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Iran offered a proposal to the US, which Trump is considering, amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Live Updates: Iran war and Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls latest Iranian offer CBS News.
The United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC and OPEC+, a blow to the oil cartel. The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
Israel found no evidence that a Russian grain shipment was stolen, despite Ukrainian claims. Israel says no proof Russian grain shipment ‘stolen,’ as Ukraine threatens sanctions The Times of Israel.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari stated that using the Strait of Hormuz as a political weapon is unacceptable. The Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.
Egypt's planned live-fire drills in Sinai have alarmed residents along Israel's border. The exercises have raised concerns about potential escalation. Residents along Israel's border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt's plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
The US has not announced plans to leave NATO. Tensions between Spain and Iran could impact global politics. Is US leaving Nato? Why Spain and Iran war could trigger Trump’s biggest global shock The Times of India.
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC after nearly 60 years. The country has expressed frustration with OPEC's quotas. The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.
The UAE announced it will leave OPEC, citing long-standing complaints about the group's quotas limiting its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC's influence. The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports.
Ukraine accused Israel of receiving grain shipments 'stolen' by Russia, but Israel's foreign minister denied receiving evidence.
Israel's foreign minister denied receiving evidence of a grain shipment from occupied Ukraine reaching Haifa, contradicting Ukraine's claims. Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.
Oil prices trimmed gains after the UAE's exit from OPEC, but the market's reaction remains uncertain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Israel of buying grain "stolen" by Russia from occupied regions. Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador and reported another ship had docked with similar cargo. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of "purchasing stolen goods," namely grain from regions occupied by Russia.
Negotiations between the US and Iran are uncertain, with a breakthrough seeming far off. Key figures in Tehran are influencing the talks, but it is unclear how discussions will proceed.
The United Arab Emirates plans to leave oil-exporting groups OPEC and OPEC+, amid rising tensions with Iran. The move highlights growing differences between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The development comes amid growing differences between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Keir Starmer's former chief of staff apologized for recommending Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff says that he made a “serious mistake” by recommending Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.
Belarus freed journalist Andrzej Poczobut as President Alexandr Lukashenko seeks to improve Western ties. President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
A Ukrainian strike hit a Russian oil refinery in Tuapse, prompting evacuations. The Kremlin accused Kyiv of destabilizing global energy markets. Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.
North Korea has confirmed a rule for its soldiers in Ukraine to "self-blast" to avoid capture. The disclosure comes after reports that North Korean troops were required to kill themselves rather than be taken.
Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record, using its developed drone technology to hold back Russia's army. Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia's bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.
The US signed energy and AI deals with Balkan countries, expanding its influence in the region.
Turbo Energy has deployed AI-driven energy storage systems in international military operations, expanding into mission-critical defense and energy security applications. The move marks a significant step in the company's growth into new markets.
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