The global oil market is on edge as tensions rise in the Middle east,notably in Syria. Experts are warning of potential price swings as the geopolitical landscape shifts. Simon Aloysius Mantiri, President Director of Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant Pertamina, acknowledged the complex factors at play. “The geopolitical situation, especially in the Middle East, is indeed … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped impeachment this week,a stark contrast to the fate of former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun,who was recently arrested and detained by prosecutors. Yoon faced an impeachment attempt by the opposition in the South Korean Parliament following a controversial military emergency declaration on Tuesday, December 3rd. The … Read more
Trump Taps Tiffany Trump’s Father-in-Law as Adviser on Arab and Middle East Affairs In a move signaling a continued emphasis on Middle Eastern affairs, former President Donald Trump has named Mashad. Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs for his administration. The announcement, made via his social media platform Truth Social … Read more
Prices of alumina, the main raw material for making aluminum, have risen this year due to supply interruptions in Guinea, Brazil and Australia. Reuters.- Rio Tinto has lifted force majeure measures imposed on third-party contracts for the export of alumina from its Gladstone, Australia, refineries, a company spokesperson said. Prices of alumina, the main raw … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the UN General Assembly, warns of the “danger of a nuclear accident” at Zaporizhzhia, the plant still occupied by Russian forces. “The first point of my peace formula is nuclear safety, the world understands what is at stake”, he said, raising the specter of a new Chernobyl. Russia is … Read more
China is an important market for many German companies. But it is difficult to qualify Chinese employees in Germany. The reason: long waiting times for the visa process. In a letter to Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens), 300 German companies in China have complained about the slow process of issuing visas for Chinese employees. The … Read more
Engine developed in Königswinter New Russian drone flies with help from China and Germany Updated on September 14, 2024 – 10:41 a.m.Reading time: 3 min. Soldiers examine a drone at an unknown location, which is said to be a new Russian development. (Source: National Police of Ukraine) It is named after the winged creature Harpy … Read more
Foreign Minister Kuleba’s resignation comes after Ukraine’s ministers of strategic industry, justice and environmental protection offered their resignations on Wednesday. Prime Minister Denys Šmyhal will probably remain in office. Kuleb’s successor has not yet been determined, but it will probably be him first deputy Andrij Sybiha, added Ukrainian Pravda. The request for an appeal was … Read more
American chip manufacturer Nvidia’s net profit rose by 168 percent to $16.6 billion (373.7 billion crowns) in the second quarter, and sales were a record. The company thrives on its dominant position in artificial intelligence (AI) chips. It follows from declaration companies. However, the company’s outlook for the third quarter did not meet the high … Read more
Ryan Evans, 38, a British Reuters security adviser who was part of a six-man team in Kramatorsk covering developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, was killed and two of his reporters were injured when a hotel was hit during a shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk. , announced the international news agency yesterday Sunday. … Read more