Kuwait records zero crude oil exports for April 2026, according to data from TankerTrackers. This marks the first time the nation has reported no oil exports since the Persian Gulf War.

President Donald Trump will sign a permit authorizing a new cross-border pipeline, an aide confirms.

President Donald Trump is set to sign a permit authorizing the construction of a cross-border pipeline, according to an aide.

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, inviting him to Washington following the formation of the new government.

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received his first phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump, who extended an invitation for a Washington visit following the formation of the Iraqi government.

Hezbollah launches 8 explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Israeli media reports indicate current defense systems are struggling to counter the evolving fiber-optic drone threat facing deployed forces.

Israeli media reports that Hezbollah launched eight explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon this morning, while acknowledging that current defense systems are struggling to counter the threat posed by fiber-optic drone technology.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Speaker Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the ouster of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his perceived subservience to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.