Oil
US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence, sources say
The warning is the starkest example yet of US President Donald Trump's campaign to curb Iran-linked groups' influence in Iraq.
Israel's imports of Azerbaijani oil via Turkey jump despite Ankara's trade ban
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
Russia's Novorossiysk port resumes oil loadings after Ukrainian attack
Novorossiysk and a neighboring Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal temporarily suspended oil exports, equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply, on Friday.
Ukrainian Navy 'destroys' Russian special unit stationed on Black Sea oil rig
The strikes killed a Russian anti-tank crew and destroyed reconnaissance and surveillance equipment at the Syvash drilling rig in the Black Sea.
US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting
The exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.
Iraq, Turkey sign deal on Iraqi water infrastructure projects
The initial batch of projects will include three water harvesting dams and three land reclamation initiatives, according to an Iraqi water resources official.
New Zealand insurer kept Iran, Russia sanctioned oil flowing - report
New Zealand insurance, Maritime Mutual, aids in the trade of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil.
US imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil
"We encourage our allies to join us in and adhere to these sanctions," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement announcing the sanctions.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects Russia’s final appeal in Yukos case, clearing path to enforce $65b
Because Moscow has refused to pay, the shareholders have already turned to identifying and attaching Russian state assets abroad, subject to local sovereign-immunity rules.
