The Latest Breaking News from SCO

Crude oil prices have been making higher lows and higher highs since mid-September. As the price approaches the $80 per barrel level, the world’s leading energy commodity could be near a level where it runs out of upside steam.

Crude oil prices are holding near $70 per barrel. Meanwhile, the incoming administration’s plans and the international oil cartel’s response could mean that prices will by significantly lower in 2025.

Pakistan implements security lockdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of SCO meeting due to recent militant attacks.

Shaken by multiple recent militant attacks, Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital before senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting

Pakistan authorities were on Sunday preparing to shut down the capital ahead of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, overshadowed by recent militant violence and political unrest.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rules talks as prominent Kashmir leader urges India, Pakistan to ‘break the ice and engage’.

Responding to a query at a press conference, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: "EAM Jaishankar will lead a delegation to Pakistan for the SCO summit which will be held in Islamabad." Read further on Dynamite News:

Crude oil remains the energy commodity that powers the world despite the increasing initiatives to combat climate change. Crude oil prices have been trending lower, but the geopolitical landscape and questions about the future of U.S. energy policy could mean the energy commodity is close to a bottom.

Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad. Modi is unlikely to attend.