Russian oil price cap lowered
Europe has lowered the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $44.1 per barrel. This marks the first use of the price adjustment mechanism since its introduction as part of sanctions.
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IRGC may be banned in UK
The UK government is considering declaring Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a banned terrorist organization, with a corresponding bill slated for parliamentary debate this year, according to media reports.
NATO states condemn Trump's new tariffs
In a rebuke to the latest tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the eight European countries targeted by the tariffs issued a joint statement, affirming their "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland.
US Senate Democrats want to block Trump's Greenland tariffs
Senate Democrats are preparing legislation to block President Donald Trump's proposed "Greenland tariffs", which would impose an additional 10% duty on imports from several European countries.
Araghchi and Cooper discuss Iran's nuclear program
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi slammed the "irresponsible" approach adopted by France, Britain and Germany (the E3) towards Iran's nuclear issue during a phone call with his British counterpart Yvette Cooper.
UK expands sanctions against Russian oil exports
The United Kingdom has approved new sanctions against Russian oil exports, extending restrictions to include both companies and individuals.
Russia offers U.S. technology deal
Russia may ultimately replace the United Kingdom in a major technology deal with the United States, Russian Presidential Special Representative and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev said.
London imposes new sanctions against Russia
The UK has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities. The list includes philosopher Alexander Dugin and Mikhail Zvinchuk, head of the Rybar military analysis project.
U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
Row between Georgia and UK erupts over BBC report
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has strongly criticized the British broadcaster BBC for publishing a report alleging the use of a chemical substance dating back to World War I in Tbilisi.
Europe ready to re-invite Russia to G8 - report
Europe has agreed to re-invite Russia to the Group of Eight after the conflict in Ukraine is settled, according to Europe’s counterproposal to the U.S. peace plan for Ukraine.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: New resolution undermines IAEA authority
Tehran has criticized the newly adopted IAEA resolution, asserting it undermines the organization's credibility and damages Iranian cooperation with the agency.
U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
No talk of strategic stability negotiations yet - Russian foreign ministry
The question of holding negotiations on strategic stability is not on the current agenda, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
London wants to ban maritime services for Russian LNG exports
The United Kingdom plans to ban companies from providing maritime services dealing with carriage of Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries, The Independent reported.
Türkiye to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets instead of U.S. F-35s
Turkey has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for 8 billion pounds ($10.7 billion), according to the office of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is currently visiting Ankara. …
Iran's nuclear agreement expires
Iran formally informed the United Nations that Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, has expired as of October 18, 2025.
Pentagon chief's plane diverted to UK
A plane carrying U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft's windshield, the Pentagon said, adding the Pentagon chief was safe.
Iran has no plans to resume nuclear talks with EU3
Tehran has refused to negotiate with the EU3 on nuclear matters and will reconsider its cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced.
Iran to review cooperation with IAEA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that Tehran intends to revise its current cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
