The Challenges Facing India's Path to Critical Mineral Self-Reliance

Oct 30, 2026

A major fire reportedly broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Samara region on Friday following a drone attack. According to Rosneft, the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery can process around 8.8 million tonnes of crude oil per year and is involved in the production of jet fuel.

Oct 30, 2026

Berlin security authorities say they have no information regarding specific calls for violence at this Saturday’s protest, but they are preparing for a major operation.

Oct 30, 2026

British businesses now have to let trade union members into their offices to recruit after the Labour government’s overhaul of workers’ rights. The new rules, starting Friday, are already causing employers to draft confidentiality agreements to allow union members access to workplaces, due to worries that union reps may get...

Sep 28, 2026

Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.

Jun 29, 2026

A fragile truce in the Middle East, persistent energy-driven inflation, shifting U.S. trade policy and escalating regional pressures from Europe to Africa will collectively shape geopolitical risk in the third quarter.

Mar 30, 2026

The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.