Africa
World Court to hear Kenya-Somalia maritime case
The International Court of Justice ruled that it has the authority to adjudicate a dispute between Kenya and Somalia over an oil-rich stretch of the Indian Ocean.
Tag: control of oil
Iran
Iran’s land-grab in Syria
Iran's government and companies close to the elite Revolutionary Guards have signed major economic contracts with Syria, gaining control of large areas of the country.
Mexico
‘Gasolinazo’ protests rock Mexico
Several states across Mexico have been shaken by days of angry protests in response to a jump in the price of gasoline sparked by a new deregulation policy.
Iran
Iran: Ahwazi militants blow up pipelines
Ahwazi Arab militants claimed responsibility for two pipeline blasts in Iran's Khuzestan province, amid growing unrest over the ecological impacts of oil exploitation.
North America
Trump’s ‘election’: Russian-backed fascist coup?
With Cossacks joining the Klan in celebrating Trump's victory, stateside activists are demanding a recount in swing states, citing fears the vote was hacked by Russian agents.
Greater Middle East
Emir of Kuwait dissolves parliament
The Emir of Kuwait issued a decree to dissolve the country's parliament after weeks of deadlock over austerity measures imposed due to depressed global oil prices.
Iraq
More US troops to Iraq —on whose side?
The Pentagon will send 600 additional troops to Iraq to help in the offensive to retake Mosul from ISIS—but it is unclear if they will be backing Shi'ite, Sunni or Kurdish forces.
North Africa
Libya: rival governments clash over oil ports
Forces loyal to Libya's eastern government launched an attack on three ports held by Petroleum Facilities Guard troops, loyal to the UN-recognized Tripoli government.
Southeast Asia
Hague tribunal rules in flashpoint South China Sea
China refuses to recognize a Hague tribunal ruling in favor of Philippine maritime claims—just one of several conflicts at play as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
North Africa
What ‘government’ is West really backing in Libya?
At a Vienna summit, world powers agreed to supply arms to Libya to fight ISIS—but the country has three rival governments, and the "recognized" one is by far the weakest.
Planet Watch
International direct action against fossil fuel
Police arrested 65 protesters, many in kayaks, who shut down Australia's biggest coal export terminal as part of a global direct action campaign against fossil fuels.
Planet Watch
A ‘New Oil Order’?
Experts declare a "new oil order" in which hydrocarbons will lose market share to renewables. But is it market conditions or geopolitics that explain the current price slump?