Opec+ approved its fourth oil output quota increase since April, raising July targets by 188,000 bpd. The move matters little while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed by the US-Iran conflict.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, discussing progress in the India-US strategic partnership, regional security, and ways to expand cooperation across security, trade, and critical technologies.
Tulsi Gabbard said she is resigning as Trump’s director of national intelligence effective June 30, citing her husband’s rare bone cancer. Trump named Aaron Lukas as acting director.
Activists released from Israeli custody after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say they suffered injuries and at least 15 reports of sexual assaults, including rape. Israel denies the allegations.
Donald Trump said the US agreed to an Iran ceasefire as a favour to Pakistan. Iran’s Abbas Araghchi said Pakistan’s mediation continues despite US behaviour and mistrust.
Russia’s Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu says Moscow is building a “full-fledged partnership” with the Taliban, urging SCO members to expand cooperation with Kabul on security, trade and aid.
Saudi Aramco’s CEO says about 1 billion barrels have been lost over two months due to Hormuz shipping disruptions. He warns recovery will take time even as Aramco reports a 25% quarterly profit jump.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite Gulf clashes over the Strait of Hormuz, as the US escorts ships and Iran attacks commercial vessels.
After BJP’s landslide victory in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee said she was not defeated and will not resign, despite losing her seat. She claims seats were taken forcibly; the Election Commission calls it baseless.
Donald Trump confirmed King Charles III will still visit the United States in April 2026 despite a shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Buckingham Palace says security talks continue as Charles and Camilla express sympathy to Trump.
A Reuters source says a Pentagon email lists options to punish NATO allies over Iran war support, including suspending Spain and reviewing the US stance on the Falklands claim.
Xi Jinping urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to keep normal ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz. China also pushed for an immediate, comprehensive US-Iran ceasefire as tensions rise after a US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship.
