World·11d ago
Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
During a visit to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, emphasized the need for stability in global energy markets amid disruptions from ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. He highlighted the importance of energy security for sustainability, while Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged a decline in Russian oil production due to unplanned refinery maintenance. Both officials noted the increased uncertainty in energy demand and the challenges facing OPEC+ in adjusting to these global changes.
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World·10d ago
Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
“A number of Global North countries have criticised the continuing Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire, but they have not called out the US for allowing Israel to repeatedly breach the ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.” Yes, they are, argues Toby Cadman, a British international human rights lawyer and cofounder of Guernica 37 Chambers. Courts can investigate, collect evidence and issue rulings as the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice have both done against Israel, but that does not stop bombs from falling or guarantee compliance on the ground.
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World·10d ago
Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787 collapses in Frankfurt
Several Lufthansa employees sustained injuries when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 collapsed while the aircraft was at the gate at Frankfurt airport. At the time of the incident, crew members and ground staff were on board, but no passengers had yet boarded the flight.
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