Qatar warns Iran war could halt Gulf energy exports ‘within weeks’
Global economies will be affected if the war on Iran continues for weeks, according to Qatar’s energy minister.
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Gas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks
This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the temporary closure of one of its largest oil facilities following drone attacks.
Canada’s PM Carney in India to reset ties and bolster trade
India’s foreign ministry says the visit marks a “significant step” in strengthening ties.
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
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Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?
The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.
Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot
PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.
Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized
US forces have ‘captured’ a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
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Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.
Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says Hungary ‘will not give in to this blackmail’ after oil flows from Ukraine halted.
Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens
A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba’s mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.
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AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions
Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim
Published On 13 Feb 2026