Russia first joined forces with OPEC to exert more control over international oil prices in late 2016.

Growing U.S. supply and a potential economic slowdown this year could cap oil markets.

Despite the high costs. the sale of electric vehicles is set to grow over the coming years.

On February 4. most European Union member-states recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president.

Russia has held a decades old gas supply monopoly. dating back to the end of World War II. in Europe.

Iran is annually earning some $23 billion from exporting petrochemical and mineral products.

Iran will stage large-scale naval drills in the Sea of Oman and Indian Ocean in the near future.

Turkey has already caused concerns in Cyprus. Greece and private companies due to its activity in the region.

Iran'.s export of products to Iraq in the nine months of current year hit $7.322 billion.

Japan relies heavily on imports from the Middle East.