Biden signs 15 orders in sweeping erasure of Trump acts - President describes efforts as 'starting points,' saying his policy agenda is 'bold and vital' 21.01.2021 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Energy Projects
Trump hails record of no new wars while in office - Outgoing president issues farewell address, extending wishes to new administration without naming Biden 20.01.2021 Energy Diplomacy Americas General
US adds two Chinese companies to black list - Chinese National Overseas Oil Corporation added to economic list, Skyrizon to military end-user list 15.01.2021 Asia Americas General
Iran to uphold right to regain lost oil market share - New US Administration could alleviate economic sanctions on Iran but this would require strict nuclear deal compliance 08.01.2021 Oil World Europe Eurasia Asia Americas Middle East-Africa
US: 4 deaths after pro-Trump supporters storm Capitol - 3 new deaths result of 'separate medical emergencies' police say as at least 52 people arrested 07.01.2021 General
Trump officials resign after rioters storm Capitol - More resignations may follow, including White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien 07.01.2021 Americas
Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours over posts - Microblogging website says penalty could be extended and warns future violations will lead to a ban 07.01.2021 Americas
UK, France, Germany ‘concerned’ over Iran nuclear enrichment - Commencement of uranium enrichment up to 20% violates Iran’s commitments under nuclear deal, says joint statement 07.01.2021 Europe Middle East-Africa
US market at record high with hopes of larger checks - Senate to vote later on rising COVID-19 stimulus checks to $2,000 from $600 30.12.2020 Americas
Fuming at defeat, Trump calls US 'third world nation' - 'It's a disgrace to our country. It's like a third world country,' says US president 08.12.2020 Energy Diplomacy Americas
Merkel sees positive signal from Turkey ahead of EU summit - German chancellor says return of Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis to port 'good signal' ahead of EU leaders summit 01.12.2020 Energy Security International Relations Turkey Europe
Turkey summons EU, Italian, German envoys over search of ship - Diplomats of EU, Italy and Germany in Ankara summoned over controversial search of Turkish-flagged ship by EU mission 24.11.2020 Energy Diplomacy Turkey
‘Iran ready to abide by nuclear deal pledges’ - Iranian officials say they are ready to return to pledges of the 2015 nuclear deal, depending on US response 20.11.2020 Energy Diplomacy Middle East-Africa
Iran, Venezuela sanctions relief low priority for Biden - Biden hinted in campaign of resuming diplomacy with Venezuela and Iran, but analysts say this will not happen overnight 19.11.2020 Oil International Relations World Europe Americas Middle East-Africa
On cusp of victory, Biden says numbers in his favor - 'The numbers tell us a clear and convincing story, we’re going to win this race,' says former vice president 07.11.2020 Energy Diplomacy Americas
Turkey ‘important’ for US: ex-congressman - Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Board organizes panel titled 'US Election Review: What’s Next for Turkey and the US' 06.11.2020 Turkey Americas General
US officially exits Paris climate accord - UN rules require withdrawal to take effect 4 years after deal came into effect, coincidentally a day after US elections 05.11.2020 Americas
US says Russia, Iran aim to influence November election - Iran sent 'spoofed emails' designed to intimidate voters, damage President Trump, says national intelligence director 22.10.2020 Eurasia Americas General
Next US admin. to face huge economic hurdles: Moody’s - Economic revival, China trade conflict, health care among challenges, says global rating agency 07.10.2020 Finance World Americas
Trump halts virus stimulus talks until after election - 'I have instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election,' says US president 07.10.2020 World Americas
American Petroleum Inst. objects to drilling moratorium - Trump extends moratorium on offshore drilling in Eastern Gulf of Mexico expanding it to Florida, South Carolina and Georgia 09.09.2020 Oil World Americas
Trump urges Saudi Arabia to negotiate with Gulf nations - US president welcomes opening of Saudi air space to flights between Israel-UAE, says White House deputy press secretary 08.09.2020 World Americas Middle East-Africa
End to Nord Stream 2 project could be on table: Merkel -Berlin signals it needs answers on Navalny poisoning, and gas pipeline project may be at risk 08.09.2020 Natural Gas World Europe Eurasia
Serbia, Kosovo agree to economic normalization, US says - White House hails development as 'another historic agreement reached by' US President Donald Trump 05.09.2020 Finance Europe General
Support for Greece's selfishness unacceptable: Erdogan - Turkish president, German chancellor discuss Eastern Mediterranean, bilateral relations via video link 04.09.2020 World Europe Middle East-Africa
Dialogue, de-escalation in E.Med benefit everyone: NATO - Situation in Eastern Med must be resolved with ‘allied solidarity,’ says NATO chief 28.08.2020 Downstream World Europe Middle East-Africa
Turkish, US leaders discuss East Mediterranean by phone - Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey proved with 'concrete actions' it wants to reduce tensions, establish dialogue on issue 27.08.2020 Energy Security International Relations Turkey Americas
Turkey ready to do 'whatever is necessary' in E. Med - Escalation in Eastern Mediterranean due to Greek, Greek Cypriot approach, not Turkey's, says foreign minister 26.08.2020 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security International Organization
Trump scraps Obama methane limits in oil, gas sectors - Decision is a major setback in climate regulations as methane is more potent than CO2 as heat-trapping gas in atmosphere 14.08.2020 Natural Gas Energy Security Americas
Trump says US economy better than Europe’s - President touts America’s economic gains after Kamala Harris accused him of crashing economy 13.08.2020 Finance Americas General