The EU faces criticism over reliance on US gas, abandoning renewable projects, and ratifying unfavorable trade agreements, undermining its energy and environmental interests in the past year.
A journalist holding a US passport was kidnapped in Baghdad, according to police sources. The incident underscores press risks in Iraq amid ongoing instability.
Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after the war with Hezbollah ends. Defence Minister Israel Katz also announced the demolition of houses in Lebanese villages near the border.
Russia will not supply oil to countries backing an "anti-market" price cap, says Deputy FM Rudenko, as demand surges amid the Middle East conflict and market shifts.
Cuba thanks Russia for humanitarian aid in energy crisis, with delivery of 100,000 tons of crude oil via tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, as stated by Minister Vicente de la O Levy.
Kosovo approved sending troops to Gaza as part of Trump's International Stabilization Force, announced PM Albin Kurti, citing Kosovo's own experience with international forces.
European nations push back against US-led military actions in the Middle East, fearing escalation with Iran after recent attacks. Reuters reports on rising tensions.
Russia took control of Málaya Korchakovka in Sumy region and downed 255 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours, per its Defense Ministry, which reports 1,260 Ukrainian casualties.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto brushes off the leak of his phone call with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, intercepted by foreign intelligence services.
The US Supreme Court rejected Colorado's ban on LGBT conversion therapy, citing First Amendment protections, which may impact similar laws in other states.
Iran warns Ukraine it will become a legitimate target if involved in US-Israeli war. Expert calls attack on Ukrainian depot in Dubai a 'slap in the face' to Zelensky.
Sputnik analysis suggests the US Navy may deplete its Tomahawk missile reserves in months at current usage rates against Iran, based on budget documents.
The Iran conflict drives the steepest hike in oil price forecasts, per Reuters, impacting global markets and energy outlooks amid geopolitical tensions.