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August 4, 2024
On the middle Sunday, the Paris Olympics, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated 100 metre men's final. Novak Djokovic is vying to win a medal and fill in that one hole in his trophy case. The river Seine water…
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August 4, 2024
On the "middle Sunday" of the Games, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated men's final of 100 metres in athletics. Novak Djokovic is also aiming to add an Olympic medal to his collection. The river Seine water…
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August 2, 2024
New Fortress Energy, a U.S.-based energy company, plans to ship the first LNG cargo to a Mexican port this month. The gas will be used to generate electricity. After long delays, the LNG plant located at Altamira off Mexico's Atlantic Coast…
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August 2, 2024
The Olympics begin on Friday with the start of athletics. Home crowd favorite Leon Marchand will be aiming for his fourth gold at the Paris Games, and French judo legend Teddy Riner is chasing a fourth Olympic medal. Olympic champions in the…
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August 1, 2024
ArcelorMittal South Africa announced on Thursday that it hopes for a reduction in interest rates during the second part of the year, after its losses increased due to weakened demand. The company lost 1.11 billion Rand ($60 million), compared…
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July 29, 2024
Enfin! A disc of yellow appeared in the sky above Paris. Simone Biles, the star gymnast of the Games and the opening performance, was awe-inspiring. After the rain, Olympic venues in the heart of Paris were illuminated and the French team's start at the Games continued. BANG!
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July 27, 2024
Australia has won the first golds at Paris 2024, and France had a great opening day. After Friday's sabotage attack, which caused travel chaos in France, the French rail system has slowly recovered. However, authorities still do not know who is responsible.
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July 27, 2024
On a wet day one, the first golds from Paris 2024 were won. China took the lead on the medal table and France was the first to win gold. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame.
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July 27, 2024
On a wet first day of the Olympics, the first golds from Paris 2024 were won. China also took the early lead on the medal table. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame.
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July 27, 2024
China has taken the lead in the medals table with its first golds from Paris 2024. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame. France…
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July 27, 2024
China has taken the lead in the medals table with its first gold medals from Paris 2024. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame.
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July 27, 2024
China has taken the lead in the medals table with its first gold medal. The travel industry is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was behind the attacks. China won the first two gold medals, as well as the bronze.
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July 27, 2024
The Olympic cauldron has been lit, and the sporting competitions will begin on Saturday. 13 gold medals are up for grabs, including in rugby sevens, judo, and shooting. Due to rain, the men's street skating competition has been postponed. It will now take place on July 29.
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July 26, 2024
Under a torrential downpour, thousands of athletes took to the Seine River in a ceremony that merged French history, music and fashion. The Games opened with a four-hour ceremony along the Seine, featuring Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and performances that spanned French history and culture.
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July 23, 2024
West, a UK ship insurer, said that it would be difficult to pay claims for ships involved with accidents or collisions involving other vessels insured by the sanctions-hit Russian Ingosstrakh. This is another indication of the difficulties with Moscow's oil trading.
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July 23, 2024
Hans Grundberg, the U.N.'s Special Envoy for Yemen, told the U.N. Security Council that recent developments in the Red Sea suggest the threat of international shipping by Yemen's Houthis has grown. Grundberg, in a briefing about the situation…
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July 23, 2024
The IRGC, along with British security firm Ambrey, announced on Monday that the IRGC had intercepted a tanker flying the flag of Togo, but managed by UAE, carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil. Ambrey reported that the vessel was carrying…
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July 23, 2024
According to preliminary LSEG information, the U.S.’s second largest liquefied gas exporter, Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations in advance of Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday.
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July 23, 2024
Spain's Merchant Fleet reported on Monday that Spanish authorities had detained a German cargo ship after it caused a spill while refuelling near the Spanish enclave Ceuta. It added that the owner of the Tony Stark-flagged ship, which is registered in Antigua & Barbuda…
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July 23, 2024
European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley with optional origin in a Friday international tender. They said that the agency believed to have purchased four consignments of 25…
