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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: OPEC

Oil prices fall for the second time in a week post Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut output

Oil prices rose last week as Saudi announced to cut its oil output by 1 million barrels a day to support flagging crude oil prices.

Russian oil slashes OPEC’s share of Indian market to 22-year low

India shipped in about 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil in 2022/23, the data showed, about 23% of its overall 4.65 million bpd imports.

OPEC+ to cut oil production by 1.15 million barrels a day. What it means for India

Announcement by oil-producing cartel Sunday sent global markets into flux, with crude prices surging high. Experts say India will only feel effects in medium to long term.

OPEC+ surprise production cuts surges oil prices by $5 per barrel

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, including Russia, shook markets by announcing output cuts of about 1.16 million barrels/day on Sunday.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.