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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Energy is once again used as a weapon in war. It reveals an uncomfortable reality.

The article discusses how energy resources are being utilized as tools of power in contemporary conflicts, primarily focusing on recent threats from Iran and the lessons learned from past energy crises in Europe.

Mar 17 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The hidden 'weapon' for the CEO who 'benefits' from the war

Andreas Siamisis of Helleniq Energy appears to be capitalizing on geopolitical turmoil, particularly the rising oil prices due to conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 17 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The economy as a weapon of war

The article discusses how Iran has leveraged its military actions in the ongoing conflict to disrupt the global economy, particularly through attacks on oil facilities and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Why only China has the ‘weapon’ to reduce oil prices

The article discusses how China's continuous oil imports from Iran amidst geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in influencing global oil prices.

Mar 13 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

Germany’s ex-economy minister, Robert Habeck, criticizes the trend of weaponizing various aspects of geopolitics since Donald Trump’s re-election, particularly following the energy crisis linked to the Ukraine invasion.

Mar 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

400 million barrels of oil: strategic weapon or mere market painkiller?

The International Energy Agency has announced a record release of 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to stabilize prices amidst supply disruptions caused by the war on Iran.

Mar 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

How Energy Became a Battlefield and Weapon in the Israeli-Iranian War?

Energy has emerged as both a battlefield and a weapon in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.

Mar 12 • 05:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Last Resort Weapon: When Do Countries Use Their Strategic Oil Reserves?

Countries are increasingly considering the use of strategic oil reserves in response to rising global energy market disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 10 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Havana Syndrome: US military tested secret energy weapon, says American TV report

An investigation by CBS's 60 Minutes reveals that US military tested a secret energy weapon capable of causing brain injuries, linked to the so-called 'Havana Syndrome'.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland plans to lift nuclear weapon restrictions, government to announce today - this is what we know now

Finland is considering lifting its restrictions on nuclear weapons as part of changes to its nuclear energy law, with an official announcement expected from the government.

Mar 5 • 08:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

How close was Iran to a nuclear weapon? IAEA finds no evidence of a nuclear weapon program

The article discusses recent claims from the US and Israel about Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program and the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) findings that do not support these assertions.

Mar 4 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jarno Limnell: The Use of This Iranian Retaliatory Weapon Would Directly Affect Finland as Well

Jarno Limnell discusses the potential repercussions for Finland if the Middle East conflict escalates, particularly in energy and economic sectors.

Feb 28 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ekaterina Rojaka. The Economy as a Weapon: The US Course Changing the Balance of Power

The article discusses the implications of Trump's economic policies, focusing on tariffs and investments in the US economy, which could create jobs but may also increase inflation.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Are Nuclear Waste Repositories the Last Weapon in the Climate Battle?

The article discusses the global demand for stable, low-emission energy and the role of nuclear energy in meeting this demand while addressing the critical issue of safely disposing of long-lived radioactive waste.

Feb 22 • 10:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

An Unprecedented Weapon: What the Chinese TPG1000Cs Can Do

The TPG1000Cs, a powerful microwave generator, represents a significant advancement in space weaponry by China, capable of unprecedented energy release.

Feb 8 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Lithuanian Minister: Putin is bluffing about the ceasefire and using winter as a weapon

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of bluffing about an energy ceasefire while continuing to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 7 • 13:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column "Lost and Found": The Frost as a Weapon of the Russians

In her latest column, Katja Petrowskaja discusses how Ukrainians are coping with Russian attacks on energy supplies during a harsh winter.

Feb 7 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Metlen, DEPA, DEI, Enerwave, Hiron: Who 'closed' Revythoussa until 2040 and why LNG is becoming a strategic weapon

Greek companies are securing access to liquefied natural gas for the next 15 years, transforming the Greek terminal into a crucial power hub for Southeast Europe amidst the countdown to the end of Russian natural gas.

Feb 4 • 06:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Biden DHS's purchase of weapon linked to Havana Syndrome attacks leads House Republicans to demand answers

House Republicans are pressing for explanations regarding the Biden administration's acquisition of a pulsed energy weapon allegedly associated with the mysterious Havana Syndrome that affected U.S. diplomats in Cuba.

Jan 15 • 22:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Will Venezuelan Oil Become America's New Weapon for Global Energy Dominance?

The article discusses the potential for U.S. influence over approximately 30% of the world's oil reserves following political shifts in Venezuela, particularly after the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 6 • 14:05 UTC

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