Six-Month License: How Washington Opened the Door to Russian Diesel
Washington has quietly opened a six-month window for Russian diesel, and the legal tool behind it tells the story. Shortly after President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he…
Tents, Rubble and Winter Ahead: Gaza’s Ceasefire Turns One Without Reconstruction
In a survey of almost two thousand Gaza families by the Palestine Shelter Cluster, over half said they now sleep in tents, and 94 percent lack adequate shelter. With winter…
US Sanctions the International Criminal Court Hours After Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The administration of US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, 9 October, only hours after one of the court’s former judges was awarded the…
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Canal Keeps Operating
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday, 9 October, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a shallow depth…
Airlines Steer Clear of Saudi Skies After Deadly Houthi Strikes on Riyadh
Days before oil ministers and industry chiefs are expected in Riyadh for the WPC Energy Congress, much of the region’s air traffic is avoiding the Saudi capital. Europe’s aviation regulator…
Russian Diesel for Lower Pump Prices? Trump’s Putin Call Overshadows Miami Peace Push
Whether Russian fuel can really ease the global diesel squeeze is now the central question after a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Friday. Energy analyst Joseph…