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Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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August 20, 2025
In Abu Dhabi and Washington, Armenia and Azerbaijan moved toward peace after decades of conflict, marking a shift away from Russian dominance. Aug. 8: U.S. President Donald Trump joins hands with Azeri President Ilham Aliyev (left) and Armenian...
War or peace? For oil markets, the Ukraine outcome is insignificant: Bousso
Zawya
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(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) LONDON - U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy to resolve the war in Ukraine is unlikely to jolt oil and gas markets, no matter the outcome. Russia has...
US oil and gas M&A activity quadrupled last year, report says
Zawya
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NEW YORK: Mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. oil and gas sector more than quadrupled last year despite softer commodity prices as energy companies boosted spending to improve efficiency and profits, according to an Ernst & Young study published...
Washington must respect New Delhi’s redlines. And repair India-US strained ties
The Print
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August 20, 2025
A U.S.-India trade agreement is about more than commerce. It is about security. In an effort to push India to cross unreasonable thresholds on agriculture market access, the Trump administration is depleting the reservoir of trust that both...
Government officials reverse controversial funding freeze impacting millions of Americans: 'Let's ... do it right'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 20, 2025
"We will … make sure this program uses federal resources efficiently." by Matthew SwigonskiAugust 20, 2025 Following a monthslong freeze of federal funding, the U.S. Department of Transportation is reopening applications for electric vehicle...
Iraq signs agreement with Chevron on oil exploration projects, prime minister says
Zawya
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(Adds statement from Chevron, background on oil company agreements with Iraq) CAIRO - Iraq signed an agreement in principle with U.S. oil producer Chevron for the Nassiriya project that consists of four exploration blocks in addition to the...
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine this month following Trump's meetings with Putin, Zelenskyy
Fox News
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August 20, 2025
The White House said President Donald Trump wants to be sensitive to the needs of the U.S. taxpayer, and wouldn't endorse funding a war "very far away." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russia launched its largest attack of the month...
'They are just profiteering': US treasury fires fresh salvo at India’s rich over Russian oil
Business Today
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August 20, 2025
India’s wealthiest business families are profiteering from reselling discounted Russian crude amid the Ukraine war, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday, sharply escalating Washington’s criticism of New Delhi’s oil trade with Moscow....
Japan's US exports fall 10% in July, down for 4th straight month
The Mainichi
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In this Jan. 30, 2017 file photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter, a container terminal is seen at the Port of Yokohama. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's exports to the United States dropped 10.1 percent in July from a year earlier to...
US Sanctions on Iran "Derail Crucial Iraq-Turkmenistan Gas Deal"
Iraq Business News
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August 19, 2025
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. U.S. Sanctions on Iran Derail Crucial Iraq-Turkmenistan Gas Deal The U.S. opposes the Turkmenistan-Iraq gas deal...
Google lands major nuclear energy deal to power it’s massive AI data centers with 50 megawatt capacity
New York Post
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August 20, 2025
Google, Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority have agreed to supply 50 megawatts of nuclear power to data centers in Tennessee and Alabama. The companies say the deal will help meet rising U.S. energy demand and advance the nation’s role...
Steve Daines discusses Montana's economy, abortion pill safety, and energy merger proposals
Southeast Montana News
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August 19, 2025
Steve Daines, U.S. Senator representing Montana, addressed a range of issues affecting his state in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) between August 17 and August 19, 2025.On August 17, Daines highlighted the economic benefits resulting...
Modi hails China ties as Bessent swipes at India’s rich families
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed improved ties with China as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated criticism of the South Asian nation over its purchases of Russian oil. Modi said he’s looking forward to visiting China later...
Musk’s SpaceX, Others Win Court Challenge to Labor Board’s Structure
Insurance Journal
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August 20, 2025
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday agreed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and two other companies that the U.S. National Labor Relations Board’s structure is likely unlawful and blocked the agency from pursuing cases against them. The ruling by the New...
Doubts about prospects for global plastic pollution deal amid U.S. resistance to production caps
Environmental Health News
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August 19, 2025
A sixth round of United Nations negotiations to curb plastic pollution collapsed in Geneva last week, with diplomats citing the United States’ hardening stance under the Trump administration as a key obstacle to progress. Olivia Le Poidevin and...
Trump’s energy orders could cost U.S. utility customers billions each year
Environmental Health News
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August 19, 2025
The Department of Energy’s controversial move to keep aging fossil-fuel power plants running under emergency orders could cost Americans up to $6 billion annually by 2028, according to a new analysis. Jeff St. John reports for Canary Media. In...
Department of Energy national labs studied DeepSeek, and ‘positives’ may be approved
FedScoop - Washington D.C.
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August 19, 2025
The China-based artificial intelligence model DeepSeek isn’t available for widespread use at the Department of Energy, but approval of some elements may be possible following a study by two of its national labs, an agency IT official said Tuesday....
1 gas station in cities throughout Okmulgee County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 9
South Tulsa Today - Oklahoma
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August 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Okmulgee County...
1 gas station in cities throughout Boulder County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 9
Se Denver News - Colorado
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August 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Boulder County selling...
1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 9
SE North Carolina News
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August 19, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across New Hanover County...