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Usyk will face Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt near the Giza Pyramids. The WBC title and a special pendant worth 40,000 dollars will be at stake.
Trump postponed strikes on Iran in favor of diplomacy at the request of allies. Netanyahu criticized this decision and demands the immediate resumption of attacks.
The Portuguese scored a brace in the match against Damac, helping the club win its 11th title. Al-Nassr became the champion of Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2019.
Due to the war with Iran, the Esports World Cup has been moved from Riyadh to Paris. The tournament, featuring a $75 million prize pool, will host over 2,000 players from around the world.
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution on the climate responsibility of states. The document provides for compensation for damages and the abolition of fuel subsidies.
Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 soldiers, fighter jets, and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia. The troops are operating under a defense pact amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Britain and the Gulf states are finalizing free trade negotiations. The deal is expected to contribute up to £3.1 billion annually to the British economy.
A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
Donald Trump announced China's agreement to purchase American oil and limit military aid to Iran. The leaders also concluded new trade agreements.
US-Iran negotiations will depend on the results of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. China will become a key player in ensuring further dialogue.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have declared their readiness for a third fight. The meeting could take place in London, Las Vegas, or Saudi Arabia.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff met with the Prime Minister of Qatar to discuss a memorandum on ending the war. The parties are awaiting Iran's final response.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions for the US military in the Strait of Hormuz. Operation Project Freedom could resume as early as this week.
The US military struck the ports of Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, and the Bandar Kargan point. As a result, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have restricted US access to bases.
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
The UAE plans to withdraw from OPEC and increase oil production. This will crash global prices and make Russian exports unprofitable due to high production costs.
Saudi Aramco has cut the price of Arab Light crude for Asia by $4 per barrel. The cost remains at record levels due to the war and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IOC has suspended the Esports Commission and terminated a 12-year contract with Saudi Arabia. The 2027 Olympic Esports Games have been canceled.
Seven OPEC+ countries will increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in June. This decision is a formality due to the blocking of exports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abbas Araghchi discussed ending the conflict with Israel and the United States with his foreign counterparts. Iran has conveyed a new proposal to Washington through intermediaries.
Donald Trump stated that the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC would lower fuel costs. However, the market responded with Brent oil prices rising to 2022 record highs.
The German government has approved Boris Ruge as the new Ambassador to Ukraine. Previously, the diplomat served as NATO Assistant Secretary General in Brussels.
Pete Hegseth will testify in Congress for the first time about the war with Iran and the $1. 5 trillion budget. He is accused of waging war without the consent of lawmakers.
Hetmantsev called for the development of the defense industry and arms exports through the Defence City special regime. Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending.
The UAE is leaving OPEC due to the war with Iran and disagreements with allies. This decision will weaken the cartel and help the US lower global oil prices.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Azerbaijan for talks on security and energy issues. Kyiv and Baku maintain warm relations after the Russian invasion of 2022.
Zelenskyy met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and agreed on cooperation in exporting security expertise, energy, and food security. Tasks were set for the teams and assessments of the situation in the Middle East were exchanged.
The President will discuss cooperation in the fields of security, energy, and infrastructure. This is Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second visit to the kingdom this month.
The US Army has deployed the Sky Map system in Saudi Arabia to protect against drones. Losses from attacks include E-3G aircraft, KC-135, and AN/TPY-2 radar.