NewsFeed Speaking through a simultaneous translator, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has told Australian reporters in Canberra that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific. She said both countries are coordinating to alleviate the crisis. Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026 Click here to share … Read more
Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals. Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday … Read more
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. “This decision aligns with the United Arab Emirates’ long-term strategic and economic vision and the development of its energy sector, including accelerating investment in domestic energy production,” the statement said. OPEC … Read more
Published On 26 Apr 202626 Apr 2026 Ukraine is marking 40 years since the explosion at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the world’s worst civilian nuclear disaster, with survivors of the cleanup operation returning to the site amid renewed debate over its human and environmental toll. At 1:23am on April 26 (22:23 GMT, April 25), … Read more
The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world’s fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives. The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has cut access to one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply, leaving many countries scrambling for alternatives. So what can they rely on to make up for the … Read more
Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran. The war in the Middle East took a serious turn when Israel bombed Iran’s energy facilities, pushing Iran to step up attacks on its Gulf neighbours. The damage has been significant and will take years to repair. It also … Read more
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan voiced their “readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through” the Strait of Hormuz in a joint statement issued Thursday. The nations provided no details about what they were prepared to offer, after repeated demands from President Trump that … Read more
US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices BBC Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict The New York Times US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea as Iran war sees global prices surge The Guardian US Treasury Gives Green Light for Sale of More Russian Oil Bloomberg.com … Read more
NewsFeed Attacks on key energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are sending global oil and gas prices soaring. Analysts warn the disruptions could drive up energy costs worldwide, affecting gasoline, electricity, and heating. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan looks at the impact. Published On 4 Mar 20264 … Read more
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to cross the border, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Feb. 15. “Today, while crossing the border, NABU detectives detained a former energy minister as part of the Midas case,” the bureau … Read more