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Energy Security

27 EU leaders gather in Cyprus: Ukraine, Gaza and energy crisis on table

The leaders of all 27 member states of the European Union are gathering in the Cyprus today for an informal European Council summit set against rising global tensions and economic pressure.

23 Apr 2026-12:43
Iran says Strait of Hormuz security comes at a cost

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

20 Apr 2026-10:03
BREAKING: North Korea “seriously ‌increases” nuclear weapons production capabilities

North Korea has ⁠made "very ⁠serious" advances in its abilities to turn ⁠out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium enrichment facility, as it stepped up activity at a key complex, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday.

15 Apr 2026-11:30
India pushes refiners to boost LPG production

India has invoked emergency powers and ordered oil refiners to maximize production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to prevent potential shortages of the cooking fuel following supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, according to a government order.

06 Mar 2026-12:12
CAR looks to Russia for energy aid

On Thursday, the leader of the Central African Republic expressed gratitude to Russia for its security support and requested President Vladimir Putin’s assistance in addressing the country’s severe energy challenges.

05 Mar 2026-20:15
Strait of Hormuz closure would hit China’s energy security

01 Mar 2026-13:48
Strait of Hormuz under pressure: What it means for global energy security

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime passage between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. At its narrowest point, it is about 33 kilometers wide, while the designated shipping lanes in each direction are only a few kilometers across.

28 Feb 2026-20:05
Why energy security has become a permanent global issue

Energy security has moved from being a cyclical concern to a permanent structural issue in global politics and economics.

12 Feb 2026-22:35
How Azerbaijan is quietly reshaping Europe’s gas market

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

26 Jan 2026-09:54
IEA forecasts Europe's record LNG imports in 2026

Europe is expected to import a record volume of liquefied natural gas this year, with global supply also projected to rise sharply, the International Energy Agency said on Friday.

23 Jan 2026-15:54