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US–Iran Tensions: Escalation Scenarios and Potential Impact on Oil Prices
February 21, 2026
US–Iran Tensions: Escalation Scenarios and Potential Impact on Oil Prices
The United States and Iran held a round of talks in Oman last week, allowing Tehran to assess Washington’s seriousness…
Takaichi Secures Landslide Victory as Japan Backs Sweeping Economic Reform Agenda
February 19, 2026
Takaichi Secures Landslide Victory as Japan Backs Sweeping Economic Reform Agenda
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to reshape the country’s economy, following 110 days…
Global Shipping Giants Brace for Profit Decline in 2026 Amid Potential Red Sea Reopening
February 16, 2026
Global Shipping Giants Brace for Profit Decline in 2026 Amid Potential Red Sea Reopening
Major global shipping companies are preparing for a potential decline in profits in 2026, as expectations grow that the Red…
Surging Copper Prices in Egypt Drive Up Electrical and Sanitary Product Costs
February 11, 2026
Surging Copper Prices in Egypt Drive Up Electrical and Sanitary Product Costs
Copper prices in Egypt have recorded sharp increases, driven by significant gains in global markets, placing mounting pressure on the…
China to Open Domestic Nickel and Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors
February 6, 2026
China to Open Domestic Nickel and Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors
China plans to allow foreign investors to trade domestic nickel and lithium futures contracts, as part of broader efforts to…
Turkish Exports to Syria Surge in 2025 Following Political Shifts
February 2, 2026
Turkish Exports to Syria Surge in 2025 Following Political Shifts
Turkish exports to Syria recorded a significant surge in 2025, rising by nearly 69% compared to the previous year, reflecting…
Uganda’s Gold Exports Surge 76% in 2025, Surpassing Coffee as Top Export
January 31, 2026
Uganda’s Gold Exports Surge 76% in 2025, Surpassing Coffee as Top Export
The Bank of Uganda announced that gold exports rose by 75.8% last year compared to the previous year, driven by…
Turkey Expands Its Energy Exploration Beyond Its Borders with Planned Deep-Sea Drilling off the Somali Coast
January 28, 2026
Turkey Expands Its Energy Exploration Beyond Its Borders with Planned Deep-Sea Drilling off the Somali Coast
Turkey is taking a new step beyond its borders in the field of energy exploration, as it prepares to dispatch…
US–Taiwan Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs and Boosts Semiconductor Investments in America
January 25, 2026
US–Taiwan Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs and Boosts Semiconductor Investments in America
The US Department of Commerce announced the conclusion of a trade agreement with Taiwan that reduces tariffs and significantly strengthens…
Yemen Participates in the Fifth International Mining Conference in Riyadh
January 22, 2026
Yemen Participates in the Fifth International Mining Conference in Riyadh
An official Yemeni delegation participated on Tuesday in the fifth edition of the International Mining Conference, hosted by the Saudi…