Middle East and Africa
Dubai airport diverts flights as ‘exceptional weather,’ floods, hits Gulf
Both the Oman and the UAE, which hosted last year's COP28 UN climate talks, have previously warned that global warming is likely to...
BP starts oil production at new offshore platform in Azerbaijan
New platform is the seventh oil production platform installed in the giant Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field in the Caspian Sea.
Volkswagen to invest $210M in South African plant, expects slower move to EVs
While most global markets transition to EVs, Volkswagen expects African markets to keep making and selling vehicles with internal combustion engines for the...
Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the...
Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture
Africa has emitted only seven percent of global greenhouse gases since the mid-19th century, according to the UN climate change panel (IPCC), but...
Oil prices fall after Iran attack as market draws down risk premium
Brent futures for June delivery fell 50 cents, or 0.5%, to $89.95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures for May delivery were...
Oil seen opening up after Iran’s attack on Israel
Concern over military action sent oil prices up but further gains may depend on response from Israel and the West.
Gulf markets dip in sign of investor concern after Iran attacks Israel
Brent crude futures were nearing a six-month high on concern that Iran, the third-largest OPEC producer, would attack Israel.
Red Sea crisis forces operators to use more container ships, adding to emission concerns
The shipping industry's pledge to limit its carbon footprint may suffer a setback as the current Red Sea crisis prompts it to use...
