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Us and Ukraine continue refining peace plan as oil prices hold steady amid market uncertainty

The United States and Ukraine are advancing efforts to finalize an updated peace framework following intense negotiations in Geneva. The talks aim to revise a previously proposed 28-point plan that has drawn criticism for appearing overly favorable to Russia, with key issues including Ukrainian territorial......

US treasury secretary says EU sanctions on Russia have failed to deliver results

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has openly questioned the effectiveness of the European Union’s repeated sanctions against Russia, arguing that the measures have not achieved their intended impact on Moscow’s economy or its wartime strategy. In an interview on Sunday, Bessent criticised......

Sudan urges peace cooperation as EU sanctions RSF leader for war crimes

Sudan’s sovereign council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in the war-torn nation. The council expressed gratitude to both countries for their "efforts to stop Sudanese bloodshed"......

Singapore imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

Singapore has announced financial sanctions and entry bans against four Israeli settlers accused of committing severe acts of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The city-state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that these actions violated international law and undermined the prospects......

Australia sanctions Russian cybercrime providers over ransomware operations

Australia announced on Thursday a new round of sanctions targeting two Russian cybercrime service providers accused of supporting ransomware attacks against Australian and international networks. Foreign Minister Penny Wong, issuing a joint statement with Defense Minister Richard Marles and......

U.S. sanctions deepen Russian oil discount to $20 per barrel under Brent

The latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, have driven the discount on the country’s flagship Urals crude to $20 per barrel below Brent, marking the steepest reduction this year. The price gap mirrors levels seen shortly after Russia’s invasion......

Syrian president's landmark visit to White House signals new era in US-Syria relations

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for historic talks, marking a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations. The visit comes just days after Washington removed Sharaa from its sanctions list, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement with the......

Iran economist warns inflation could exceed 60% as poverty deepens

A senior Iranian economist has warned that inflation could surpass 60% by March 2026, as the country faces an intensifying economic crisis driven by sanctions, mismanagement, and soaring consumer prices. Morteza Afghah, a professor of economics at Ahvaz University, told Khabar Online that Iran is on......

Saudi Arabia navigates delicate ties as US sanctions test OPEC+ unity

Saudi Arabia is facing a critical diplomatic balancing act as escalating US sanctions on Russia's oil industry strain the fragile cohesion of the OPEC+ alliance. This comes just weeks ahead of a crucial White House meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump,......