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UAE’s Exit from OPEC Isn’t About Oil. It’s About Power.

Daniel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:03:37 +0000

The UAE's exit from OPEC is about more than oil. It reflects a growing belief in Abu Dhabi that national ambition, economic diversification, and strategic independence matter more than collective production quotas. After nearly sixty years in OPEC, the UAE is betting that its future lies beyond the cartel.

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S&P 500 at Record Highs, But the Foundations Are Cracking

Daniel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:39:46 +0000

The S&P 500 may be at record highs, but beneath the surface the rally is far less convincing. Narrow leadership, rising bond yields, and growing reliance on AI-driven optimism suggest a market powered more by momentum than by broad economic strength.

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EU Energy Safe for Now — But Middle East Tensions Cast Long Shadow

Daniel — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:16:10 +0000

EU energy supplies remain stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with no immediate risk to oil or gas flows. However, officials warn that prolonged disruption could expose vulnerabilities—particularly in fuel imports—leaving the bloc bracing for an uncertain energy future.

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Trump Tried to Break China—He May Have Made It Stronger Instead

Daniel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:46:36 +0000

When Donald Trump set out to challenge China, he aimed to slow its rise—but may have done the opposite. By forcing Xi Jinping to rethink trade, strengthen supply chains, and reduce reliance on the U.S., Trump pushed China to adapt rather than collapse.

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Oil, Power, and the Dollar at Risk

Daniel — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:08:30 +0000

A quiet shift in global oil trade is beginning to challenge the decades-old dollar-based system that helped cement U.S. economic dominance. As Gulf states reassess their alliances and explore alternatives, the balance of financial power may be slowly tilting—away from the dollar and toward a more multipolar world.

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NATO on the Brink: Transatlantic Rift Deepens Over Iran War

Daniel — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:01:24 +0000

Tensions between the US and its European allies have pushed NATO into one of its most serious crises in decades, exposing deep divisions over strategy, legal obligations, and the risks of escalation in the Iran war.

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Global Shockwaves: How a Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt Energy, Food, and Industry

Daniel — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:21:28 +0000

The conflict in the Middle East could trigger far-reaching economic disruption, starting with energy markets and spreading to food security, technology supply chains, and global industry. As critical trade routes face uncertainty, the ripple effects would be felt worldwide.

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World on Edge: Rising Conflicts Spark Fears of Wider War

Daniel — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:25:22 +0000

Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are drawing more countries into the crisis, raising fears of wider instability. With military deployments in the Eastern Mediterranean and links to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War, analysts warn that overlapping conflicts could make global tensions harder to contain.

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European Parliament Condemns Human Rights Violations in Russia, Niger, and Georgia

Daniel — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:01:04 +0000

The European Parliament has condemned human rights violations in Russia, Niger, and Georgia, highlighting forced recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine, the arbitrary detention of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, and the political persecution of opponents and journalists in Georgia.

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Regional War Expands as Hopes for Quick Iran Deal Fade

Daniel — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:56:56 +0000

After early optimism about renewed talks, hopes for a quick deal with Iran faded as Tehran signaled it would not return to negotiations, calling past efforts “a very bitter experience for us.” As Iran expanded its retaliatory strikes across the region, oil prices jumped and global markets recoiled, raising fears of a prolonged conflict.

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