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Russian cabinet extends option for new refinery upgrade investment deals

The Russian government has approved amendments allowing oil companies that have not previously signed investment agreements to conclude new deals from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026, for production facilities eligible for an investment premium on the reverse oil excise tax. The commissioning deadline for new agreements is extended to 2033. The changes do not apply to agreements signed before the decree took effect.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 16:32

Russian cabinet extends option for new refinery upgrade investment deals

WorldTruckers and commuters protest soaring fuel prices in Portugal

Hundreds of truckers held a go-slow convoy on a motorway in north-central Portugal on Friday, while commuters sounded their horns on Lisbon’s main bridge to protest sharply rising fuel costs.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 16:05

Truckers and commuters protest soaring fuel prices in Portugal
Truckers and commuters protest soaring fuel prices in Portugal
  • Protests over soaring fuel prices erupt across EU countries — Politico

    Politico reports simultaneous protests over sharply rising fuel prices in several European countries. Hundreds of trucks disrupted traffic in Portugal while French fishermen blocked southern ports and an oil depot, demanding lower fuel costs and more state support. French authorities expanded aid programs for those most affected.

    fuel pricesprotestsPortugalFrance

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:48Original

Summer-grade diesel falls more than 3% on mercantile exchange over week

Summer-grade diesel prices slipped 3.34% over the week on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange, despite a slight rise to 66,857 rubles per metric ton on Friday. AI-92 gasoline fell 0.67% for the week, while fuel oil rose 18.44%. Russia has temporarily banned exports of gasoline, diesel and other oil products until January 31, 2027.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 16:04

Summer-grade diesel falls more than 3% on mercantile exchange over week

WorldTrump faces tough choices as Iran offers seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restarting nuclear talks, but expects the US to lift asset freezes, restore oil-export access and press Israel to stop attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The plan could ease pressure on global energy markets while forcing Donald Trump into difficult concessions.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:43

Trump faces tough choices as Iran offers seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz
Trump faces tough choices as Iran offers seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz
  • Iranian, Russian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz and US contacts

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tehran’s negotiations with Muscat over navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing information exchanges with the US. Araghchi said Iran had shown a serious diplomatic approach but would firmly defend its interests and would not allow the US to use the strait to threaten its national security.

    IranRussiaStrait of HormuzUS contacts

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-25 12:01Original
  • Iran's Pezeshkian strikes a diplomatic tone at UNGA. What did his speech signal?
    Iran's Pezeshkian strikes a diplomatic tone at UNGA. What did his speech signal?

    At the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled that Tehran was open to talks on its nuclear dispute and said it would honor international law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. An expert said Pezeshkian lacks authority to begin comprehensive de-escalation, making a major breakthrough unlikely, though contacts and a possible framework for talks could emerge. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is also under discussion.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-25 11:34Original
  • What is in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
    MAJORWhat is in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

    Iran says it has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if certain conditions are met, with peace talks then resuming. Qatar is relaying messages between Tehran and Washington in New York, but no diplomatic breakthrough has emerged. Iran wants sanctions relief and security guarantees addressed first, while the US wants immediate talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-25 10:49Original
  • Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, remain wary of attacks on oil facilities
    Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, remain wary of attacks on oil facilities

    Oil prices edged lower on Friday as markets considered the prospect of a truce between the United States and Iran while remaining concerned about Houthi rebel bombing in Saudi Arabia. Prices had surged for a week before the decline.

    oil pricesIran truceSaudi ArabiaHouthis

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:30Original
  • US, Iran Said to Explore Phased Deal to Reopen Hormuz
    US, Iran Said to Explore Phased Deal to Reopen Hormuz

    US and Iranian negotiators are reportedly considering a phased arrangement under which Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington would remove its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the talks.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-25 01:30Original

Chinese, US firms line up for Peru copper projects as government cuts red tape

Peru expects new mining projects to lift annual copper output by about 1 million metric tons within five to six years. The energy and mines minister told Reuters that Chinese and US companies are considering investments as competition for critical minerals in South America broadens.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 15:35

Chinese, US firms line up for Peru copper projects as government cuts red tape
Chinese, US firms line up for Peru copper projects as government cuts red tape

Gazprom raises gas supplies to CIS countries by 29% in first half of 2026

Gazprom reported that its pipeline gas supplies to CIS markets rose 29% in the first half of 2026, with higher sales to Kazakhstan driving the increase. Kazakhstan plans to buy about 11 billion cubic meters from Gazprom this year, up from 4 billion last year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 14:51

Gazprom raises gas supplies to CIS countries by 29% in first half of 2026
  • Gazprom raises first-half gas output 3.4% to 216.55 bcm

    Gazprom Group reported a 3.4% year-on-year increase in gas production to 216.55 bcm in the first half of 2026. Gas sales in domestic and foreign markets rose 4.4% to 193.2 bcm, while oil and gas condensate output fell 2.7% and helium production climbed 27.2%.

    Gazpromgas productionenergy market

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-25 13:39Original

US harvest delays send soybean processors scrambling for supplies

Persistent rain is delaying the early soybean harvest in the western US Midwest, tightening supplies. Processors are offering hefty premiums for immediate deliveries, while some plants are scaling back production, according to grain merchandisers and company data.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:30

US harvest delays send soybean processors scrambling for supplies
US harvest delays send soybean processors scrambling for supplies

Eaton to acquire Italy’s COL Group for €810 million to expand in Europe

Power management company Eaton said it has agreed to buy Italy-based grid equipment maker COL Group from investment manager Oaktree Capital Management for an enterprise value of €810 million ($923.16 million), as it seeks to expand in Europe.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:10

Eaton to acquire Italy’s COL Group for €810 million to expand in Europe
Eaton to acquire Italy’s COL Group for €810 million to expand in Europe

Bitcoin faces new inflation test as diesel reaches nominal record of $6.53

U.S. on-highway diesel rose to $6.529 a gallon on Sept. 21, up 24.4 cents in a week and setting another nominal record. Falling distillate inventories and tight global supply raise the risk of higher freight costs. If fuel and shipping prices keep inflation elevated, investors may expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates higher for longer, potentially weighing on Bitcoin.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 14:00

Bitcoin faces new inflation test as diesel reaches nominal record of $6.53
Bitcoin faces new inflation test as diesel reaches nominal record of $6.53

Gazprom boosts China gas supplies via Power of Siberia in first half of 2026

Gazprom said its gas deliveries to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline exceeded the level recorded in the first half of 2025. The increase came as China’s overall gas imports, especially LNG, declined, which the company said demonstrated strong demand for Russian pipeline gas.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 13:56

Gazprom boosts China gas supplies via Power of Siberia in first half of 2026

Moldova overpaid $330 million for gas after cutting ties with Gazprom, ex-president says

Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon says Moldova paid about $330 million more for gas over the past two and a half years after ending its Gazprom ties and buying from the EU at prices roughly 40% higher than the 2021 formula. He says the country failed to secure favorable European pricing, while some contract details remain confidential.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 13:47

Moldova overpaid $330 million for gas after cutting ties with Gazprom, ex-president says

Russian gas much cheaper for Armenia than supplies from other countries, official says

Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov says gas from any other potential supplier would cost Armenia substantially more than Russia’s preferential deliveries. Russia supplied over 2.2 billion cubic meters in 2025, about 83% of Armenia’s total gas imports. Shevtsov says diversification would bring added costs and could mean nearly $1.58 billion in annual overpayment at current European prices.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 13:41

Russian gas much cheaper for Armenia than supplies from other countries, official says

Euronews explains: What would a US diesel export ban mean for Europe?

The EU has strengthened its energy relationship with the US while trying to limit its exposure to geopolitical shocks. But Washington’s proposed diesel-export restrictions highlight how quickly commercial reliance can turn into a strategic vulnerability.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 12:44

Euronews explains: What would a US diesel export ban mean for Europe?

Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns

Global equity funds recorded their strongest inflows since early July in the week ending September 25, ending a two-week run of outflows. Renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and lower oil prices outweighed a sharp increase in government bond yields.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 12:10

Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns
Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns

How Bulgaria became a global leader in battery storage — and what it means for the grid

In less than two years, Bulgaria’s battery storage capacity has risen from zero to nearly a quarter of total installed power capacity, making it one of the world’s most battery-intensive energy markets. EU funding and almost €3 billion in private capital fueled the expansion. The batteries now help stabilize neighboring grids and profit from daily price swings, but the boom’s sustainability and impact on conventional generators remain uncertain.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 11:38

How Bulgaria became a global leader in battery storage — and what it means for the grid
How Bulgaria became a global leader in battery storage — and what it means for the grid

Talk of US diesel export ban deepens crude futures’ discount to Brent

Discussion in Washington about a possible diesel export ban is widening the price gap between US crude futures and the global Brent benchmark. Markets appear to expect US refiners to process less crude if they are unable to export the diesel they produce.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 11:15

Talk of US diesel export ban deepens crude futures’ discount to Brent
Talk of US diesel export ban deepens crude futures’ discount to Brent

Tatneft’s oil production rises 6.7% to 14.32 million tons in first half

Tatneft said its oil production rose 6.7% year on year to 14.32 million tons in the first half of 2026, while gas output increased 6.6% to 469 million cubic meters. It produced 7.98 million tons of petroleum products, down 9.63%, and 518,000 tons of gas products, up 9%.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 10:59

Tatneft’s oil production rises 6.7% to 14.32 million tons in first half

Coming winter in Europe to expose consequences of rejecting Russian energy, official says

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation, said the coming winter could be the European Union’s worst since 2022 and would again expose what he called EU bureaucrats’ “energy suicide” in breaking with Russian energy. EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen had said record-high prices and possible US supply disruptions could make the winter especially difficult.

Energy & commoditiesEuropean UnionRussian energyenergy prices

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 10:55

Coming winter in Europe to expose consequences of rejecting Russian energy, official says

India weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say

India is considering requiring power plants to mix imported coal with domestic supplies, three government sources said. It would be the first such move since 2024, aimed at easing a supply crunch that has driven monthly spot power prices to their highest level since 2022.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 10:50

India weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say
India weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources say

Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France

Surging fuel and heating-oil prices are straining businesses and households in rural France, where cars and oil heating are widely relied upon. Bakers and a food-truck owner in northern France say higher energy bills are eating into their earnings and making daily life more difficult.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryFrancefuel pricesrural businessesenergy costs

EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 09:43

Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France

Coming winter may be EU’s worst for energy since 2022 — European Commission

European Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that the EU could face its toughest winter since 2022 as energy prices reach records and US supplies may be disrupted. He urged Donald Trump to keep energy resources flowing freely, while noting that Europe could still endure a harsh winter even if deliveries continue. Diesel prices are near historic highs, and a US export ban could have catastrophic effects on Europe.

Energy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsEUenergy pricesdiesel supplyUS exports

TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 08:17

Coming winter may be EU’s worst for energy since 2022 — European Commission

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

European governments are responding to record petrol and diesel prices by cutting fuel taxes, offering subsidies and changing energy rules. France, Germany and Spain are expanding assistance, while the EU also faces the risk of possible US limits on diesel exports.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesfuel pricesEuropean economyenergy policy

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:51

How European governments are trying to ease the fuel price shock

Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to develop a $660m petroleum pipeline and storage project. The 120km link from Damerjog port to Dewele, alongside about 400 million litres of storage, is expected to operate within 18 months. It should cut fuel deliveries to Addis Ababa from five days to one, strengthen Ethiopia’s energy security and bring more jobs and port activity to Djibouti.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:48

Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline
Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline

Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

Ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman for Middle Eastern oil originating inside the Strait of Hormuz have reached capacity, trade sources and analysts say. The pressure follows Saudi Arabia’s shift of exports from the Red Sea, alongside cargoes from other producers.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 06:05

Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge
Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers hit limit as Saudi exports surge

Trump-Backed US Diesel Export Ban Would Cut Prices, at Least Initially

A possible U.S. ban on diesel exports would sharply lower domestic fuel prices at first, but executives, traders and analysts say the impact would probably be short-lived.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 03:13

Trump-Backed US Diesel Export Ban Would Cut Prices, at Least Initially
Trump-Backed US Diesel Export Ban Would Cut Prices, at Least Initially

WorldIran still not seeking nuclear weapons, president says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Iran has no desire to acquire a nuclear warhead. He said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had repeatedly declared weapons of mass destruction religiously forbidden, and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 03:03

Iran still not seeking nuclear weapons, president says

Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading

At least a dozen Chinese banks plan to wind down leveraged precious-metals trading for retail investors, who use margin to speculate on gold and silver contracts without owning the metal. Sources at two banks, including ICBC, said the Shanghai Gold Exchange mandated the latest withdrawals amid sharp swings in international gold prices.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 03:00

Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading
Shanghai Gold Exchange pushes more Chinese banks to end retail leverage trading

Asian stocks weather bond storm as oil retreats slightly

Asian shares held steady on Friday despite a relentless bond selloff that drove longer-dated U.S. yields to two-decade highs. The jump in yields is raising borrowing costs worldwide and putting elevated equity valuations at risk.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesAsian stocksbond selloffU.S. yieldsoil prices

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 02:50

Asian stocks weather bond storm as oil retreats slightly
Asian stocks weather bond storm as oil retreats slightly

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over who pays resumed lithium-ion tax: sources

China’s electric-vehicle makers and battery manufacturers are negotiating over which side should bear a consumption tax that Beijing is restoring on lithium-ion batteries and related products. The levy returned at 2% on September 1 after an 11-year exemption and is due to be fully restored in a year, as weak domestic demand adds pressure to carmakers.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 00:00

China’s EV and battery makers tussle over who pays resumed lithium-ion tax: sources
China’s EV and battery makers tussle over who pays resumed lithium-ion tax: sources

CFTC says U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records

The U.S. derivatives regulator is continuing to develop guidance that welcomes tokenization and blockchain recordkeeping as standard elements of the commodities industry.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCryptoBanking & financeCompanies & industryCFTCtokenized assetsblockchain

CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 20:04

CFTC says U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records
CFTC says U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records

Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar

Insurance for oil tankers loading at Saudi Arabia’s main Red Sea port has tripled in recent weeks, industry sources told Reuters, deepening the major crude producer’s difficulty in finding a viable route for its exports.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:40

Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar
Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar

PoliticsTrump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?

Donald Trump gave Xi Jinping an unusually deferential White House welcome, including a red carpet and a rare trip to greet him at the plane. The article contrasts that treatment with Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters, arguing that the spectacle suggested an aspiration to make the US more like China.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:30

Trump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?
Trump swoons over strongman soulmate Xi – are you feeling jealous, Vladimir?
  • US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks
    US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and artificial intelligence risks at the White House, while both leaders stressed the potential for broader cooperation. Xi’s trip is the first visit by a Chinese president to Washington in more than a decade.

    US-China relationstradeartificial intelligencesummit

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 18:19Original
  • Trump says talks with Xi went very well

    U.S. President Donald Trump said his White House talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping went very well. After the meeting, the two leaders appeared on the South Lawn, where Trump described it as a great meeting.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingU.S.-China relationsWhite House

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:59Original
  • Xi Jinping hopes US will oppose Taiwan independence — Xinhua

    During his visit to the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope that Washington would oppose Taiwan’s independence, Xinhua reported. He also said the United States should exercise caution on the Taiwan issue.

    US-China relationsTaiwanXi Jinping

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:27Original
  • Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid ‘healthy competition’ at the White House

    Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to the United States, with thorny issues dominating talks. Xi says the two countries shoulder a “historic responsibility.”

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsstate visit

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:12Original
  • ‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
    ‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as the United States and China extended their trade truce. Analysts disagree over whether the move is mainly political theatre or a useful interim step, but rivalry over AI, rare-earth metals, Taiwan and sanctions remains unresolved, making the pause fragile.

    US-China relationstrade truceDonald TrumpXi Jinping

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:53Original
  • Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course

    At a White House arrival ceremony, Xi Jinping said he was ready to work with Donald Trump to maintain friendship, expand cooperation and keep China-U.S. relations on a steady path. He called for communication, peaceful coexistence, bounded competition and stronger cooperation on AI, law enforcement, counternarcotics and travel, while urging regular military dialogue and crisis-prevention mechanisms.

    China-U.S. relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpdiplomacy

    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:39Original
  • Xi says China to send two pandas to US as symbol of friendship

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will send giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta as a symbol of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples. He announced their planned arrival at the White House before talks with US President Donald Trump.

    US-China relationsXi Jinpinggiant pandasZoo Atlanta

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:13Original
  • Xi calls for ‘candid, in-depth, continued dialogue’ to deepen China-US cooperation at White House
    Xi calls for ‘candid, in-depth, continued dialogue’ to deepen China-US cooperation at White House

    At the White House, Xi Jinping called for candid, in-depth and continued dialogue to deepen cooperation between China and the United States. Trump said decisions from talks on security, technology and “superintelligence” could shape global stability for decades.

    China-US relationsWhite House talksglobal stability

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:01Original
  • Trump Elevates Tech Titans to Place of Honor at US-China Summit
    Trump Elevates Tech Titans to Place of Honor at US-China Summit

    Technology CEOs were given prominent seats at the state dinner during the US-China summit, the latest example of business leaders gaining a place at the diplomatic table.

    Donald TrumpUS-China summittechnology CEOs

    BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:00Original
  • At Trump meeting, Xi lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict
    At Trump meeting, Xi lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict

    At the White House, Xi Jinping urged extensive cooperation and regular military dialogue with Washington to prevent the “Thucydides trap” and steer the US-China relationship away from conflict. He also invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China for student exchanges amid intense rivalry over AI and trade.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpsummit

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:52Original
  • Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader begins state visit
    Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader begins state visit

    President Donald Trump praised the “truly great friendship” he says he has developed with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsstate visit

    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:38Original
  • Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
    Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House

    Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a high-profile summit focused on US-China relations. It marks Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade, as both countries seek stability despite deep strategic and economic differences.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald TrumpWhite House

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:27Original
  • Trump sees US-China ties as a personal friendship; Xi sees the US as an adversary to manage
    Trump sees US-China ties as a personal friendship; Xi sees the US as an adversary to manage

    Henrietta Levin of the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that President Trump’s highly personalized approach to Xi Jinping could give Beijing opportunities to exploit. Xi sees the United States instead as an adversary to be managed while China pursues domestic priorities and strategic goals in Asia, including Taiwan.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi JinpingTaiwan

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:01Original
  • Live updates: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as high-stakes summit begins
    Live updates: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as high-stakes summit begins

    Donald Trump says he shares a “truly great friendship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they enter a high-stakes summit in Washington. A judge has also ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, while senators prepare to question the FDA nominee.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China summitWhite House

    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:49Original
  • Trump, Xi Kick Off State Visit Amid Tensions Over AI, Trade
    Trump, Xi Kick Off State Visit Amid Tensions Over AI, Trade

    US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House for talks intended to keep relations between the world’s two largest economies on track amid tensions over artificial intelligence and trade.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsartificial intelligencetrade

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:40Original
  • Trump greets Xi at White House for high-stakes state visit
    Trump greets Xi at White House for high-stakes state visit

    Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at the White House for a high-stakes state visit. The leaders are scheduled to spend Thursday in meetings and attend a state dinner.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsstate visit

    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:23Original
  • Trump Says No Moves Toward US-China AI Guardrails at Xi Summit
    Trump Says No Moves Toward US-China AI Guardrails at Xi Summit

    US President Donald Trump said he does not expect his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to produce any moves toward putting guardrails around artificial intelligence.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsAI regulation

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 13:43Original
  • Trump says he'll discuss AI with Xi but wants to 'leave it exactly where it is'
    Trump says he'll discuss AI with Xi but wants to 'leave it exactly where it is'

    U.S. President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence will be a major topic when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, while adding that both leaders want to keep things as they are.

    Donald TrumpXi Jinpingartificial intelligenceU.S.-China relations

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 13:25Original
  • Why is Trump rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi?
    Why is Trump rolling out the red carpet for China’s Xi?

    US President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a day of elaborate ceremony. Trump greeted Xi personally on the tarmac after his arrival Wednesday, marking the first such welcome by a US president at Joint Base Andrews near Washington in more than six decades. The gesture has angered members of both parties.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationssummit

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 13:11Original
  • Does the future belong to China?
    Does the future belong to China?

    US President Donald Trump is giving Chinese President Xi Jinping a lavish welcome ahead of their Thursday summit in Washington. But could Xi be overconfident in believing that the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade discusses the question with Rex Li of King’s College London.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:32Original
  • Trump and Xi Buy Time on Trade as Neither Can Afford a Fight
    Trump and Xi Buy Time on Trade as Neither Can Afford a Fight

    Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to extend a trade truce until early 2027. Tensions over rare earths, technology restrictions and Taiwan remain, but neither leader is ready to disrupt relations between the world’s two largest economies.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 12:30Original
  • Trump-Xi Summit Narrows Geopolitical Discount on China Credit: BI
    Trump-Xi Summit Narrows Geopolitical Discount on China Credit: BI

    The Trump-Xi summit is reducing the geopolitical discount attached to China’s dollar credit and reviving appetite for overseas risk, Bloomberg Intelligence says.

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    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:00Original
  • Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks
    Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks

    Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in more than a decade takes place as the United States and China remain at odds over trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan, with the war in Iran also shaping the talks.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 12:00Original
  • US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi
    US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

    US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit. Xi’s first US trip in nearly three years will test ties strained by tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and Tehran. Major breakthroughs were not expected, though Washington and Beijing could extend their 11-month trade truce.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:56Original
  • Trump Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for State Visit
    Trump Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for State Visit

    President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a literal red carpet at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. NBC said the honor has not been extended to another world leader, apart from a pope, in six decades. The administration is also promoting a two-month extension of the U.S.-China trade truce that was due to expire in November.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:17Original
  • Wall Street futures fall amid Middle East uncertainty ahead of Trump-Xi talks
    Wall Street futures fall amid Middle East uncertainty ahead of Trump-Xi talks

    Wall Street futures fell on Thursday as the Middle East conflict showed little sign of resolution. Investors were also cautious ahead of the closely watched summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:15Original
  • Donald Trump startled by the sound of a fighter jet
    Donald Trump startled by the sound of a fighter jet

    Donald Trump was caught off guard by the sound of a fighter jet during the military ceremony as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit on the tarmac of an airport near Washington. The noise prompted a series of startled expressions from the US president.

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    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 11:03Original
  • US and China Extend Trade Truce as Trump and Xi Meet
    US and China Extend Trade Truce as Trump and Xi Meet

    The United States and China extend their trade truce as Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:00Original
  • Trump and Xi expected to discuss Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as D.C. summit begins
    Trump and Xi expected to discuss Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as D.C. summit begins

    Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, marking Trump’s first trip there to receive a foreign leader. The two are expected to discuss Taiwan, artificial intelligence, trade and Iran.

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    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:56Original
  • US, Japanese officials discussed China’s yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows
    US, Japanese officials discussed China’s yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, document shows

    U.S. and Japanese government and company officials met two weeks before Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss supply bottlenecks affecting access to yttrium from China, according to a document seen by Reuters. The rare earth metal is vital to aerospace and chipmaking.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:15Original
  • Why did Trump personally greet Xi Jinping at the airport with exceptional ceremony?
    Why did Trump personally greet Xi Jinping at the airport with exceptional ceremony?

    Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit, where Donald Trump personally met him at the airport amid a guard of honor, a 21-gun salute and a flypast. Scholars say the gesture was both an effort to do business with China and a way for Trump to show Americans his ability to manage major-power relations. The extension of the trade-war truce adds to the visit’s significance.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:12Original
  • US farmers push for China import commitments as Trump and Xi discuss trade
    US farmers push for China import commitments as Trump and Xi discuss trade

    Soybeans, sorghum and other US farm products are expected to feature prominently at this week’s summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Rare-earths trade and artificial intelligence are also points of contention.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:10Original
  • Why the Xi-Trump Summit Hinges on China’s Rare-Earth Advantage
    Why the Xi-Trump Summit Hinges on China’s Rare-Earth Advantage

    Beijing plans to use its edge in critical materials as leverage in talks with Washington.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumprare earths

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 10:00Original
  • Trump welcomes China’s Xi to Washington
    Trump welcomes China’s Xi to Washington

    US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism more than substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite deep rivalry. Trump greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening, the first such welcome there by a US president in 11 years.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 09:46Original
  • China confirms first AI talks with U.S., hints at extending trade truce
    China confirms first AI talks with U.S., hints at extending trade truce

    China confirmed that its first artificial-intelligence discussions with the United States have taken place, just hours before President Xi Jinping was scheduled to begin talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement hinted that the trade truce could be extended.

    U.S.-China relationsartificial intelligencetrade truce

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-24 09:40Original
  • China’s rare-earth dominance to overshadow Trump-Xi talks
    China’s rare-earth dominance to overshadow Trump-Xi talks

    The United States is expected to remain dependent on China for rare earths well into the 2030s, despite rapidly expanding its own mining and processing capacity. That stark imbalance will confront Donald Trump as he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

    US-China relationsrare earthsTrump-Xi talks

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 07:10Original
  • Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover

    Xi Jinping arrived in Maryland for a US state visit, where Donald Trump greeted him at a ceremony featuring flags, military honours and a flyover.

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    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:34Original
  • Xi arrives in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived in the United States for a state visit and stepped out of the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump greeted them at the airport.

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    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:31Original
  • Trump-Xi summit: What is on the agenda and why it matters
    Trump-Xi summit: What is on the agenda and why it matters

    US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence and the Iran war at their third in-person meeting in a year. Taiwan, tariffs, prisoners and an extended trade truce are also likely to feature, with the two sides expected to issue separate statements afterward.

    TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationstradeartificial intelligence

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 06:11Original
  • Trump and Xi summit may be just a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say
    Trump and Xi summit may be just a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say

    Experts say Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit is more likely to focus on rebuilding trust and preserving a trade truce than producing major agreements. Trade, AI safety and security will be discussed, but tariffs, critical-mineral supplies, chip restrictions and wider distrust could limit concrete results.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingtrade summit

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:55Original
  • Trump welcomes Xi to Washington seeking a trade win
    Trump welcomes Xi to Washington seeking a trade win

    U.S. President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism over substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite their deep underlying rivalry.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingU.S.-China relationstrade

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:25Original
  • Xi’s first day in the US: Who is accompanying him and what role is the first lady playing?
    Xi’s first day in the US: Who is accompanying him and what role is the first lady playing?

    Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, receiving a personal welcome from Donald Trump. Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi and Wang Yi accompanied him, while Melania Trump helped plan the visit. The summit is expected to cover AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran, but the lavish welcome has drawn Republican criticism and exposed divisions over China policy.

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    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:12Original
  • A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
    A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet

    As world leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual diplomatic ritual, the two most powerful figures in global politics, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, are set to meet separately at the White House on Thursday.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-24 05:10Original
  • Taiwan thanks US for support ahead of Trump-Xi summit
    Taiwan thanks US for support ahead of Trump-Xi summit

    Taiwan’s government thanked the United States on Thursday for its support and said it was maintaining communications ahead of a Washington summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

    TaiwanUnited StatesChinaTrump-Xi summit

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-24 04:50Original
  • US-China Trade Truce Extended as Trump Gives Xi Rare Welcome
    US-China Trade Truce Extended as Trump Gives Xi Rare Welcome

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months. Xi Jinping arrived in the US for his first state visit in 11 years and received a rare welcome from Donald Trump.

    US-China relationstrade truceXi JinpingDonald Trump

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-24 04:00Original
  • Trump offers warm welcome as China’s Xi arrives for US visit
    Trump offers warm welcome as China’s Xi arrives for US visit

    Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, military flyover and marching band as the Chinese leader began a three-day Washington summit. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce until January, while talks are expected to cover trade, AI, the Iran war and Taiwan.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationstrade truce

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-24 03:52Original

Russian Finance Ministry builds $50 oil price and open Hormuz scenario into budget

Igor Yushkov of the Financial University and National Energy Security Fund said setting the budget’s base oil price at $50 per barrel shows Russia’s Finance Ministry is factoring in a scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz is open. The deliberately low price is intended to reduce the risk of unexpected deficits and in-year budget revisions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:26

Russian Finance Ministry builds $50 oil price and open Hormuz scenario into budget

WorldAt UN, 80 countries demand Hormuz reopening and condemn Iran, Houthi attacks

About 80 countries on Thursday called for the Strait of Hormuz to be urgently reopened and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies over attacks in the region that have disrupted international trade and energy security.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:15

At UN, 80 countries demand Hormuz reopening and condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
At UN, 80 countries demand Hormuz reopening and condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
  • At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran and Houthi attacks
    At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran and Houthi attacks

    At the United Nations, 80 countries called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened and condemned attacks by Iran and the Houthis. Gulf Arab states and major Western powers were among those backing the statement.

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    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-24 17:11Original
  • Xi urges US, Iran to resume negotiations to resolve conflicts
    Xi urges US, Iran to resume negotiations to resolve conflicts

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that he hopes the United States and Iran will return quickly to dialogue and negotiations. During talks with Donald Trump at the White House, Xi said China supports their return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and hopes they will eventually reach a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear issue and other matters.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:56Original
  • Insight: US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
    MAJORInsight: US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say

    U.S. and Iranian negotiators meeting in New York are exploring a phased route out of the war, according to sources close to the talks. The proposed steps would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Washington lifts its economic blockade of Iran.

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    RReuters★★★★★2026-09-24 16:25Original
  • Global gas prices keep rising in 2026, but may fall 40% by 2029

    Global natural gas prices are continuing to rise in 2026 because of the Strait of Hormuz closure, damage to key LNG infrastructure in the Middle East and a global drought, according to Russia’s Economic Development Ministry. Prices are forecast to drop about 40% from 2025 levels by 2029 as LNG production expands and Persian Gulf supplies resume.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 16:11Original

Copper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert

Copper is becoming a strategic resource as power grids, electric vehicles and the new energy sector require more of the metal, political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov said. But production cannot be expanded quickly, and record prices signal strong demand rather than guaranteeing years of growth because copper remains tied to industry and construction.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 16:46

Copper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert

Copper boom to boost Russia’s export revenue, attract investment — expert

Rapidly rising global copper demand could help Russia increase export revenue and draw investment into domestic mining and metallurgy projects, mining expert Pavel Gamov said. Russia supplies about 4% of the world’s refined copper, but sanctions, higher logistics costs and banking difficulties continue to weigh on suppliers.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:26

Copper boom to boost Russia’s export revenue, attract investment — expert

Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts oil and condensate production at 494.2 million metric tons in 2026, down 3.36% from 2025 and 3.3% below its previous estimate. Under the baseline scenario, output is expected to recover to 500 million tons in 2027 and 505 million tons in 2028 and 2029. The conservative scenario foresees further declines.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:22

Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry
  • Russian oil product exports seen falling 21.7% to 98.5 mln tons in 2026

    Russia’s Economic Development Ministry expects oil product exports to drop 21.7% from 2025 to 98.5 million metric tons in 2026. Under its baseline forecast, exports would rise to 113.1 million tons in 2027 and 134 million in 2028 before declining to 130 million in 2029.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:01Original

Russia’s 2026 grain harvest forecast at around 141.8 mln tons

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts the country’s 2026 grain and legume harvest at about 141.8 million metric tons and vegetable output at 14 million tons. Citing unfavorable weather in some regions, it expects overall agricultural production to reach 98.8% of the 2025 level. Grain and legume output is projected to rise to 165 million tons by 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:21

Russia’s 2026 grain harvest forecast at around 141.8 mln tons

Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry lowered its baseline 2026 gas production forecast by 0.8% to 683.1 billion cubic meters, while raising the pipeline export outlook by 1.7% to 117.5 billion cubic meters. The LNG export forecast was cut to 35 million metric tons, and the ministry also revised projections for output, exports and prices through 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 16:20

Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%

Saudi East-West Pipeline builds up volumes, but tanker loading has yet to resume, sources say

Saudi Arabia is increasing crude flows through its East-West Pipeline to Yanbu, its Red Sea export hub, but crude tanker loadings have not resumed, according to industry sources, satellite imagery and shipping data.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 15:50

Saudi East-West Pipeline builds up volumes, but tanker loading has yet to resume, sources say
Saudi East-West Pipeline builds up volumes, but tanker loading has yet to resume, sources say

Nigeria, US agree to deepen mining investment

Nigeria and the United States signed a new mining framework on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, covering geological data, exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure and technical capacity. Nigeria says it wants more local refining, jobs and value from resources including lithium, gold and iron ore.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:46

Nigeria, US agree to deepen mining investment
Nigeria, US agree to deepen mining investment

FACTBOX: Economic Development Ministry’s forecast, oil prices, inflation, GDP

Russia’s Economic Development Ministry raised its year-end inflation forecast to 6.8% and lifted its 2026 GDP growth estimate to 0.6%. It projects real household income growth of 0.8% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, while Brent crude is forecast at $73 per barrel in 2027 and $66 by 2029.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:45

FACTBOX: Economic Development Ministry’s forecast, oil prices, inflation, GDP
  • Russia forecasts Brent at $73 per barrel in 2027, falling to $66 by 2029

    Russia’s Economic Development Ministry forecasts Brent crude at $73 per barrel in 2027, declining to $66 by 2029, Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. Urals crude is projected at $53 in 2027 and $51 in 2029, with the ministry describing its external assumptions as conservative.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-24 15:09Original

Non-oil and gas deficit to shrink to 5% of GDP in Russian budget — Finance Minister

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s federal budget non-oil and gas deficit will fall to 5% of GDP in 2027-2029, its lowest level since 2008. Non-oil and gas revenues are expected to remain above 80% of total revenue. Draft-budget priorities include social commitments, defense and security, support for special military operation participants and their families, and technology and infrastructure development.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:54

Non-oil and gas deficit to shrink to 5% of GDP in Russian budget — Finance Minister

EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

The EU has urged Donald Trump not to block US diesel exports, warning that disruption would hurt both Europe and the US. Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day ban to ease high prices for American households before the midterm elections. Experts say Europe could face sharply higher fuel costs because US diesel accounts for a large share of its imports.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 14:46

EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’
EU says Trump plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’

Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger

Fuel transport workers in Tunis have begun a 48-hour strike seeking better conditions, higher wages, unpaid allowances agreed in 2019 and settlement of social security dues. The action has sent residents rushing to petrol stations and intensified anger over worsening public services, rising prices, outages and medicine shortages amid a broader economic crisis.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:54

Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger

Gazprom says Belogorsk–Khabarovsk gas interconnector is 90% complete

Gazprom says construction of the Belogorsk–Khabarovsk gas pipeline is more than 90% complete. The project will link the Power of Siberia with the Sakhalin–Khabarovsk–Vladivostok pipeline, to which a service connection has already been made.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 12:44

Gazprom says Belogorsk–Khabarovsk gas interconnector is 90% complete

Serbia’s NIS asks OFAC to extend operating license beyond September 30

Serbian oil and gas company NIS has asked the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control for a special license allowing it to continue operating after its current license expires on September 30. NIS said uninterrupted operations, the Pancevo refinery and reliable market supplies are vital to Serbia’s energy stability. Its Russian owners have been pushed to sell assets after U.S. sanctions.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 12:29

Serbia’s NIS asks OFAC to extend operating license beyond September 30

Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?

Pressure on major energy routes from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red and Black seas is testing the global market’s resilience. The Middle East conflict has undermined assumptions about reliable passage through Hormuz, while shipping and infrastructure shortages add to the strain. Shuttle tankers are keeping oil moving at much higher cost, leaving fuel markets tight and economic effects spreading.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 11:17

Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?
Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?

How to Build an Electrostate

Making electricity cheap is confounding policymakers worldwide, especially in the US and Europe. Iceland, Norway and China are among the countries that have managed it, raising questions about how others can follow and how responsibility should be divided between government and technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 10:30

How to Build an Electrostate
How to Build an Electrostate

China raises fuel prices but caps increase a second time

China will raise retail gasoline and diesel prices after global oil prices gained, but will limit the size of the increases for a second time to cushion the effect on its domestic market, the National Development and Reform Commission said Thursday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 10:00

China raises fuel prices but caps increase a second time
China raises fuel prices but caps increase a second time
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