The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.
Bangladesh turns to US for LNG supplies amid global supply disruptions
DHAKA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Bangladesh is turning to the United States for a long-term liquefied natural gas supply deal as it seeks to shore up energy supplies amid disruptions in global gas markets ...
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery
The Saudi Energy Ministry said relevant authorities were completing procedures to deal with the incident at the refinery, which processes 400,000 barrels of crude oil a day.
Malaysia Q2 growth likely accelerated to 5.8% on exports, resilient demand: Reuters poll
By Renusri K BENGALURU, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia's economic growth likely accelerated in the second quarter, supported by strong exports and resilient domestic demand, according to a Reuters poll.
Malaysia’s June industrial production up 6.5%, below forecast
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Malaysia's industrial production index in June rose 6.5% from a year earlier, below expectations, government data showed on Tuesday. June's factory output had been ...
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted." ...
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
Traffic is about 90% lower than the daily average of 130 ships that transited Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Several close personal aides joined Trump on his secret flight from Turkey, source says
Close personal aides joined President Donald Trump aboard a smaller aircraft flying out of Turkey last month after he snuck out of a larger plane, according to a person familiar with the arrangements, ...
Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations
The PPI reading was lower than the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike
TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Japan's annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing market expectations of an ...