President Ali confirmed Guyana's oil revenue flows through transparent, auditable systems with parliamentary oversight and criminal penalties for non-compliance, while restructuring future production agreements to avoid repeating unfavorable 2016 ExxonMobil contract terms.
ASEAN nations are intensifying cybersecurity research to combat escalating digital threats from cyberattacks and data breaches targeting critical infrastructure, with scholarly output surging over the past decade while the region still lags behind global cybersecurity maturity standards.
Iran is resuming flights from war-damaged airports after two months of closures, with six airports reopening Saturday despite extensive infrastructure damage from US-Israeli strikes that destroyed fifteen aircraft and impaired navigation systems, raising safety concerns amid pre-existing fleet maintenance issues.
Iranian cleric Mohammad Nabi Mousavifard warned Friday that Tehran would pursue nuclear weapons if adversaries launch an infrastructure war, while threatening US interests with missiles and drones, amid escalating regional tensions.
The United States warned it could resume war with Iran as peace negotiations stalled, with Pentagon officials stating military readiness while Trump demanded Iran abandon nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responded to joint US and Israel strikes by widening the battlefield. The conflict escalated beyond Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv. A new front opened in the Gulf.
Qatar condemned Iran's attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of international law and demanding the waterway reopen to protect regional and global economic interests.
Houthis conducted 18 months of Red Sea attacks, disrupting global maritime trade and forcing major shipping companies to reroute vessels around Africa, significantly increasing costs and extending delivery times for international commerce.
Guyana's President Ali warns of potential global economic disruption due to Middle East tensions. No specific figures are provided. The warning highlights potential geopolitical risks.