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Albudaiwi: GCC Petroleum Meeting Aims to Enhance Energy Security and Supply Chain Integration

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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Albudaiwi: GCC Petroleum Meeting Aims to Enhance Energy Security and Supply Chain Integration

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi stated that the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee comes to follow up on and discuss the outcomes of implementing the directives of the leaders of the GCC states at their 19th consultative meeting, held in Jeddah on April 28, 2026, and to develop recommendations aimed at strengthening energy supply chains among the GCC states.

This came during the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee, held on Thursday via videoconference, chaired by Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, with the participation of the energy ministers in the GCC states, SPA reported.

The secretary-general affirmed that this meeting reflects the keenness of the leaders of the GCC states to strengthen joint GCC action in the energy sector, as one of the main pillars of sustainable economic development, in a manner that contributes to enhancing energy security, ensuring the sustainability of its supplies, and raising the efficiency of integration among the GCC states in this vital sector.

Albudaiwi also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the ministers for their continued efforts and support for the work of the committee, as well as for their joint work and coordination to support the journey of GCC integration, strengthen energy security, and ensure the sustainability of supply chains, in a manner that serves the interests of the GCC states and meets their future aspirations.

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OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer

OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer
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OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer

OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset's Approval of Bill Targeting Call to Prayer

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary approval of a bill aimed at banning the Muslim call to prayer (Adhan), describing the measure as invalid and a discriminatory and racist legislative act.

The General Secretariat said the proposed legislation represents a dangerous escalation in what it described as a series of Israeli decisions, laws, and measures aimed at restricting the Palestinian presence and targeting Arab and Islamic identity, SPA reported.

It called on the international community, particularly the United Nations and its relevant bodies, to take urgent action to halt Israeli measures and policies that violate international law.

It also urged the repeal of the proposed legislation and other measures it characterized as discriminatory and illegal, and called for safeguards to ensure freedom of worship and the protection of Islamic holy sites.

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Saudi, Japanese FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi, Japanese FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as the ongoing efforts to address them, SPA said.

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Qatar: 'Positive Progress' in US-Iran Indirect Talks in Doha

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Qatar: 'Positive Progress' in US-Iran Indirect Talks in Doha

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

US and Iran negotiators made "positive progress" during indirect talks in Doha, with the next round expected after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said.

"Qatar & Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US & Iranian negotiators in Doha today, with positive progress made on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, building on the outcomes of the Lake Lucerne Summit," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said Wednesday on X.

"The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader."

Sources said negotiators from both countries spent two days in Doha discussing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives for Iran -two pillars of a preliminary agreement signed in June - rather than the more difficult issues that the framework was believed to have paved the way to address.

In Washington, US President Donald Trump said the two sides were making progress on potential restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, the main reason he said had prompted him to launch the war in February.

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister and head of its delegation, said the talks had concluded. Neither side indicated whether they had narrowed their differences.