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Secret Syria-Hezbollah talks with Ankara’s backing aim to repair ties after Assad’s fall
Officials met at an undisclosed location in Turkey last week, according to Reuters – The two sides were allies under Assad, but their relationship changed following his fall
Repayment plans of up to 120 installments, fines for servicers and fuel subsidy announced by Greek PM
Heating oil support will be announced on 14 October, while the cabinet also weighs the income and savings bill, plans for 20,870 public sector hires in 2027 and new rules on minors' social media access
Fuel crisis hits the EU: Shortages, emergency measures and €30 more for every diesel fill-up
The legacy of the “diesel era” leaves European drivers vulnerable to the new fuel crisis - Cheap gas stations in France are running dry, but overall consumption is falling
Gerapetritis from UN: Immediate ceasefire in Middle East and restoration of freedom of navigation
Foreign Minister highlights risks to global security, energy and food security – Meets with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi
Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor
The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was due to begin Sunday afternoon following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, but was canceled at the last minute – Division at the Pentagon over the next move
Trump plans $5 billion fund to finance reconstruction of war-damaged energy infrastructure in Middle East
According to the Wall Street Journal, the plan envisages investments in energy networks and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of reducing regional countries’ dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for the transportation of oil and natural gas
