The Dutch central bank has moved more than 78 tonnes of gold from New York to London, in a politically sensitive decision that reflects growing concern among European institutions about the security
The Dutch central bank has moved more than 78 tonnes of gold from New York to London, in a politically sensitive decision that reflects growing concern among European institutions about the security
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Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports until September 30 as the government seeks to stabilise the domestic fuel market amid persistent shortages and disruptions to refinery operations. The ban, announced
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At the edge of Szeged in southern Hungary, a new industrial presence is taking shape. Dozens of Chinese construction workers walk or cycle towards a supermarket beside a sprawling construction site, where
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat to unleash an “economic D-Day” against Iran risks placing the United States on a collision course with China, Tehran’s main trading partner and the buyer of
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Three Latin American governments that have taken steps against Chinese commercial interests over the past year have been named in a White House report accusing Chinese exporters of routing goods through third
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Editorial Public trust is not strengthened by triumphal announcements; it is earned through evidence, transparency, and accountability. That is why the recent attempts by Sri Lankan officials to portray the United States’
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China’s growing use of export controls on critical minerals has transformed a long-running supply chain issue into a strategic contest involving governments, manufacturers and defence industries, according to a Financial Times report
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U.S. oil companies are preparing to report their strongest quarterly profits in years, a surge driven by elevated fuel prices and global supply disruptions, setting the stage for a potential political confrontation
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More than 160 oil tankers carrying around 160 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf, highlighting the growing grip Iran is exerting over one
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The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz have long been a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions, but recent developments suggest the stakes are now far higher than oil shipments or regional security.
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