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QatarEnergy Continues LNG Buying Spree to Hedge Future Hormuz Disruptions

29 October 2026 at 18:25
QatarEnergy is buying long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from the US and other producers as part of a trading strategy designed to generate revenue if exports through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted in the future, CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi told Reuters on Thursday.

Russia Turns to Arctic WW2 Route to Export Grain

28 October 2026 at 16:32
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic World War II shipping route to export grain for the first time as the conflict in Ukraine stalls Black Sea trade and officials warn of risks in the NATO-controlled Baltic Sea.

Drones Hit Container Ship off Bulgaria, Crew Safe and Ashore

28 October 2026 at 14:05
Sea drones struck a container ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast on Wednesday, the ship's owner and the government said, the latest in a string of attacks that have raised concerns about the growing scope of Russia's war in Ukraine.

How Trump’s Energy Dominance Turned Into Hubris

26 October 2026 at 16:36
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, “energy dominance” was the bedrock of his economic and foreign policy plans. But an unpopular war with Iran and soaring household fuel costs have now made energy policy a major liability for the US president heading into next month’s midterm elections.

Borr Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, One Person Dead And Four Missing

25 October 2026 at 15:07
By Gnaneshwar Rajan and Colleen Goko Oct 25 (Reuters) – Borr Drilling’s BORR.N Prospector 5 drilling rig sank late on Saturday off the coast of Mayumba, Gabon, killing one worker and leaving four others...

Romania Blames Russia For Drone That Sinks Cargo Ship; 1 Killed, 3 Missing

25 October 2026 at 01:52
BUCHAREST, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black Sea...

UAE Shuts All Beaches As Neighbors Grapple With Oil Spill

24 October 2026 at 20:07
Oct 24 (Reuters) – Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after anoffshore oil leak prompted beach closures in...

First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for US

23 October 2026 at 17:34
The first Russian diesel bound for the US following a surprise agreement reached between Moscow and US President Donald Trump is aboard a tanker heading for New York, ship-tracking data showed on Friday.

Philippines Exploring Deeper Cooperation with Taiwan to Protect Undersea Cables

22 October 2026 at 10:01
The Philippines is exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea cables and addressing "gray-zone" activity, despite Manila's one-China policy, which recognizes Beijing and not Taipei, a Philippine diplomat said on Wednesday.

Iran Prolongs Talks in Stalemate to Influence US Midterms

20 October 2026 at 17:03
Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say, while fears of renewed military action and deep distrust of Washington have reinforced Tehran's reluctance to strike a quick deal to end the war.

China Sends Naval Forces to Monitor US Warship Near Disputed Shoal

20 October 2026 at 13:16
China's military said on Tuesday it had sent forces to watch a US warship that "illegally" entered waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, while further north in the waterway, Taiwan reported a standoff with a Chinese vessel.
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