Recent news from Azerbaijan includes a fire at the Baku oil refinery that was quickly extinguished, SOFAZ reviewing its real estate portfolio, and strengthened financial ties with Georgia. Baku is also preparing for the Novruz festival. Read more...

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is under scrutiny due to his family business dealings, potentially leading to early elections. A parliamentary investigation and a vote of confidence are looming. Read more...

BP is significantly increasing its oil and gas investments while scaling back green energy initiatives, a move met with mixed reactions from markets and museums. Read more...

Recent developments in the Middle East include Hamas expressing readiness to complete a Gaza truce deal, a prisoner exchange agreement, and a terror probe into the BBC. Read more...