DARK SECRETS: 19 - The Real Truth

Business Brief (April 29): China Vows to Drive ‘AI+’ Initiative

China grants zero-tariff treatment to African partners, BYD profit slumps

Caixin Global · Apr 29

Oil prices rise despite UAE exit from OPEC as Iran war ceasefire hangs in balance

Oil markets are navigating a period of unprecedented volatility after the UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+.

Euronews · Apr 29

‘Take the money and run’: Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke on why the UAE quit OPEC

The move didn’t surprise Hanke, who served on the UAE’s Financial Advisory Council from 2008 to 2014.

Fortune · Apr 29

Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)

New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC effective Friday, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest producer and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis

Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.

AAP · Apr 28

UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer and de facto leader.

The Conversation · Apr 28

Morning Mail: UAE quits Opec oil cartel, Pauline Hanson tops political leader approval ratings, King Charles addresses Congress

Emirates shake global energy market with decision to leave Saudi-led group; Essential poll shows Pauline Hanson has highest leader approval ratings

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28

What UAE's Shock OPEC Exit After Nearly Six Decades Means for Oil Prices and the World

The UAE's decision to leave OPEC by May 2026 signals a major shift in global oil markets, influenced by geopolitical tensions and strategic national interests.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

UAE Quits OPEC Effective May 1: 10 Key Facts on Shocking Exit

The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, delivering a major blow to the oil producers' group and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran conflict that has severely disrupted Gulf energy exports.

International Business Times · Apr 28