Source link Major EU member nations prefer a calmer policy in the Red Sea than the one pursued by Washington and London, the agency said The reluctance of Italy, France, and Spain to join the US and UK attacks against the Houthi militants in Yemen highlights “divisions” in the West on how to deal with […]
Source link The US emerged as the globe’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the global market in 2023, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing tanker tracking and government data. Australia came in second, while Qatar, which ranked first in 2022, saw its output drop by 1.9% and slid to third place. According to […]
Source link Gold prices are expected to rally further in 2024 as lingering uncertainty about the prospects for the global economy spurs safe-haven demand for the metal, Reuters reported this week, citing industry experts. Bullion finished the year at $2,063 per ounce, surging more than 13% year-on-year in its first annual gain in three years, […]
Source link The campaign has been accused of harming the brand in Malaysia by means of defamatory social media posts McDonald’s Malaysia is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for hurting its business through a series of social media postings linking the fast-food chain to Israel’s “genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza,” […]
Source link Several members of the US-led effort to protect ships from Houthi attacks have yet to confirm their participation, the agency says Several US allies are withholding their support for a maritime coalition aimed at protecting shipping routes in the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen, Reuters has reported. When the […]
Source link Restrictions on the Arctic LNG 2 energy project endanger vital fuel supplies, according to Chinese energy majors China’s state energy majors CNOOC and China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) have both asked the US government for exemptions from sanctions on a new Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant. They are seeking to prevent […]
Source link “Constraints” imposed by Niger’s military government reportedly played a role in the decision The French government intends to shutter its embassy in Niger indefinitely, Reuters reported on Thursday. According to a letter from the embassy to its staff, seen by the news agency, the restrictions imposed by the military government mean the mission […]
Source link Brussels will allow Slovakia to export fuel produced from sanctioned crude to the Czech Republic for another year The European Union has granted Slovakia a year-long exemption allowing it to export fuel processed from Russian crude by the country’s oil refinery Slovnaft to the Czech Republic, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Last December, Brussels […]
Source link Loyal appointees would enable the Republican to rule more effectively than the first time Donald Trump’s potential second term in the White House might see Washington stop funding Ukraine, withdraw from NATO, and further cut economic ties with China, Reuters reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources. During his 2017-2021 presidency, many of Trump’s […]
Source link Niger will reportedly supply crude to a port in neighboring Benin using a Chinese-built pipeline Niger plans to start supplying the international market with crude oil next month, Reuters has reported, citing the country’s military government. The crude from the landlocked African country is being transported to a port in neighboring Benin via […]
Source link Brussels has reportedly softened the restrictions amid concerns raised by Mediterranean states EU nations remain split about selling oil tankers to Russia, Reuters reported on Monday, adding that diplomats are seeking to compromise on the long-debated 12th package of sanctions on Moscow. The European Commission had previously proposed prohibiting the sale of old […]
Source link The White House is reportedly weighing whether to fast-track thousands of munitions under emergency powers US President Joe Biden is quietly urging lawmakers to approve the sale of 45,000 tank shells to Israel, Reuters reported, noting that the deal is facing scrutiny amid growing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza. Worth over $500 […]
Source link The GOP has demanded tighter border security in a swap for approving new funds for Kiev The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering tightening immigration controls in order to persuade the Republicans to sign on to a behemoth security package for Ukraine and Israel, Reuters reported on Thursday. The GOP Senators […]
Source link Kiev is reportedly seeking the US-made THAAD missile system and F-18 Hornet fighter jets Ukraine’s military has circulated a list of arms it hopes to receive from Washington over the coming months, including several new weapons not featured in past US aid packages, according to Reuters. Ukrainian Defense Ministry staffers handed out a […]
Source link The US and its allies are reportedly pressuring several countries to ensure Russian tankers don’t sail under their flags Western states are pressuring Liberia, the Marshall Islands, and Panama to boost checks of ships sailing under their flags to ensure they are not used to help Russia bypass sanctions, Reuters reported on Friday, […]