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Fast Takes: Brazilian president’s lousy Beijing bet, Israel’s not the problem and more
Latin beat: Lula’s Lousy Beijing Bet
“Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has intensified his confrontation with the US and his reliance on Communist China — a strategy that could seriously jeopardize Brazil’s economy, security, and sovereig…
Defying Russia: Poland and Germany plan massive offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea
Germany’s offshore wind energy expansion is progressing only slowly. Yet after phasing out nuclear power, the country has effectively put all its eggs in one basket. For too long, Germany remained dependent on imports of fossil fuels.…
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Iran War: US Launches New Attacks on Iran Using Bogus Pretext, With Iran Retaliating Swiftly; Global-Economy-Destroying Long Conflict Looks Baked In
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It would be better if I were proven wrong, but it looks as if your humble blogger’s initial prediction that the Iran war would be…
A United States Navy Flattop Is Now Operating In The South China Sea
Earlier this year, there had been speculation that the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) would also be dispatched to the Middle East to join the build-up of U.S. military forces in the region.…
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Canada ‘rising to the moment,’ federal energy minister tells Global Energy Show
The Global Energy Show kicked off Tuesday in Calgary with an address from the federal natural resources minister, followed by sessions featuring a diverse slate of political and corporate leaders from Canada and abroad.…
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First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington
In the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, Volodymr Zelenskyy says he is feeling upbeat and has been grateful for military support from the US, but has a pointed message for Washington.…
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Iran War: Israel Again Bombs Lebanon, Defying Trump and Killing “Deal”; Middle East Straits as Foundations for New Security Architecture; Alon Mizrahi’s Zionism Delenda Est; Debate Over Oil Cliff Timi
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That halt of hostilities did not last long.…
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China’s AI-Linked Export Boom Masks a Slower Manufacturing Picture
China’s export machine delivered a sharper-than-expected performance in May 2026, powered by demand for chips, autos and other technology-linked products at a time when global artificial intelligence investment is reshaping trade flows.…
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Risks to Red Sea Oil Exports Could Roil Oil Market Further
Risks to Red Sea Oil Exports Could Roil Oil Market Further | OilPrice.com
Tsvetana Paraskova
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Tsvetana Paraskova is an energy and commodities journalist who has contributed to Oilprice.com…
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Stock markets slump amid weak global cues, surging oil prices; Sensex tanks 719 points
MUMBAI, Jun 8 : Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped on Monday, tracking a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, amid flaring tensions in West Asia.…
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