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Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?
President Donald Trump’s deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.
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Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Transport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.
Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.
Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
![A protester holds posters of Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a march to protest Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia in Taiz, Yemen, Monday, March 30, 2026. [Abdulnasser Alseddik/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6ab72a9f17f6c-1790388895.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
ANALYSIS
‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.
EXPLAINER
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an ‘opportunity’ for Putin to engage with other world leaders.
Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy
US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war’s impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.
EXPLAINER
Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?
Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
ANALYSIS
Why the Houthis are fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains
Kahboub range could help the Houthis consolidate control near one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
ANALYSIS
As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
EXPLAINER
Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
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