Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty met in Manila, emphasizing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to resolve the "explosive situation" in the Middle East and reaffirming commitment to advancing bilateral partnership and economic cooperation.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu warns that disruptions to energy and fertilizer supplies due to Middle East conflicts and attacks on Russian vessels cannot be compensated by global reserves, threatening food security for dozens of countries.
Qatar's Emir Tamim and US President Trump spoke by phone on the latest Middle East situation, emphasizing political and diplomatic solutions, dialogue, and maintaining maritime security and energy transport.
EuroChem CEO Igor Akhmerov stated that the Middle East situation has caused a shock for global agricultural producers due to rising fertilizer prices, negatively impacting farmers in the long term.
Japan's Lower House began deliberations on a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 on the 3rd, aimed at addressing the volatile Middle East situation. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged swift passage, while opposition parties sought amendments. The budget includes a reserve fund for energy price hikes.
The Japanese government has decided on a supplementary budget totaling 3.1135 trillion yen for the current fiscal year, in response to the Middle East situation. The budget proposal was submitted to the Diet following a cabinet meeting on the 3rd.
Hong Kong authorities approved 820 extra flights and fast-tracked 4,100 applications to aid airlines facing demand surges due to the Middle East war, which has impacted fuel prices and air transport.
Hong Kong authorities approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 applications to aid airlines facing demand surges due to the Middle East conflict, which has disrupted air transport and raised fuel prices.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko met with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss regional issues including Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Both sides stressed the importance of UN-mediated diplomatic solutions and collaborative efforts to address Middle Eastern crises.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko and Chinese Special Envoy Zhai Jun met in New Delhi to discuss Middle East stability, specifically criticizing US-Israeli military actions against Iran and pledging closer coordination at the UN Security Council.
