Bigger US wildfires are reversing progress on clean air
WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than a decade, the United States dramatically reduced its national smog levels, but…
China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising…
The timing of the impending crude crisis
The shortfall in global oil supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has roiled markets…
Indonesia launches major trade takeover for key commodities
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that…
Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some…
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Nairobi, KENYA — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and…
US warns shipping companies of sanctions over Iran payments
BEIRUT (AP) — The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for paying Iran to…
‘Take the money and run’: Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke on why the UAE quit OPEC
The decision was shocking. But the announcement April 28 that the UAE was leaving OPEC caps years of…
Israel’s strikes and Trump’s blockade have battered Iran’s economy
CAIRO (AP) — In the heartland of Iran’s famed carpet-making industry, manufacturing has ground to a near halt.…
Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Diplomats worked through back channels on Tuesday to arrange a new round of talks between…
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. prepared for high-level talks with their ceasefire…
Australia will underwrite fuel deals during supply concerns, Albanese says
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime…