2:57 am, Thursday, 1 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Russia’s Pipeline Gas Exports to Europe Plunge
Energy flows shift amid geopolitical change Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe plunged by 44 percent in 2025, reaching their lowest
Red Sea Tensions Keep Global Shipping on Edge as 2025 Ends
Maritime risk without resolution As 2025 draws to a close, global shipping companies remain on alert in the Red Sea,
Asia’s Export Engines Slow as Global Demand Softens Into Year-End
Manufacturing momentum eases Several major Asian export economies are reporting slower growth as global demand weakens heading into the final
Global Oil Prices Edge Higher as Middle East Supply Risks Resurface
Market nerves return Global oil prices edged higher as renewed concerns over Middle East supply risks unsettled markets. Traders pointed
Germany Warns of Prolonged Economic Stagnation as Export Orders Weaken
Slowing industry and fragile demand Germany’s economy ministry warned that Europe’s largest economy faces a prolonged period of weak growth
Turkey Says Russia Provided $9 Billion in New Financing for Akkuyu Nuclear Plant
A major injection for a flagship project Turkey says Russia has provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu
China Opposes US Tariffs on Chips, Warns of Trade Friction
Tech export tensions, global semiconductor stakes China’s Ministry of Commerce publicly criticized planned U.S. tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports, calling
Global Shipping Faces Fresh Disruption as Red Sea Risks Spread
Supply chains under strain Global shipping routes are again under pressure as maritime operators reassess Red Sea passages following a
Global Shipping Faces New Climate Rules as Fuel Transition Accelerates
International shipping is entering a decisive phase as new climate regulations begin reshaping how cargo moves across the world’s oceans.
California’s Ivanpah Debate Rekindles Questions About Costly Legacy Clean Power
A high-profile solar plant and the price of mandates A Wall Street Journal editorial argues that California’s push for renewables
