World Jul 21 Europe’s central bank raises interest rates for first time in 11 years The ECB is joining steps already taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to target stubbornly high inflation.
World Mar 01 60 million barrels of oil to be released from global strategic reserves amid war Russia plays an outsized role in global energy markets as the third-largest oil producer.
World Feb 28 Ruble plummets amid global sanctions, sending Russians to banks and ATMs Ordinary Russians are facing the prospect of higher prices as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting.
World Feb 28 Russians line up at banks as currency plummets in face of sanctions Ordinary Russians are facing the prospect of higher prices as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting.
World Feb 22 Germany’s chancellor suspends Nord Stream 2 amid Ukraine tensions, but what is it? The undersea pipeline directly links Russian gas to Europe via Germany and is complete but not yet operating. It has become a major target as Western governments try to exert leverage on Russia to deter further military moves against its…
World Feb 08 Biden threatened to block Russia’s Nord Stream 2 amid Ukraine tensions, but what is it? U.S. President Joe Biden has targeted Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline as he tries to deter the Kremlin from a feared invasion of Ukraine.
World Dec 24 COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world Travel plans are being disrupted because of flight cancellations, as the pandemic once again casts a pall on celebrations around the world.
World Oct 25 U.S. official urges Russia to send more gas to Europe ‘quickly’ A senior energy adviser to President Joe Biden urged Russia to supply more natural gas to Europe now rather than wait for approval of a new pipeline.
World Oct 19 Energy crunch hits global recovery as winter approaches The world is facing energy crunch, as countries use more energy as they rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, straining gas, oil and other fuel supplies.
Science Oct 13 Energy agency urges bigger global push to cut emissions The International Energy Agency is urging governments to make stronger commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions at an upcoming U.N. climate summit.