OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil increase from September
The seven member countries of the OPEC+ alliance have decided to increase their oil production quotas by approximately 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) from September. – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq,…
UK economy faces recession if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns
Forecasters at accounting giant EY say that the UK economy is likely to shrink in 2027 if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened before the middle of next year.…
ASEAN Reviews Defence Cooperation with Timor-Leste After Membership
On 30 July 2026, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Staff to the Minister…
Russian Maritime Board chief holds talks on maritime logistics cooperation in Algeria
Russian Presidential Aide and head of the Maritime Board Nikolay Patrushev held talks with Secretary General of Algeria’s Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport is Djamel Eddine Abdelghani Dridi,…
Georgia optimistic about restoring strategic partnership with US — PM
Georgia’s authorities maintain contacts with the American side and are optimistic about the restoration of strategic partnership with the United States, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. – “We remain…
Moscow never rejected constructive ideas on Ukrainian settlement — diplomat
It was Kiev that interrupted the negotiating process on the settlement of the conflict with Moscow, while Russia never refused to consider constructive proposals, including in the format of contacts,…
Iraq and Iran Discuss Hormuz Crisis and Regional Stability
I discussed, in a phone call with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic #Iran, Mr. Abbas Araghchi, the developments of the situation in the Strait of #Hormuz and its…
Japan and Canada Hold 14th Political-Military Dialogue in Ottawa
The 14th Japan-Canada Political-Military (PM) Dialogue On July 31, the 14th Japan-Canada Political-Military (PM) Dialogue was held in Ottawa, Canada. : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Saudi Arabia, China Review Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Waleed A. Elkhereiji received Ambassador of China to the Kingdom, Chang Hua. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments, as well…
Mediators are seeking to revive US-Iran MoU, Iranian MP says
An Iranian lawmaker said on Sunday that mediators were seeking to revive a deal that briefly halted the war between Iran and the United States in June. – Hassan Ghashghavi,…