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Trump’s Venezuela Oil Push Sparks Backlash from U.S. Shale Producers
January 19, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Push Sparks Backlash from U.S. Shale Producers
At the heart of an escalating debate within the U.S. energy industry, President Donald Trump’s plan to aggressively engage in…
Billions Needed and Long Waits: ANZ Warns of Major Hurdles to Boosting Venezuela’s Oil Output
January 17, 2026
Billions Needed and Long Waits: ANZ Warns of Major Hurdles to Boosting Venezuela’s Oil Output
ANZ Group said investors betting on a rebound in Venezuela’s oil production will need substantial financial resources and considerable patience,…
Emerging Markets Near Record Highs as AI Stocks Drive Strong Gains
January 15, 2026
Emerging Markets Near Record Highs as AI Stocks Drive Strong Gains
The benchmark index for emerging market equities has climbed close to the highest level in its 38-year history, supported by…
China Plans to Write Off $45 Million in Sudanese Debt and Boost Infrastructure Support
January 9, 2026
China Plans to Write Off $45 Million in Sudanese Debt and Boost Infrastructure Support
China plans to exempt Sudan from repaying debts worth 345 million yuan (about $45 million), representing interest-free loans previously provided…
China Imposes Preliminary Tariffs on Certain EU Dairy Imports Amid Escalating Trade Dispute
January 2, 2026
China Imposes Preliminary Tariffs on Certain EU Dairy Imports Amid Escalating Trade Dispute
China has imposed preliminary tariffs on selected dairy imports from the European Union following an investigation into subsidies granted to…
Amazon to Double Investments in India to Boost Exports, Jobs, and AI
December 24, 2025
Amazon to Double Investments in India to Boost Exports, Jobs, and AI
Amazon, the U.S.-based e-commerce giant, announced on Wednesday plans to nearly double its investments in India, aiming to increase exports,…
Oil Prices Rise for Second Session as Gold Retreats from Six-Week High
December 13, 2025
Oil Prices Rise for Second Session as Gold Retreats from Six-Week High
Oil prices climbed in early trading on Tuesday for a second consecutive session, as markets assessed risks stemming from Ukrainian…
Gold Holds Steady Amid Profit-Taking and U.S. Interest Rate Watch
December 10, 2025
Gold Holds Steady Amid Profit-Taking and U.S. Interest Rate Watch
Gold prices held steady on Thursday amid profit-taking after hitting a near two-week high in the previous session, as investors…
U.S. Job Growth Accelerates in September, but Unemployment Rises to 4.4%
December 6, 2025
U.S. Job Growth Accelerates in September, but Unemployment Rises to 4.4%
Job growth in the United States picked up pace in September, even as the unemployment rate climbed to 4.4% and…
Syria Launches “Al-Qard Al-Hassan” Initiative to Support Wheat Cultivation and Strengthen Grain Reserves
December 3, 2025
Syria Launches “Al-Qard Al-Hassan” Initiative to Support Wheat Cultivation and Strengthen Grain Reserves
Syrian Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr announced that the “Al-Qard Al-Hassan” project was introduced to support the country’s wheat crop…