South Korea and Indonesia Expand Cooperation on Defense and Energy as Mideast War Disrupts Markets

ANALYSIS | North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability

Ever since becoming leader in 2011, North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un has made his nuclear weapons program a national goal — almost a doctrine — arguing it is the only way for smaller powers to keep from being "mercilessly violated" by superpowers.

Russia ready to supply oil to Indonesia if requested — ambassador

Sergey Tolchenov said that Russia has not yet received official requests either from the state company or from Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, but remains open to discussing possible proposals

South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on defense and energy as Mideast war disrupts markets

South Korea and Indonesia are expanding their cooperation on defense projects, technology, and supply chains as their leaders upgrade their strategic partnership

Korea elevates crude oil to ‘alert' level amid Middle East supply risks

The government on Wednesday raised its national resource security alert levels for crude oil and natural gas as supply risks escalate and international energy prices surge amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Crude oil was elevated from caution to alert, while natural gas was raised from attention to caution, effective at 0:00 on Thursday, signaling a more serious approach to managing potential disruptions. Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan chai…

WA Premier activates emergency powers around fuel supply

WA Premier Roger Cook says despite success in ensuring fuel is reaching the regions, efforts are being hampered by a lack of supply visibility.

Roger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.