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EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting ChinaDespite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsi...
Crude inventory nears 1-year high on stronger importsIndia's crude oil reserves have surged to a near one-year peak, reaching 104 million barrels by June's end. This rebound follows a signific...
India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders, sources sayIndian refiner Nayara Energy's gasoline is reportedly reaching Russia, which faces fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks. While Indian Oi...
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay waryIran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening ...
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
US de-lists four Indian companies from Russia-linked sanctionsIn a significant development, the United States has removed four Indian firms from its sanctions list. These companies, previously accused ...
Irish regulator reconsidering TikTok data-transfer ban after court rulingIreland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), TikTok's lead EU privacy regulator, fined the Chinese tech giant €530 million a year ago and or...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: "A piece of jade cannot become a fine object without being cut and polished." A timeless life lesson from ancient Chinese wisdom on turning struggle into strengthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals an ancient truth about growth, patience, and success. “Yù bù zhuó, bù chéng qì” explains how raw potenti...
China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use itemsChina has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cit...
Best Chinese Proverb on Expectations: ‘Wish iron could turn into…’ Popular saying gives a lesson on expectations and realityA timeless Chinese proverb cautions against expecting instant change. It highlights that personal growth, skill development, and even relat...
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after US waiver, traders sayMiddlemen and Iran's state oil company are offering discounted Iranian crude to Indian refiners after the US granted a 60-day sanctions wai...
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
China pledges 'unwavering support' for Pakistan's Iran-US mediation effortsChina has pledged "unwavering support" for Pakistan's crucial role in mediating peace talks between the US and Iran. Following high-level d...
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran warPresident Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for remaining "neutral" during the conflict with ...