Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions

Russia faces higher costs on sea-borne oil exports due to new US sanctions
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute

Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute
Putin promised to keep supplying Slovakia with gas, Fico says

Putin promised to keep supplying Slovakia with gas, Fico says
Moldovan president visits area hit by blackouts, blames Russia's Gazprom

Moldovan president visits area hit by blackouts, blames Russia's Gazprom
Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9

Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9
Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled

Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled
Slovakia rejects Ukraine accusations of opening up second energy front

Slovakia rejects Ukraine accusations of opening up second energy front
Ukraine's Zelenskiy hits back at Slovak PM Fico as gas transit dispute deepens

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hits back at Slovak PM Fico as gas transit dispute deepens
Turkey aims to provide power to Syria, collaborate on oil, gas, newspaper says

Turkey aims to provide power to Syria, collaborate on oil, gas, newspaper says
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
Moldovan president warns of 'harsh winter' in inauguration speech

Moldovan president warns of 'harsh winter' in inauguration speech
Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route

Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route
Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt
Kremlin says any new G7 oil sanctions would backfire and it will adapt
Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says

Russia disrupting Baltic security in test for NATO, Polish admiral says
Slovakia plans negotiations on gas supplies, Ukraine transit next week
Slovakia plans negotiations on gas supplies, Ukraine transit next week
Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy
Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy
Sweden asks China to cooperate on Baltic Sea cable investigation

Sweden asks China to cooperate on Baltic Sea cable investigation
EU to discuss adding tankers, Chinese firms to Russia sanctions list

EU to discuss adding tankers, Chinese firms to Russia sanctions list
Italy's Eni readies second floating LNG facility for Congo

Italy's Eni readies second floating LNG facility for Congo
Nigeria Roundup: Chidimma Adetshina, over 6 million displaced, petrol price surge

Nigeria Roundup: Chidimma Adetshina, over 6 million displaced, petrol price surge
Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says

Putin tells Scholz that Russia is willing to look at energy cooperation, Kremlin says
EU needs to rethink Russian sanctions to cut energy costs, Hungary's Orban says

EU needs to rethink Russian sanctions to cut energy costs, Hungary's Orban says
Senior aide to Argentina's Milei says Shell eying LNG investment, according to report

Senior aide to Argentina's Milei says Shell eying LNG investment, according to report
Pipeline fire in Venezuela almost completely extinguished, sources say
Pipeline fire in Venezuela almost completely extinguished, sources say
COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas
North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says

North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says
Panama to cancel flags on four US-sanctioned LNG vessels
Panama to cancel flags on four US-sanctioned LNG vessels
Bangladesh to resume gas connections for industries after months-long pause

Bangladesh to resume gas connections for industries after months-long pause
Putin: Russia ready to keep gas transit via Ukraine, but Kyiv rejects deal extension

Putin: Russia ready to keep gas transit via Ukraine, but Kyiv rejects deal extension
Serbia's Vucic thanks Putin for natural gas supplies

Serbia's Vucic thanks Putin for natural gas supplies
How Cuba's electrical grid collapsed and what comes next

How Cuba's electrical grid collapsed and what comes next
Voters in British Columbia provincial election focus on healthcare, affordability

Voters in British Columbia provincial election focus on healthcare, affordability
Russia seeks over $1 billion in damages from Shell, report says

Russia seeks over $1 billion in damages from Shell, report says
Mozambique election likely to extend ruling Frelimo's half-century rule

Mozambique election likely to extend ruling Frelimo's half-century rule
Mozambique election winner faces tough financial squeeze

Mozambique election winner faces tough financial squeeze
Kyiv will not extend gas transit deal, Ukraine tells Slovakia

Kyiv will not extend gas transit deal, Ukraine tells Slovakia
Hurricane Milton set to intensify as it heads toward Florida, NHC says

Hurricane Milton set to intensify as it heads toward Florida, NHC says
Colombia Roundup: Repatriation from Lebanon, biological diversity, natural gas discovery

Colombia Roundup: Repatriation from Lebanon, biological diversity, natural gas discovery
Mozambique's presidential frontrunner likely to keep Rwandans protecting gas sites

Mozambique's presidential frontrunner likely to keep Rwandans protecting gas sites
Japan to keep nuclear, boost renewables in its energy mix, new industry minister says

Japan to keep nuclear, boost renewables in its energy mix, new industry minister says
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil