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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are expected to be fit for the team's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, though none will start. Yamal has been recovering from hamstring and groin injuries since April.
Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, hours after President Trump urged restraint. The exchange marks the first direct attacks between the two countries since a ceasefire two months ago, raising fears of a broader regional war.
OPEC+ has agreed to a fourth increase in oil output targets despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has severely curtailed production from key Gulf members. The group also announced a review of production capacity for 2027 baselines, while OPEC trimmed its 2026 demand growth forecast but raised it for 2027.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said at SPIEF that Moldova's push for unification with Romania contradicts the will of most Moldovans, who see their country as independent. The comments come amid statements by Moldovan officials expressing support for unification, while polls show limited backing inside Moldova.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the international community to unite diplomatically to prevent Israel from disrupting the US-Iran agreements, expressing optimism about the negotiations and warning of the conflict's global economic impact.
Seven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to raise daily oil output by 188,000 barrels in July, while reaffirming commitment to existing agreements and extending the compensation period for overproduced volumes until the end of 2026. The decisions were announced after a series of OPEC+ meetings held on June 7.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made his third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, part of Islamabad's ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The visit comes amid heightened tensions, including recent military clashes and stalled negotiations, with Pakistan playing a central role as intermediary.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said India will account for about half of global oil demand growth over the next decade, with consumption projected to rise 44% by 2035. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, he also highlighted risks from Hormuz tensions to India's energy security.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said Russia demonstrated flexibility at the 2025 Anchorage summit while holding firm on its core goals in Ukraine. She criticized European leaders for 'imitating' dialogue and urged them to draft a concrete peace plan before naming a negotiator.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin told the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that US oil companies have been the main beneficiaries of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, while warning of potential oil price spikes and food price surges. His comments covered Russian oil benefits to China and India, fertilizer price increases, and the impossibility of replacing lost Middle East oil volumes.
Recent reports detail US military involvement in coordinating vessel passages and conducting secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The New York Times, as cited by TASS, reports over 100 vessels were assisted, while Reuters details an operation involving at least 92 ships.
The US military says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The attacks mark an escalation in the Gulf conflict despite a ceasefire, with Kuwait reporting damage at its international airport and diplomatic fallout.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Saudi Arabia are cooperating to balance oil market interests, while Russia builds hydrocarbon competencies and seeks stability via OPEC+.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has proscribed the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and issued a travel advisory urging visitors to leave the region ahead of a major protest called for June 9. The move follows recent deadly clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with officials expressing concern over the escalating tensions.
VTB CEO Andrey Kostin expects the Bank of Russia’s key rate to near 12% by the end of 2026, aligning with the central bank’s medium-term forecast. Meanwhile, State Duma official Anatoly Aksakov and Expert RA’s Marina Chekurova have put forward different scenarios for rate cuts later this year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's plenary session, focusing on economic sovereignty, the impact of sanctions, and the changing global trade landscape. He cited Russia's GDP growth, Rosneft's investments in India, and the doubling of BRICS' share in global trade.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia hopes for a rapid resolution to the global energy crisis, which he says is negatively affecting the oil market. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, he cited shortages, rising freight costs, and a 12 million barrel daily supply shortfall. Novak also noted the UK is buying petroleum products refined from Russian oil via Asia-Pacific countries.
Russian officials have welcomed recent IOC recommendations allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under national symbols in youth events, with some federations lifting all restrictions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev expressed cautious optimism about full reinstatement by the 2028 Olympics, though emphasized that predictions are premature.
A 21-year-old former student at the University of Surrey has been charged with attempted murder after a campus safety officer was shot with a crossbow. The victim is in stable condition, and police say the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
The Dangote Refinery has processed 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day in performance tests, surpassing its official capacity, and plans to double output to 1.4 million bpd. However, in May, maintenance on a key unit forced the refinery to import petrol, helping push Nigeria's fuel imports to a four-month high.