Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.
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‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.
EXPLAINER
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an ‘opportunity’ for Putin to engage with other world leaders.
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy
US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war’s impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.
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Trump pushes Russia-Ukraine ‘energy truce’: Can it work?
Talks of a possible halt in attacks on energy facilities come as strikes on such targets continue unabated.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three as Zelenskyy arrives for UN summit
Overnight missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions as world leaders gather in New York, US.
From: NewsFeed
Protesters march on Islamabad over soaring fuel prices
Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has launched a protest march towards Islamabad over soaring fuel prices.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
Iran cuts office hours, expands remote work amid fuel shortages
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.
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How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran.
Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout
The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.
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