OPEC in ‘crisis mode’ as officials gather in Vienna
OPEC is facing one of the worst crises of its existence in the last 65 years. – There are a lot of urgent issues for the bloc to address, from…
What are the sticking points in US-Iran talks?
Negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled, with both sides at odds over a number of issues. Here are some of the key points of contention: https://aje.news/txlhaf?update=4533914
US may use hypersonic weapons against Iran — agency
The US Central Command has asked to deploy the Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles to the Middle East for their potential use against Iran, Bloomberg said, citing sources. – According to…
Iran to soon unveil a weapon the enemy is ‘deeply afraid of’: Navy commander
Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Islamic Republic will “very soon” confront the enemy with a weapon “it is deeply afraid of.” – “And it is right…
China Warns Middle East Conflict Straining Global Fuel Supplies
The Middle East conflict is straining global fuel supplies. To ease energy shortage, the fundamental solution lies in a full and lasting ceasefire and stemming any new turmoil that could…
US negotiators continuing communication with Iran: White House
The White House says negotiators are continuing to engage with the Iranians, who, it claimed, are “struggling to sort out their leadership situation” amid the war. – In a statement…
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
Gulf leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a regional crisis triggered by the United States-Israel war on Iran, their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the conflict…
ASEAN Energy Ministers Meet on Middle East Crisis, Stress Security Measures
The Special ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) on the Latest Situation in the Middle East was convened on 27 April 2026 via virtual platform, under the Chairmanship of H.E.…
Luxon Thanks Shehbaz Sharif for Ceasefire Efforts in U.S.–Iran Tensions
With Kiwis facing higher prices at the pump and for everyday goods, the best way to prevent inflation is by restoring stability in the Gulf and returning safe shipping to…
Iranian defence official holds talks with Russian, Belarusian ministers
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported. – Belousov reiterated Russia’s longstanding position that…