The G7 leaders came together virtually in a meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Following the meeting, The European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced that the Commission will propose to almost quadruple the humanitarian aid coming from the EU budget for countries that accepted Afghan refugees. The budget will be increased to over 200 million Euros.
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Türkiye’s state energy company BOTAŞ signed major LNG agreements worth 8.7 billion cubic meters with global giants BP, ENI, and Shell during the Gastech 2025 summit in Milan.
The deals cover 2026–2028, with BP supplying 4.8 bcm, ENI 1.5 bcm, and Shell 2.4 bcm. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the agreements will boost supply security, diversify resources, and add flexibility during winter demand.
BOTAŞ also signed cooperation agreements with Oman LNG and PetroChina, furthering Türkiye’s ambition to become a regional gas hub.