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Russian Armed Forces have struck a military airfield, oil refining facilities, as well as fuel, energy, and transport infrastructure in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Kuwait lifts force majeure, with oil output set to rebound to prewar levels2026-06-19
Kuwait announced on Thursday plans to raise crude oil production above 2 million barrels per day within a week, signaling a major step toward restoring energy operations after months of conflict-related disruptions.

Trump calls for ceasefire "on all fronts" as U.S.-Iran talks enter 60-day phase2026-06-19
Washington expects a "complete ceasefire on all fronts," U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday, urging "everyone in the Middle East" to adhere to their commitments.

Chinese doctors help Zambian hospital improve healthcare services through advanced endoscopy technology2026-06-19
Chinese doctors have helped improve healthcare services at a major Zambian hospital by introducing advanced digestive endoscopy technology and training local medical personnel, enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Ethiopia's electricity provider commissions EV charging center amid state-driven push for e-mobility2026-06-18
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU), the state-owned electric energy service provider, on Wednesday commissioned a fast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub capable of charging 24 EVs simultaneously in the country's capital, Addis Ababa, as part of a state-driven push to foster e-mobility.

Trump signs MoU with Iran to end war2026-06-18
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran aimed at ending the conflict, according to U.S. media reports.

U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady2026-06-18
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 percent.

UN envoy calls for revival of Yemeni political process2026-06-17
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Tuesday urged relevant parties of the Yemeni conflict to seize the opportunity created by regional de-escalation following the Iran-U.S. deal and revive the stalled political process.

Trump says U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Russian oil2026-06-17
The United States could soon reimpose sanctions on Russia's oil shipment, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, where efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine are high on the agenda.

U.S., Iran electronically sign memorandum of understanding to end war2026-06-16
The United States and Iran have electronically signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, U.S. media reported on Monday.

Protest staged in Geneva against upcoming G7 summit2026-06-15
A massive demonstration was staged on Sunday afternoon in Geneva to protest against the Group of Seven (G7) summit which will be held in the French town of Evian from Monday to Wednesday.

Iran, U.S. agree on ceasefire on all fronts, lifting of naval blockade: Iranian deputy FM2026-06-15
The U.S. naval blockade against Iran will be lifted as of tonight and the immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, is announced, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said early Monday.

Trump says U.S.-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday2026-06-14
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a peace deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately afterward.

Russia says it strikes Ukraine's energy, transport infrastructure, downs 540 drones2026-06-14
Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Russian troops targeted energy and transport infrastructure serving the Ukrainian military, and shot down 540 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours.

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