India surpasses China to become Russia’s top oil buyer in July

India surpasses China to become Russia’s top oil buyer in July

NEW DELHI, Aug 22 (Reuters) – India overtook China as the world’s biggest importer of Russian oil in July as Chinese refiners bought less because of lower profit margins from producing fuels, a comparison of import data showed. Russian crude made up a record 44% of India’s overall imports last month, rising to a record …

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‘End fossil fuels’ protester storms stage of COP28 summit

‘End fossil fuels’ protester storms stage of COP28 summit

Licypriya Kangujam, an Indigenous climate activist from India, holds a banner during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 11, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Acquire Licensing Rights DUBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) – A 12-year-old protester burst on to the stage at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai on Monday, holding …

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Fossil fuel phase-out among options on COP28 table

Fossil fuel phase-out among options on COP28 table

Draft COP28 text includes fossil fuel phase out Text adds other options, include no phase out deal Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Countries at the COP28 climate conference are considering calling for a formal phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the U.N. summit’s final deal …

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UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels

UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels

Leaders push starkly different hopes for fossil fuels King Charles III of Britain pleads for climate progress COP28 advisor from Marshall Islands quits in protest DUBAI, Dec 1 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no …

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OPEC+ agrees to voluntary oil output cuts, invites Brazil to join

OPEC+ agrees to voluntary oil output cuts, invites Brazil to join

FILE PHOTO: OPEC’s logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Acquire Licensing Rights OPEC+ announces no new group cut target for 2024 Instead members led by Saudi Arabia to make voluntary cuts Saudi to roll over 1 million bpd cut into Q1 Russia to cut 500,000 bpd OPEC+ invites Brazil …

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COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels

COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels

[1/4]Attendees arrive for the opening of U.N.’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 30, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky Acquire Licensing Rights COP28 president says engaging on fossil fuels ‘essential’ Countries and oil companies urged to work together Summit delegates hope for early approval of disaster fund deal DUBAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) – The …

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Jordan minister doubts Israel can wipe out Hamas

Jordan minister doubts Israel can wipe out Hamas

[1/3]Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks at the IISS Manama Dialogue in Manama, Bahrain, November 18, 2023. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Acquire Licensing Rights MANAMA, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Jordan’s foreign minister said on Saturday that he did not understand how Israel’s goal of obliterating the Palestinian militant group Hamas it is fighting in Gaza could …

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Yemen’s Houthis enter Mideast fray, hardening spillover fears

Yemen’s Houthis enter Mideast fray, hardening spillover fears

Houthis are part of Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance’ Group says it carried out three attacks on Israel so far Analyst: attacks so far more of a message than a real threat Other Iran-backed groups have been attacking across Mideast DUBAI, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis have waded into the Israel-Hamas war raging more than …

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Tottenham go five points clear with 2-1 win at Palace

Tottenham go five points clear with 2-1 win at Palace

[1/3]Soccer Football – Premier League – Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur – Selhurst Park, London, Britain – October 27, 2023 Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 …

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