Full fuel market recovery out of reach until 2027, despite Hormuz crude rebound

The average volume of crude oil shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz reached 10.3 million barrels per day up to Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing data released by market intelligence firm Kpler.

Stock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific are surging following the announcement of a deal between Washington and Tehran to end the US-Israel war on Iran.

White House says Trump, energy team ‘to continue to review all credible options’

“The White House is in constant coordination with the relevant agencies on this important issue, as it is a top priority to the President,” spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said.

US Uses Kiev To Clean Inventory Of Banned Cluster Bombs

US manufactured cluster bombs are hard to sell because they have been banned in so many countries, hence the Pentagon is only too glad to unload them on Ukraine, former Pentagon analyst and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Karen Kwiatkowski said.

Russians are good at knocking out tanks, Zyuganov said

 

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Search Continues for Missing People as Armenia Mourns Victims of Market Explosion – Asbarez.com

Armenia on Wednesday began observing a two-day national mourning period for the victims of an explosion at the Surmalu shopping center in Yerevan, which left 16 people dead and dozens of injured. Authorities, however, continued search operations to locate what is not two people who are still missing after the blast.

US stocks end higher on Ukraine peace talks; markets await economic data

Major US stock indexes ended higher Tuesday, helped by the positive atmosphere during peace talks  between Russia and Ukraine and ahead of the release of employment and consumer confidence data.

US stocks close lower amid news sanctions against Russia

American stocks closed lower Friday as hopes of progress weakened concerning peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Biden to announce new anti-Russian measures on Friday - White House - TASS

US President Joe Biden will make an announcement on new measures targeting Russia over its special military operation in Ukraine, according to the US leader’s schedule published by the White House.

Stocks surge as Omicron worries abate following volatile week | Al Jazeera

U.S. equities rebounded from Friday’s selloff as investors took comfort in reports that cases of the omicron variant have been relatively mild.

Police find nail bomb at Christmas market in Germany's Potsdam

A package found at a Christmas market in the German city of Potsdam has been confirmed as a nail bomb, local police said.

Hammond says interim Brexit deal possible

Interim arrangements for Britain's exit from the EU will be put in place if discussions are making good progress but "haven't quite got there" within two years, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said this morning.

UK pound falls to lowest level since October ahead of PM's speech

The Pound sterling fell Monday to its lowest level since October against the United States dollar ahead of British Prime Minister Theresa May's scheduled speech on the United Kingdom's Brexit plans.

Hollande, Merkel vow "merciless war" against terrorism after Berlin attack

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday reaffirmed their determination to wage "merciless war" to eradicate terrorism.

Referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit not respected

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today warned British Prime Minister Theresa May of holding an independent referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit is "not respected".

Scotland Set to Ensure Access to European Single Market After Brexit – Minister

On Monday, Sturgeon is holding talks on Brexit with UK Prime Minister Theresa May along with her Welsh and Norther Irish counterparts Carwyn Jones and Arlene Foster.

UK must play by EU rules for market access - Hollande

French President Francois Hollande has stressed that Britain would have to abide by European Union rules once it divorced from the bloc if it wanted to maintain access to the single market.

Russia offering new missile system to international market

Russia's newest man-portable, shoulder-fired air defense missile system is to be promoted for the international market.

Saudi- Coalition: UN report on Yemen lacks evidence

The United Nations does not base its reports on solid “evidence,” the spokesman for the Arab coalition told Al Arabiya News Channel, after a report from the international body stated that the alliance had caused the vast majority of civilian deaths in Yemen.

Le prix du baril de Brent a battu son record à la baisse depuis 12 ans

 Les prix du pétrole se sont enfoncés encore un peu plus dans le rouge lundi matin, affichant un repli supplémentaire de 2,2%. De tels niveaux de prix n’avaient pas été atteints depuis 12 ans.