8+ hour, 5+ min ago   (868+ words) [BRUSSELS] The Brics grouping was designed as an alternative to a world dominated by a handful of powerful Western nations led by the United States. Its member states account for a combined 40 per cent of the world’s total economic output…...

11+ hour, 12+ min ago   (808+ words) Surging costs threaten to tarnish the reputation of the fuel as a reliable energy source [SINGAPORE] The loss of a fifth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply due to the US-Iran war is blowing out costs for Asia’s developing markets,…...

11+ hour, 28+ min ago   (493+ words) Any such payment would need to be approved by US Congress [NEW YORK/DOONBEG, Ireland] President Donald Trump said on Sunday (Sep 13) the United States can afford his promise to send US$5,000 to every US adult should his Republican Party…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago   (455+ words) Traders assessing the regional consequences of a rapid military advance by Houthi militants along Yemen’s Red Sea coast OIL rose at market open in Asia on Monday (Sep 14) after Saudi Arabia shut a major crude pipeline following attacks, disrupting a…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (472+ words) Traders assessing the regional consequences of a rapid military advance by Houthi militants along Yemen’s Red Sea coast OIL rose at market open in Asia on Monday (Sep 14) after Saudi Arabia shut a major crude pipeline following attacks, disrupting a…...

13+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1070+ words) The past two weeks have seen a steady escalation in the war [ADEN/DUBAI] New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf tested nerves in the Middle East on Sunday (Sep 13), after an attack on a Saudi…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (627+ words) China’s Xi urges Brics to take on peacemaking role [NEW DELHI] Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed up to a joint statement from the Brics group of nations that called for restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (910+ words) Saudis reported to ask Trump for military help to combat Houthi advance [ADEN/DUBAI] Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (Sep 13), adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (335+ words) Rising oil and gas prices continue to be a bugbear among Republicans [WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November US midterm elections. “I…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (841+ words) A surge in oil prices is clouding the inflation outlook again; resilient growth leaves room to act [FRANKFURT] The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates on Thursday (Sep 10) for the second time in 2026, seeking to quell an energy-driven rise…...