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United States
Aug 18, 2025

Three killed and 17 injured in Kharkiv, Ukraine after Russian strikes

The United States is pressing Kyiv for a swift deal to end the war Moscow began. Oleh synehubov said that a drone attack in Ukraine's second largest...

Vietnam
Aug 18, 2025

Vietnam is considering a rule change that would allow EVN, which has a loss-making business model, to increase power prices

Vietnam plans to change its regulations so that state utility EVN can adjust retail electricity rates to cover losses. These losses amounted to nearly $1.5 billion by...

China
Aug 18, 2025

Iron ore prices rise on demand from China

Iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported both by strong demand and the expectation of more property stimulus in China, its top consumer. However, rising inventories curtailed...

China
Aug 17, 2025

Gold recovers from a two-week low, with Trump-Zelenskiy in the spotlight

Investors waited for U.S. president Donald Trump to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Leaders in order to discuss a possible peace agreement with Russia....

China
Aug 17, 2025

Aluminum tariffs ease as the U.S. adds derivative products to its 50% list

Aluminum prices in Shanghai, London and other major cities fell on Monday as the United States added more derivatives of the metal to the import tax of...

Australia
Aug 17, 2025

BlueScope Steel shares fall 7% as profit plunges 90 percent due to impairment charges

BlueScope Steel, an Australian company, reported on Monday a 90% drop in its annual profit, citing a charge for impairment at its coated product business and sluggish...

South Korea
Aug 17, 2025

Oil drops on eased Russia supply concerns following Trump-Putin meeting

The oil prices fell on Monday, as the U.S. failed to exert further pressure on Russia in order to end the Ukraine conflict by implementing additional measures...

China
Aug 17, 2025

China still stores crude oil despite refinery run-up: Russell

China's refiners increased their processing rates in the month of July. However, strong crude oil imports from abroad and domestic production meant that there was still an...

Australia
Aug 17, 2025

Ampol's H1 profits slump on lower volumes and refinery margins

Ampol, Australia's largest fuel retailer, posted a 23% drop in profit for the first half 2025. The result was better than expected, as it was affected by...

United States
Aug 17, 2025

Oil prices drop as Russia's supply concerns ease following Trump-Putin meeting

The oil prices fell in the early Asian trading on Monday, as the United States didn't exert any more pressure on Russia for the end of the...

Spain
Aug 17, 2025

Spain fights 20 major fires in scorching heat and deploys more soldiers

The scorching heat on Sunday made it difficult to control 20 major fires in Spain, leading the government to send 500 additional troops from its military emergency...

Ukraine
Aug 17, 2025

Russia claims to have prevented a Ukrainian drone attack against Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), said it prevented a Ukrainian drone from attacking the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in western Russia, on Sunday. Smolensk, a Soviet-era...

China
Aug 17, 2025

Uganda targets increased exports with its first large-scale Gold Mine

Uganda's first large-scale mine for gold has been inaugurated. The project, which is owned by China and costs $250 million, will refine the gold to 99.9% purity....

China
Aug 17, 2025

Northern China flash flood kills 8, Xinhua reports

State media reported that at least eight people died in a flash flooding in northern China on Sunday. Four others are still missing. The East Asian monsoon...

China
Aug 17, 2025

Northern China flash flood kills 8, Xinhua reports

State media reported that at least eight people died in a flash flooding in northern China on Sunday. Four others are still missing. The East Asian monsoon...

Israel
Aug 17, 2025

Houthi TV claims that a power plant in the south of Yemen's capital was hit by an 'aggression.'

Al Masirah TV, a Houthi-run channel, reported early on Sunday that a power plant located south of Sanaa in Yemen was struck by "aggression" which knocked out...

United States
Aug 16, 2025

NHC: Erin is now a Category 5 Hurricane

The U.S. National Hurricane Center announced on Saturday that Hurricane Erin has now become a Category 5 hurricane. The storm was located about 175 miles (280 km)...

United States
Aug 16, 2025

Oil prices are down after Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting

The oil markets will open with a muted reaction on Sunday following the meeting between U.S. president Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump...

India
Aug 16, 2025

Floods and heavy rains in Pakistan kill more than 300 people

Local officials reported on Saturday that more than 300 people were dead in the northwest Pakistan region after two days intense rains and flooding. They said that...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

US Court of appeal grants Argentina's request to halt YPF share sales

The U.S. Court of Appeals granted Argentina's request on Friday to temporarily suspend a judge’s order that the country turn over its 51 percent stake in oil...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

Pemex preparing Texas refinery for "big block" overhaul, sources claim

Pemex, Mexico's national oil company, is preparing for the "big block" overhaul at its 312,500-barrel-per-day (bpd) Deer Park, Texas, refinery to begin in early October, people familiar...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

Trump Administration unveils stricter subsidies rules for solar and wind projects

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday stricter rules regarding how solar and wind energy projects qualify for federal tax incentives that will be phased out by...

Mexico
Aug 15, 2025

USDA builds Texas facility to combat flesh-eating screwsworms

Secretary Brooke Rollins announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture would spend up to 750 million dollars to build an facility in Texas to produce...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

DOJ sues California for ending enforcement of emission standards for trucks

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday that it had sued California to stop the state from enforcing emissions standards for trucks. The DOJ announced that...

Sweden
Aug 15, 2025

One dead in suspected gang-related Orebro shooting, Swedish police say

Police said that a man was killed in Orebro, Sweden on Friday. The crime was probably gang related. The second victim was taken to hospital after being...

Africa
Aug 15, 2025

Tsingshan invests $800 million in Zimbabwe's steel plant

A top official of the Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group said that it plans to invest $800,000,000 in its steel factory in central Zimbabwe via its...

Mexico
Aug 15, 2025

PAHO: Measles outbreak in North America worsens, with 18 deaths so far this year

The Pan American Health Organization reported Friday that measles deaths in Mexico, Canada, and the United States have increased, as has the number of cases. Why it's...

Ukraine
Aug 15, 2025

Russia is expecting a record-breaking sunflower harvest in 2025 despite the problems in southern Russia

Analysts say that the sunflower harvest is expected to reach a record in Russia this year despite the forecasts of a decline in the southern regions. This...

Peru
Aug 15, 2025

The economy of Peru grew by 4.52% in June, which was less than expected

The INEI statistics agency reported that the economy of Peru grew by 4.52% in July, which was less than expected despite growth across most sectors. Analysts polled...

Turkey
Aug 15, 2025

After Geneva's failure, the US takes a tough stance on plastic pollution.

The failure of the sixth round of U.N. discussions on Friday to curb plastic production has dampened hopes for tackling this major source of pollution. Many supporters...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

The US manufacturing industry stalls production in July

The U.S. factory output was unchanged in the month of July, suggesting that manufacturing activity is stalling while businesses deal with higher import tariff costs. The Federal...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

Trump has said that he will impose tariffs on steel, semiconductor chips and other products in the coming weeks

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said Friday that he will announce tariffs in the coming weeks on steel imports and semiconductor chips. Trump said to reporters on...

India
Aug 15, 2025

Trump said it would be up to Ukraine decide on territorial swaps

U.S. president Donald Trump said that he would not be negotiating on behalf of Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday and would...

China
Aug 15, 2025

Copper falls on concerns over weak Chinese data

Copper prices fell on Friday due to gloomy data on China's economy, the world's largest metal consumer. However, losses were mitigated by a falling dollar and the...

Sweden
Aug 15, 2025

After a scorching July, the Swedish capital's residents are being told to conserve water.

Authorities have warned Swedes to conserve water in an area surrounding the capital Stockholm after a warm summer that pushed temperatures to new records across Scandinavia. Stockholm's...

Italy
Aug 15, 2025

Ifax reports that Russia will sell its seized stake in gold-producer UGC to a unit of Gazprombank

Interfax reported that the Russian finance ministry said on Friday that the state would sell its majority stake in gold producer Uzhuralzoloto to a unit owned by...

Mineral Resources
Aug 15, 2025

Social media is the new source of information for youth voting in Bolivia's election

Young Bolivians can influence the outcome of general elections Doria Medina, presidential candidate, has a strong presence on social media Social media is a source of news...

South Asia
Aug 15, 2025

As markets wait for Trump-Putin meetings, global stocks are nearing record highs

Investors awaited Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine and U.S. Retail data, which could provide clues about the health of the largest...

Pakistan
Aug 15, 2025

Over 200 people are missing after landslides and floods in Indian Kashmir have killed 60.

Rescuers searched for survivors in Indian Kashmir on Friday using shovels and earthmovers. This was a day after floods caused by heavy rains left at least 200...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

The impact of USAID cuts on the fight against fistula

USAID cuts health services in Malawi dependent on aid The threat to progress on maternal health, which includes fistula, is real Donors, including UNFPA, support lone fistula...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

The D-backs are on a mission to win another game against the Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks seemed to have given up the season by the time of the trade deadline. However, they have made an unexpected surge in the National League...

Africa
Aug 15, 2025

African Union calls for adoption of world map that shows continent's true sizes

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to stop governments and international organizations from using the 16th century Mercator world map in favor of one which...

Germany
Aug 15, 2025

EEX anticipates that the volume of Japanese power derivatives trading will double by 2025

A top executive at the European Energy Exchange said that it expects its trading volumes in Japanese power derivatives will double this year, and then continue to...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

Fuel demand worries raised by Chinese and US data cause oil to fall

Oil prices dropped on Friday, as concerns about fuel demand were heightened by the economic data coming out of the U.S., China and Russia. Brent crude futures...

India
Aug 15, 2025

As markets wait for Trump-Putin meetings, global stocks are nearing record highs

Investors awaited the outcome of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, and the U.S. Retail data which could provide clues about the health and performance...

China
Aug 15, 2025

Dalian iron ore falls by a weekly average on China's property demand concerns

Dalian iron ore contracts fell on Friday, posting a loss for the week as a result of weaker property demand and lower outdoor construction activity. The January...

United States
Aug 15, 2025

South Africa is nearing a decision on steel tariffs amid an import influx

Next week, the South African government will publish the preliminary results of its review on steel tariffs. This is a major step towards protecting the local industry...

Qatar
Aug 15, 2025

Qatar reduces the October term price of al-Shaheen crude oil, according to sources

QatarEnergy lowered its term price for al-Shaheen oil loadings in October. It now stands at $2.52 per barrel, a dollar higher than the Dubai quotations, according to...

India
Aug 15, 2025

Over 100 people are missing after floods and landslides kill 60 in Indian Kashmir

Authorities and local media reported on Friday that at least 60 people were dead and over 100 missing, one day after heavy rains caused floods and land...

Brazil
Aug 15, 2025

China's independent refiner Changyi gets 2025 crude import quota, sources say

Multiple sources confirmed on Friday that China's Changyi Petrochemical (recently sold by the state-owned Sinochem Group) has been granted a crude oil import quota until 2025. The...