Energy and Metals
China Unearths 200 New Mineral Deposits During Record Exploration Year
China has identified 200 medium- and large-sized mineral deposits within its borders in 2025. The Ministry of Natural Resources released these exact numbers recently. They
Japan Plans New Budget to Fight Soaring Oil Prices
The Japanese government plans to draft a brand new supplementary budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Officials desperately want to protect ordinary citizens from the
German Chancellor Demands Modern European Budget Focused on Defense
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanded a massive overhaul of the European Union’s outdated budget system on Thursday. He wants leaders to stop handing out old
Trump and Xi Praise Positive Talks During Historic Visit to China
United States President Donald Trump praised his recent meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a massive trip to Beijing on Thursday. Trump called the
Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to Fix Trade and End Wars
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping started a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday. The 2 leaders want to manage the
New European Commission Structure Creates Major Roadblocks for Climate Advocates
Ursula von der Leyen recently changed how the European Commission operates, and the new setup creates a massive headache for environmental and human rights groups.
Oil Prices Stabilize as Trump Meets Xi Jinping During Middle East Conflict
Global oil markets finally paused their wild swings this week. Traders took a deep breath just before United States President Donald Trump met with Chinese
United States President to Ask China for Help as Iran War Changes the Middle East
United States President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The massive United States and Israeli war against
Trump Looks for China’s Help as War in Iran Shakes the Middle East and Global Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening to start a critical diplomatic visit. He plans to sit down with Chinese President Xi
Trump Arrives in Beijing to Talk Trade and Sign Deals
U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday evening to kick off a crucial three-day state visit. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng greeted him
Drone Strike Causes Fuel Leak on Oil Tanker Near Oman
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirmed a fuel leak from one of its vessels this Wednesday. Two Iranian drones struck the massive tanker last
Wealthy VIPs Keep Flying Private Jets to Cannes Despite Severe Fuel Crisis
The Cannes Film Festival started this Tuesday, bringing heavy traffic to the local runways. Rich celebrities and executives are flying their private jets directly into
Chinese Gold Companies Dig Deep Overseas to Secure Global Supply
Major Chinese gold mining companies ramped up their overseas operations in the first three months of 2026. These businesses produced exactly 24.17 metric tons of
Europe Faces Huge Risks as American Gas Imports Soar
European countries plan to buy 80% of their liquefied natural gas from the United States by the year 2028. The Institute for Energy Economics and
Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing to Fix Trade and Stop Wars
United States President Donald Trump landed in Beijing today to start a massive 2-day diplomatic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This trip marks the
Iran Threatens United Arab Emirates as Regional Tensions Reach Boiling Point
Iranian authorities now openly threaten the United Arab Emirates. Following recent clashes with American forces, Tehran changed how it talks about its wealthy Gulf neighbor.
Japan Secures Enough Oil for June Despite Middle East War
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shared excellent news with the public on Tuesday. She announced that Japan will secure ample crude oil throughout June. The country
Trump States He Does Not Need China’s Help in the Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Surge
United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he does not need any help from China to end the ongoing war with Iran. He
Defense Secretary Claims Trump Can Restart Iran Strikes Without Congress
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump can order new military strikes against Iran without asking Congress for permission. Hegseth claims the president holds
UK Offers Drone Ships to Protect Middle East Shipping As Domestic Crisis Deepens
The United Kingdom promised on Tuesday to deploy high-tech autonomous vessels to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary John Healey announced the country will
US Inflation Hits Three-Year High as War Drives Up Costs
US consumer prices climbed rapidly throughout April. The ongoing war in Iran has severely disrupted global supply chains and driven fuel and food prices much
EU Ministers Push for Local Gas Drilling to Stop Energy Crisis
European Union energy ministers plan to meet in Cyprus on May 13 to tackle a massive financial problem. They will discuss drilling for natural gas
US and Iran Peace Deal Collapses as Oil Prices Hit 106 Dollars
Optimism for a quick end to the war in the Middle East vanished on Tuesday. Officials from the United States and Iran showed zero signs
Trump Travels to Beijing Seeking Trade Deals and Help with Iran War
Donald Trump is heading to Beijing on May 14-15 to meet Xi Jinping. A year ago, Trump predicted that towering tariffs would force China’s economy