TotalEnergies Begins Work on Delayed $27B Energy Project in Iraq
Basra, Iraq (Agencies): French oil and gas company TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) has begun building a gas processing facility in Iraq, marking the first stage of a massive multi-energy project. The ArtawiGas25…
World’s first carbon fiber metro train begins passenger service in E.China’s Qingdao
BEIJING (Agencies): The world’s first carbon fiber metro train began passenger service on Friday on the Metro Line 1 in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, according to a report by…
China’s first autonomous offshore wind power inspection platform begins operation in E.China’s Jiangsu
BEIJING (Agencies): China’s first autonomous offshore wind power inspection platform was officially put into operation at an offshore wind farm on Saturday in Rudong, East China’s Jiangsu Province, marking a…
Egypt Hosts International Marathon with Athletes from 45 Countries
Luxor, Egypt (agencies): An international marathon kicked off in Egypt on Friday, with the participation of 430 runners from 45 countries worldwide. The 32nd Egypt International Marathon began in the…
Coldplay Lights Up Chilly Abu Dhabi with Visual and Auditory Spectacle
Abu Dhabi (Agencies): Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay lit up a chilly Abu Dhabi with a visual and auditory spectacle on Thursday at Zayed Sports City Stadium, marking the beginning of…
Bitcoin May Smash New Record Highs in Anticipation of Trump’s Crypto-Friendly Policies
New York (Agencies): The year 2024 marked a significant turning point for Bitcoin, driven by Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to make the US the “crypto capital” of…
Lebanese Parliament Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as New President
Beirut (Agencies): In a significant political development, Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new president of Lebanon, ending over two years of political deadlock. Aoun, who…
Ghana Commissions New Naval Base and Receives Vessel from Japan
Accra (Agencies): President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ezinlibo in the Western Region on December 23rd, 2024. This strategically located base is expected to enhance the navy’s…
China’s central bank suspends treasury bond purchases
BEIJING (Agencies): The People’s Bank of China (PBC) announced on Friday that it has decided to temporarily suspend treasury bond purchases in the open market, starting from this month. The…
Kuwait Detains TV Host for Advocating Normalization with Israel
Kuwait City (Agencies): The Kuwaiti Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of TV host Fajr Al-Saeed for 21 days and referred her to the Central Prison for calling to normalize…