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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
06/11/2026
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By Willow Tohi
China’s nuclear surge threatens U.S. energy dominance as AI demand reshapes global power
China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within five years, driven by AI energy demand and geopolitical disruptions. Beijing now accounts for nearly half of all nuclear reactors under construction globally, with 36 new reactors underway and a target of 110 gigawatts of installed capacity by […]
05/30/2026
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil industry: Global energy markets in turmoil as Washington tightens the screws
The Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil on October 22, 2025, targeting Moscow’s revenue for the Ukraine war. Oil prices surged dramatically, with Brent crude exceeding $140 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate surpassing $130 per barrel. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day sanctions waiver extension on […]
05/22/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked as NATO, Iran tangle over shipping security
The Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable months into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with traffic at a fraction of pre-conflict levels. NATO is considering escorting ships through the strait if it remains closed by early July, though the proposal lacks unanimous support. Iran has launched a Bitcoin-based shipping insurance scheme to generate revenue and […]
05/16/2026
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By Willow Tohi
China’s gasoline demand set for historic plunge as Iran war, EV shift reshape energy landscape
China’s gasoline demand is forecast to drop 5.5% in 2026, the second-steepest decline on record. The Iran conflict and subsequent oil price surge have accelerated a long-term shift away from gasoline vehicles. Chinese retail fuel prices have jumped approximately 30% since the Iran war began in late February. The International Energy Agency projects Chinese oil […]
05/09/2026
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By Willow Tohi
U.S.-Iran peace talks advance as Tehran reviews 14-point proposal to end war
Iran is reviewing a U.S. 14-point peace proposal that includes a 10-year ban on uranium enrichment and reopening the Strait of Hormuz Pakistan is mediating talks, with officials signaling a deal is expected “sooner rather than later” Global oil prices dropped 11% on optimism, but key U.S. demands on missile programs and proxy militias remain […]
05/08/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Global oil markets rally as U.S.-Iran peace talks signal potential reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil prices plunged nearly 11% to below $98 per barrel on Wednesday May 6 as reports emerged that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced he was pausing “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military operation to guide stranded vessels […]
05/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
China orders companies to defy US sanctions in escalating oil war with Washington
China ordered its companies to defy US sanctions on five domestic oil refiners linked to Iranian oil trade, deploying a 2021 blocking law for the first time. Beijing’s action targets US sanctions against Hengli Petrochemical, a major refinery sanctioned in April 2026 for importing Iranian crude via shadow fleets. The move follows years of quiet […]
04/23/2026
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By Willow Tohi
War with Iran threatens global food crisis, experts warn: Fertilizer shortage could reshape world agriculture
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has disrupted fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly one-third of global fertilizer trade passing through this critical chokepoint. Urea prices have surged approximately 50%, ammonia by 20%, and diesel by 60% since the conflict began. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a potential “global agrifoods […]
04/17/2026
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By Willow Tohi
China weighs solar tech export curbs as U.S. races for energy independence
China is considering export curbs on advanced solar manufacturing equipment to the United States. The potential move is seen as a response to U.S. efforts, led by companies like Tesla, to build domestic solar production. Chinese officials have held preliminary talks but have not yet finalized any rules or sought formal industry feedback. The solar […]
04/15/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A grand bargain amid a naval blockade: U.S. pursues dual path with Iran
Vice President JD Vance announces the Trump administration is pursuing a “grand bargain” with Iran, offering economic normalization in exchange for denuclearization and an end to state-sponsored terrorism. The proposal follows failed weekend negotiations in Pakistan, with in-person talks potentially resuming this week. The diplomatic push occurs alongside a tense military standoff, with a U.S. […]
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