In Rio de Janeiro, Petrobras is actively adapting to the competitive dynamics of the newly liberalized natural gas market. Amidst fierce competition, the company secured new contracts with independent customers, totaling 940,000 cubic meters per day in the second quarter. This strategic move aligns with their revamped pricing policy, aimed at retaining market share against […]
Researchers at the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, University of Massachusetts, and Instituto de Física Teórica at Universidade Estadual Paulista in Brazil recently introduced an alternative approach to derive the correct physical beta functions of couplings in quadratic gravity. Their paper, published in Physical Review Letters, could contribute to the use of the theory of quadratic gravity for describing a wide range of gravitational phenomena.
Sarawak, the biggest state in oil and gas producer Malaysia, is set to take control of its natural gas assets as the state on the Borneo island is now looking for more autonomy from the federal government. The state of Sarawak has long sought more royalties from the government of Malaysia and the government-controlled oil giant Petronas. However, Sarawak hasn’t had much success in this, until the election in 2022, which now makes the federal government coalition dependent on the support of Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg. Читать дальше...
Loose Women was thrown into chaos during Thursday's episode as panellists Coleen Nolan, Frankie Bridge, Katie Piper and Brenda Edwards hosted.
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As summer arrives, it's the perfect time to dive into some captivating reads — whether you're lounging on the beach or relaxing in your backyard. Meredith Moss and Sasha Kehoe from Today Radio have partnered with Ernster Bookshop to bring you their top summer book recommendations.
Summary and Key Points: The RAH-66 Comanche was the U.S. Army's ambitious attempt to create a stealth attack helicopter, designed to replace the OH-58 Kiowa and provide undetected reconnaissance and support.
Читать дальше...HERALD SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) -- Wednesday marks a magical day for one of the world’s most famous wizards. July 31 is Harry Potter’s birthday and in honor of the young wizard, Harry Potter: The Exhibition in NYC at Herald Square is celebrating. Anyone named Harry gets free admission to the exhibit starting at 11 a.m. [...]
We speak with legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw about the historic presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is facing a slew of racist and misogynist attacks from Donald Trump and others as she runs to be the first woman and the first woman of color to occupy the White House. Crenshaw, who coined the term “intersectionality,” says Harris’s candidacy is leading to backlash from those who fear the emergence of a more diverse country. “The challenge is, quite clearly, that those who... Читать дальше...
Coronation Street is set for dramatic scenes involving Lauren Bolton in the next few days and the character's fate appears to have been 'confirmed' in new spoilers
AMMAN — Jordan will host an international conference on medical liability along with a concurrent medical tourism expo in February next year, aimed at enhancing the healthcare standards in West Asia and boosting the region’s medical tourism sector, according to Dr. Nasser Abu-Rumman, the event's organizer and a prominent legal scholar.
Читать дальше...Cape Town’s Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has signed a deal to acquire 120 electric buses from Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD, following four years of testing. Delivery of the 65-seater units is scheduled to start late this year, with all the buses expected to be operational before December next year.
The top major port of the country, Paradip saw its capacities increase by 142 percent, while its close competitor Kandla witnessed a 122 percent rise in capacity
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. was not involved in the death of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed early Wednesday morning in an apparent assassination attempt in Iran. Blinken, who is on a multi-country trip to the Indo-Pacific, told Channel News Asia the U.S. was "not aware of or involved...
The activists reiterate that Germany was among the first 30 countries to ratify this convention and urge the country’s leadership to remove the stocks of cluster munitions from its soil "without delay"
Said, Jones, & Keller-Lynn, WS Journal
Iran had planned to use this week's inauguration of its new president to show off its powerful collection of militias.
Daniel DePetris, Newsweek
Between August 2006 and October 2023, the Israeli-Lebanese border region was for the most part stable. Despite the occasional rocket attack or mortar round,...
Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post
Taken together, the possible elimination of Deif and the death of Haniyeh are serious setbacks for Hamas and the...
TEAM GB were hit with yet another controversial boxing loss as fans hit out at the “disgraceful” result.
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Ian Parmeter, Asia Times
Ismail Haniyeh's murder, assuming Israel was behind the explosive attack, will spark anger in Iran and pressure Tehran to respond
David Patrikarakos, UnHerd
The Lebanese border with Israel shimmers with shades of yellow and green. The scene is Levantine pastoral: if Monet were Middle Eastern, this is what he would have...
Robert Worth, The Atlantic
The Houthi militia, born in the wilds of northwestern Yemen, has been wanting a war with Israel for decades. Its distinctive five-line motto, printed on flags and...
