Kuwait city: Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi reaffirmed Kuwait's full support for OPEC+ efforts aimed at enhancing the stability of international oil markets. This statement underscores Kuwait's commitment to the coalition's initiatives to maintain a balanced and stable oil market environment.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the State of Kuwait, along with seven other countries in the OPEC+ coalition, has affirmed their commitment to supporting oil market stability. This commitment comes in light of the current sound condition of the oil market and a positive forecast for the global economy.
In other news, the Health Ministry in Gaza Strip reported a rise in the death toll to 57,338 from the ongoing conflict in the region since October 2023. The situation remains critical as the region grapples with the consequences of prolonged hostilities.
Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declared that there will be no armed forces in southern Lebanon other than the Lebanese Army, Lebanese security forces, and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This statement aims to clarify the security dynamics in the region.
Lastly, in a significant diplomatic development, the United Kingdom has re-established diplomatic relations with Syria. This follows eight months after the collapse of Syria's Assad regime and was marked by Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Damascus.