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tension
Commodities Crude Oil Futures Gain on Reports of Iranian Strikes on US Military Targets in West Asia
Crude oil futures gained on Friday morning following reports of Iranian armed forces launching attacks on US military infrastructure in West Asia. At 9:36 am, September Brent oil futures were at $76.64, up 0.45%, and August WTI crude oil futures at $72.40, up 0.44%. The escalation follows recent US strikes on Iranian targets, including approximately 90 military assets on July 8 and 80 on July 7, in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Technology Alien: Isolation 2 Brings Classic Horror's Uncompromising Tension to New Setting
At Summer Game Fest 2026, Sega and Creative Assembly unveiled the full trailer for Alien: Isolation 2. The sequel, set months after the original, introduces a new protagonist on a remote colony world. Creative director Al Hope discussed the game's focus on survival and immersion, and Engadget reported on a hands-on prologue demo that highlights the familiar tension in a new outdoor environment.
Finance West Asia Tension Sinks Sensex 719 Points, Rupee Falls 76 Paise to 95.71/$
Fresh geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel on Monday triggered a sharp sell-off in Indian markets, with the Sensex falling 719 points (1%) to close at 73,524 and the rupee weakening 76 paise to 95.71 against the dollar. Crude oil prices spiked over 5% intraday before retreating, while Asian markets also plunged. Reports of a ceasefire later lifted global sentiment, but Indian markets ended at a one-month low.