Kazakhstan extends ban on gasoline exports
The Kazakh Energy Ministry has extended the ban on exports of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain types of petroleum products from the country for another six months.
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Trump and Qatar's emir discuss efforts for regional de-escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan.
Chinese consortium to build gas processing plant at Kashagan
Kazakh national company QazaqGaz has signed a contract for the design, procurement of equipment for, construction and commissioning (EPCC contract) of a new gas processing plant (GPP) with a capacity of 2.5 billion cubic meters per year at the Kashagan field.
Iran warns Armenia not to cross red line on Trump route
Adviser on international affairs to Iran's supreme leader Ali Akbar Velayati has warned Yerevan that Tehran still sees the creation of Trump's Route for International Peace and Prosperity as a red line not to be crossed, according to newspaper Ettelaat.
US weighing attack against Iran on Monday - report
The United States is considering resuming the military operation against Iran on November 9, Fox News reported, citing sources.
Israel to announce choice to form government on November 8
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce his choice to form the next Israeli government on November 8.
Armenia hopes to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey soon
Armenia and Türkiye will establish diplomatic relations in the near future, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Russia and US preparing deal that goes beyond Ukraine - Trump
Washington and Moscow are close to agreements on both the Ukraine conflict and European security, U.S. President Donald Trump said. …
Turkiye ratifies Mecca defence agreement
The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved a bill ratifying the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for closer military cooperation among the three countries.
Moscow and Tehran discuss expanding cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei.
Moscow and Tehran sign documents on Rasht-Astara railway construction project
Russia and Iran signed a package of documents on the Rasht-Astara railway line construction project, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Nikitin said.
Oil prices rise: Brent above 100 dollars per barrel
Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed the risk of renewed military escalation between the U.S. and Iran following the midterm elections, alongside prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Armenia may return to CSTO - Russian Foreign Ministry
Armenia’s return to a full-fledged participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is possible, while no one will be forced to stay, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Turkey to bring Akkuyu NPP's first power unit into operation in coming weeks
Turkey expects progress in the coming weeks toward commissioning the first power unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said, as he presented an energy development program through 2040 in Istanbul.
Fidan and Araghchi discuss US-Iran dialogue
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone, Turkish diplomatic sources said Thursday.
Astana aims to ship 17 mln tonnes of oil via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil supplies via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline to 1.7 mln metric tons in 2027, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan said.
Zangilan agropark to be established in Azerbaijan's Eastern Zangezur
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on the establishment of Zangilan Agropark across the territories of Zangilan and Gubadli districts to unlock the economic potential of the liberated territories and promote the restoration and development of agriculture.
EU court dismisses Nord Stream 2 pipeline operators appeal
The European Court of Justice has dismissed an appeal filed by Nord Stream 2 AG, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline operator, against the decision on the claim for changes of gas norms of the European Union in 2019, the court said in its decision.
Erdogan wants to discuss settling Ukraine conflict with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he would like to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on settling the conflict in Ukraine following a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky.
Pashinyan to visit Turkey to attend COP31 summit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he plans to visit the southern Turkish province of Antalya to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).
