Hungary’s largest oil group attacks western ‘hypocrisy’ over Russian energy

Mol’s links to Moscow have come under scrutiny after Spain’s veto of Hungarian consortium’s bid for train maker Talgo

World - Financial Times - October 27

A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy

Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Anger is the defining energy of western politics

Quelling the rage is a democratic imperative across the world

World - Financial Times - November 7

Medical group MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘Double Standards and Hypocrisy’: The Dissent at Cisco Over the War in Gaza

Employees at Cisco revealed to WIRED the challenges they’ve encountered while petitioning for the cancellation of contracts with Israel and greater recognition of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Western groups step up efforts to win nuclear contracts in eastern Europe

Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targets

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”

World - ABC News - November 12

Russian sales of Chinese cars surge after western sanctions hit

Purchases of vehicles from Asian nation’s automakers reach fresh records as Russians ‘vote with their wallets’

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."

A Cash-Starved Russian Ally Detains Western Miners' Staff in Tax Raid

Resolute Mining agreed to pay Mali’s government $160 million, after the country’s authorities detained the Australian mining company’s chief executive and two other employees.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Ukraine says Russia hit it with ICBM, Zelenskyy says Putin is 'terrified'

Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.

Trump’s Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies

The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Trump energy allies anticipate boom times for oil, gas, mining

Former President Trump’s election victory has sent a jolt of enthusiasm through the fossil fuel and mining industries as they anticipate a favorable regulatory environment under his incoming ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

How Russia’s energy minister plotted merger of country’s oil majors

Pitch by Sergei Tsivilev, a relative of Vladimir Putin, aimed to tighten oversight of Rosneft and nationalise Lukoil

World - Financial Times - November 13

Lots of oil but no power: how Iran ran low on energy

Rolling blackouts underscore impact of US sanctions, lack of investment and costly subsidies

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

CEO Chris Wright named by Trump as energy secretary pick

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy.

Oil boss Chris Wright named as Donald Trump’s energy secretary

Liberty Energy CEO set to lead administration’s drive to loosen restrictions on the fossil fuel industry

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump picks oil and gas executive Chris Wright for energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, to be his energy secretary. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...

Oil Executive Chris Wright Picked as Next Energy Secretary

The CEO of Liberty Energy says there is no climate crisis, and is a vocal backer of the president-elect’s plan to boost oil and gas production.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How oil ‘wildcatters’ ended up in charge of Trump’s energy policy

Shale barons are jubilant about the Republican’s plan for US ‘energy dominance’. Climate campaigners are not

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.

The Predictable Hypocrisy of Megyn Kelly

She smooched a man who continues to denigrate women in public statements.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Zelenksy condemns record number of Russian drone attacks

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Russian troops continue attacks in eastern Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 10

'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts

At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.

Russia did not fire an ICBM at Ukraine, U.S. officials say, disputing a claim by Kyiv

Russia did not fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine on Thursday, a U.S. official and a military officer with knowledge of the matter told NBC News, disputing a claim by Kyiv.

Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War’s Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says

The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Russian disinformation groups likely promoting false claims about Walz

Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.

Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote

Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.

World - The New York Times - November 5

FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group

The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.

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