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Russia to stay in OPEC+ despite UAE's exit, says Kremlin

Russia is not planning to leave OPEC+ after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its departure, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday, expressing hopes that the format will be preserved after the UAE's exit.
29-Apr-2026

Talks deadlock continues as Iran air force chief pledges defiance

Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday as US Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran.
29-Apr-2026

UAE's exit: What it means for OPEC cartel and oil prices

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from OPEC effective May 1, marking another departure after Qatar, Angola and Ecuador in recent years, signaling continued loosening of the group's internal cohesion.
29-Apr-2026

US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end war without a nuclear deal

The Trump administration seemed unlikely on Tuesday to accept Iran's offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country
28-Apr-2026

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