Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 2024.
Middle East
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis
BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure, says it will establish 'transitional Gaza gov't'
Trump 'not satisfied' with latest Iranian proposal, says leadership is 'fully disjointed'
Speaking to the media outside the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal "because they have no military left."
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
The move comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Tuesday on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert "shadow banking" financial network.
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
President Trump has said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait, with Domino's software able to teach underwater drones to identify new types of mines in a matter of days.
'Rise up and unite': Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to establish Sharia law
"We call upon all sincere patriots, without exception, to rise up and unite," said JNIM, which launched assaults on April 25 in coordination with the Tuareg-dominated rebel group FLA.
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says
Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.
IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as Trump briefed on CENTCOM plan to renew Iran strikes
BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure • Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack • Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest offer
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Syrian pilot confessions reveal centralized bombing orders during war
One pilot, who had held senior leadership positions, noted that certain officers were granted special trust by the leadership and were assigned intensive bombing missions.
Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf look to fire FM Araghchi over allegiance to IRGC commander - report
Pezeshkian and Ghalibaf believe Araghchi has been acting as little more than an assistant to Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the IRGC, informed sources told Iran International.
