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The Iraqi Oil Ministry denied reports that Baghdad plans to leave OPEC, saying its push for higher production quotas is part of its ongoing policy. The denial follows a Shafaq News report that Iraq was considering quitting the group if its quota demands were rejected.
China has signaled willingness to expand tariff-free trade with the United States while imposing new restrictions on American firms. Ambassador Xie Feng proposed raising the tariff-free threshold from $30 billion to $300 billion, and Beijing's commerce ministry says both sides will continue discussing reciprocal tariff reductions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no final agreement on Ukraine was reached at the Anchorage summit, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disputed that characterization, saying US proposals were accepted. The exchange highlights friction between Washington and Moscow over the status of the talks.
The IDF denies reports of a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while a US State Department official claims Israel has pulled back from some buffer zones. Trilateral talks in Washington continue on defining 'pilot zones' for Lebanese army control.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
Oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the Iran war began in late February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes following a US-Iran interim deal. The resumption has allowed stranded tankers, including Iraqi crude cargoes, to exit the Gulf, though analysts caution that a sustained recovery hinges on a final peace pact.
As shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran framework agreement, the perilous task of clearing naval mines begins. Al Jazeera details the types of mines and the international demining effort, while The New York Times reports on the US Navy's shift to drone-based countermeasures.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Gulf tour with assurances that any deal with Iran would safeguard allies' security, as Gulf states fear the accord is too soft. He also denied reports that Israel is trying to undermine the agreement, while Iranian sources warn that US statements during the visit risk derailing the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a regional tour in Bahrain. The visit aimed to sell the preliminary US-Iran accord to skeptical partners, while Iran's negotiator called the deal a 'declaration of America's defeat'.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be dealt with, as Tehran and Washington clash over fees and control of the waterway. Oman has announced an alternative route close to its shore, while Indonesia and Singapore vow to keep the Strait of Malacca accessible.
On day 118 of the Iran war, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against an alternative shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain for Gulf Cooperation Council talks. Tehran called its interim deal with Washington a 'declaration of America's defeat,' and the US sought to reassure Gulf allies of its commitment to their interests.
US President Donald Trump said it may never be known who was at fault for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 175 people, mostly children. Initial internal US military investigations suggested US forces were likely responsible, but the Pentagon has not acknowledged preliminary findings. Trump has alternated between blaming Iran and saying it was a mistake.
The United States has sanctioned a Lagos-based financier and three bureaux de change accused of moving funds for ISIS, a move Nigeria has welcomed and matched with its own asset-freeze directives. Nigerian authorities had earlier added the individuals and firms to their sanctions list following intelligence and financial investigations.
President Donald Trump launched America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall, declaring 'America is back.' The event faced controversy as several musical acts withdrew, and the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool encountered setbacks.
In two editorials, Dawn argues that the US has rarely reflected on its foreign policy failures, pointing to the unpopular Iran war and the ongoing negotiations as a moment for reckoning. The newspaper also contrasts America's 250th anniversary with the global attention on Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, urging a radical foreign policy rethink.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE and Kuwaiti leaders, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Gulf security. The 14-point memorandum does not address ballistic missile concerns, and Rubio warned against any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup playoffs for the first time after Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in Group C. The result ensures that at least four third-placed teams will finish with fewer points than Bosnia, who took third in Group B with four points. Brazil topped Group C with seven points, while Scotland and Haiti finished below.
During a Washington visit, South Korea’s Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee urged U.S. lawmakers to support Seoul’s nuclear-powered submarine program, including the acquisition of low-enriched uranium, and the planned transfer of wartime operational control. The trip also included a bilateral defense industry conference and a Pentagon meeting with a U.S. defense official.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with munitions makers at the White House as his administration pushes to expand weapons production after military operations drew down US stockpiles. The Pentagon also awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to ramp up THAAD interceptor production, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented that the US economy is undergoing militarization.
Qatar's World Cup campaign ends at the group stage after a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the win puts Bosnia on the verge of a historic knockout-stage appearance. Reports detail goals from Kerim Alajbegovic, an own goal, Hassan Al Haydos, and Ermin Mahmic, but a separate report records a 1-1 draw against Switzerland that was later overturned.