The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for concrete measures and a boost in...
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for much longer. Whenever the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back....
As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe. US President Donald...
The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow’s support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed. Just hours after Israeli and US...
Iran launched plans to switch its currency to the toman in 2021, replacing the rial by removing four zeros in a bid to mask inflation. But the plan stalled. Now, the government is hoping to...
Energy-hungry Pakistan wants to proceed with a natural gas pipeline connecting it and neighboring Iran. But the US has warned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. Pakistan announced at the end of...
The Israel Hamas war has sent shockwaves across the world and the rapidly evolving conflict is being closely watched by global leaders. Tensions started when Hamas attacked Israel with over 5000 rockets from Gaza, a...
The scale of the pandemic is the result of official mendaciousness. Policymakers must start telling the truth in order to slow the further spread of the coronavirus, DW’s Rodion Ebbighausen writes. A quick look at...
It’s been a turbulent few days on international markets for oil investors. Yet while Saudi Arabian supply may be restored quickly, the attacks have raised questions that may impact the price of oil in the...
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are hoping to deescalate tensions between the US and Iran. Britain’s top diplomat says there’s still a “small window” of time to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive. British...
It is far from clear that the US sanctions against nine Iranian officials, with the foreign minister to be added later brings negotiations any closer. At the same time, US officials trying to keep expectations...
India and Russia have announced a major arms deal, violating US sanctions. Energy sector sources also say New Delhi will purchase 9 million barrels of Iranian oil. Both moves will test India’s relations with the...
