The New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group of major emerging economies has welcomed Egypt to the Brics alliance, according to an announcement by the Egyptian government Wednesday. Established in 2014, the New Development […]
Britain’s farmers are sounding the warning, saying huge price hikes in products they use have left them in a dire situation, and could precipitate a food supply crisis which will spread across the nation, according […]
According to a new release from construction company PipeChina, the East Route natural gas pipeline leading from Russia to China has seen a critical leg of its construction completed. The section will allow gas transit […]
Update(8:50ET): During his announcement from the White House, with Griner’s family present, Biden spent a lot of time defending his administration from widespread accusations that Griner’s release was prioritized because of her fame while at […]
The US Department of Commerce will continue to deny three US-based firms’ export privileges, the government said, adding that the companies had illegally exported satellite, rocket and defence technology to China. The extension came after […]
Volatile energy prices have moved energy security higher on Beijing’s agenda, and policymakers are looking to consolidate trade with Russia Even with the US$60/barrel cap, Russia still makes around US$20 per barrel, according to an […]
This past week was wild for the global energy markets. It has been a whirlwind of geopolitical jockeying for energy security. The key issues, as I see them, are the ability of global countries to […]
The new defense bill has authorized up to $10 billion in security assistance for Taiwan, as well as fast-tracked arms procurement for the island nation, amid continued Chinese military threats of reunification. The bill stopped […]
Oil has continued its decline, settling below $80 on Wednesday, at prices not seen since last January. Analysts point to weak demand, amid fears of a global economic slowdown, or even recession. European benchmark Brent […]
(Bloomberg) — Two months after snubbing U.S. President Joe Biden’s pleas for oil, Saudi Arabia is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Xi will visit Saudi Arabia from Dec. 7-9, […]
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