By political reporter Nicole Asher In short: (ABC-Australia) International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol says major damage to energy assets in the Middle East will create supply problems in the future, even after the Iran war ends. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Singaporean counterpart have issued a joint statement committing to strengthening the energy […]
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Trump issues 60-day waiver of Jones Act
HAGATNA, 19 MARCH 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — President Trump has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, allowing foreign ships to move fuel between U.S ports to mitigate the disruptions to the oil market, the White House announced Wednesday. “This action will allow vital resources like oil, natural gas, fertiliser, and coal to […]