China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now

As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar Middle East crisis – live updates Xi Jinping has been preparing for a crisis like this for years. China must secure its energy supply “in its own hands”, its president was reported to have said during a visit to one of its vast oilfields in 2021. The US-Israel war on Iran plunged the Middle East into a deep conflict, with the strait of Hormuz –...

By Callum Jones in Sydney

Brazil’s president criticises the US for thinking ‘they own the world’

President of Brazil Lula de Silva criticised the United States’ aggressive foreign policy under President Trump.

Woman killed, man and child injured in Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia district – video

An overnight Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia district killed a woman and injured a man and a child.

By Ivan Diakonov

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

A Kuwaiti oil refinery has been hit as Iran launches new attacks on regional energy infrastructure

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Rupee breaches 93 per dollar for first time amid Iran war oil shock; down 19 paise in early trade

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and soaring crude oil prices. Despite this currency weakness, domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery. Analysts anticipate continued pressure on the rupee as foreign investors withdraw funds, potentially impacting India's growth and inflation.

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"High-Risk Environment": India Asks Airlines To Avoid 11 Airspaces Amid Iran War

The identified high-risk zone includes airspace over Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, covering all flight levels.

Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi

An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, Greece’s defence minister said. Nikos Dendias said a Greek-operated Patriot air defence system had intercepted Iranian missiles targeting oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, without specifying where in the kingdom. “The protection of refineries and […]

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US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran - The Jakarta Post

US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran  The Jakarta Post

Ukrainian military intelligence unit conducts clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector

A unit of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a successful clearance of a settlement in the Zaporizhzhia sector.

Greek Patriot missiles in Saudi Arabia protected every EU and global citizen, says Dendias – Opposition fires back, claiming involvement in war

The ratification of military cooperation agreements and the strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia had been approved by SYRIZA and PASOK The post Greek Patriot missiles in Saudi Arabia protected every EU and global citizen, says Dendias – Opposition fires back, claiming involvement in war appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Spat over Hormuz can be resolved: NATO chief - Qatar Tribune

Spat over Hormuz can be resolved: NATO chief  Qatar Tribune

Washington is considering lifting its own sanctions on Iranian oil, amid the ongoing war with Tehran - Seneweb

Washington is considering lifting its own sanctions on Iranian oil, amid the ongoing war with Tehran  Seneweb