Brent crude oil futures rose to $83. 49 per barrel for July delivery on Tuesday as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data, OPEC's monthly report and potential supply disruptions due to wildfires in Canada.
Turkey will not transfer its russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems to any other country, the country's defense minister has said.
Ukraine's first opponent in Group B of the 2024 Olympic football tournament will be Iraq, which secured a place in the group by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the match for third place at the U-23 Asian Cup.
The U. S. Department of Defense is concerned about the deepening ties between North Korea and Russia, that together with Iran is fueling Russia's illegal war against Ukraine.
NATO chief Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's confidence in its allies has been "shaken" by delays in arms deliveries and called for a multi-year plan that would clearly define the contributions to Ukraine expected from each ally.
The EU and the US have expressed concern over Iraq's new law criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships with up to 15 years in prison, criticizing it as a threat to human rights and freedoms.
The Iraqi parliament passed a law that provides for punishment for same-sex relations in the form of imprisonment for 10 to 15 years, for propaganda of homosexuality - 7 years in prison, and for transgender transition - 1 to 3 years in prison.
A father in Iraq sued the British oil company BP over the death of his son from leukemia caused by pollution from gas flaring at an oil field.
Five missiles were fired from Iraq toward a U. S. military base in northeastern Syria, the first attack on U.S. troops since February, when Iranian-backed groups ceased their attacks.
An airstrike on a military base south of Baghdad used by the Iraqi militant group al-Hashd al-Shaabi caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.
German airline Lufthansa and Polish airline LOT have canceled flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, due to security concerns in the region amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran's attack on Israel and financing of militants threatens regional stability and could have economic consequences due to US sanctions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.
The United States has added 10 individuals and 12 legal entities to the sanctions list against Belarus. The restrictions include 10 individuals and 12 legal entities. The blacklist includes citizens of Belarus, Lebanon, Syria, Slovakia, and Sweden.
International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.
German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv until at least Monday and changed routes to avoid airspace over Israel, Jordan and Iraq amid escalating tensions following Iran's attack on Israel.
Iran's massive attack on Israel on April 14 caused minor damage, with no Ukrainian casualties reported. Most of the missiles were intercepted by Israeli and allied air defense.
Biden convened the G7 leaders to coordinate a unified diplomatic response after Iran and its proxies launched an unprecedented air attack on targets in Israel.
Iran fired dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country, while Israel shot down more than 100 drones in response to a previous Israeli strike that killed Iranian soldiers.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak strongly condemned Iran's attack on Israel, calling it a reckless act aimed at sowing chaos, and pledged to defend Israel's security with regional allies.
U. S. officials estimate that 400 to 500 drones and missiles will be launched at Israel from Iran, Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon, and the Houthis, with the majority coming from Iran.
Iraq has closed its airspace after dozens of Iranian drones crossed its border toward Israel, forcing Israel to put its air defense on high alert.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Israel warned of consequences and called for sanctions against Iran.
The position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary remains vacant in 30 Ukrainian embassies in different countries, including the UK, Belarus, Ghana and others, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Human Resources Department reports.
Turkey announces restrictions on exports of steel, iron, aluminum, and other products to Israel until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza.
Iraq is planning to repair the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline to Turkey, which will allow it to export up to 350,000 barrels per day by the end of the month, which could cause tensions with the Kurdish authorities over control of oil revenues.
Iraq will send 10 million liters of fuel and provide medical assistance to wounded Palestinians in Gaza to support the Palestinian people in the face of fuel shortages and conflict.
Former U. S. Senator from Connecticut Joe Lieberman, who ran for vice president on the Democratic Party ticket with Al Gore in 2000 and then with Republican John McCain in 2008, dies.
The High Court in London has decided to postpone the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States until the appeal is completed.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warns against the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine, saying it threatens to spark World War III, while supporting the provision of military, economic and technical assistance to help Ukraine defend itself.
The Houthis claim to have shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone off the coast of Yemen.
