India’s Energy Security Rethink Amid Global Unrest
In the wake of unprecedented global energy disruptions, India is being advised to reconsider its heavy reliance…
‘Very poor job’ Trump says to Iran over Strait of Hormuz opening
US President Donald Trump appears to be casting doubt on the effectiveness of the ceasefire that has halted…
What is likely to happen next with home loan rates?
A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. By Susan Edmunds of…
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
Rising demand for yuan settlement amid Middle East tensions is driving record transaction amounts in China’s cross-border payment…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…
Pro-Iran groups troll Trump with AI and try to control war narrative
Pro-Iran groups have used artificial intelligence to create slick internet memes in English to try to shape the…
Hong Kong to roll out subsidies, fee waivers for transport sector as fuel costs soar
Hong Kong will roll out short-term subsidies and fee waivers to ease pressures on the transport sector grappling…
Global pivot to renewables seen accelerating as Hormuz uncertainty upends energy security
Global efforts to diversify energy sources are set to accelerate as the US-Israel conflict with Iran inflicts an…
Ceasefire threatened as Iran closes strait, Israel expands Lebanon strikes
The US demanded Thursday that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Republic closed the waterway…
Iran accepts ceasefire after Trump says US will pause bombing for 2 weeks
US President Donald Trump said he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving…
Global oil prices fall – how long until NZ’s petrol and diesel follow?
Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of…