Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Hungary's foreign minister accuses EU and Ukraine of plotting imaginary anti-Hungarian economic plan
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has claimed that he is aware of a so-called "von der Leyen-Zelenskyy plan", which he says would "destroy the economies of Central European countries and deal a blow to the European economy as a whole"....

EU Calls for Restraint Over Rising Israel-Iran Tensions, Warns of Nuclear Risk
The European Union on Saturday voiced alarm over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, urging both sides to show restraint and warning of the potential for grave consequences, including a radioactive leak. The EU’s statement came as...

What Iran's next potential move will mean for energy security
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict The Israel-Iran confrontation has entered a perilous new phase. Reported Israeli military attacks on Iran’s gas sites put energy targets in the crosshairs. Global energy markets might escape...

For the G7, natural gas is destiny. Let’s embrace it as the bridge to energy security
Open this photo in gallery:A natural gas pipeline terminus in Kitimat, B.C., September, 2022. Natural gas is among the world’s most strategically important energy sources.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press John Stackhouse is senior vice-president in...

EU to fund Albanian rail alignment with EU standards
The European Union will provide €700,000 to support Albania’s rail sector alignment with EU standards, institutional capacity building, and staff training over the next 15 months. The EU, in partnership with the Albanian government, has launched a...

Oil price settles up as Israel and Iran trade air strikes
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices jumped on Friday and settled 7% higher as Israel and Iran traded air strikes, feeding investor worries that the combat could widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Brent crude futures settled at $74.23 a barrel,...

What happens if Israel intensifies attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure
An escalation of attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure could result in a further rise in oil prices, potential supply disruptions and hit countries reliant on Iranian oil, such as China, analysts said. In the first apparent attack to hit energy...

Iran Denies Israel’s Attack On World’s Largest Gas Field: Why South Pars Is Key To Global Energy Ops
Last Updated:June 15, 2025, 15:04 IST Iran shares the South Pars gas field with Qatar. Striking it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, which had already pushed oil prices up 9% on Friday The South Pars field is located offshore in...

Meet the légendaire queens competing on 'Drag Race France All Stars'
Drag Race: Folie pour dix! On the heels of her unforgettable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, RuPaul's Drag Race superstar and Drag Race France host Nicky Doll has summoned 10 of her most légendaire queens to return...

Macron condemns Trumps threats on visit to Greenland
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Greenland on Sunday delivering a message of solidarity, following threats by US President Donald Trump of a possible annexation of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Speaking to reporters upon his...

ISA’s sixth regional committee meeting calls for collective action for clean energy for all
The Sixth meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Europe and the others region was convened in Brussels under the chairmanship of Germany as the Regional Vice President, on Thursday. The meeting brought together 20...

'Energy For World, Not Empathy For Manipur': Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Hits Out At PM Modi As He Embarks On 35th Foreign Visit
New Delhi: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-nation tour, the Congress on Sunday said he has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm -- '3 Es' -- for such visits and asked can he not summon up a 4th E -- empathy --...

‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands
Hosting panel representatives, Phil Macintosh (Strathnairn), Humphrey Clarke (Strathglass), Helen Crawford (meeting chair and Cllr for Aird & Loch Ness), Andy Fraser (Kilmorack), Cameron Kemp (Kirkhill & Bunchrew) and Susan Ogston (Kiltarlity)....

GERB Leader Calls Paradoxical Asking Whether Bulgaria Is Ready for Eurozone when EU's Two Biggest Institutions Say Yes
Asking whether Bulgaria is ready for the euro area after the two largest EU institutions - the European Central Bank and the European Commission - said so in the convergence report on the country's readiness is a paradox, GERB leader Boyko...
Energy Efficiency Movement unveils global study on industrial energy efficiency barriers and Roadmap to success
The Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) has released its latest study, examining the barriers to implementing energy-efficient solutions in industrial sectors worldwide and proposing actionable strategies to accelerate energy efficiency adoption and...

Ten killed in Iran strikes on Israel; oil depots hit near Tehran
Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme in a bid to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, who is on a visit to the...

EU urges'restraint' in Israel-Iran conflict
The European Union on Saturday voiced "deepest concern" at the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel, calling for restraint to avoid dangers such as a leak of radioactive material. Their statement came as Israel targeted Iran's air...

Trump leaves European leaders praying for a low-drama summit
WASHINGTON — The last time European leaders came together for a diplomatic gathering in Canada, it didn’t go so well. At the Group of 7 meeting in 2018, a photo of a glowering President Donald Trump, arms crossed as he was lectured by the German...

Iran missiles cause multiple casualties in Israel as Israeli strikes hit Tehran oil depot
A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday,...

Ghana exposed to global fuel shocks amid empty oil buffers – COPEC
The Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has urged a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s energy policy, warning that the nation’s overdependence on imported refined petroleum products renders it highly...