Germany Pledges Complete Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels by 2045
Germany submitted a national roadmap to the United Nations on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, pledging a complete phase-out of coal, oil, and natural gas by 2045.
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Iran President Pezeshkian Tells UN That Nation Will Never Bend the Knee
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly to deliver a steely message to Washington, asserting that his country will never bow…
Treasury Yields Hit 19-Year Highs as Oil Spikes Pressure US Stock Markets
U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels in nearly two decades on Wednesday, driven by spiking oil prices and robust economic data.
Trump Allegedly Meets with Iran Officials Amid Heated Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump alleged a meeting with Iran after threatening to “annihilate” the country at the UN, while Iranian officials denied the talks and warned…
President Pezeshkian at UNGA to Signal Diplomacy Amid Strait of Hormuz Conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York on Tuesday for the United Nations General Assembly, seeking to present a narrative of resilience and diplomatic openness…
Oil Prices Fall to Two-Week Lows Amid Iran-Oman Shipping Talks
Oil delivery contracts fell toward two-week lows after Iran and Oman discussed establishing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz to clear mines and reopen the…
Qatar Urges Collective Regional Security Framework With Iran Ahead of Talks
Qatar’s former and current leadership have urged the establishment of a collective regional security framework with Iran, calling for direct dialogue, economic integration, and a…
Trump Rules Out Nuclear Weapons Against Iran Amid Ongoing Military Conflict
President Donald Trump firmly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran as the two nations remained locked in a conflict that has dragged on for nearly six months.
Trump Warns Iran of Annihilation as IRGC Strikes Tanker in Hormuz Strait
The warning follows continued unrest and military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has maintained heavy control and…
NZ Petrol Prices Sit Around $3 a Litre as High Costs Expected
Motorists across New Zealand are feeling the pinch at the pump as unleaded 91 petrol hit $3 a litre.
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.40, Threatening Harvest and Food Costs
U.S. diesel prices surged to a record $5.85 per gallon as a six-month war with Iran restricts global fuel supplies and spikes freight costs.
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1.25% Amid Rising Inflation
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25 percent on Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching a 31-year high.