Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel began their war with Iran in late February has sent shockwaves across the globe. Oil prices have soared and stock markets have wobbled as the world waits to see when Iran will allow the key waterway – through which about 20% of … Read more

Strikes to water and energy infrastructure in Middle East a ‘war crime’

Civilians across the Middle East are “paying the price” for strikes on and threats to energy and water facilities on a scale never seen before, Iran’s former environment deputy chief says.  US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum at the weekend that if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, he … Read more

Zelenskyy says Trump’s weeklong truce isn’t officially agreed, but is an ‘opportunity’ – POLITICO

“This is an initiative of the American side and personally of the president of the United States. We can regard it as an opportunity rather than an agreement. Whether it will work or not, and what exactly will work, I cannot say at this point. There is no ceasefire. There is no official agreement on … Read more

Poland’s Energy Pivot: Shaping Europe’s Future

PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness Table of Contents PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness prioritizing Energy ⁣Security Amidst Global Uncertainty Boosting Industrial Competitiveness Through a clean Energy Transition Understanding online ⁣Privacy and Personalized Ads Poland’s​ EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment ​for Energy … Read more