In devastated south Lebanon village, residents count on army deployment

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

By Patricia Zengerle, Richard Cowan and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate advanced sweeping Russian energy sanctions legislation on Tuesday as Ukraini…

Ukrainian foreign minister says he warned Iranian counterpart against escalation, support for Russia

July 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday he called his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, following Iran's denunciation of a Ukrainian drone a…

Iran proposes temporary Hormuz plan giving itself greater control over transit lines

DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran has proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of traffic would pass through Iranian waters …

US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham

By Patricia Zengerle and Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will begin voting on sweeping Russian energy sanctions legislation on Tuesday as Ukrainian …

Erdogan hosts Zaidi, touts ‘historic step’ in Turkey-Iraq energy ties

The Turkish president outlined Ankara’s priorities with the new Iraqi government during the Iraqi leader’s first visit to Turkey: security, energy cooperation and the Development …

Netanyahu lauds 'excellent' Trump meeting as Israel pushes harder Iran line

Hours before the meeting, President Donald Trump signaled impatience with the Israeli leader.

China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say

By Jonathan Saul, Parisa Hafezi, Timour Azhari and Chen AizhuLONDON/DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - China has held direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to enable its tankers to sa…

Tankers keep sailing Red Sea despite Houthi threats as Saudi oil lifeline faces strains

Roughly a dozen oil tankers were sailing in the vicinity of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as of Tuesday evening, following an uptick in traffic the day before as shippers bet on new US…

Three Russian Black Sea terminals restrict grain intake by truck amid shipping risks, sources say

July 28 (Reuters) - Three major Russian Black Sea grain export terminals have restricted grain deliveries by truck amid rising shipping risks in the Black Sea and increased flows …