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Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude rising about 1.8% to approximately $111 a barrel, approaching five-month highs, as growing security threats in the Middle East heightened concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate
October 20, 2026

Bhutan MP Praises Quality of Tanzania’s Honey Products

Bhutanese Parliamentarian Tashi Tenzin has praised the quality of Tanzania’s honey and other bee products displayed at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism pavilion during the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU 153) in Arusha. Tenzin said he was impressed
October 7, 2026

Tanzania Fuel Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

The Tanzanian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reliable fuel supplies and maintaining affordable prices despite continued volatility in global oil markets linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East. The government’s position comes as international disruptions affecting oil production, availability
October 7, 2026

Russia-Afghanistan Trade Surges 2.5-Fold

Trade between Russia and Afghanistan increased 2.5-fold during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, highlighting a rapid expansion of economic ties between Moscow and Kabul. The figure was announced following a meeting in Moscow between
October 6, 2026

Trump Tells Americans To Endure High Fuel Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Americans to endure rising fuel costs as the war involving Iran continues, arguing that the economic burden being felt by households is a relatively small price to pay for the objectives of the conflict. “You’re paying
October 3, 2026

Copper Prices Surge as Global Demand Outpaces Supply

Copper is emerging as one of the most closely watched industrial commodities as prices climb to record levels, driven by rising demand from the energy transition, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and defence industries, while concerns grow over the ability of global mining
September 23, 2026

Ruto, Dangote Discuss East Africa Refinery Project

Kenyan President William Ruto has held talks with Dangote Industries CEO Aliko Dangote on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, focusing on plans to advance a proposed East Africa refinery project in Lamu. Ruto said Kenya
September 22, 2026
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