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U.S.–Venezuela Dialogue Reopens as Diplomatic Tensions Ease

U.S.–Venezuela Dialogue Reopens as Diplomatic Tensions Ease

Senior diplomats from the United States and Venezuela have initiated renewed talks in Caracas, signaling a gradual shift toward structured engagement and a possible restoration of formal diplomatic channels after years of strained relations....

Gerik

UK's Net-Zero Target Sparks Political Divide Over Costs

UK's Net-Zero Target Sparks Political Divide Over Costs

The UK's net-zero push hits political deadlock over immense costs, challenging its climate commitments.

Henry Thompson

Iran Signals Openness to Direct Talks With the United States to Avoid Armed Confrontation

Iran Signals Openness to Direct Talks With the United States to Avoid Armed Confrontation

Iran has indicated a willingness to consider direct negotiations with the United States as regional tensions rise, framing diplomacy as a means to prevent military escalation in the Gulf amid growing concern among regional actors....

Gerik

Zelenskyy Sets New Date for Russia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

Zelenskyy Sets New Date for Russia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi Feb 4-5 confront continued violence and unresolved territorial disputes.

James Riley

Europe and China: Strategic Pivot or Tactical Hedging?

Europe and China: Strategic Pivot or Tactical Hedging?

Europe’s renewed diplomatic engagement with China reflects tactical hedging amid growing uncertainty in transatlantic relations rather than a genuine strategic pivot...

Gerik

US Ramps Up Mideast Defenses Before Any Iran Strike

US Ramps Up Mideast Defenses Before Any Iran Strike

Trump's undisclosed Iran plan stirs regional unease as the Pentagon bolsters defenses, fearing significant Iranian retaliation.

Isaac Bennett

Deep Winter Freeze Poses Major Economic Risks Across the United States

Deep Winter Freeze Poses Major Economic Risks Across the United States

A powerful winter storm and prolonged cold snap are disrupting transport, power supply, and agriculture across large parts of the United States, raising the risk of significant economic losses...

Gerik

US Pushes Venezuelan Oil Toward India, Redrawing Energy Lines for Russia

US Pushes Venezuelan Oil Toward India, Redrawing Energy Lines for Russia

The United States is encouraging India to resume imports of discounted Venezuelan crude, a move that could accelerate New Delhi’s reduction of Russian oil purchases and reshape energy trade flows within the BRICS sphere....

Gerik

From One Dependence to Another: Europe’s Growing Reliance on US LNG Raises New Energy Risks

From One Dependence to Another: Europe’s Growing Reliance on US LNG Raises New Energy Risks

As Europe distances itself from Russian gas, US LNG has rapidly become its dominant alternative, accounting for about 60% of EU LNG imports in January...

Gerik

Russia Lifts Gasoline Export Ban for Producers to Stabilize Domestic Market

Russia Lifts Gasoline Export Ban for Producers to Stabilize Domestic Market

The Russian government has partially lifted its gasoline export ban, allowing direct producers to export fuel until the end of July 2026 while keeping restrictions in place for non producers to safeguard domestic market stability....

Gerik

China Cuts Reliance on LNG Imports as Domestic Gas Output Reaches Record Highs

China Cuts Reliance on LNG Imports as Domestic Gas Output Reaches Record Highs

China is sharply reducing its dependence on imported LNG, especially from the United States, as record domestic gas production driven by shale development now meets roughly 60% of national demand....

Gerik

Malaysia Reinforces Energy Security With Aggressive Upstream Expansion

Malaysia Reinforces Energy Security With Aggressive Upstream Expansion

Malaysia’s national energy company plans to intensify oil and gas exploration and production over the next three years, aiming to stabilize domestic output and strengthen long-term energy security amid rising regional demand....

Gerik

Oil Market Shows Early Strength Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Oil Market Shows Early Strength Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

Oil markets are showing constructive signals ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting, with improving futures curves and fading oversupply concerns supporting sentiment, even as no policy shift is expected....

Gerik

Pope Urges Dialogue as US-Cuba Tensions Rise

Pope Urges Dialogue as US-Cuba Tensions Rise

Pope Leo XIV urges talks as US escalates Cuba pressure with tariffs after Venezuela's Maduro ouster.

James Riley

Russia's Medvedev on Trump, Ukraine, and Missing Subs

Russia's Medvedev on Trump, Ukraine, and Missing Subs

Russia's Medvedev lauded Trump's 'effective chaos' and peace efforts, yet dismissed his nuclear submarine claims.

Isaac Bennett

Donroeism: Trump's Policy Shift Shakes the Global Order

Donroeism: Trump's Policy Shift Shakes the Global Order

Trump's 'Donroeism' reorients US foreign policy to the Americas, reshaping global alliances and prompting allies to forge independent strategies.

Isaac Bennett

India Slashes Tariffs to Counter China, Boost Exports

India Slashes Tariffs to Counter China, Boost Exports

India's strategic tariff cuts aim to curb China dependence and catalyze green energy, reshaping its global trade integration.

King Ten

Moody's: India's Budget Won't Shift Credit Profile

Moody's: India's Budget Won't Shift Credit Profile

Moody's deems India's budget 'tactical' but no 'breakthrough,' citing persistent deficits and heavy borrowing pressures.

Oliver Scott

India's New Tax Rule Unlocks iPhone Manufacturing Boost

India's New Tax Rule Unlocks iPhone Manufacturing Boost

India's tax exemption for foreign firms on manufacturing equipment is set to rapidly accelerate electronics production and global supply chain diversification, crucially benefiting Apple.

George Anderson

India Scraps Tax Rule to Boost iPhone Manufacturing

India Scraps Tax Rule to Boost iPhone Manufacturing

India's new tax reform ends a key "business connection" risk for foreign electronics firms, accelerating manufacturing.

Ukadike Micheal

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