In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating…
The world’s oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?
The world may be moving toward a new oil shock, one driven not only by Iran war but…
Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Oil Tankers Amid the Iran War
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said the US will provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe…
Nigeria’s oil imports from the US surge to 42m barrels
Nigeria sharply increased its crude oil purchases from the United States in 2025, importing a total of 42.13…
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
China aims to expand its west-to-east power transmission network to more than 420 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, increasing…