Kremlin says Russia expects the next round of three-party talks to take place soon.

Riyadh, Nov 12, 2026 — China’s special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met Yemen Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi in Riyadh and exchanged views on bilateral ties and the regional situation. Zhai said China is deeply concerned about recent escalation in Yemen and the Red Sea, and firmly supports Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. He reiterated China’s support for a political settlement and its expectation that Yemen will soon restore security and stability. Zhai said China remains a builder of Middle East peace, a promoter of stability and a contributor to development, and is willing to pursue Xi Jinping’s Middle East peace initiatives to help de-escalate the region.

IEA monthly report: LPG, ethane and napatha to account for about 80% of oil-demand growth in 2027.