Commodities
Unexpected China demand, output cuts behind surge in oil prices
Inflation fears grow as futures flirt with $100 per barrel
'IMEC' could point the way forward for emergence of world's 'fourth pole'
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
Japan's Marubeni teams with Israeli startup Orca AI to market SeaPod system
Beijing to upgrade ties to 'strategic partnership' with eye on Mideast presence
Central bank has raised rates by 2,150 basis points since June
Armenian forces agree to disarm after latest outbreak of decades-old conflict
Renewed conflict raises risk of new Caucasus war between neighbors
Exchange involved transfer of $6bn in Iranian funds from South Korea
Energy minister says finalization likely in 'a few months' after years of talks
'We are in the business of redesigning supply chains,' economy chief Al Marri says
Territory follows Beijing in seeking new friends amid chilly relations with West
Emergency teams are being mobilized on the ground, U.N. aid chief tweets
Multinational infrastructure deal also includes EU, UAE
Turkish president vows 'firm diplomacy' to ensure food supplies for Africa
Biden lauds 'real big deal' as he seeks to counter China's Belt and Road
Washington envisions railways and sea lanes to counter China's Belt and Road
Accession to BRICS, SCO will reduce isolation but not solve financial challenge
Brent crude futures rise over $90 for first time since last November
Petrostate's preparations alarm observers seeking shift from oil, coal and gas
New suggestions to ease Russian concerns discussed in meeting with Putin
Nations to issue joint statement on cooperation
Riyadh-hosted talks on Ukraine highlight growing clout of major emerging nations
Counterweight to West sought among countries of Global South
Central bank gives strong sign on fighting inflation as new officials take lead
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