Russia Ramps Up Arctic Oil Exports as Global Shipping Crisis Disrupts Trade Routes
In 2026, Russia's oil exports through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) have increased by nearly 50% compared to last year, with around 20 million...
Rubio Visits Uzbekistan to Deepen US Ties With Central Asia Amid Geopolitical Rivalry
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Uzbekistan to meet with foreign ministers from five Central Asian countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This...
Putin, Trump and Xi Could Meet in China Next Month in High-Stakes Three-Way Summit
The Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping might hold a three-way meeting during next month's...
Qatar Offers Lebanon Energy Lifeline With Two Power Plants and LNG Supply Deal
Qatar plans to build two power plants in Lebanon over the next three years and sign a 20-year deal for liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
Israel’s Elections Explained: How the Vote Works, Key Candidates and What’s at Stake
Israelis are set to have a national election on October 27, marking the first since the October 7 Hamas attack, which led to a...
Inflation Tackling Regimes Under Review As Prices Still Rise
Britain’s inflation-targeting regime is facing its toughest examination since the post-pandemic surge, as energy costs linked to conflict in the Middle East push consumer...
Rubio Says US Pressing Israel to Crack Down on West Bank Settler Violence
The United States has expressed concern over attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that Israel...
Rubio: Trump Could Take 60 Days to Decide on New Russia Sanctions
The day after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports, he stated he had not yet made a final decision....
Iran Says Mines Hit Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Maritime Security Fears
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that two oil tankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. These tankers were carrying...
Egypt’s Sisi Seeks Parliament’s Approval for Possible Military Support to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that Egypt would take necessary measures to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, following increased Houthi attacks on the...