BETH Eyes | From East to West Across the Globe

Prepared and Analyzed | Strategic Media Department – BETH News Agency

Highlights from the International Press

Financial Times | Oil Reshapes the Balance of Power

The newspaper examined the shift of part of global oil influence toward the Americas, as production expands in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina, benefiting from supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran.

The Wall Street Journal | Oil Above $110

The newspaper focused on the continued rise in oil prices and maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz, despite improvements in some supply flows. Shipping costs and security tensions remain influential factors in global markets.

The Guardian | Hormuz and the Damage from Attacks

The newspaper examined the consequences of Iranian attacks on container ships, including scattered cargo and environmental risks, alongside the growing impact on maritime security.

Le Monde | France After the Protests

The newspaper discussed the dispute between insurance companies and the government over responsibility for covering damage caused by recent violence, amid continuing political debate over the handling of the unrest.

Le Monde | Ukraine Fears a Rapprochement Among Major Powers

The newspaper followed Ukraine's objections to a proposed US-Russia-China summit, as Kyiv warned that excluding it could undermine prospects for reaching an acceptable settlement to the war.

South China Morning Post | Chinese Drones Face Tighter Controls

The newspaper examined changes to China's drone export regulations, simplifying procedures for certain products while tightening controls on sensitive components and technologies.

South China Morning Post | Taiwan and Maritime Pressure

The newspaper reported that Taiwan's coast guard had expelled 16 Chinese vessels amid continuing tensions over control of the waters surrounding the island.

South China Morning Post | Washington Turns Toward Central Asia

The newspaper covered US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's efforts to expand trade and investment cooperation with Central Asian countries, particularly in minerals, transportation, and technology.

Financial Times | Africa Advances Economically

The newspaper presented forecasts of 4.6% economic growth in Africa in 2026, exceeding China's growth rate, supported by reforms, investment, and infrastructure development, while income and development challenges persist.

South China Morning Post | China-Europe Trade Competition

Chinese warnings of retaliatory measures emerged if Britain joins European restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle imports, signaling widening trade disputes.

Saudi Arabia in the International Press

Financial Times | Investment Conference Postponed

The British newspaper covered the postponement of the tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh until 2027, amid the security repercussions of the war. The organizing foundation confirmed that partnerships and registrations would remain in place, with a new date to be announced later.

Financial Times | Rising Aviation Costs

The newspaper reported that private jet charter prices from Saudi Arabia had risen by more than 50%, as flight disruptions and higher insurance costs resulting from Houthi attacks prompted some travelers to seek alternative airports.

The Wall Street Journal | Oil and Supply Risks

The American newspaper focused on Brent crude rising above $110, amid continuing maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and their impact on global energy prices and transportation costs.

Analysis

The coverage reveals how wars and economic competition are increasingly reshaping the global distribution of power. Energy is shifting toward new sources, technology has become an area of strategic regulation, while political and security challenges are mounting in Europe and Asia.

Commentary | Expectations and Possible Outcomes

Efforts to diversify energy sources and supply chains may accelerate as competition intensifies over markets and sensitive technologies.

The most significant shift is that energy security, trade, and technology have become interconnected elements in calculations of global power.