Is China Replacing OPEC+ as the Key Force in Global Oil Markets?
Six months into the Iran war, OPEC+ is facing an unprecedented challenge to its influence over global oil markets. The alliance, which once had...
Is Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Showing Signs of Recovery?
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Wednesday, but remained well below normal levels as uncertainty continued over the future of...
Nepal Flood Disaster: Nearly 1,500 Missing After Devastating Himalayan Flash Flood
Nearly 1,500 people, including almost 800 foreign nationals, were missing across Nepal and China's Tibet on Thursday after a massive collapse of mud and...
Pentagon NATO Review Sets Out US Troop Options for Europe
Pentagon Sets November Deadline for Troop Options
A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will produce at least four sets of options for...
Taiwan President Pushes $6.6 Billion Military Drone Bill Ahead of Crucial Vote
Lai Calls for Urgent Expansion of Taiwan's Drone Capabilities
Taiwan must demonstrate its resolve to defend itself and pass a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion)...
Nepal Flash Flood Kills Eight and Damages Critical Infrastructure
Flash Flood Sweeps Through Himalayan Villages
Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept through villages in the Himalayan...
Why Does Bill Gates Want to Discuss AI Risks With China’s Xi Jinping?
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks...
Could the Iran War Keep Energy Markets Hostage Into 2027?
Six months into the U.S.-Iran war, the conflict is hardening into a stalemate that could last well into 2027, with energy markets under pressure,...
Debt, Diesel and Trump’s Slump: Five Charts Defining the Week
Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest distills the financial week into five key charts, highlighting the major market trends, surprises and developments that shaped investor...
Venezuela’s Oil Export Revival Hits a Wall as Tankers Face Month-Long Delays
Venezuela’s attempt to rapidly revive its oil industry is running into a major obstacle: the country’s aging ports cannot handle the growing flow of...