From remote work to fuel rationing: How Asian countries are managing energy shortages amid US-Israel-Iran war

Many Asian countries, including Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, announced a slew of measures as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted energy supplies, threatening economic stability. The measures include curbing government spending, shutting down schools and pushing remote work. Asian nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel imports from the conflict-hit West…

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Donald Trump signs order to ‘protect’ Venezuelan oil revenue, says seizure could undermine US efforts in country

United States President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order which claims to “protect” Venezuelan oil revenue from being seized for judicial proceedings, AP reported. The order, made public on 9 January, states that the funds being seized for judicial proceedings could “undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela”,…

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