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Zelensky counters Trump's claim that Ukraine obstructs peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that Ukraine is blocking peace negotiations. He insisted his nation has never obstructed peace efforts and never will, instead highlighting Russia's relentless assaults on civilian infrastructure......

European natural gas prices surge amid cold snap and dwindling stocks

European natural gas prices climbed above 32 euros per megawatt-hour on January 13, 2026, marking their highest level since early November 2025. This spike stemmed from a harsh cold wave, rapidly depleting storage levels, and lingering geopolitical tensions rattling energy markets. The benchmark Dutch......

Trump predicts Cuba's collapse after Venezuela cuts off oil lifeline

President Donald Trump forecasted the imminent downfall of Cuba following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which severed the island nation's critical supply of subsidized Venezuelan petroleum. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on January 4 and 5, Trump......

Russia and Ukraine intensify winter strikes as energy crisis worsens and peace talks falter

Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy strikes targeting energy infrastructure over the weekend, deepening the hardship of an already severe winter as diplomatic efforts make no progress. The latest wave of attacks hit power plants, transmission lines, and fuel facilities, leaving millions in darkness and......

Hungary increases oil deliveries to Serbia as refinery shutdown threatens winter supply

Hungary has stepped up fuel shipments to Serbia as the Balkan nation faces the prospect of an energy crunch triggered by US sanctions on its majority-Russian-owned refinery. During a visit to Belgrade, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced that energy company MOL has more than doubled......

Lebanon power outages: EDL blames ‘technical factors beyond its control’

The state-owned utility Electricité du Liban (EDL) has responded to growing criticism over widespread power outages across Lebanon, attributing the crisis to long-standing technical challenges and uncontrollable factors that have affected the country's power infrastructure for years. In a......

European leaders gather to address energy crisis amid rising concerns

European leaders convened this week to strategize a path forward on the continent’s escalating energy crisis, as soaring prices and dwindling supplies continue to pressure both households and industries. The summit, held in Brussels, brought together heads of state from across the European Union......

Energy shortage threatens survival in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

A humanitarian organization has sounded the alarm over the escalating energy crisis in Gaza, warning that the lack of electricity and fuel is posing a serious threat to survival for millions of people living under siege. In a report released on Monday, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) highlighted......

Africa Energy Forum calls for unity to tackle energy crisis

The 27th Africa Energy Forum (AEF) commenced in Cape Town today, emphasizing the urgent need for continental cooperation to address Africa's energy crisis, which leaves 600 million people without electricity. Leaders gathered to declare that immediate action is essential to transform the continent's......