Category: gas
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China’s Surging LNG Imports From US Threatened by Next Trade War
(Bloomberg) — The US has boosted sales of liquefied natural gas to China this year, although the surge may not last if the incoming Trump administration collides with Beijing over trade. China imported 63% more of the super-chilled fuel from the US in the first 10 months of the year compared to the same period…
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COP29 Spotlight: Partnership Breakthrough Opens Global Carbon Markets To Middle East Projects
Ahya and Clover launch partnership at COP29 Ahya A groundbreaking partnership was launched at COP29 and is set to open the carbon markets in the Middle East and North Africa (the MENAP region) to international buyers. Ahya’s voluntary carbon marketplace, Tawazun, has partnered with Cloverly, a leading US-based voluntary carbon marketplace. This partnership seeks to…
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Pakistan preparing major offensive against Balochistan separatists
The military has not elaborated on the details of the operation, which comes after a series of deadly attacks. Pakistan has announced a “comprehensive military operation” against separatist groups in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan, which has seen a surge of deadly attacks in recent months. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a meeting on…
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Interconnection of Iran’s energy system with Russia via Azerbaijan to strengthen ties – energy minister
Iran Materials 20 November 2024 10:13 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Iranian government information portal Follow Trend on BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 20. The connection of the energy system of Iran and Russia via Azerbaijan will contribute to further strengthening of relations and cooperation, the Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said, Trend reports. He made the remarks in…
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Live news: Turkey signals minimum wage could rise by forecast inflation rate of 44%
Pinned Post11/20/2024, 11:50:53 AM Ayla Jean Yackley in Istanbul Turkey signals minimum wage could rise by forecast inflation rate of 44% Turkey’s president has signalled that the minimum wage could rise next month in line with the country’s official year-end inflation forecast of 44 per cent, saying the government would not allow price rises to…
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Balancing on the Brink: Saudi Arabia’s Delicate Policy
Iran’s April 1 missile attack on Israel sparked a wave of unrest and added tension to the turbulent Middle East. Today, the region is closer to a full-scale war than at any point in the post-October 7 period. Warnings from Israeli officials of imminent retaliation and threats to Iran’s nuclear and oil facilities have made…
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Inside Trump’s Cabinet: Appointments And Front-Runners
President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, health, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking. MARCO RUBIO, secretary of state Trump tapped US Senator Marco…
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Poly-crisis or poly-peace?
Leaders have the power to shape humanity’s global future. We are today confronted with a fracturing world. Humanity has enjoyed relative peace since World War II, but there is a sense now that we have entered a perilous time of upheaval. Some have begun to describe this moment in history as a poly-crisis – one…
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Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
AP — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct.…
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Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
VIENNA — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated Press. The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Oct.…
