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Gas Demand Set to Fall Again as Middle East Conflict Bites
The IEA expects global gas consumption to shrink by 1.5% in 2026, with the Middle East conflict and high prices reshaping demand across regions.
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Shoigu Casts the West as a Source of Vice and Russia as a United Fortress
Russia's security council secretary frames Western pressure as a sign of decline and confirms a three-way Abu Dhabi meeting is being prepared.
PoliticsAnalysis
Healey Hedges on Youth Minimum Wage as Labour Weighs Jobs Against Pay
The chancellor declines to guarantee equalisation for younger workers, insisting the manifesto pledge stands but the timing and pace remain open.
PoliticsAnalysis
Ninth Circuit Sidesteps the Clock: Wild Horse Gathers and Agency Discretion
A federal appeals court has declined to force a fixed removal timetable, leaving the Bureau of Land Management to balance horse welfare against rangeland pressure.
DiplomacyAnalysis
Rubio Leaves Zelensky's G20 Invitation Open as Trump Weighs Decision
US secretary of state says a leaders-level invitation would be the president's call, and declines to rule it out.
EconomicsOpinion
Kärcher's Warning: Germany's Deindustrialisation Is Happening Now
The cleaning-technology chief blames regulation, energy costs and Chinese subsidies for Europe's industrial decline, and calls for a German fitness programme.
EconomicsAnalysis
Profits and Protection: California Court Revives Elder Abuse Claims Against Morgan Stanley
An appeals court has reinstated key claims that a barber-turned-investor's advisers failed to protect him as his cognition declined, despite $4.2 million in gains.
EnergyAnalysis
Copper Town's Rise and Fall
Kuridala's prosperity was short-lived due to cyclone damage and financial pressures
IdeasAnalysis
Peanuts and Brain Health
Eating peanuts daily may improve brain's response to insulin in older adults
EconomicsAnalysis
A Downward Spiral: Australian Data Centre Group Signals Profit Anxieties
The alarming 44% plunge in shares raises urgent questions about the sector's sustainability amid rising operational costs.
EconomicsAnalysis
U.S. Housing Market Faces Unprecedented Challenges Amid Soaring Mortgage Rates
The sharp decline in pending home sales signals deeper economic vulnerabilities as interest rates rise.
World AffairsAnalysis
A Turning Tide: Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Declines Ahead of Pivotal Election
As Brazil approaches a critical electoral juncture, recent data reveals a significant reduction in Amazon deforestation, raising questions about environmental policies and…
EconomicsAnalysis
London's Luxury Real Estate Faces Significant Corrections
The decline in house prices reflects broader economic pressures and shifting demands in the real estate market.
EconomicsAnalysis
Middle East Conflict Undermines Nissan's Market Position
The ongoing war in the region has led to a dramatic decline in Nissan's sales, reflecting broader economic vulnerabilities.
World AffairsAnalysis
Market Optimism Amidst Diplomatic Developments: A Potential Shift in US-Iran Relations
Recent surges in Asian stock markets and declines in oil prices indicate a growing expectation for renewed dialogue between the US and Iran.
World AffairsAnalysis
Assessing the Resilience of NATO: Kremlin's Cautionary Signals
Despite ongoing tensions, the Kremlin emphasizes that predictions of NATO's decline remain premature.
