The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in July. Seven countries plan to fully lift restrictions by the end of September.
Lionel Messi has partially returned to training with the Argentina national team following an injury. The forward may play a few minutes in the friendly matches in June.
Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.
Ukraine is recording illegal grain exports to Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tracking vessels heading to these countries and is preparing an official response.
A boat carrying Somali migrants en route to Spain capsized near Algeria. 12 men and 5 women died, their bodies have been taken to hospitals.
In March, Spain purchased a historical maximum of gas from the Russian Federation, amounting to 9,807 GWh. The increase in supplies is due to disruptions in logistics in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Italian Prime Minister considers it premature to return to Russian gas despite the energy crisis due to the war in Iran. Economic pressure remains the main weapon.
Father Spadaro said that Trump cannot restrain the Pope's moral voice. The Pontiff emphasized that he is not afraid of the US administration and called for peace.
The Coordination Headquarters identified 27,407 foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the Russian army. Hundreds of citizens of Arab countries are in Ukrainian captivity.
France detained the vessel Deyna off the coast of Algeria for violating sanctions. President Macron announced a fight against the financing of Russia's war efforts.
Rare snow fell in the city of Ain Sefra after temperatures dropped below zero. This is only the seventh such occurrence in the region in the last forty years.
Algeria has initiated the procedure to terminate its air service agreement with the UAE, which has been in effect since 2013. This move is a consequence of a prolonged diplomatic crisis and accusations of UAE interference in Algeria's internal affairs.
Cuba is on the verge of an energy collapse, with only 15-20 days of oil reserves. The US has blocked supplies from Venezuela, and Mexico has stopped shipping fuel.
The European Union will exempt gas from the United States and Qatar from additional checks under the ban on Russian gas. This will accelerate the supply of alternative energy sources and support the EU's energy security.
The oil tanker "Progress," carrying over 700,000 barrels of Urals crude, is drifting off the coast of Algeria after losing control. The LR2-class vessel, which was en route to the Suez Canal, suddenly changed course and lost speed.
The Ukrainian national football team dropped from 28th to 30th place in the FIFA ranking, as it did not play any official matches. However, in the UEFA ranking, the national team remains in 14th place.
OPEC+ agreed to maintain stable oil production, despite an 18% price drop in 2025 and tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Eight countries raised their production targets by 2.9 million barrels per day from April to December 2025.
In 2025, over three thousand migrants died trying to reach the Spanish coast, which is three times less than last year. The vast majority of deaths occurred on the Atlantic migration route to the Canary Islands.
Ukraine expects the first gas supplies via the Greek route in January 2026, which is more expensive than the Polish LNG terminal. This route, although flexible, requires cooperation with five operators.
The construction of the Rheinmetall ammunition production plant in Ukraine is being delayed due to the Ukrainian side's desire to change the location of the facility. The head of the concern, Armin Papperger, stated that after the new location is approved, the plant can be built within twelve months.
24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Sherif, who was accidentally released from Wandsworth prison on October 29, was re-arrested on November 7 in London. The man was convicted of exhibitionism and attempted burglary.
Two Frenchmen, one of whom was caught at the airport, have been arrested for the Louvre robbery. They were identified by DNA found at the crime scene.
Two criminals involved in the Louvre robbery were arrested on Saturday evening, one in Roissy, the other in Seine-Saint-Denis. However, eight jewels of the French crown, worth 88 million euros, are still missing.
The Ukrainian volleyball team is currently third in their group at the 2025 World Championship with three points. To advance to the playoffs, the Ukrainians need to defeat the reigning world champions, the Italian national team.
On July 21, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed new ambassadors to a number of countries and international organizations. Among the appointments are ambassadors to Kenya, Kuwait, Spain, Oman, Canada, Mexico, Cyprus, Malaysia, Belgium, Japan, Angola, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, UAE, Algeria, and South Africa.
The Russian Federation is actively increasing its propaganda presence in Africa, using RT and TASS to broadcast in over 40 countries in six languages. The HUR warns of the launch of training programs for journalists and the creation of new information centers under the control of the FSB.
Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports starting August 1, citing national security. This decision is part of a series of tariff announcements aimed at reshaping US trade agreements.
US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of tariffs on imports from the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, and Iraq starting August 1. Tariff rates vary from 20% to 30% depending on the country.
OPEC+ countries plan to approve a significant increase in oil production in September, completing the phased unwinding of voluntary cuts. The United Arab Emirates will also receive a larger production quota.
OPEC+ countries decided to accelerate the increase in oil production in August by 548 thousand barrels per day. Eight participating countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, confirmed their commitment to compensation and compliance with the Declaration of Cooperation.
