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Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
UN Security Council to vote on Iran nuclear sanctions Friday
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The UN Security Council will vote Friday on whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the Council's rotating presidency said, after Britain, France and Germany triggered the vote.
Shipowner linked to Beirut port blast held in Bulgaria
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» SOFIA, Bulgaria - A shipowner wanted over a 2020 blast at Beirut port that killed more than 220 people has been arrested in Bulgaria, officials said on Tuesday.
Austria hit with fresh spy claims after govt promises law change
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» VIENNA — Austria has long seen itself as a bridge between Moscow and the West -- remaining constitutionally neutral since 1955 and hosting numerous United Nations (UN) and other international institutions.
Thais top group, seal U23 Asian Cup spot
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 11/09/2025
» Kakana Khamyok's double on Tuesday night helped Thailand sneak through to the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia following a 2-1 victory over Malaysia in a Group F game of the qualifying tournament.
Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» PARIS - Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".
Israel strikes Hamas officials in Qatar
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» DOHA - Israel said it conducted air strikes targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital on Tuesday, as Qatar condemned an attack on buildings that Tel Aviv said housed members of the Palestinian militant movement.
Iran executes man involved in 2022 uprising over women's rights
Reuters, Published on 06/09/2025
» TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday executed a man accused of killing a security officer during unrest sparked by the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, the judiciary’s Mizan website reported.
Israel military says controls 40% of Gaza City
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40% of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.
Gaza: From genocide to real estate scheme
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/09/2025
» A motley band of greedy fantasists got together at the White House on Aug 27 and came up with a cunning plan to bring peace to the Middle East while lining their own pockets at the same time. It was "leaked" within days, as it was clearly meant to be, and since then the sound of outraged clucking has been loud in the land.