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New York Times: Can the transition to clean energy survive the war in Iran?
New York Times: The IEA expects coal use to rise 1.2% from 2025 to a record high.
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New Zealand election takes back seat as US midterms shake sharemarkets
The local market has been focused more on oil prices than domestic politics.
Angry voters usher in beginning of the end to the Trump era
NYT Analysis: Donald Trump told voters to 'pretend I'm on the ballot'. They did just that.
How the world reacted to Trump’s Midterm defeat: 5 things to know
New York Times: Global leaders offered little public sympathy to Trump.
'The reason we lost': JD Vance says Iran war doomed Republicans in midterms
The midterm wave has put Vance's 2028 frontrunner status in doubt.
Iran warns of wider war if US attacks after Trump election rout
Trump said he was 'locked and loaded', but war may not be needed.
Trump confirms strikes on Iran as Pezeshkian urges against return to war
Trump said the US hit an anti-aircraft facility on Qeshm Island.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterms
US officials described recent strikes as defensive, aimed at protecting ships.
Iran says renewed war could be longer than last as Trump vows fresh strikes
Tehran has warned that the country is prepared for a prolonged battle on a wide front.
'Dangerous moment': Gulf states fear renewed strikes in US-Iran war
Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran before talks continued in Doha on Saturday.
Iran's supreme leader warns US, Israel against fresh attacks
The Hormuz blockade has driven up global energy prices before US midterms.
'Worst place I have ever been': Kiwi's UN journey through war zones
Colin McGregor was sent to Mogadishu after US$3.9 million was stolen from a UN base.
Iran says four tankers on fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
The strait normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption.
NZ festival cancels Israeli artist over alleged Palestine stance
It cited his Israel performances and lack of public opposition to genocide.
How wars in the Middle East affect New Zealand's economy
OPINION: Petrol rose 24.3% and diesel 55.8% from January to September.
Israel's election: When will we know the next Prime Minister?
New York Times: Exit polls suggest neither major bloc can easily form a government alone.
Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election
Exit polls put Gadi Eisenkot's bloc on 52 to 53 seats, ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc.
Israeli election turnout skyrockets with Netanyahu's fate on the line
Turnout was the highest since 1973, Israel’s Central Elections Commission said.
The looming race to rebuild the West’s oil stockpiles
Countries outside China have used about half their truly usable oil buffer.
Iran bars US warships from Gulf amid threat of renewed US attack
Iran said US military ships would never be allowed into the Gulf.
Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed
UN chief Antonio Guterres voiced concern over closures affecting livelihoods.
US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says
Trump played down Barrack’s warning, saying he knew nothing about it.
Stocks see steepest decline in months amid AI worries
New York Times: The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, its biggest daily decline since July.
How next week’s Israeli elections could affect settler violence, Gaza and the Iran war
Washington Post: Candidates are avoiding positions that could be branded 'leftist'.