UAE’s return to OPEC+ possible if country wishes — Novak
The United Arab Emirates could return to OPEC+ if it wishes, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. – “In general, OPEC+ is not a regulated organization, it is a voluntary…
Putin receives Zelensky’s open letter
Russian President Vladimir Putin received and read Vladimir Zelensky’s open letter, which was published in the media, last night: “Yes, we already handed over a written copy late last night.…
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S.…
Russia, Ukraine swap 185 PoWs each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war on Friday, the Russian defense ministry said, in one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring sides. – “On June…
EU Condemns Security Incident in Romania and Blames Impact of Russia’s War
Full solidarity and support to Romania following the drone explosion in the port of Constanta this morning. This is the third significant security incident in Romania in recent weeks. These…
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows
The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S. Treasury Department’s website showed. – The sanctions also targeted four other…
North Korea’s Kim vows ‘exponential’ boost in nuclear forces
Kim Jong Un vowed an “exponential” increase in nuclear military capabilities as state media reported the North Korean leader visited a new atomic facility. – The nuclear-armed country is believed…
Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting to discuss end of war in open letter to Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in an open letter to the Russian leader on Thursday, saying he was ready for a “full ceasefire.” –…
Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea for High-Level Talks With Kim Jong Un
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from…
Turkiye slams Israel’s illegal settlement expansion plan
Turkiye has rejected Israel’s push to build new illegal settlement units in the occupied West Bank. – “Israel’s occupation and annexation policies must not be allowed to further escalate regional…