Qatar bets on cheap power to catch up in Gulf AI race
Qatar seeks to catch up with Saudi Arabia, UAE in Gulf AI race Qatar’s cheaper energy, deep pockets…
Hollywood blockbuster keeps Wall Street hooked, oil jumps on Venezuela blockade
Item 1 of 2 Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American…
Japan cancels H3 rocket launch due to ‘facility trouble’
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s space agency cancelled on Wednesday its planned H3 rocket launch carrying the…
Japan’s exports to US post first rebound in 8 months as tariff pain eases
November exports +6.1% yr/yr vs forecast +4.8% Imports rise 1.3% yr/yr in November US-bound shipments up 8.8% yr/yr…
Equities fall with US Treasury yields after data, oil sinks
MSCI’s global index falls 0.5%, S&P 500 ends down slightly after US jobs data US adds jobs in…
Romania’s government survives no-confidence vote over judicial pensions
Government aims to cap judicial pensions, raise retirement age Top court to rule on judicial pension reform on…
Oil prices stable as Venezuelan supply disruptions balance surplus concerns
Brent, WTI prices steady after 4% losses last week Venezuelan oil exports down sharply since US seizure of…
China’s economy stalls in November as calls for reform grow
Factory output, retail sales grow at weakest pace in over a year Data highlight weak domestic demand alongside…
India tightens pollution curbs as Delhi’s air quality worsens
Item 1 of 2 Smog shroud Building as air pollution persists in Mumbai, India, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Francis…
China to boost exports, imports in 2026, seeking ‘sustainable’ trade, official says
BEIJING, Dec 13 (Reuters) – China plans to expand exports and imports next year as part of efforts…
South Africa eases ownership rules, opening door for Starlink and other foreign operators
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (Reuters) – South Africa will amend rules on local Black ownership requirements after a directive…
Exclusive: Russia’s monthly oil and gas revenue poised to hit lowest since August 2020
Annual oil and gas revenue to fall short of budget projection Returns hit by cheaper crude and stronger…