The conflict involving Iran has rapidly expanded beyond direct U.S.-Iran clashes into a broader regional war, with proxy actions, naval disruptions, and threats spanning the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and even the Caribbean. Oil prices are climbing on heightened supply risks, with Brent crude recently trading around $83–85 per barrel amid fresh attacks […]
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In May 2026, Axios reported on classified U.S. intelligence indicating that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military attack drones from Russia and Iran since 2023. The drones are stored at strategic locations across the island, with Cuban officials recently seeking additional units and equipment from Russia. This development, amplified in recent social media discussions, […]
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9 Big stories on the ENB Standup We had 9 big stories today on the Energy News Beat Channel. We have new trading blocs forming around the world, and where will your country end up? Well, the US will be at the center, and I should ask, where will your state end up? Will it […]
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Havana is literally in the dark. On May 14, 2026, Cuba’s communist Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy delivered a stark admission: “We have absolutely no fuel oil, absolutely no diesel.” Power plants sit idle. Blackouts in the capital now stretch 20–22 hours a day, with electricity flickering on for as little […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Electrifying Everything Means Higher Energy Costs For Consumers. These DOE Numbers Prove It (Again) October 20, 2024 Stu Turley ENB Pub Note: Robert Bryce has been on the ENB podcast and the Energy Realities and we highly recommend you subscribe to his Substack Here: https://robertbryce.substack.com/ Last year, Stacey Abrams, a prominent Democrat […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories China’s banking turmoil: 40 banks vanish as crisis deepens July 22, 2024 Mariel Alumit The Chinese banking sector is facing a severe crisis. In just one week, 40 banks disappeared, and the collapse of Jiangxi Bank has further deepened the sector’s problems. Experts warn that the situation could have […] Bad News From […]
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