The G7 advocates for “unimpeded and toll-free” passage through the Strait of Hormuz

The group also endorsed a France-UK-led maritime security initiative and welcomed the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, which could help stabilize the region and restore confidence in global energy markets.

The US is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

he operation involves military surveillance, drones, helicopters, and coordinated tanker movements, highlighting the strategic importance of maintaining global oil supplies during the ongoing regional crisis.

Trump criticizes Israel’s tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians

His remarks highlight growing tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington pushes for a broader regional peace deal involving Iran and Lebanon.

Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says

Private-sector backed fund could become a key pillar of a future U.S.-Iran agreement, supporting reconstruction and investment.

Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home and jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war

The deal, expected to be signed in Switzerland, remains under scrutiny as details have not been publicly released.

Qatar plans rapid LNG output restart after Strait of Hormuz reopens: report

Qatar is preparing to significantly increase liquefied natural gas production once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, with plans to restore around 80% of export capacity within two months.

G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joins in France

The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump turns his attention back to Ukraine following a breakthrough in negotiations over the Iran war

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

The aircraft, which was conducting a routine test mission supporting a radar modernization program, burst into flames upon impact.

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of a peace deal aimed at ending months of conflict. Mediators are now working to finalize the agreement, which could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

Mediators are now working to finalize the agreement, which could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world’s top oil exporter

The United States has emerged as the world’s leading oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia for the third consecutive month. The shift marks a major transformation in global energy politics as Washington gains new leverage through its expanding oil exports.

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving no survivors. Military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal accident.