In a concerted effort to combat climate change, the European Union and its members are committed to financially supporting the fund for vulnerable countries.

The European Union is stepping up its fight against Russian sanctions evasion tactics, aimed at tightening oil price caps and closing the market for fossil fuels of Russian origin.

Growing geopolitical threats to global oil and natural gas supplies, coupled with concerns about man-made climate change, are increasingly eroding the appeal of fossil fuels as reliable and secure sources of energy, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency, on November 7.

Algeria has decided to appoint a new ambassador to Spain, putting an end to more than 19 months of diplomatic quarrel due to Madrid's U-turn on the Western Sahara issue.

COP28 in Dubai (November 30-December 12) looms with major challenges: reducing emissions, moving away from fossil fuels and mobilizing billions to adapt to climate change.

Sri Lanka is set to sign an investment agreement with Sinopec to build an oil refinery in Hambantota, following the withdrawal of a competitor.

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a stronger "strategic partnership" with Kazakhstan, underlining the strength of the relationship with this Central Asian nation.

European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra asserts that the exit from fossil fuels in the final COP28 agreement is not a frivolous request, but a scientifically established urgency. It underlines the need for immediate action to combat climate change.

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen economic and political relations in a fast-changing region.

With the lifting of sanctions on Venezuelan oil, Asian buyers, particularly China and India, could face increased competition for Latin American cargoes, potentially driving them to Middle Eastern sources.

COP28, the 28th international climate summit, aims to consolidate global efforts to combat climate change. Here's what to expect.

A recent Irena report highlights the urgent need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies in developing countries to meet climate targets.

Guyana announces a major oil discovery in a region disputed by Venezuela, triggering international reactions and geopolitical tensions, with a territorial dispute in the process of being settled.

Turkmenistan, rich in natural gas and keen to establish itself as a major player in Europe's energy supply, is considering the construction of a trans-Caspian gas pipeline despite geopolitical challenges.

A London court puts an end to an eleven-billion-dollar gas dispute.

An in-depth analysis of energy cooperation between Russia and China, in particular the Siberian Force 2 pipeline project, and its economic and energy implications.

Venezuela announces a consultative referendum on the future of Esequibo, a resource-rich region disputed with neighboring Guyana.

Discontent in Aswan: crucial negotiations on climate "loss and damage" ahead of COP28 end in failure.

The Pressure on China's Teapots: A Look at the Rising Costs of Crude Oil.

Iranian-backed groups blow up a gas pipeline in northeastern Syria, near an American base.

President Putin welcomes Russia-China energy cooperation. This strategic alliance has significant implications for global energy markets.

During Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh's visit to Paris, a historic agreement was signed for the development of a major uranium mine by the French nuclear group Orano.

The annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakech highlights the need to reform international financial institutions to meet global challenges, including climate change.

Vladimir Putin's visit to China underlines Russia's growing dependence on Beijing due to international pressure from its offensive in Ukraine. The New Silk Roads Forum marks an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and manage geopolitical challenges.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is monitoring the impact of the conflict between Hamas and Israel on the oil market. Although the current impact on oil supply flows is limited, markets have reacted by including a higher geopolitical risk premium. The Middle East is a key region for the global oil trade.

The Finnish intelligence service (Supo) has warned that the threat of Russian operations on the country's infrastructure has increased since it joined NATO. This warning follows an investigation into the possible sabotage of a gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia.