Global Population Could Peak Sooner Than We Think
Since the days of Thomas Malthus, we’ve worried that overpopulation is about to overwhelm our planet. Those fears haven’t gone away. A further two billion people will be added to Continue Reading
G20 plays down commitment to climate change action
Japan has bowed to US pressure by watering down commitments to tackling climate change in its draft G20 communique, a sign of how Tokyo is seeking to curry favor with Continue Reading
Trump imposes new U.S. sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader, other top officials
U.S. President Donald Trump targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials with new U.S. sanctions on Monday, looking for a fresh blow to Iran’s economy Continue Reading
As Trump’s sanctions bite, Iran’s oil exports slide further in June
Iranian crude exports have dropped so far in June to 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) or less after the United States tightened the screw on Tehran’s main source of income, Continue Reading
IEA concerned about Middle East tensions, stands ready to act
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is very concerned about the impact that tensions in the Middle East may have on global energy security and will act if there is any Continue Reading
Trump: We Won’t Protect Foreign Oil Tankers For Free
Countries that get their crude oil via the shipping routes in the Middle East should protect their own ships along the lanes, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, as Continue Reading
Iran says U.S. sanctions on Khamenei mean end of diplomacy
New U.S. sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader and foreign minister have closed off diplomacy, Iran said on Tuesday, blaming the United States for abandoning the only route to peace just Continue Reading
Saudi Aramco concerned over Gulf attacks, has capacity to meet demand: CEO
Saudi Aramco is concerned at recent actions in the Gulf but can meet its customers’ needs thanks to its experience and the availability of additional spare capacity, its chief executive Continue Reading
Iran-Allied Houthis Expose Holes in Saudi Arabia’s Missile Defense
U.S. officials and analysts say Iran has deepened its cooperation with the Houthis as the country seeks ways to harass its American and Saudi adversaries. Iran denies controlling the Houthis Continue Reading
Trump Imposes “Hard-Hitting Sanctions” On Iran’s Supreme Leader
The United States has levied new sanctions on Iran today in an effort to further squeeze the regime into compliance over the controversial nuclear deal and stave off additional hostilities Continue Reading