Global Voices

Copper futures in London reached a record high on Tuesday as expectations of US tariffs drew record volumes from the seaborne market into US warehouses, tightening availability elsewhere despite subdued demand. As we highlighted on Monday, deteriorating conditions across global mining operations are adding...

Beyond its historical roots as a day to honor the achievements and contributions of workers, Labor Day has emerged as one of the largest retail sales weekends of the year in the U.S., second only to Black Friday. People usually...

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum, only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how...

Ramallah /PNN / The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said 84 violations were recorded against Palestinian journalists in August 2026, including the death of a journalist in Israeli custody, the shooting injury of another, as well as arrests and field assaults, describing it...

Dreams are often about identity, because we’re figuring out who we are and what we need, and the beliefs and perspectives we hold,” says Wallace. “If you feel unfulfilled, undervalued or not the person you want to be in waking...

A federal appeals panel appeared inclined Tuesday to let Washington, D.C.’s restrictions on natural gas in certain new buildings stand. The case turns on the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, or EPCA, which gives the Department of Energy authority to...

Trump’s new head of monetary policy, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, recently announced the U.S. central bank doesn’t yet know how artificial intelligence will impact the economy, but he believes it “will leave us much better prepared for tomorrow.” Warsh, a...

The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran. The US...

Chevron plans to double the number of drilling rigs it operates in Venezuela under a five-year expansion that targets roughly 600,000 barrels per day of production. CFO Eimear Bonner said Tuesday that Chevron will add rigs under new contract terms...

A planned nuclear cooperation deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia won't include the toughest inspection regime the U.N.'s atomic watchdog has to offer, but it's going to come close on the activities that matter most. That's the picture...

The global list of crude oil exporters will expand with Uganda early next year as the African country is moving closer to first oil from a project whose crude will flow through a new pipeline to Tanzania's coast. Landlocked Uganda,...

Oil prices surge toward $100 as Houthi attacks, U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers and renewed Middle East tensions rattle markets. Europe’s Gas Prices Surge as Storage Fears Return - European natural gas prices have jumped to €75 per MWh ($25.5...

Gold used to spike on every Gulf war headline because the same buyers set both its price and its ownership. In 2026 those are two different groups — central banks accumulating on a multi-year de-dollarization logic, and Western speculators trading...

The Chinese perspective intersects with and complements the vision of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to establish a waterway linking the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Victoria. This would facilitate maritime traffic for buying, selling, and trade, which would benefit China’s...

China has been increasing its emphasis on science and technology research as a key priority, including by directly integrating the strategy for international scientific engagement into its broader framework for national power and technological self-reliance. The post China’s Evolving Strategy for...

“What do you want for your mahr?” is a question that piques dread in some, glee in others. Mothers advise their daughters to hide money from their husbands. Men wonder if it’s really true that “her money is her money,...

Muslims and Islam are increasingly becoming subjects of political campaigning ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections, as Republican candidates in several states use issues surrounding extremism, national security and Islamic law to attack Democratic opponents. In Michigan,...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented several “decent” and potentially worthwhile ideas during weekend discussions aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The U.S. envoys travelled to both Russia and Ukraine, holding...

Russia has rejected the idea that it is pursuing formal de-dollarisation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow remains open to any acceptable payment method. His comments came ahead of the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi on September 12...

Britain is set to announce a trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant shift in London’s policy toward Israel and an effort to reinforce support for a two state solution. Foreign...

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted some operations at energy facilities in its southern region bordering Yemen, following attacks on energy sites on Tuesday morning local time, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. “Several energy sector facilities and installations in the...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has sent a personally signed letter of thanks to a high school in central Türkiye after receiving a literary magazine prepared by its students and teachers, in a gesture inspired by the school community’s appreciation...

China’s marine scientific research ships are expanding their operations around Taiwan, and they are not just there to advance the frontiers of human knowledge. Their operations serve to undermine Taiwan’s independent political status and to force international acceptance of Beijing’s...

China’s clean technology industry is entering a new phase. After years of rapidly expanding exports to developed markets, particularly Europe, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly looking toward Southeast Asia as a major source of future demand. ASEAN countries have spent more...

The 35th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) — one of Indonesia’s largest and most influential mass Muslim organizations — has drawn to a consequential close. KH Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, affectionately known as Gus Kikin, was appointed Executive Council (PBNU) chairman...

Brent crude ticked up closer to $100 per barrel today as hopes for peace in the Middle East continued to shrink amid renewed mutual threats between the United States and Iran. At the time of writing, the international benchmark was...

On August 16, Trump abruptly commanded the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce joint military exercises between the US and South Korea (ROK). The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield, originally scheduled for eleven days, was subsequently relegated to a five-day exercise. By contrast,...