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03
Nov

Iran Signals Openness to Talks as China Offers to Help Restore Middle East Peace

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Iran has indicated that it remains open to diplomatic negotiations, while China has offered to play a role in restoring peace and stability across the Middle East, raising hopes for renewed diplomatic efforts amid continuing regional tensions. The developments highlight growing international calls for dialogue and de-escalation as tensions in the Middle East continue to […]

31
Oct

CENTCOM Commander Says Strait of Hormuz Flowing Again as Iran’s Oil Exports Fall to Zero

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The United States military says commercial shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has significantly recovered, while Iran’s oil exports have been brought to a standstill under Washington’s ongoing maritime blockade. US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper says American forces have helped restore the movement of commercial vessels through the critical waterway, […]

23
Oct

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost U.S. Oil Production Amid Soaring Fuel Prices

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U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to strengthen domestic oil production, expand refining capacity and increase fuel supplies as rising energy prices place growing pressure on American consumers and businesses. In a presidential memorandum issued on October 22, Trump designated domestic petroleum production, refining and related infrastructure as essential […]

19
Oct

Trump Takes Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions as Energy Prices Rise

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US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of imposing new sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, following the administration’s decision to temporarily waive key measures targeting Moscow and countries purchasing Russian energy. Rubio said the review would allow Washington to […]

Senegal’s State-Owned Gas Pipeline Operator Seeks Investors for €530 Million Expansion
16
Oct

Senegal’s State-Owned Gas Pipeline Operator Seeks Investors for €530 Million Expansion

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Senegal’s state owned pipeline operator, Réseau Gazier du Sénégal (RGS), is seeking investors to help finance a €530 million expansion of its natural gas distribution network. The project aims to supply gas to several power stations by 2029 as the West African country works to strengthen its domestic energy infrastructure. Senegal’s state owned gas pipeline […]

15
Oct

Two Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz After Projectile Strikes as Maritime Attacks Surge

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Two ships have sunk near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after being struck by projectiles, according to a Reuters report published on October 14, 2026. The incidents come amid a surge in attacks on commercial shipping, raising fresh concerns about maritime security and the safety of vessels navigating one of the world’s most critical […]

13
Oct

Russia Says Diesel Exports Could Exceed Volumes Announced by Trump

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Russia says it could increase diesel exports to between 3 million and 3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year, potentially exceeding the volumes announced by US President Donald Trump under a recently agreed fuel supply arrangement. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday that Moscow had the capacity […]

10
Oct

Trump Envoy Retained Financial Ties to Firm Behind $15 Billion Hormuz-Bypass Oil Pipeline Plan

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Thomas Barrack, a senior US diplomatic envoy under President Donald Trump, maintained financial ties to a real-estate venture managed by an investment firm he reportedly advocated for a $15 billion oil pipeline project designed to bypass the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters investigation. Barrack, who serves as the US special envoy […]

08
Oct

Hormuz Shipping Falls to Two-Month Low as Tanker Attacks Intensify

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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in more than two months after a sharp increase in tanker attacks raised fresh concerns about the safety of the strategic energy corridor. Vessel Traffic Drops Sharply Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that only seven commodity vessels passed through the […]

07
Oct

South Africa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas-to-Power Projects

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South Africa is prioritising 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of battery energy storage and gas-to-power projects as part of a new long-term electricity procurement strategy aimed at strengthening grid stability and preventing a return to an energy crisis. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced on Wednesday that the initial procurement programme will include 4.6 GW of […]