US sets methane fee on oil, gas emitters as Biden term winds down
By Valerie Volcovici BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday finalized a methane fee for big oil and gas producers meant to slash emissions of the…
Dollar roars with bitcoin as Trump trades shine; euro and yuan slump
By Kevin Buckland and Harry Robertson TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar rose to a four-month peak versus major peers on Tuesday, while bitcoin extended its record rally as investors continued…
Exclusive-Beijing pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan, sources say
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Beijing is pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in the South Asian nation,…
Iran says it will pursue ‘its interest’ when asked about possibility of Trump talks
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran will pursue whatever secures its interest, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, when asked if there could be direct talks with the Trump administration. “Whatever…
Dollar extends gains as traders position for new Trump administration
Investing.com – The U.S. dollar rose Tuesday to a four-month high as traders continued to position for the new Trump administration and a more restrictive Federal Reserve. At 04:00 ET…
COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief
By William James BAKU (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday to “pay up” to prevent climate-led humanitarian disasters, and said…
Oil drifts amid China stimulus concerns, oversupply worries
By Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, awaiting further price direction from OPEC’s monthly report, with investor disappointment over China’s latest stimulus plan and oversupply…
Oil slips on China stimulus concerns, oversupply outlook
By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed in early trading on Tuesday, awaiting further price direction from OPEC’s monthly report after China’s stimulus plan and oversupply…
Explainer-COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?
By Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) – This year’s U.N. climate summit – COP29 – is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations…
Dollar climbs with bitcoin as Trump trades ramp up; euro, yuan battered
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar rose toward a four-month peak versus major peers on Tuesday, while bitcoin extended its record rally as investors continued to pile into…
