India, Saudi Arabia for strategic energy cooperation
Anand Sharma with Saudi Trade Minister New Delhi, Jan 4 : India and Saudi Arabia have decided to promote bilateral investment and joint ventures for boosting trade as well as services between the two countries.
Problems arise in US-Russian disarmament talks
Differences between the US and Russia over the follow-up to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that expires on December 5 are greater than previously disclosed, Russia media reported Thursday.
Belarus restricts internet access
A new law in Belarus will restrict access to foreign websites and force internet clubs and cafes to report users visiting sites registered abroad.
Iran: France urges Europe to impose oil embargo on Iran
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé (pictured) has urged European countries to agree to an oil embargo on Iran by the end of January, saying he has “no doubt” Tehran is pursuing the development of nuclear arms.
Russia, Ukraine arm-wrestling over pipelines
In a sign of mounting Russian pressure on Ukraine to share its pipeline network, Gazprom's chief executive has warned that procrastination in talks would result in a bad deal for Kyiv as construction of a competing pipeline would lead to a price slump.
Japan, India agree to boost maritime security cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on Wednesday signed a joint statement enhancing cooperation in maritime security activities in the Indian Ocean.
Russia eyes return to Libyan energy sector
With Libyan oil production returning to pre-war levels, Russian energy companies might be well positioned to work with the new government, an analyst said.
Afghanistan signs first major oil deal with China
Afghanistan on Wednesday signed an oil deal with China which could earn the war-torn country $7 billion over 25 years.
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