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What are the potential policy implications of changes in oil prices, particularly in relation to Venezuela?

Oil steadied after the biggest gain in a week as traders weighed the outlook for Venezuela, while concerns about a global glut persisted

What are the potential risks and benefits of the U.S. taking a stronger stance against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has ramped up U.S. air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is little sign that a military strategy that has already failed to extract concessions from Tehran will succeed this time. With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump – unable to disentangle the U.S. from the unpopular war he started - finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the vital Strait of Hormuz and bend a defiant Tehran to his will

What should Bulgaria consider in its response to the recent drone attacks in the Black Sea?

Bulgaria will summon Russia’s ambassador to Sofia after ships were hit overnight in the immediate vicinity of Bulgarian territorial waters, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said

How can countries work together to address the challenges caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East?

What are the possible effects of the postponed Gulf-EU summit on relations between these regions?

By Timour Azhari RIYADH/BRUSSELS, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The European Union and Gulf states on Thursday postponed a joint summit due to be held in Saudi Arabia next week, as sustained attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthis fuel concerns about air travel to and from the kingdom. The Gulf Cooperation Council cited continued Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and an extended suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport when announcing the postponement of the summit scheduled for October 24 in Riyadh