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Bullish Oil Bets Shrink for a Second Week Running, COT Data Show
Commitment of Traders data show speculators trimmed bullish crude oil positions for a second consecutive week.
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Kazakhstan Weighs New Routes as Drone Strikes Squeeze Black Sea Oil Exports
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Kazakhstan Weighs New Routes as Drone Strikes Squeeze Black Sea Oil Exports
Kazakhstan is exploring new oil export routes to bypass the Black Sea, which has become increasingly risky due to drone strikes impacting Russian ports and shipping.
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Gunvor welcomes Pakistan's oil price reform plan
Gunvor Group delegation met Federal Minister Ahad Cheema and endorsed Pakistan's plan to deregulate oil prices and modernize refineries, with PGL announcing expansion.
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Pakistan receives Qatar LNG cargo after two month supply disruption
Pakistan received a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar on Monday after a gap of nearly two months, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to affect global energy shipments and forced adjustments in the country’s fuel supply planning.
Hungary’s Nuclear Power Returns as Rain Lifts Danube Water Levels
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Hungary’s Nuclear Power Returns as Rain Lifts Danube Water Levels
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant has fully resumed operations after recent rainfall increased water levels in the Danube River, which are crucial for its cooling systems.
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Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain's electricity system operator can now implement rolling blackouts with eight hours' notice to prevent grid collapse. This new measure allows for short-term disconnections without requiring government emergency powers.
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Europe's Summer of Nightmares
Punishing heat and wildfires across Europe have cost more than $3 billion, killed over 10,000 people, and forced the shutdown of Hungary's Paks nuclear plant due to drought.
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UAE Cyber Security Council Thwarts Advanced Cyber Attacks on Aviation, Energy, and Education Sectors
The UAE Cyber Security Council has successfully foiled advanced cyber attacks targeting the aviation, energy, and education sectors.
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Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Nizhnekamsk, killing 12 and injuring 39, targeting a major oil refinery, with President Zelenskyy linking strikes to pressure on Moscow.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 12 in Major Attack on Russian Refining Hub
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian refining hub resulted in 12 fatalities, marking a significant escalation in attacks targeting Russia's energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea
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Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is forming a naval coalition to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea, aiming to restore order in the vital shipping lane disrupted by the Iranian-backed group.
ADNOC Gas Unveils $8.2 Billion Expansion Push
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ADNOC Gas Unveils $8.2 Billion Expansion Push
ADNOC Gas plans to invest $8.2 billion in domestic and international growth projects over the next five years, aiming to boost its processing capacity and expand its global footprint.
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Prediction: Sandisk Will Reclaim Its All-Time High by the End of the Year
Sandisk is one of the only growth stocks that can more than quadruple and still be undervalued. The company's superb fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results and broader memory chip trends suggest that Sandisk can reclaim its all-time high of just above $2,350 per share.
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Bitcoin Researcher Turns to Chinese AI after OpenAI Restricts Access
A Bitcoin security researcher has been forced to use open-source Chinese AI models after being restricted from analyzing further codebases by OpenAI. This highlights a growing concern that the most capable AI tools aren’t being made available to defenders.
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EV boom drives ASEAN car sales in Q2, with Indonesia surging 34%
Accelerating demand for electric vehicles is helping power Southeast Asia's auto market, sparking sales from Indonesia and Malaysia to Thailand and Vietnam. Indonesia remained Southeast Asia's largest auto market in the second quarter, with sales climbing 34% year on year…
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You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
UK households could miss out on a £150 Warm Home Discount if their name is not on their energy bill before a 23 August deadline. About six million households on means-tested benefits qualify.
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Oman Deal is in ‘FinalStages’ but US Must Act to Open Hormuz, Iran
Iran has said that negotiations with Oman over new shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their final stages, raising hopes that commercial maritime traffic through the strategically important waterway could gradually resume.
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Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with a drone, two days after Saudi Arabia signed a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
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A new order in West Asia
Iranian media outlets are discussing Iran's strategic efforts to establish a new regional order in West Asia by asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a move reportedly accepted by the US due to geopolitical pressures.
Europe's Next Energy Crisis Won't Be a War, It'll Be Peak Oil
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Europe's Next Energy Crisis Won't Be a War, It'll Be Peak Oil
Europe's next energy crisis won't be a war, but rather peak oil. The continent is facing a severe energy shortage, with oil prices surging due to supply route risks and geopolitical tensions. This crisis has significant implications for the global economy and energy markets.
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Framework's Data Breach Revealed Customer Data: Here's What to Know
Framework, a company known for its modular PCs and laptops, has experienced a significant data breach. The stolen information includes customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, login IPs, and physical addresses. Order and payment information wasn't accessed in the b…
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Eskom welcomes Kusile corruption convictions
South African power utility Eskom has welcomed the convictions of former contractor Michael Lomas and businessman Hudson Kgomoeswana in a corruption case linked to the Kusile Power Station, reaffirming its commitment to combating fraud.
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Iran War: Iran States Demands to US for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran has presented six stringent conditions to the United States for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint for oil and gas, dampening hopes for a swift resolution.
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General Secretary's People-Centered Sentiments | 'Strive to Enhance Food, Energy, and Resource Security Assurance Capabilities'
President Xi Jinping emphasizes the critical importance of enhancing China's food, energy, and resource security to ensure stable development and national well-being. His long-standing commitment to these "two rice bowls" is evident in his policies and inspections.
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Turkish firm set to begin offshore drilling operations in Pakistani waters, says minister
Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that Turkish Petroleum will soon begin offshore drilling operations in the country's territorial waters. This move aims to attract significant foreign investment to Pakistan's energy sector, which currently imports…
Russia: Facing Fuel Shortages, Moscow Forced to Import Gasoline from Morocco
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Russia: Facing Fuel Shortages, Moscow Forced to Import Gasoline from Morocco
Russia imported gasoline from Morocco for the first time in July 2026, a move necessitated by domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries. This marks a new supplier for Russia amidst existing US sanctions, with Washington reportedly not blo…
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As AI guzzles water and energy, we are already facing a choice: datacentres or homes? | John Harris
The rapid expansion of datacentres, fueled by AI, is creating a conflict between technological growth and local communities, straining resources like water and energy.
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Doubling of Fertiglobe's Profits and Strong Results for Borouge International Support XRG Chemical Strategy
XRG, ADNOC's international investment arm, reported strong Q2 2026 financial results for its key chemical companies, Borouge International, Covestro, and Fertiglobe, underscoring a successful diversification strategy.
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Iran not currently engage in talks with US: FM Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is not currently engaged in direct talks with the United States, though messages are being exchanged through intermediaries.
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Smart planning, not panic, must guide Asia’s data centre buildout
Protests against data center buildouts are widespread in the US due to concerns over energy costs and environmental harm, leading to significant project delays. In contrast, Asia has seen less public opposition, prompting calls for smart planning to guide its own data cen…