More than 1. 5 million foreign pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia to participate in Hajj. The pilgrimage is taking place in extreme heat and increased security measures.
Prices stabilized after falling more than 1% due to increased gasoline and diesel inventories in the US. Saudi Arabia also cut July prices for Asia.
Russia's oil revenues fell by 32% year-on-year to 430. 4 billion rubles due to falling oil prices. The strengthening of the ruble also contributed to the decrease in revenues from the oil industry.
Russia earns billions from oil exports to the West, which allows it to finance the war. Russia's revenues from fossil fuels fell by only 5% in 2024, despite sanctions.
Zelenskyy announced his readiness for a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin in the Vatican, Switzerland, or another location. Ukraine is awaiting a memorandum from Russia regarding the terms of a ceasefire.
Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.
In 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, there is a recorded increase in cancer incidence among women. This is linked to rising average temperatures, air pollution, and other factors.
Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
The number of traffic violations by drivers with diplomatic license plates has increased in Berlin. Most violations are by drivers of the embassies of Saudi Arabia, the United States and Iraq, and Ukrainian diplomats are in seventh place.
The Trump administration has issued orders to ease sanctions on Syria to help the country rebuild after the war. The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing transactions involving the Syrian government.
The Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the United States have agreed to consider a meeting in June at the G7 summit. Japan is calling on the United States to revise its tariff policy, including a 25% duty on automobiles.
Emmanuel Macron reported on a telephone conversation with Xi Jinping, where they discussed the war in Ukraine and economic relations. Both leaders strive for a lasting peace and will cooperate to achieve it.
Oil prices fell after the US government released data on increased inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates. At the same time, concerns remain about a possible Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Donald Trump Jr. hinted that he may try to succeed his father and run for US president. He announced this at the Qatar Economic Forum.
Donald Trump has stated his willingness to visit China for negotiations with Xi Jinping on important issues. He also emphasized the importance of keeping Arab countries out of Beijing's influence.
US President Donald Trump has stated that people in Gaza are starving and the US will solve this problem. Trump's comment is seen as evidence of tension between Netanyahu and Washington.
The start of the FIFA Congress meeting in Asuncion was postponed by three hours due to the late arrival of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The delay caused outrage among delegates.
Donald Trump reported that the US and Iran have reached some agreement on the terms of a nuclear deal. He emphasized that Iran should not have nuclear weapons.
Zelenskyy stated that the first step towards ending the war should be an unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations if it is decided at the level of leaders.
The price of Brent and WTI oil fell due to expectations of an agreement between the US and Iran regarding sanctions, as well as due to an unexpected increase in oil reserves in the United States.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that Trump receiving a Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar is not an ethical issue. He called it a normal donation to the US government.
Donald Trump announced the possibility of imposing secondary sanctions against Russia for its support of Iran and the war in Ukraine. He also mentioned possible restrictions on Iran.
Donald Trump met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, urging him to make a deal with Israel and help deport radicals. Trump plans to lift sanctions on Syria.
Brent crude futures fell by 0. 5%, WTI also fell by 0.5%. The reason was traders' expectations of a potential jump in oil inventories in the US.
Iran has put forward the idea of creating an international nuclear consortium with the participation of Arab countries and US investments. This proposal is an alternative to the US demand to completely curtail the nuclear program.
Saudi Arabia has promised the United States hundreds of billions of dollars in defense and technology investments. Trump welcomed the investment and said it would create millions of jobs.
Donald Trump announced his intention to remove all US economic restrictions against Syria after discussions with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of Turkey. The leader of Syria has proposed a mineral resources agreement.
Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia prepared an unusual surprise – a mobile McDonald’s near the Royal Court. This was done to accompany the visit.
