shipping and insurance costs have surged to unprecedented levels amid growing disruptions to global energy supplies, with oil-producing and consuming nations facing mounting economic pressures, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

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Elon Musk has reportedly spent $366 million supporting Republican candidates and political groups ahead of the United States midterm elections, providing a substantial financial boost to the party as it faces voter concerns over President Donald Trump's popularity and the rising cost of living.

Ukraine's attacks on Russian technology giant Yandex have disrupted services across several countries, but researchers say there is little evidence the strikes significantly reduced pro-Kremlin propaganda on social media.

Cuba is stepping up efforts to expand renewable energy as a United States oil blockade deepens fuel shortages and places further pressure on the island's struggling economy. Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the restrictions on fuel imports had forced the government to seek alternative energy sources, including solar, wind, tidal power, domestic crude oil and natural gas.

US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for developing models that help governments and central banks manage economic fluctuations and respond to financial shocks.

Elon Musk has pledged to make Starlink satellite internet affordable in India as he steps up his public dispute with billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani, whose telecommunications empire is preparing for a landmark stock market listing.