MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) will significantly increase its gas consumption forecast for the period up to 2050, but the "golden age" of gas has yet to come, GECF Secretary General Mohamed Hamel said on Thursday. https://sputnikglobe.com/20250710/golden-age-of-gas-yet-to-come--gas-exporting-countries-forum-head-1122424866.html

The White House has unveiled aggressive new tariffs targeting allies and emerging economies alike, with duties reaching up to 40%. The measure, effective August 1, 2025, impacts key Asian partners like Japan (40%), South Korea (25%), and Thailand (35%), alongside developing nations including Cambodia (36%) and Bangladesh (30%). https://sputnikglobe.com/20250708/us-announces-sweeping-tariffs-on-14-nations-1122414654.html