Oil futures surged Monday after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend.

Oil-rich Guyana is spending so heavily and quickly on diversifying its economy that it’s on the cusp of becoming a “Norway on steroids,” according to President Irfaan Ali.

A port built to support offshore oil and gas production near Georgetown, Guyana, Aug. 31, 2025 (AP photo/Matias Delacroix). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn ...

Switzerland is among the richest countries in the world despite not having no oil, gold, iron, or any other valuable natural resources, ...