Dario Salvi

Crude oil futures grow by 26 cents (+ 0.4%), setting at $ 62.27 a barrel. The WTI up by 17 cents (+ 0.3%) reaching 52.68 dollars. On June 13 prices were up by 4.5% after attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf. Singapore expert: concern over an escalation that leads to "military confrontation".

The conservation work now gives access to new areas of the complex, which includes a church and a monastery. For local Muslim authorities, the site is a source of pride and confirms the importance of interfaith dialogue. The site is considered a symbol of tolerance that “favours the relationship between the religions,” said For Vicar of Arabia, in the wake of Pope Francis’s visit.

Don Paolo speaks of an "important" presence for the Christians of the plain, who still live "a difficult situation". There is "expectation and trepidation" among the faithful, "the official date" is expected to celebrate. Barham Salih received Patriarch Sako to begin work in preparation for the visit.

US secretary of state claims Iran is "responsible for the attacks", in attempt to "increase tension" and create "instability". A video of the US military would prove Pasdaran involvement. Zarif slams charges and speaks of "diplomatic sabotage". The owner of Kokuka Courageous reports "flying objects", excluding the US version of the mines.

The signatories, at home and abroad, call for détente with regional powers and the United States. Dialogue does not imply surrender and can help prevent a war that no one wants. Abe's visit comes at the right time to revive talks. Japan plans to continue buying Iranian oil, despite US sanctions.

The truce affects the de-escalation zone of the conflict and will have an indefinite duration. Air raids in recent days have caused at least 25 victims, mostly civilians. Ankara bombs Kurdish targets in northern Iraq at Anadiya and Komane. The main communication line between Dohuk and Amedi broken, several wounded. "The population is terrified".

Speaking at the 92nd plenary assembly of ROACO, the pontiff announced an apostolic journey to Iraq for next year. For the Chaldean Patriarch, this has generated an atmosphere of "great celebration". Preparation is already underway. The visit will boost dialogue in the wake of past meetings. The element of God as "common father" will affect "even Muslims".

Yukiya Amano abandons cautious language to express great concern about the growing tensions between the US and Iran. He calls for "ways to reduce" the escalation "through dialogue" and asks Tehran to respect "the planned commitments". Zardari: First stop the "economic war" launched by America.

Alleged arson attacks have multiplied in northern Iraq’s farming areas in recent weeks. In one month, 236 fires destroyed more than 5,100 hectares of cropland. Suspicions have fallen on the Islamic State as well as feuding locals. High temperatures have made matters worse. For Fr Paul, Christians and Muslims are victims. The local Church has helped fight fires.

For the end of Ramadan, the government is opening the area to the public. This is a "political" message for a "new era". For the Auxiliary of Baghdad, security has "improved" but must be guaranteed to everyone.

Card Beshara al-Rahi addresses internal divisions and struggles between the various factions, which undermine the principles on which the country is founded. A "sectarian spirit" that interferes in the various issues and causes a lack of confidence in the institutions themselves. The economic difficulties are compounded by the danger of terrorism after the Isis "lone wolf" attack in Tripoli.

On the eve of an official visit to Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasizes the fears of an escalation of the confrontation. China urges the parties to respect the nuclear agreement that remains valid. "Dialogue and consultations" must be strengthened. And on the subject of oil he stresses that Beijing intends to "safeguard legitimate interests".