Africa Grapples with Energy Crisis as Iran War Disrupts Fuel Supplies

African countries are grappling with a deepening energy crisis as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupts global fuel supplies, triggering shortages, price spikes and growing economic strain across the continent. Fuel shortages spread across Africa The crisis has been driven largely by disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil corridor […]

Japan Signals Possible Minesweeping Role in Hormuz After Ceasefire

Conditional Military Involvement Japan has indicated it may consider participating in minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, but only if a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing Middle East conflict, a senior government minister said on Sunday. Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that any potential deployment would depend on improved security conditions following a halt in […]

Trump Vows No Further Israeli Strikes on Iran Gas Field after Major Escalation in Gulf

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Israel will not carry out further attacks on Iran’s critical South Pars gas field, following a dramatic escalation that has intensified tensions across the Middle East and rattled global energy markets. In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said Israel had “violently lashed out” in striking the massive gas […]

Thailand Turns to Russian Crude as Diesel Prices Set to Rise

Thailand is seeking to increase imports of Russian crude oil as domestic diesel prices are expected to climb, underscoring the growing strain on global energy markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a broader shift among energy-importing nations scrambling to secure stable and affordable fuel supplies as disruptions ripple across global oil trade routes. […]