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Oil prices likely to jump sharply as Russia refuses to increase output

After Trump's announcement of the termination of exemptions, it was expected that the countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude exporter would increase production to facilitate the shortages in the supply

Apr 28, 2019

Donald Trump Says Ilhan Omar Doesnt Like Israel

Will US sanctions on Pakistan spell bad news for the Asian country?

The United States took the extreme step after Pakistan refused to take back its deportees and those who violated the visa rules, for example, overstaying their visa.

Apr 28, 2019

Domestic fuel price, strategic concerns weigh on India as Iran oil waiver ends

New Delhi has cause to worry that Washington's offer of crude at concessional terms could have strings attached endangering strategic ties with Teheran and defence relations with Moscow

Apr 25, 2019

India may continue to buy Iranian oil amid US ending waiver

India was among eight nations which were granted waivers from US sanctions on Iran. The countries included China, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, Italy and Greece

Apr 23, 2019

US likely to end sanctions waiver for India, 7 others on Iran oil: Report

US President Donald Trump has been clear to his national security team over the last few weeks that he wants the waivers to end, and national security adviser John Bolton has been working the issue within the administration.

Apr 22, 2019

Have Hyderabadi cricketers actually been treated unfairly?

Pragyan Ojha's tweet supporting Ambati Rayudu left many people surprised. But can he legitimately claim victimhood for his state's players?

Apr 21, 2019

Vigil for Khashoggi at Saudi Consulate in Istanbul

Saudi Crown Prince's adviser among 16 Saudis barred from entering US over Khashoggi's murder

The list includes Saud al-Qahtani, one of the closest advisers to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, and Maher Mutreb, an aide to al-Qahtani who was a member of Salman's security entourage on foreign trips.

Apr 9, 2019

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Oil hits November 2018 highs amid OPEC supply cuts, US sanctions

Brent and WTI both hit their highest levels since November last year at $70.76 and $63.48 per barrel, respectively, early on Monday.

Apr 8, 2019

Saudi Arabia threatens to ditch dollar oil trades to stop 'NOPEC'

In the unlikely event, Riyadh was to ditch dollar, it would undermine its status as the world's main reserve currency, reduce Washington's clout in global trade and weaken its ability to enforce sanctions on nation states.

Apr 5, 2019

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Oil prices fall, Brent drops away from $70

International benchmark Brent futures dropped 23 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $69.17 a barrel by 0040. On Thursday, they closed 9 cents higher after touching a session high of $70.03, the highest since Nov. 12.

Apr 5, 2019

Oil prices rise, adding to biggest quarterly gain in 10 years

Oil prices rose on Monday, adding to gains in the first quarter when the major benchmarks posted their biggest increases in nearly a decade, as concerns about supplies outweigh fears of a slowing global economy.

Apr 1, 2019

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

The document's existence was first mentioned by White House national security adviser John Bolton in television interviews he gave after the two-day summit.

Mar 30, 2019

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Oil prices rise amid OPEC's ongoing supply cuts, US sanctions

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were at $59.54 per barrel at 0100 GMT, up 24 cents, or 0.4 per cent, from their last settlement. Brent crude oil futures had yet to trade.

Mar 29, 2019

The members of the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to vote for a resolutions on controlling the turmoil in Venezuela on February 28, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

UNSC pledges to tackle terror funding; unanimously adopts resolution 2462

The resolution notes with concern that terrorists may abuse legitimate businesses and non-profit organisations for their activities, and make use of emerging payment methods.