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BREAKINGUAE intercepts drone from Iran after US-Iran attacks resume

Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

Ofgem will raise the UK energy price cap by 4 percent from October 1, 2026, after wholesale gas prices surged amid the US-Israel war on Iran. A typical household is expected to pay about £60 more annually. A government electricity-tax cut may provide some relief, but experts warn geopolitical volatility and import dependence will continue to weigh on costs.

Energy & commoditiesUKenergy pricesIran warStrait of Hormuz

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:14

Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies
Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal

The Trump administration says the US will form a private joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will hold 35 percent, while the US will be able to buy 20 percent of output at cost. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is granting the company 100-year rights to 17 fields, and Betancourt has pledged $100bn for new oil infrastructure.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryVenezuela oilDonald TrumpUS investmentenergy policy

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 07:39

White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal

China’s installed photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal for the first time

China’s photovoltaic capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts by the end of July, edging past coal-fired power at 1.285 billion kilowatts and becoming the country’s largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration said. Solar generation rose 15.5% in the first seven months, providing 13% of electricity consumption.

Energy & commoditiesChinaphotovoltaic powercoal powerenergy transition

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 07:26

China’s installed photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal for the first time

China upgrades key Heilongjiang railway to support north-to-south grain shipments

The Youyi-Baoqing Railway in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province has begun trial operations after its tracks and station lines were upgraded. The roughly 60-kilometer route links major grain-producing areas on the Sanjiang Plain with markets across China, strengthening a vital freight corridor without interrupting regular grain shipments.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesHeilongjiangrailway upgradegrain transport

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:25

China upgrades key Heilongjiang railway to support north-to-south grain shipments

How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring

Al Jazeera compares the prices of everyday food in Tunisia with their levels before the 2010 revolution. The dinar has lost half its dollar value, raising import costs, while unsubsidised food prices surged: tomatoes rose 113 percent, chicken 118 percent, cooking oil 129 percent and carrots 428 percent. Subsidised staples have remained fixed, creating a two-tier food basket.

Energy & commoditiesTunisiacost-of-living crisisfood pricesArab Spring

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:34

How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring
How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring

Oil prices climb as US-Iran attacks stoke fears of escalation

Oil prices rose after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month, raising fears that the Middle East conflict could escalate. Brent crude topped $91 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily constrained. A tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles, with no casualties or claim of responsibility reported.

Energy & commoditiesOil pricesUS-Iran conflictStrait of Hormuz

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 06:07

Oil prices climb as US-Iran attacks stoke fears of escalation
Oil prices climb as US-Iran attacks stoke fears of escalation

WorldCommodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits, data shows

Preliminary ship-tracking data indicates that about five vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, little different from the weekend and well below the roughly 14-vessel 10-day average.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:15

Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits, data shows
Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits, data shows

OPEC+ seven’s September quota rises by 188,000 bpd

The OPEC+ seven will raise their September oil production quota by 188,000 barrels per day from August to 31.01 million bpd. The group is completing the phaseout of its voluntary 1.65 million-bpd cut and will continue monthly market reviews, with the next meeting set for September 6.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:52

OPEC+ seven’s September quota rises by 188,000 bpd

Sources: Motiva and Exxon take storm precautions at East Texas refineries

Individuals familiar with the facilities said Monday that Motiva Enterprises and Exxon Mobil were taking precautions at their East Texas refineries as a developing tropical storm moved toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, posing risks from powerful winds and flooding.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:40

Sources: Motiva and Exxon take storm precautions at East Texas refineries
Sources: Motiva and Exxon take storm precautions at East Texas refineries

European gas price hits highest August level since 2022

Europe’s average gas price rose to $744 per 1,000 cubic meters in August, its highest August level since late 2022, as inventories ahead of winter fell to record lows and the Middle East conflict continued. Futures closed at about $840 at month-end, up 18.5% from July 31. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz intensified competition with Asia for LNG supplies.

Energy & commoditiesEuropean gasenergy pricesgas inventoriesMiddle East conflict

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:37

European gas price hits highest August level since 2022

GLOBAL ECONOMY Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August

Private surveys showed that a surge in worldwide demand for AI hardware kept Asian factories busy in August, improving the outlook for the export-dependent region. The prolonged war in the Middle East continued to drive uncertainty and higher costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:50

GLOBAL ECONOMY Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August
GLOBAL ECONOMY Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August

UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows

UK retailers increased prices last month by the most in over two years. Higher energy costs raised the price of some processed foods, while the artificial intelligence boom increased costs for consumer electronics using similar components.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryTech & AIUK retailprice increasesenergy pricesartificial intelligence

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:01

UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows
UK retailers raise prices by most since 2024, BRC data shows

Canadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices

The Canadian dollar recovered on Monday from a two-week low against the U.S. dollar, supported by rising oil prices and month-end hedging transactions by investors. Markets were also awaiting a Bank of Canada interest rate decision due midweek.

Macro & central banksMarketsEnergy & commoditiesCanadian dollaroil pricesBank of Canada

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 23:50

Canadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices
Canadian dollar rebounds on month-end hedging flows and higher oil prices

How are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?

The large-scale oil production agreement disclosed by Venezuela and the United States last week uses a complex three-layer structure to develop at least part of the proved reserves in the 17 oilfields covered by the deal. Together, they contain 64 billion barrels of proved reserves.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:40

How are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?
How are Caracas and Washington structuring a massive oil output deal?
  • US and Venezuela reach oil deal
    US and Venezuela reach oil deal

    US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced an agreement giving the United States majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. Both governments say it will benefit their populations, while some Venezuelans have voiced concern.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-31 21:53Original

EXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say

North American Blue Energy Partners, a U.S. oil company, will take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and one Russian firm, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 23:10

EXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say
EXCLUSIVE: US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials say

Foreign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows

Foreign investors increased their exposure to yuan-traded Chinese stocks by about one-third in the second quarter, targeting companies linked to the artificial-intelligence supply chain and China’s strategic green-energy sector. Global fund managers held 10.1 billion mainland-listed shares at the end of June, up from 7.5 billion in the first quarter, while the value of those holdings rose 87% to 272.8 billion yuan (US$40.6 billion).

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesTech & AIChinese stocksforeign investmentAI hardwaregreen energy

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:00

Foreign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows
Foreign investors boost Chinese stock holdings as AI hardware, green energy lure inflows

Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry?

Economists Sergey Vakulenko and Vyacheslav Shiryaev debated the scale of Russia’s fuel crisis after strikes on oil refineries. Vakulenko estimated refining had declined by 25–28%, while Shiryaev said 65–70% of capacity had been knocked out and accused optimistic assessments of prolonging the war. They also disputed gasoline, diesel, and gas-station supply figures.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryRussiafuel crisisoil refiningenergy economy

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:22

Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry?
Is Russia’s fuel crisis a temporary squeeze or the collapse of an industry?

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil stocks fall 3.1 million barrels to lowest since 1982

Crude oil stocks in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve declined by about 3.1 million barrels last week to 286.6 million barrels, the lowest level since November 1982, according to Department of Energy data.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesUnited StatesStrategic Petroleum Reserveoil stocks

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 20:01

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil stocks fall 3.1 million barrels to lowest since 1982
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil stocks fall 3.1 million barrels to lowest since 1982

Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had secured majority control of Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, but the deal is not expected to bring down gasoline prices soon.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryDonald TrumpVenezuelaoil deal

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:54

Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon
Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon

Polyus’ adjusted IFRS net profit drops 59% to $829 million in first half

Gold miner Polyus reported a 59% year-on-year decline in adjusted IFRS net profit to $829 million in the first half of 2026. Revenue rose 27% to $4.7 billion, partly supported by higher realized gold prices despite lower sales volumes. Capital spending reached $946 million, while total cash cost increased 64% to $1,069 per ounce.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:35

Polyus’ adjusted IFRS net profit drops 59% to $829 million in first half

Russia allows gas stations to sell low-grade fuel amid shortage

A temporary Russian government decree will allow gas stations to sell Euro-2, Euro-3, and Euro-4 gasoline and diesel beginning September 1, with the measure lasting through June 30, 2027. The Energy Ministry says it is meant to stabilize supplies and reduce shortages, while stations must disclose the fuel’s environmental class. Euro-2 and Euro-3 fuels contain elevated sulfur and other impurities that harm the environment and modern cars.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 18:21

Russia allows gas stations to sell low-grade fuel amid shortage
Russia allows gas stations to sell low-grade fuel amid shortage

Ukraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

Ukraine’s agricultural exports fell 47.5% in August from July, dropping from 3.287 million tons to 1.726 million tons, according to the Ukrainian edition of Forbes. Wheat, corn and barley shipments declined 69.5%, while deliveries to Turkey fell 79%. The closure of the Greater Odessa ports has left alternative routes unable to offset the logistical losses.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsUkraineagricultural exportsBlack Sea portsgrain transport

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 15:53

Ukraine’s agricultural exports nearly halve month-on-month in August

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks on grain terminals in the Black Sea, disrupting exports as drought and hotter weather reduce wheat production. Chicago wheat futures reached a three-year high, while port disruptions, delayed shipments and higher transport costs have driven prices up and raised fears about global food security.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsRussia-Ukraine warBlack Sea exportswheat pricesdrought

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:42

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on

QatarEnergy has extended its latest LNG cancellations into early November as shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue. Buyers in Europe and Asia are seeking replacement cargoes, switching fuels or cutting gas use, while the timeline for a return to normal remains unknown.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:01

QatarEnergy extends LNG cancellations into November as Hormuz disruption drags on
  • European gas prices surge as fighting resumes in the Middle East

    The benchmark Dutch TTF gas price climbed above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has fuelled concerns that LNG exports from the Persian Gulf could face further delays.

    European gasUS-Iran conflictLNG exportsPersian Gulf

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:45Original

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

Donald Trump’s “Operation Economic Outcast” is expected to deepen poverty in Iran, where food prices are soaring, the rial is collapsing and foreign-exchange reserves are scarce. Fuel shortages have closed petrol stations and created long queues, while families cut back on food, patch up clothing and delay medical care. Officials fear worsening conditions could trigger social chaos.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:00

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

European natural gas price tops €70 for first time since January 2023

The Dutch TTF benchmark rose above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday, reaching its highest level since January 2023. Renewed US-Iran fighting lifted oil prices and heightened concerns that LNG exports from the Persian Gulf could face further delays.

Energy & commoditiesEuropean gasDutch TTFUS-Iran tensions

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:45

European natural gas price tops €70 for first time since January 2023

WorldIran seeks peaceful settlement with US, not continuation of war, president says

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remains committed to a diplomatic settlement with the United States, arguing that continuing the war serves neither Iran, the region nor humanity. He accused forces in the US of seeking to escalate tensions for advantage. The statement follows reports of a US strike on two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island and subsequent Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:12

Iran seeks peaceful settlement with US, not continuation of war, president says
  • Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
    Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?

    Six months after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran, disruption from the conflict continues to spread through the global economy. Airlines and carmakers have suffered, while energy companies, banks and arms manufacturers have benefited from soaring oil prices and increased military spending. The war’s US budgetary cost could ultimately reach $1 trillion, an estimate far above the Pentagon’s short-term figure.

    US-Israel warIranStrait of Hormuzenergy markets

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:01Original
  • Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews

    A Euronews Farsi exclusive reports that a reinstated US naval blockade is paralysing Iran’s trade, driving inflation to 70% and forcing families into survival mode. Iranians describe a worsening humanitarian crisis, from stranded cargo to increasingly empty tables.

    US naval blockadeIran tradeinflationhumanitarian crisis

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 12:01Original
  • UAE intercepts drone from Iran after US-Iran attacks resume
    BREAKINGUAE intercepts drone from Iran after US-Iran attacks resume

    The UAE says its air force intercepted a drone approaching over its territorial waters from Iran and dismissed as false reports that Al Menhad airbase had been attacked. The incident followed renewed US-Iran hostilities and overnight strikes on bases in the region.

    UAEIrandrone interceptionUS-Iran conflictStrait of Hormuz

    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-31 11:25Original
  • US stock futures slip as Middle East strikes stoke inflation fears
    US stock futures slip as Middle East strikes stoke inflation fears

    U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday after military clashes between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. The move fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for a more hawkish interest-rate outlook.

    US stocksIranoil pricesinflation

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:05Original
  • Iran and US trade fire in first exchange in a month
    MAJORIran and US trade fire in first exchange in a month

    Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday, retaliating for American strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz. It marked the first exchange of fire between the two sides in a month amid a war engulfing the region.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary conflict

    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 10:49Original
  • Middle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks
    MAJORMiddle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks

    Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East after the United States launched its first strikes on Iranian territory in a month, triggering a fresh flare-up in the war engulfing the region. Washington said its attacks sought to stop Iran from laying more sea mines in the strait, amid threats of new secondary economic sanctions.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 10:43Original
  • US renews attack on Iran while threatening sanctions on Tehran allies
    MAJORUS renews attack on Iran while threatening sanctions on Tehran allies

    Hostilities between the United States and Iran resumed after a month-long pause. Washington said Iran was preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran retaliated by striking US military bases in Jordan. The US Treasury secretary also warned of further economic sanctions against banks doing business with Iran.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzeconomic sanctions

    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-31 09:40Original
  • Iran hostilities flare after US strike in Strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire
    BREAKINGIran hostilities flare after US strike in Strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire

    Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after a month when American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran said it retaliated against US bases in Jordan and the UAE, while state television reported that a supertanker hit two naval mines, caught fire and stopped in the southern Strait of Hormuz.

    US-Iran conflictStrait of HormuzIrantanker mine strike

    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-31 08:01Original
  • US sole factor destabilizing Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry says

    Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US actions in the Middle East are the only factor destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and vows to respond to every US action with a “crushing blow.” Earlier reports said US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, after which Iran targeted US bases in Jordan.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary conflict

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:50Original
  • IRGC says supertanker struck mines in Strait of Hormuz

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says a supertanker struck two mines after attempting to use what it called an “illegal route” in the southern Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC Navy warned that vessels violating its safe-passage rules would face the same fate. Details about the ship were not provided.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:11Original
  • Iran live updates: CENTCOM says targeted Iranian forces posed an ‘imminent threat’
    MAJORIran live updates: CENTCOM says targeted Iranian forces posed an ‘imminent threat’

    CENTCOM says the Iranian forces it targeted presented an “imminent threat.” The Strait of Hormuz remains the conflict’s main flashpoint.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzconflict

    AABC News★★★★★2026-08-31 06:09Original
  • Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Continues
    Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Continues

    Bloomberg News Now highlights a jump in oil prices after US strikes and the continuing US-Canada trade war, alongside other top stories from the day in a regularly updated audio report on global business news.

    oil pricesUnited StatesCanadatrade war

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:00Original
  • Morning Bid: Oil climbs as missiles fly in the Gulf
    Morning Bid: Oil climbs as missiles fly in the Gulf

    Oil prices rise as missiles are reported flying across the Gulf, setting the tone for the day ahead in European and global markets.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:05Original
  • Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. strikes Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower
    Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. strikes Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower

    Oil prices rose and stocks fell after the United States struck Iran, while bitcoin barely moved. Despite the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions, BTC remains August’s best-performing asset.

    BitcoinIranoil pricesstock markets

    CCoinDesk★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:29Original
  • Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions flare and Warsh fuels rate-hike expectations

    Oil prices rose on Monday morning as tensions in the Middle East flared again and investors assessed the possibility of a US interest-rate increase, reinforced by Warsh’s hawkish signal.

    oil pricesUS-Iran tensionsinterest ratesMiddle East

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:07Original
  • Oil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More
    MAJOROil Jumps as US Strikes Iran, US-Canada Trade War Heats Up, More

    A Bloomberg News Now audio report covers the day’s leading stories, including a jump in oil prices after US strikes on Iran and an intensifying US-Canada trade war, alongside other global business news.

    IranUnited Statesoil pricesUS-Canada trade

    BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-08-31 03:30Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: War by other means turns to armed conflict again
    CNBC Daily Open: War by other means turns to armed conflict again

    After roughly a week of saying Washington would shift toward economic warfare against Iran, the U.S. has chosen to resume actual strikes instead.

    United StatesIranArmed conflict

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:21Original
  • Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated
    Asian shares slide as oil and yields remain elevated

    Asian stock markets fell on Monday after fresh fighting between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Bond yields also stayed elevated as investors reduced their expectations for a U.S. interest-rate hike.

    Asian stocksoil pricesbond yieldsU.S.-Iran conflict

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-31 01:20Original
  • New US Strikes on Iran, US-Canada Trade War Continues and More
    New US Strikes on Iran, US-Canada Trade War Continues and More

    Bloomberg News Now brings together the day’s leading stories, including new US strikes on Iran and the continuing US-Canada trade war, with updates throughout the day on global business news.

    United StatesIranUS-Canada trade war

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:30Original
  • No Gulf air traffic restrictions imposed, air traffic controllers say

    Persian Gulf countries have not restricted regional air traffic despite reports that Iran fired missiles toward US ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a Middle Eastern air traffic service source told TASS. Iranian television reported the missile launch, while other reports said US forces had struck two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island.

    IranStrait of HormuzUS shipsPersian Gulf

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 22:36Original
  • U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
    U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. Its last major strikes on Iran took place in late July.

    United StatesIranStrait of HormuzMilitary strikes

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:32Original
  • US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid Hormuz tensions
    MAJORUS strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid Hormuz tensions

    A US official says American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel were seen preparing rockets carrying sea mines for the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack killed and wounded soldiers and civilians and vowed a response. Reuters later reported an apparent Iranian attack on US forces in Jordan, with all incoming missiles intercepted.

    United StatesIranLarak IslandStrait of Hormuz

    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-30 21:05Original
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. strikes Strait of Hormuz targets

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed retaliation after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by Iran’s state broadcaster, the Guard said several fighters and fellow citizens had been killed and wounded.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary conflict

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:32Original
  • Iran live updates: US forces strike 2 Iranian rocket launch sites
    MAJORIran live updates: US forces strike 2 Iranian rocket launch sites

    US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint in the conflict.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary strikes

    AABC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:22Original
  • U.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz in first military action in weeks
    MAJORU.S. forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz in first military action in weeks

    U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Hormuz, marking their first military action in weeks. Iran then fired retaliatory missiles toward Jordan, a U.S. ally, but American forces intercepted them, a source said.

    United StatesIranHormuzmilitary strikes

    NNBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 20:19Original

Asia’s diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replacing Middle East supply, data shows

Ship-tracking data and trade sources indicate that Asia’s diesel exports to Africa are set to reach at least a four-and-a-half-year high in August. African buyers sought alternative supplies after shipments from the Middle East declined.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsdiesel exportsAfricaAsiaMiddle East supply

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 11:40

Asia’s diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replacing Middle East supply, data shows
Asia’s diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replacing Middle East supply, data shows
MAJOR

WorldU.S. forces strike Iranian missile launchers near Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have exchanged attacks for the first time in weeks, days after the war passed the six-month mark. U.S. CENTCOM says it struck Larak Island, where missile launchers were preparing to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-08-31 11:30

U.S. forces strike Iranian missile launchers near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces strike Iranian missile launchers near Strait of Hormuz
MAJOR
  • Newspaper says US unlikely to achieve quick military victory in Iran

    The New York Times says US airstrikes have not achieved Washington’s goals, leaving President Donald Trump’s administration to rely on a naval blockade and economic sanctions. US military leaders are no longer discussing a swift victory and instead describe a campaign lasting months or longer. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is considered feasible, but likely too costly in blood and treasure.

    United StatesIranmilitary campaignStrait of Hormuz

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 08:10Original
  • Iranian lawmaker warns US of retaliation over Middle East escalation

    Ebrahim Azizi, who chairs Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, warned that the United States would pay “a heavier price” for the latest Middle East escalation and said retaliation was coming. Earlier reports said US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, followed by Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan.

    IranUnited StatesMiddle East escalationLarak Island

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-31 05:58Original
  • Iran war live: US and Iranian militaries resume attacks for first time in weeks
    BREAKINGIran war live: US and Iranian militaries resume attacks for first time in weeks

    U.S. forces struck targets on Iran’s Larak Island. President Donald Trump said the energy hub of Kharg Island was also under attack, although that claim had not been immediately confirmed.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-08-31 05:25Original
  • MAJORIran launches retaliatory strikes after US attacks on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz

    Iran launched retaliatory strikes after the US attacked Larak Island. The strikes were Washington’s first against Iran in about a month, after the Trump administration shifted toward inflicting maximum economic pain on Tehran. The US says they aimed to stop Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-08-31 03:52Original
  • Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
    Oil rises over 1% after U.S. forces strike two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island

    Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Monday as concerns about supply disruptions intensified after U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:46Original
  • Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak Island
    Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran’s Larak Island

    Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday, pushing Brent back above $90 a barrel, after U.S. forces hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. It was the first known U.S. strike on the Gulf nation since late July.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-30 23:40Original
  • US strikes Iran after a month, Iran hits US bases in retaliation
    BREAKINGUS strikes Iran after a month, Iran hits US bases in retaliation

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a U.S.-Israeli attack on Larak Island caused military and civilian casualties. Iranian state media said Iran then struck U.S. forces in Jordan. A U.S. official confirmed that American forces hit two Iranian launchers on the island, saying they were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.

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    CCGTN★★★★★2026-08-30 23:06Original
  • Middle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month
    MAJORMiddle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month

    The United States said Sunday that it had conducted air strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking its first attack on Iran since late July.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-30 23:02Original
  • U.S. strikes Iran for the first time in weeks
    MAJORU.S. strikes Iran for the first time in weeks

    A U.S. official told NBC News that American forces struck two Iranian launchers preparing to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first U.S. attacks in weeks during the Iran war.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzmilitary strikes

    NNBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 22:58Original
  • US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
    MAJORUS strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

    US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, the first known American attack on Iran since late July. Washington said Revolutionary Guard forces were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said civilians were among those killed and wounded and vowed a response and punishment.

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    BBBC News★★★★★2026-08-30 21:15Original
  • US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak island, US official says
    US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Larak island, US official says

    A US official said American forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said several soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded, warning that Tehran would respond with “response and punishment.”

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-30 21:15Original
  • MAJORUS forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of retaliation

    US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed that Larak Island had been hit and warned, according to Fars, that the attack would draw a retaliatory response.

    United StatesIranStrait of Hormuzmilitary strikes

    Eeuronews★★★★★2026-08-30 20:52Original
  • US forces reportedly strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORUS forces reportedly strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

    US forces reportedly attacked rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first such strike on Iranian territory in more than a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed a response that would punish the aggressor.

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    DDW★★★★★2026-08-30 20:50Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Larak Island, leaving several dead and injured
    MAJORUS strikes Iran’s Larak Island, leaving several dead and injured

    The US military struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and injuring several people. The attack was the first US strike in more than a month.

    United StatesIranLarak Islandmilitary strikes

    TTRT World★★★★★2026-08-30 20:48Original
  • MAJORUS military strikes Iran’s Larak Island after forces observed preparing mine-laden rocket launch, official says

    A US official says the US military struck Iran’s Larak Island after observing forces there preparing to launch rockets carrying mines into the Strait of Hormuz. The action marked the first US strikes on Iran in more than a month.

    IranLarak IslandUS military actionStrait of Hormuz

    CCNN★★★★★2026-08-30 20:27Original
  • US forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORUS forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz

    A US official says American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first US military action there in a month. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the attack on Larak Island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to punish those responsible.

    IranUnited StatesStrait of Hormuzmilitary action

    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-30 20:27Original
  • US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks
    MAJORUS strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks

    The US struck Iran’s southern Larak Island, targeting launchers that officials said were preparing to fire mine-carrying rockets towards the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said several soldiers were killed or injured and vowed retaliation, raising the risk of renewed military confrontation after months of conflict.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-30 20:15Original
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak Island
    Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow response to US attack on Larak Island

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a US attack on Larak Island on Sunday killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians. The force vowed to respond and punish those responsible, according to state broadcaster IRIB.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:15Original
  • MAJORUS strikes two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak Island, media reports

    US forces struck two missile launchers on Iran’s southern Larak Island, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid said, citing a US official. He reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces had been preparing rockets carrying sea mines for launch into the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump previously said the strait had been fully cleared of mines and that the US would not tolerate further mining.

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    TTASS★★★★★2026-08-30 20:11Original
  • Agency: Two killed, two wounded in US strike on Iran’s Larak Island

    At least two people were killed and two wounded in a US drone attack on Iran’s Larak Island, Tasnim reported. The agency said the strike took place about an hour earlier, with no official comments immediately available. Earlier reports said US forces hit two missile launchers on the island.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 20:08Original
  • Explosion heard near Iran's Larak Island, Fars reports
    Explosion heard near Iran's Larak Island, Fars reports

    An explosion was heard near Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, Fars news agency reported, while the cause remained unknown.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-30 20:01Original

PetroChina first-half profit rises 22% as oil prices offset Iran war supply shock

PetroChina said it is gradually restoring operations at its Middle Eastern projects after the US-Israeli war in Iran severely disrupted global energy flows. The company reported first-half net profit of 103.9 billion yuan, up 22 per cent, with higher crude prices supporting upstream earnings and natural gas offsetting weaker oil output.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryPetroChinaoil pricesenergy supplyIran war

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:23

PetroChina first-half profit rises 22% as oil prices offset Iran war supply shock
PetroChina first-half profit rises 22% as oil prices offset Iran war supply shock

Bloomberg records biggest monthly rise in agricultural commodity prices since 2012

Conflict and weather conditions drove agricultural commodity prices to their biggest monthly increase in 14 years in August. The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index, tracking 10 major agricultural and food commodities, rose 13% to $434. Wheat was a major contributor, reaching a three-year high amid the situation around Black Sea ports. Heat damaged corn crops in the US and Europe, while El Niño may add risks for next year’s crops, including cocoa.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsagricultural commoditieswheat pricesBlack Sea portsclimate risks

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:09

Bloomberg records biggest monthly rise in agricultural commodity prices since 2012

Depleted US oil reserve loses power to calm markets as Iran war drags on

Six months into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Washington may have fewer options for calming unsettled oil markets. U.S. presidents have drawn down the aging Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the past five years, reducing its ability to cushion the shock.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 10:15

Depleted US oil reserve loses power to calm markets as Iran war drags on
Depleted US oil reserve loses power to calm markets as Iran war drags on

Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Heats Up

Bloomberg News Now highlights a jump in oil prices following US strikes and an intensifying US-Canada trade war, alongside other top global business stories.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsOil pricesUnited StatesCanadaTrade war

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 07:30

Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Heats Up
Oil Jumps After US Strikes as US-Canada Trade War Heats Up

Brent futures rise 2.9% amid Middle East escalation

Brent crude futures for November 2026 delivery rose more than 2.9% after strikes between the US and Iran in the Middle East. At 5:35 a.m. Moscow time, Brent was up 2.94% at $90.69 a barrel, while WTI futures gained 2.34% to $85.35.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 06:45

Brent futures rise 2.9% amid Middle East escalation

Rising Fed hike bets pressure rupee as oil worries linger

The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker on Monday after investors increased their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike at the next policy meeting following hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Concerns over oil prices remain.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 06:05

Rising Fed hike bets pressure rupee as oil worries linger
Rising Fed hike bets pressure rupee as oil worries linger

China-Kyrgyzstan solar cooperation boosts green development

China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in green development has produced the country’s first large-scale solar power station. The Kemin District facility in Chui Region began operating in December 2025 with 193,000 photovoltaic panels, designed to generate about 200 million kilowatt-hours annually, improve power reliability and cut more than 150,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

Energy & commoditiesChinaKyrgyzstansolar powergreen development

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 05:18

China-Kyrgyzstan solar cooperation boosts green development
China-Kyrgyzstan solar cooperation boosts green development

AI-fuelled boom lifts global billionaire count, Hong Kong retains top spot in Asia

Hong Kong remained Asia’s leading city for billionaire residents last year, while mainland Chinese cities rapidly narrowed the gap as the artificial intelligence boom generated new wealth, according to Altrata. Hong Kong ranked second globally behind New York, with Beijing and Shenzhen also placing among the top 15.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesTech & AIbillionairesartificial intelligenceHong Kongwealth

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 05:00

AI-fuelled boom lifts global billionaire count, Hong Kong retains top spot in Asia
AI-fuelled boom lifts global billionaire count, Hong Kong retains top spot in Asia

What we know about Trump’s deal giving the US access to Venezuela’s oil

US President Donald Trump has called the agreement giving the United States access to Venezuelan oil “the biggest oil deal in world history.” Beyond a social media post by Trump, the White House has offered little information about the arrangement.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 04:02

What we know about Trump’s deal giving the US access to Venezuela’s oil

China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

China’s three largest state-owned airlines reported losses for the seventh straight year in the first half, hit hard by surging jet-fuel prices. A lacklustre summer season is also clouding the outlook for the remainder of the year.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 03:10

China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites
China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub

Hong Kong has long been a centre for gold jewellery, with duty-free shopping and proximity to a major consuming market helping brands attract buyers worldwide. Officials’ plan to turn the city into a global trading hub comparable to New York and London initially drew scepticism, but doubts began to ease as the effort showed signs of progress.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 01:00

Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub
Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally become a precious-metals trading hub

PoliticsAlejandro Betancourt: the man who would be Trump’s ‘viceroy’ in Venezuela

The US has turned to Alejandro Betancourt, a wily and divisive insider, to help develop Venezuela’s oil reserves. He is portrayed as the potential figure Trump would rely on as a “viceroy” in the country.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 00:58

Alejandro Betancourt: the man who would be Trump’s ‘viceroy’ in Venezuela
  • What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
    What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?

    A new agreement between Caracas and Washington would give US companies access to more than a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. The deal faces opposition in Venezuela and questions over its legality, while the country’s interim leader says it will support economic recovery.

    United StatesVenezuelaoil dealeconomic recovery

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-31 00:41Original
  • Venezuela says it will retain ‘sovereignty’ over oil reserves despite US deal

    Venezuela’s acting president says the country will retain “sovereignty” over its oil reserves despite a deal with the United States. The stated aim is to turn the underground resources into a source of social and economic well-being for Venezuelans.

    VenezuelaUnited Statesoil dealsovereignty

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-08-30 18:40Original
  • Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
    Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil

    Donald Trump said the United States would use Venezuelan oil to refill its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, calling it a “gift from Venezuela to the people of the United States.”

    Donald TrumpVenezuelaStrategic Petroleum Reserve

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-30 16:30Original
  • Trump: US will use Venezuelan oil to replenish strategic reserves

    Donald Trump says the US administration plans to use oil obtained through its deal with Venezuela to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He said the “topping out” process would begin shortly and called it a gift from Venezuela to Americans. Trump also said the August 28 agreement secured majority US control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves.

    Donald TrumpVenezuelaStrategic Petroleum Reserve

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 16:30Original
  • Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill US Reserve
    Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill US Reserve

    President Donald Trump said Sunday that the US plans to use its newly asserted control over billions of barrels of Venezuelan crude to replenish the nation’s depleted emergency reserve.

    Donald TrumpVenezuelaoil reserves

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-30 16:00Original
  • Trump says Venezuela oil ‘gift’ will refill US reserves as Canadian businesses ‘pour into’ US
    Trump says Venezuela oil ‘gift’ will refill US reserves as Canadian businesses ‘pour into’ US

    Trump said a Venezuelan oil “gift” would replenish US reserves. He also claimed Canadian businesses are rapidly relocating to the United States as trade hostilities between the neighbouring countries intensify.

    TrumpVenezuelan oilUS-Canada trade

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-08-30 15:53Original
  • Trump says US will refill petroleum reserves with Venezuelan oil
    Trump says US will refill petroleum reserves with Venezuelan oil

    US President Donald Trump says oil from a recently announced deal with Venezuela will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with the “topping out” process starting soon. He called the oil a “Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States” and blamed Joe Biden for leaving the reserve “virtually” empty. The timing and short-term benefit remain unclear. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the 25-year agreement would develop its oil industry while preserving ownership and sovereignty over its resources.

    Donald TrumpVenezuelan oilStrategic Petroleum Reserveenergy deal

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 15:50Original
  • Maduro posts photo of himself in prison

    Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is being held in a US prison, posted a smiling photo of himself in a gray tracksuit and addressed a message of love and hope to his grandchildren, children and supporters. Maduro and his wife face alleged drug-trafficking charges in a US federal court and have pleaded not guilty.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-30 15:40Original
  • Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefits
    Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefits

    Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defended her government’s controversial energy agreement with Donald Trump, saying Venezuela would retain ownership and sovereignty over its oil reserves. The deal reportedly gives Washington control of 65bn barrels, prompting outrage among opposition figures and leftwing protesters in Caracas.

    Venezuelaoil dealDonald Trumpsovereignty

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-30 15:08Original
  • Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Venezuela elections to proceed ‘rapidly’
    Sen. Ted Cruz calls for Venezuela elections to proceed ‘rapidly’

    Sen. Ted Cruz renewed his call for free and fair elections in Venezuela to be held rapidly, two days after Trump announced that the U.S. would take over 65 billion barrels of oil.

    VenezuelaTed CruzelectionsU.S. oil deal

    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-30 14:13Original
  • Trump: US to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil
    Trump: US to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil

    US President Donald Trump says the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be replenished with Venezuelan oil. He made the announcement after unveiling what he called an unprecedented US effort to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, adding that the process would begin shortly.

    Donald TrumpVenezuelaStrategic Petroleum Reserveoil

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-30 14:12Original
  • Controversial Venezuelan executive courts investors after Trump oil deal

    Controversial Venezuelan executive Alejandro Betancourt is courting investors after the Trump oil deal. He is the US minority partner in a company that will control more than 65bn barrels of oil reserves.

    Venezuelaoil dealinvestors

    FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-08-30 12:12Original
  • US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal
    US and Venezuela seal 25-year oil deal

    US President Donald Trump described the agreement as “the biggest oil deal in world history.” Venezuela’s interim president said the 25-year accord covers 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and is intended to develop the country’s oil industry while preserving its ownership and sovereignty over the resources.

    United StatesVenezuelaoil dealenergy sovereignty

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-30 11:34Original
  • Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
    Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal

    Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has defended a deal to transfer 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States in a televised address. She said Venezuela retains sovereignty despite pressure on Caracas to meet Washington’s demands since the US abducted President Nicolas Maduro in January.

    VenezuelaUnited Statesoil dealsovereignty

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 09:32Original

What caused Nvidia’s nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer examines the connection between Nvidia’s stock, the oil market and the Federal Reserve to explore what drove the company’s sharp reversal on Friday.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 23:26

What caused Nvidia’s nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues
What caused Nvidia’s nasty reversal Friday? Look to the Fed for clues

Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery stops processing Russian crude

Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery has completely stopped processing Russian crude and switched to supplies from Kazakhstan and Libya, Georgian media outlet bm.ge reported. The first Libyan shipment arrived on August 28, while Georgia imported 5,500 tons of Kazakh crude in July. The refinery’s owner had announced the planned change in July.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsGeorgiaKulevi refineryRussian oiloil imports

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 20:55

Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery stops processing Russian crude

Energy cooperation always on agenda of Russian-Chinese contacts — Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said energy cooperation remains a standing topic in Russian-Chinese contacts. He described it as mutually beneficial while saying both sides will continue defending their own interests, amid a question about whether the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline will be discussed by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Energy & commoditiesRussiaChinaenergy cooperationPower of Siberia 2

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-30 17:22

Energy cooperation always on agenda of Russian-Chinese contacts — Kremlin
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