Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies
Iran’s Araghchi calls for global condemnation of US-Israel ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf economies suffer brunt of Iran war as recession risk looms
From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause
Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.
Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says strikes on Iran could last weeks.
Iran says ‘good progress’ made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva
Top diplomat says Iran and US reached an understanding on ‘guiding principles’ in nuclear talks as tensions persist.
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
Japan shuts reactor at world’s biggest nuclear plant a day after restart
Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.
Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research
Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, said think tank Ember.
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