Iran says Arak reactor not yet decommissioned, work ongoing
Iran has not yet decommissioned the Arak heavy water reactor, one of its obligations under the nuclear deal with world powers to win a reprieve from sanctions, but expects to do so in the coming days, a senior Iranian official said.
Coalition Air Strikes 'Cut IS Oil Revenues By Third'
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State (IS) militants says its air strikes have cut oil production by the group in Syria and Iraq by around 30 percent.
Ruble Slides 1.7 Percent, Oil Price Drops To 11-Year Low
The Russian currency has dropped to 74.58 per dollar, the weakest ever on a closing basis.
Russia Seeks To Drive Wedge Into Central Asia
Russia appears to be practicing a bit of "divide-and-conquer" politics in Central Asia, and state-owned Gazprom is spearheading the campaign.
Norway Says Raw Uranium Shipped To Iran Under Nuclear Deal
Norway says it helped finance and verify a shipment of 60 tons of raw uranium to Iran as part of Tehran's nuclear agreement with world powers.
U.S. Says Uranium Transferred From Iran To Russia
Washington says a ship carrying more than 11,000 kilograms of low-enriched uranium material left Iran for Russia on December 28 in a major Iranian step toward fulfilling its commitments in a landmark nuclear deal with major powers.
Kyrgyz Leader Says Russia Can't Finance Two Big Power Projects
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev said Russia would no longer be able to finance two previously agreed upon hydroelectric power projects in Kyrgyzstan.
Nepal seeks China's support to escape energy crisis
Nepal's foreign minister asked China on Friday for help in dealing with an energy crisis that crippled the landlocked country over the past three months and China said it would look at the request favorably.
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