Those who consider voting for self-proclaimed 'climate skeptics' or reality deniers: think three times about what it means for the German coasts 🇩🇪 and your children if we do not quickly overcome our dependence on fossil gas and oil! (translated)
In Russland brennen Raffinerien von Rosneft und eine Flugzeugfabrik, berichten russische Medien. In Syzran, Oblast Samara, sind nach einem mutmaßlichen Angriff Tanks mit Erdölprodukten in einer Raffinerie des Unternehmens Rosneft (auf dem Foto) in Brand geraten. https://t.co/qO6a11RZkf #Russland #Rosneft #Brand
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President Donald Trump is calling for a reduction in US interest rates by the Federal Reserve despite rising oil prices and ongoing inflation, while the central bank is likely considering an increase. (translated)
Trump fordert niedrigere US-Zinsen, obwohl teures Erdöl die Inflation anheizt
The Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia following their advance in Yemen, leading to casualties and the shutdown of an important oil pipeline, while pressure on the global oil market increases. (translated)
Huthis verstärken Angriffe auf Saudi-Arabien
BREAKING Saudi-Arabien - seit Jahrzehnten der größte Erdölexporteur der Welt - musste nach dem Angriff der mit dem Iran verbündeten Houthi Milizen von Ansar Allah auf die Ost-West-Pipeline sämtliche Erdölexporte einstellen ! Zum ersten Mal überhaupt ! Die Welt steht vor dem Energie-Armageddon ! Die Europäischen Kriegsirren wollen Ihre längst verlorenen Proxy War gegen Russland bis zum allerletzten Ukrainer fortsetzen Und Donald Trump ist zu stur, zu grössenwahnsinnig und zu dumm genug, nicht begreifen zu wollen, dass Er den Krieg gegen den Iran, in den Ihn der Kriegsverbrecher Netanjahu getrieben hat, auch längst verloren hat ! Zwei Kriege des Westens Zwei Kriege die spektakulär verloren wurden und die trotzdem fortgesetzt werden Zwei Kriege die die Welt an die Kante zur Katastrophe geführt haben ! Saudi-Arabien musste seinen Erdölexport vollständig einstellen Sagt diesen Satz einmal laut ! Dieser Wahnsinn muss enden, bevor Volkswirtschaften und Leben/Wohlstand von Hunderten Millionen Menschen endgültig in Trümmern liegen ! GM #Energiekrise #Nahostkonflikt #Erdöl
Ramin Sina reports on a drone attack on the oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia while he is currently in Sulaimaniyya/Iraq. (translated)
Ramin Sina, ARD Kairo, zzt. Sulaimaniyya/Irak, zum Drohnenangriff auf Erdölinfrastruktur in Saudi-Arabien
Ramin Sina reports on the drone attack on the oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia from Sulaimaniyya, Iraq. (translated)
Ramin Sina, ARD Kairo, zzt. Sulaimaniyya/Irak, zum Drohnenangriff auf Erdölinfrastruktur in Saudi-Arabien
Saxony-Anhalt may thus be the first federal state to enjoy the dubious reputation of having been stabbed in the back by its own Minister-President. (translated)
Saxony-Anhalt must therefore be the first federal state to have the dubious reputation of being stabbed in the back by its own prime minister. (translated)
On June 27th in Drewitz (Möckern), there was the highest temperature ever recorded in 🇩🇪: 41.8°C! 🥵 The #AfD is like: “A completely normal summer.” Why does the AfD deny the reality of climate change? Le Pen and Meloni do not. Just crazy? Or is it about oil money for Putin? (translated)
Donald Trump and the Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez have agreed on an oil deal that guarantees the U.S. access to 65 billion barrels of oil and promises Venezuela around 200 billion dollars in revenue, while both Trump and Rodríguez are under pressure from rising energy prices ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. (translated)
Ölabkommen: Öldeal mit Venezuela: Trumps Erfolg vor den Midterms?
The current news report covers the desperate search for the victims of a flash flood in the Himalayas, the Russian attack near Kyiv with at least 37 dead, Iceland's vote on EU membership talks, as well as far-reaching oil agreements between the USA and Venezuela. (translated)
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US President Trump has announced a significant oil deal with Venezuela, securing majority control for the US over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, while US companies remain cautious due to concerns about infrastructure and previous expropriations. (translated)
USA: Trump verkündet Öl-Abkommen mit Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a significant oil deal with Venezuela, which secures majority control over 65 billion barrels from Venezuelan oil reserves for the United States and more than doubles U.S. oil reserves. (translated)
Trump: USA sichern sich Ölreserven Venezuelas
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated the discovery of oil in the Amazon estuary as a "passport for the country's future," while the president of Petrobras described the exact deposits as still uncertain and environmental activists warned of the potential consequences of extraction. (translated)
Brasilien: Lula feiert Erdölfund in Amazonas-Mündung
The Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrates the discovery of oil off the northern coast of Brazil as a "pass for the country's future" and emphasizes national sovereignty, while environmentalists express concerns about the impact on biodiversity and the rights of indigenous peoples. (translated)
«Pass für die Zukunft»: Brasilien: Lula feiert Erdölfund in Amazonasmündung
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a number of personnel changes in the military in his video address on August 17, 2026, and emphasized that experienced commanders need more room to maneuver as the Ukrainian forces continue to carry out extensive attacks on Russian territory as well as the arms and oil industries to weaken the offensive capacity of the Russian army. (translated)
Selenskyj kündigt Personaländerungen im Militär an
President Zelensky has announced an appropriate response following a severe Russian rocket attack on the Ukrainian coastal region of Odessa and emphasized that the war will become increasingly tangible for the Russians, while Ukraine continues to aim at attacking the Russian oil industry and infrastructure. (translated)
Selenskyj droht mit "angemessener Antwort" auf russische Angriffe
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Donald Trump continues to show interest in Greenland, this time not related to security policy concerns, but rather business interests in oil reserves, as an oil company associated with him plans exploratory drilling off the east coast of the island without the permission of the local authorities. (translated)
Trump hat weiter Appetit auf Grönland – Dieses Mal geht es um Erdöl-Vorkommen
Iran and Oman agreed on a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations advancing, but concerns remain about shipping security due to ongoing U.S. sanctions and aggressive measures. (translated)
Hormus-Straße: Iran und Oman vor Einigung über neue Route
