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Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.
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Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
New law allows tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.
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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.
‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
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Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks
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Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
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Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?
Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?
Published On 17 Sep 2026
ANALYSIS
China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes
The world’s second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties
New Delhi says it has ‘made clear’ its determination to ‘protect its trade and economic interests’.
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