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EU gas storage levels have fallen to a record low of 67% ahead of winter. The cold season could push LNG prices to $40 per million BTU.
Ukraine is planning a meeting with the United States and Russia in October. They will discuss ending the war, strikes on energy infrastructure, and shipping security.
Kyrylo Budanov said that a new prisoner exchange could take place next week. The date and number of people were not specified.
The United States proposed holding a technical meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the Emirates. The date of the talks has not yet been determined.
The Office of the President said that the Ukrainian delegation is returning to Ukraine. The media reported on possible talks regarding an energy truce.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.
The AfD and Putin’s adviser Kirill Dmitriev are preparing a meeting on restoring gas supplies to Germany. Its holding depends on peace in Ukraine.
A drone strike halted Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline to the Red Sea. Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
Eric Trump will present the 259-meter-tall Trump Tower in Tbilisi. Investment in the complex is estimated at $2 billion; housing will cost up to $15,000 per m².
The President of Ukraine said that prolonging the war and the blockade of the Black Sea threaten global food security. Grain exports are becoming more expensive.
Journalists claim that the UAE warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. His office denies this.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Russia must make mutual concessions in negotiations. He added that it is not a matter of expecting compromises exclusively from Ukraine.
The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.
The FBK stated that Lavrov's partner and her daughter obtained UAE citizenship. The daughter previously owned £4.4 million worth of real estate in Britain.
Iran launched a missile strike against Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles; three fell in remote areas.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
The UAE said it had intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. Abu Dhabi called the incident a violation of sovereignty amid the escalation.
The IRGC said it had carried out missile and drone strikes on U. S. facilities in Jordan and the UAE. Jordan reported intercepting 8 missiles.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
The United States imposed sanctions on a Hong Kong organization and an individual linked to Iran's Bank Melli. The restrictions may also affect Banque Misr UAE.
Brent and WTI rose amid the threat of tougher U. S. sanctions against Iran. Twice as few vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
The major and his subordinate will stand trial for bribery, substituting food products, and evading service. He was found to have assets worth UAH 26.2 million.
The UAE have suspended trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice due to escalating tensions. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are outraged by the lack of a U. S. strategy toward Iran and Trump's inconsistency. Some states question the advisability of hosting U.S. military bases.
An ADNOC vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a day after two other company vessels were attacked. The UAE condemned the attacks, calling them a threat to regional stability and global energy security.
Abu Dhabi’s state oil company ADNOC reported an attack on two of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Thursday evening; there were no casualties, and the situation is under control.
Two vessels belonging to Abu Dhabi's national oil company were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; there were no casualties. The UAE accused Iran of piracy, which threatens regional stability.