The global oil market is on edge as tensions rise in the Middle east,notably in Syria. Experts are warning of potential price swings as the geopolitical landscape shifts. Simon Aloysius Mantiri, President Director of Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant Pertamina, acknowledged the complex factors at play. “The geopolitical situation, especially in the Middle East, is indeed … Read more
In a dramatic shift in the Syrian conflict, the Islamic militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has claimed victory and seized control of the nation. The proclamation came from HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, who addressed a cheering crowd from the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. “We have achieved what many thought impossible,” declared al-Jolani. … Read more
After days of uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have reportedly found refuge in russia. The news comes from Russian state media outlet TASS, which cited humanitarian reasons for granting the asylum. Earlier reports had fueled speculation about the Assad regime’s collapse,suggesting the president had fled Syria as rebel forces … Read more
In a stunning turn of events, Syrian rebels have declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, sparking jubilation among Syrians both at home and abroad. Thousands who fled the violence of the Assad era are now lining up at the Lebanese border, eager too return to a nation they thought they might never see … Read more