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Jul 25, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedU.S. forces disable ship in Gulf of Oman as blockade enforces asset order
U.S. forces disabled a ship in the Gulf of Oman for breaching a naval blockade as President Donald Trump ordered frozen Iranian assets used for maritime compensation.
Jul 25, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedParamount pauses $100 billion Warner Bros merger amid US antitrust lawsuits
Paramount has put its proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers on hold following antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 US states and the screenwriters' guild.
Jul 25, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedNetherlands releases strategic oil reserves to curb rising prices
The Netherlands has started releasing 2.7 million barrels from its commercial strategic oil reserves to help lower surging prices, with state reserves potentially following soon.
Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedFuel stations in Croatia introduce purchase limits ahead of expected price hikes
Croatian fuel retailers INA and Petrol have introduced temporary purchase caps ahead of an anticipated price surge.
Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedItalian government prepares new fuel decree as Meloni meets Giorgetti
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti to discuss a new decree targeting high fuel prices.
Jul 24, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedCanada opens Gordie Howe bridge amid trade tensions with US
Canadian officials have opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan amid trade tensions with the US.
Jul 24, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedUS extends deadline for Lukoil foreign asset sales to August 22
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended the license permitting negotiations over the sale of Lukoil's international assets until August 22.
Jul 24, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedEuropean energy sector faces calls for tariff reform and subsidy returns
Nordic and European energy firms face strategic shifts, including tariff reform calls, subsidy repayments by Hafslund, and leadership critiques involving Ørsted.
Jul 24, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedHungary's energy minister dismisses head of Paks II nuclear project
Hungarian Minister of Economy and Energy István Kapitány has dismissed Gergely Jákli, CEO of Paks II Nuclear Power Plant Ltd., with a successor to be named Friday.
Jul 24, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
AI-generatedGerman carmakers' cost-cutting measures threaten regional economies
Sweeping austerity at Volkswagen and other German carmakers is hitting local regions, impacting supply chains, municipal budgets, and surrounding businesses.
Jul 24, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedGerman battery maker Varta files for insolvency
German battery manufacturer Varta AG has filed for insolvency after key shareholders declined to inject additional capital into the struggling enterprise.
Jul 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
AI-generatedChina sanctions 14 European Union entities in retaliatory trade move
Beijing has placed 14 EU entities, including Rheinmetall and Tatra Trucks, on an export control list, blocking dual-use goods shipments in response to EU sanctions.
Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedEU foreign chief Kallas rejects US tariffs over forced labor claims
EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. justifications for new trade tariffs, calling allegations regarding the bloc's forced labor regulations unfounded.
Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedInvestigation reveals Chinese central bank investments in European infrastructure
An OCCRP investigation revealed that a Chinese central bank agency has quietly acquired European real estate and infrastructure through offshore companies.
Jul 24, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedGlobal electricity prices diverge following Strait of Hormuz supply shock
A Strait of Hormuz LNG supply shock deepened global electricity price disparities, according to a mid-year International Energy Agency report.
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedAlphabet discloses 94 billion dollar SpaceX stake amid major tech selloff
Alphabet disclosed a $94 billion stake in SpaceX as the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants lost nearly $797 billion in market value in a single trading session.
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedGreenvolt sells Hungarian solar park to Greece's PPC for €64.2 million
Greenvolt Power has agreed to sell the 57.47 MWp Kira solar park in southern Hungary to Greek energy group PPC for €64.2 million, with completion expected by late 2026.
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedTrump Media proposes $100,000 fee for early access to posts
Trump Media is planning a premium service, 'Truth API,' offering early access to Donald Trump's social media posts for up to $100,000.
Jul 24, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
AI-generatedVolkswagen second-quarter profit drops by a third as revenue forecast cut
Volkswagen reported a 32.9% drop in second-quarter net profit and lowered its full-year revenue outlook due to falling sales in China and market headwinds.
Jul 6, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
AI-generatedAre school mum friends real friends?: ‘They all disappeared’
Are school mum friends real friends?: ‘They all disappeared’. European outlets are following this developing story across the continent.