President Biden is heading to the Mideast with one eye on U.S. strategic goals abroad and another on his political vulnerabilities back home.
Tag: Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
Putin, Looking for Allies, Plans to Meet Leaders of Turkey and Iran
In his second diplomatic push since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin will travel to Tehran to build bridges between leaders at odds over Syria, oil and the West.
Putin’s Oil War With the West Comes at His Allies’ Expense
Russia’s use of energy as a weapon in its standoff with the West is redrawing the geopolitical map, but it could strain ties with allies like Iran and Venezuela.
Manchin, Playing to the Home Crowd, Is Fighting Electric Cars to the End
The West Virginia senator, who holds the swing vote in negotiations for a budget plan, wants to cut incentives. The president and most Senate Democrats say buyer credits are crucial to fight climate change.
War Has Russia Jockeying With Venezuela and Iran for Oil Buyers.
The competition for buyers is setting off a price war that could hurt them all.
‘There’s Nothing’: Scarcity Deepens Desperation in Sri Lanka
The island nation was once an economic hope, with a growing middle class. Now many people are living on the edge, unable to buy even the basics.
What Sparked the Protests in Sri Lanka?
Acute shortages have meant that medicines can’t be transported and fresh produce from farms can’t make it to cities.
Sri Lanka’s Leader Will Resign, Ally Says, After Protesters Storm Residence
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will step down on Wednesday, according to the speaker of Parliament, amid fury over the economic crisis.
Biden Administration Signals Support for Controversial Alaska Oil Project
The administration issued an environmental review that represents a key step toward starting the Willow project. Opponents say drilling would violate Biden’s pledge to rein in fossil fuels.
At Europe’s Largest Port, Russia Sanctions Meet Their Toughest Test
The Dutch port of Rotterdam and its staff are at the front line of enforcing the European Union’s restrictions on trade with Russia. It’s no easy task.