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- Oil gains on US-Iran tensions, better India demand — Reuters
Oil prices rose amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and stronger demand from India, offsetting supply concerns.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-holds-steady-usiran-tensions-provide-support-2026-02-11/ - Ukraine’s Zelenskiy intends to announce election plan on February 24 — Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to unveil a roadmap for presidential elections and a peace referendum on February 24.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-intends-announce-election-plan-february-24-ft-reports-2026-02-11/ - Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister — Reuters
Turkey’s President Erdogan appointed a divisive prosecutor as justice minister, drawing domestic and international attention during a sensitive geopolitical period.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-appoints-new-justice-interior-ministers-2026-02-11/ - Women suicide bombers, new weapons give boost to insurgents in Pakistan — Reuters
Insurgent groups in Pakistan are increasingly using women suicide bombers and advanced weapons, raising concerns about evolving tactics and regional security.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/china/women-suicide-bombers-new-weapons-give-boost-insurgents-pakistan-2026-02-11/ - Uruguay’s Historic Pivot Amidst Great Power Competition — Modern Diplomacy
Uruguay deepened ties with China in a strategic shift reflecting broader great power competition and Latin America’s evolving foreign policy landscape.
🔗 https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/02/11/uruguays-historic-pivot-amidst-great-power-competition/ - Pakistan FM, Indonesian minister reaffirm trade and investment cooperation — Asia News Network
Pakistan and Indonesia reinforced trade and investment as key pillars in bilateral relations, indicating strengthening economic diplomacy.
🔗 https://asianews.network/pakistan-fm-dar-indonesian-minister-reaffirm-trade-investment-as-key-pillars-of-bilateral-cooperation/ - China rules the yards, but South Korea leads in high-end ships, geopolitics — Asia News Network
China dominates shipbuilding, but South Korea leads in high-end vessels, highlighting geopolitical competition in industrial capacity and regional influence.
🔗 https://asianews.network/china-rules-the-yards-but-south-korea-leads-in-high-end-ships-geopolitics/ - UK defence minister pledges ‘vital’ role in NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission — Reuters
The UK defence minister pledged strong participation in NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission, emphasizing Northern security and alliance commitments.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-defence-minister-pledges-vital-role-natos-arctic-sentry-mission-2026-02-11/ - Malaysia’s Petronas launches 2026 bid round for nine exploration blocks — Reuters
Malaysia’s state oil firm Petronas launched a new bid round for nine oil and gas exploration blocks, impacting regional energy markets and trade.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/malaysias-petronas-launches-2026-bid-round-nine-exploration-blocks-2026-02-11/ - China makes small dents in deflation battle as supply-demand imbalance persists — Reuters
China’s inflation data showed cooling consumer prices and ongoing producer price deflation, spotlighting economic pressures with global trade implications.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-consumer-prices-rise-02-january-producer-deflation-softens-2026-02-11/