IAEA Reviews Long-Term Operational Safety of Sweden’s Oskarshamn 3 Nuclear Reactor
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has conducted a follow-up mission focusing on aspects of the safe long-term operation of...
Energy Security
ADB Mobilises $4 Billion Support Package to Help Countries Cope With Middle East Conflict
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $4 billion financial support initiative to help countries manage the economic consequences...
Africa’s Energy Transition Must Deliver Affordable Power, Industrial Growth and Decent Jobs
Africa’s shift towards cleaner energy presents an opportunity to address longstanding development challenges while building a more sustainable economic future....
Japan Condemns Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack, Warns Against Further Escalation in the Middle East
Japan has called for an immediate halt to attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia after a deadly strike on...
Zelenskyy Backs Trump’s Proposed Energy Ceasefire, Urges Russia to Join the Initiative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for a proposed halt to attacks on energy infrastructure announced by US President...
Trump Announces Russia–Ukraine Energy Truce Amid Uncertainty Over Implementation
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, raising hopes...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Energy Trade as Countries Seek Alternative Suppliers
The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 triggered a major reorganisation of international energy trade,...
Physical AI and Electrification: How Electric Trucks, Factories and Robots Could Reshape Global Energy Demand
The global energy transition is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence moves beyond computer screens and data centres into...
ASEAN Energy Ministers Conclude 44th Meeting in Manila, Strengthening Regional Energy Cooperation
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES — Energy ministers, senior government officials and international partners have gathered in the Philippines for the 44th...
Global Energy Markets Face Fresh Uncertainty as Geopolitical Tensions Disrupt Oil Supplies
SINGAPORE: Global energy markets are facing renewed uncertainty as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising shipping costs, and disruptions...
Oil Prices Decline as US-Iran Diplomatic Signals Ease Global Supply Concerns
NEW YORK: International crude oil prices moved lower amid renewed attention to diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran,...
Missile Attack Claim Targets Riyadh Airport as Saudi Arabia Faces Escalating Security Crisis
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia faced heightened security concerns on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a...
Critical Minerals Explained: Why Lithium, Cobalt and Rare Earths Are Becoming Geopolitical Weapons
WASHINGTON: The next major geopolitical struggle may not be fought over oil alone. Explainer AI Generated Symbolic Photo A new...
Global Oil Prices Explained: Why Middle East Tensions Are Pushing Crude Above $100
LONDON: Global oil markets are once again facing a major geopolitical shock. Brent crude, the international benchmark, moved above $100...
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Supply Risks Intensify
Global oil prices climbed above the $100-per-barrel level as renewed security concerns in the Middle East raised fears about disruptions...
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Falls to Two-Month Low Amid Regional Tensions
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in around two months as security concerns...
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Supply
London: Global oil prices have climbed above the $100-per-barrel mark as growing geopolitical risks raise concerns about possible disruptions to...
G7 Emergency Oil Release Puts Fresh Pressure on Global Energy Prices
London: Global oil markets moved lower as additional crude supplies from the Middle East and a planned release of emergency...
Germany Announces More Than €1.3 Billion Support Package for Ukraine
Berlin/Kyiv: Germany has announced a new support package worth more than €1.3 billion for Ukraine following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Resumes as Qatar Mediates Over Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz
Washington/Tehran: Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have intensified as mediators attempt to revive negotiations aimed at reducing...
Kenya Launches $16 Billion Lamu Refinery Project Amid Local Land Dispute
Kenya has moved forward with a major oil refinery project in Lamu, with Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and President William...
Iran Receives U.S. Response as Tehran and Washington Explore a Short-Term De-Escalation Plan
Iran has received a response from the United States concerning a proposed seven-day arrangement aimed at reducing tensions between the...
🇺🇸🇮🇷 US Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Further Talks Remain Possible
September Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran remain unresolved after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal...
Vietnam Refinery and ExxonMobil Sign Framework for Crude Oil Supply
HANOI: Vietnam’s leading oil refining operator has entered into a framework agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to strengthen crude oil...
Russia-Ukraine War: Energy Security, War Revenues and the Search for a Limited Truce
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another critical phase as diplomacy focuses on two closely connected issues: the financial resources supporting...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Iran Signals Conditions for Reopening Key Shipping Route
New York: The crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has become a central issue in international diplomacy as Iran signals...
Global Diesel Shortage Could Persist Into 2027 as Inventories Fall
The global diesel market is facing a prolonged supply squeeze, with industry data and storage trends indicating that tight conditions...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves and Hopes for Diplomacy Grow
Global oil prices moved lower on Wednesday as traders responded to signs that crude supplies from the Gulf region could...
Oil Prices Fall More Than 2% as Diplomatic Hopes Ease Supply Concerns
Global oil prices fell by more than 2% on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in more than a week as...
$4 Billion Mobilization Planned to Help Countries Weather Middle East Conflict Impact
An international financing effort is being mobilized to help countries manage the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the...
Qatar Targets 2027 for First LNG Output as Hormuz Disruptions Delay Projects
Qatar is preparing for the first output from its major liquefied natural gas expansion in 2027, while disruptions affecting shipping...
UK Announces Major Clean Energy Push as Communities Get Greater Control Over Local Power Projects
London: The United Kingdom government has announced a new initiative to support community-led clean energy projects, allowing local authorities and...
Finnish Politician Accuses EU of Ignoring Alleged Attacks on Nuclear Facilities
Stockholm, September 20, 2026: Finnish politician Armando Mema has accused the European Union of failing to adequately address alleged Ukrainian...
Canada and EU Explore New Partnership as Cooperation Expands Beyond Trade
Ottawa/Brussels, September Canada and the European Union are exploring a closer form of cooperation that could broaden their relationship beyond...
Bulgaria Strengthens Regional Security and Economic Cooperation
Sofia, September Bulgaria is stepping up regional security and economic cooperation as the country works to strengthen its role within...
## Spain Announces €17 Billion Power Grid Investment Plan to Meet Rising Electricity Demand
**Madrid, September Spain has announced a major expansion of its national electricity transmission network, increasing planned investment to more than...
Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian Diesel Refinery Operations
Moscow: A series of Ukrainian drone attacks has disrupted operations at several major Russian oil-processing facilities, adding pressure to the...
India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Warns of Wider Regional Impact
India has expressed concern over the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the escalation could undermine regional stability and...
