Beijing: China declared that Taiwan remains central to its core interests, just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Chinese capital later this month. “Taiwan question is at the core of China’s core interests and the foundation of…
Istanbul: Oil prices extended their losses Thursday as hopes for a Middle East peace deal eased concerns about supply disruptions and raised expectations for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: International benchmark Brent crude futures fe…
Sydney: Australia will require major gas exporters to reserve 20% of their export volumes for domestic use under a new gas reservation scheme, Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced Thursday, as the country seeks to ease pressure from a prolonged energ…