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Russia's economy ran on war — now its stock market is pricing in peace
The Moscow Exchange Index — which tracks the stocks of Russia's 40 largest companies — closed 1.4% higher on Monday, marking ...
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Kazakhstan Explores New Oil Export Route via Baku–Supsa Corridor
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is considering the development of a new oil export route as part of ongoing efforts to diversify energy ...
Despite Lower Crude Prices, These Top Oil Stocks See Massive Free Cash Flow Gushers Ahead
Chevron expects to deliver an additional $12.5 billion in annual free cash flow starting next year. ConocoPhillips now ...
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How US Inconsistency Undermines Its Central Asia Position
President Trump’s recent tariffs on Kazakhstan are largely symbolic. Yet, the move underscores a deeper problem in US ...
Oil states push recycling over cuts as plastic treaty talks enter crunch phase
As 180 countries carry on talks in Geneva to finalise a global treaty on plastic pollution, oil-producing nations – backed by ...
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Debt and Development: The Next Chapter of Chinese Investments in Central Asia
China has been a major investor and trade partner in Central Asia for some twenty-five years. For the first half of those years, Beijing was focused on oil ...
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to ...
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that any peace deal excluding Kyiv would lead to ...