Bahrain says transit through Hormuz ‘must be without fees’
The Bahraini government says commercial vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz must be allowed without fees or permits. – In a statement, the Bahraini government said any proposal on…
Vance says the US engaged in ‘direct conversations’ with Houthis
US Vice President JD Vance says that government has been engaged in direct conversations with the Houthis. – Speaking to reporters ahead of an election rally in Kansas City, Vance…
France and Iraq Explore Energy Routes as Hormuz Tensions Persist
Alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, who has chosen France as the first stop on his European tour. A choice that carries weight and shows that France can play…
EU Moves to Strengthen Arctic Security Strategy Amid Rising Rivalry
Climate change has opened new maritime routes in the Arctic and triggered a growing geopolitical contest. Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic.China is also showing increasing interest…
China Calls for Dialogue and Deescalation Amid Escalation in Yemen and Red Sea
China is concerned over the escalation in #Yemen and the #RedSea and calls for dialogue and deescalation. Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. Resolving disputes through political and diplomatic…
Ukraine to Receive $841 Million in World Bank Budget Support Backed by Canada
Ukraine will shortly receive $841M in budgetary support from the World Bank under the Government of Canada’s guarantees. Funds are provided within the PEACE in Ukraine project. The resource will…
Japan maintains its presence in oil and gas projects in Russia — diplomat
Japan emphasizes the importance of energy cooperation with Russia and maintains its presence in oil and gas projects on Russian territory, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an…
Russian forces break through Ukrainian defenses in Orekhov area
The Russian Armed Forces have breached the Ukrainian troops’ defenses in the Orekhov sector, placing the Ukrainian army’s main supply routes under fire control, military expert Andrey Marochko reported. –…
Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials say, further strengthening control over the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route. – The…
Oman calls for alternative LNG routes that can bypass Hormuz
Alternative routes are needed to allow flows of liquefied natural gas to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s energy minister told a major gathering of gas producers and traders, as…