UAE Officially Leaves OPEC, Reshaping Global Energy Power Map
Jakarta, Sketsa.id – A shocking decision has come from the United Arab Emirates. The major Gulf oil producer officially withdrew from OPEC and OPEC+ membership effective May 1, 2026. Abu Dhabi took this strategic step to prioritize national interests while accelerating its long-term energy transition. Jorge León, Head of Geopolitical Analysis at Rystad Energy, said the […]
Iran Demands 5 Arab Gulf States Pay War Reparations, Accuses Them of Allowing US to Use Their Territory for Attacks
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Iran has formally demanded that five Arab states in the Gulf region pay reparations for the war launched by the United States and Israel, accusing them of allowing their territories to be used for attacks against Iran. The demand was made in a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (April […]
Kecanggihan 2 Kapal Perusak AS yang Di usir Iran dari Selat Hormuz
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Dua kapal perang Amerika Serikat mengalami insiden memalukan setelah diusir oleh militer Iran saat mencoba melintasi Selat Hormuz. Kedua kapal tersebut adalah USS Michael Murphy dan USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., kapal perusak rudal berpemandu kelas Arleigh Burke Flight IIA dengan perbedaan generasi yang mencolok. USS Michael Murphy, dibangun oleh Bath Iron […]
Viktor Orban Tumbang, Israel Kehilangan Benteng Perlindungan Terakhir di Eropa
London, Sketsa.id – Hongaria memasuki babak politik baru. Perdana Menteri Viktor Orban, sekutu dekat Benjamin Netanyahu dan Donald Trump, resmi kehilangan kekuasaan setelah 16 tahun memimpin. Partai Fidesz yang dipimpinnya tertinggal dari partai oposisi Tisza pimpinan Peter Magyar dalam pemilu yang berlangsung ketat, hasilnya diumumkan pada Minggu (12/4/2026). Kekalahan ini bukan sekadar pergantian kekuasaan di […]
US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses? Israel Strikes Lebanon, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic has closed the Strait of Hormuz once again. The move came in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed hundreds. The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday morning (April 8, 2026). As […]
Russia, China, and France Veto UN Security Council Resolution for Military Action to Open Strait of Hormuz
New York, Sketsa.id – Three permanent members of the United Nations Security Council — Russia, China, and France — have vetoed an initiative by Arab nations seeking international support for military action against Iran to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. All three veto-wielding nations are among the world’s major nuclear powers. According to a diplomat […]
Iran Targets 12 US Radar Systems Worth $3 Billion, US Missiles Running Low
New York, Sketsa.id – Three weeks into the war, Iran has struck 12 radar systems and satellite communication terminals belonging to the United States and its allies across the Middle East, with total damage estimated at more than $3 billion. According to data compiled by Turkey’s Anadolu news agency, Iranian attacks targeted strategic installations in […]
Selat Hormuz Lumpuh, Rusia Prediksi Krisis BBM Terjang Inggris dan Eropa dalam 2-3 Minggu
Moskow, Sketsa.id – Pengiriman melalui Selat Hormuz, jalur utama pasokan minyak dan gas alam cair dari Teluk Persia ke pasar global, terhenti efektif. Dampaknya, harga bahan bakar melonjak di berbagai negara di dunia. Rusia kini memperingatkan krisis energi yang lebih parah akan segera melanda Eropa dan Inggris dalam hitungan pekan. CEO Dana Investasi Langsung Rusia […]
Iran Confident of Victory in War Against US-Israel, Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed to Enemies
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Iran has expressed confidence in achieving victory in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied reports of seeking a ceasefire with Washington and asserted that Tehran is preparing to celebrate the success of its resistance in the near future. “We are engaged in proud resistance […]
Iran Tutup Selat Hormuz, Hanya Kapal China dan Rusia yang Boleh Lewat
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Pemerintah Iran secara resmi memberlakukan blokade total di Selat Hormuz dan hanya mengizinkan kapal China dan Rusia melintasi jalur perairan strategis tersebut. Langkah ini diambil di tengah eskalasi konflik berkepanjangan antara Teheran dengan Israel dan Amerika Serikat, memicu kekhawatiran akan krisis energi global. “Langkah ini merupakan gestur strategis penghargaan atas dukungan diplomatik […]