The supply reduction had initially been agreed upon in 2023.The group continues to maintain another layer of production cuts of around 2 million bpd, covering most members through the end of 2026
Beijing has stepped up its maritime presence around Taiwan, deploying coastguard patrols from the island’s eastern approaches to waters near Quemoy and remote Dongsha Island. China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said that a formation led by the vessel Hushi had carried out routine law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan on Saturday to reinforce administrative control and safeguard maritime navigation. “Since October, the Hushi task group has been strengthening control over the relevant waters to...
With the latest withdrawals, cumulative FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026 have reached ₹2.95 lakh crore.
Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an faces an unexpectedly tough re-election fight in a race closely watched for its potential to damage the main opposition party Kuomintang and further strain the island’s relations with Beijing. Just five months ago, Chiang appeared comfortably positioned for a second term in a city where the KMT has traditionally enjoyed an advantage over the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. A poll by local cable news network TVBS in late May put him 28 percentage points ahead...
West Asian supplies accounted for about 2.3 million barrels per day, and Russian crude flows remained strong at around 2 million bpd, Kpler lead analyst Nikhil Dubey said in a post
Investors are asking harder questions about purity, transparency and physical backing, and the industry itself is calling for oversight to match the scale of participation
Tai Po Fire: HKSAR government responds with accountability and reform
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Swiss President arrives in Beijing as trade ties take center stage
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the growing interest in a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea. He emphasized the importance of facilitating grain shipments while pressing for a broader settlement of the ongoing war. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand confronted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the G20 meeting.
Four hotel employees tragically died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a food waste tank. Two individuals entered the tank to clean it, after which two more attempted a rescue. A gas leak likely made the surface slippery, leading to the collapses of the individuals. Other staff members who entered the chamber were rescued and transported to the hospital. Authorities are working to gather more details about the incident.
