Refinery Closures Added R76bn To South Africa’s Oil-Import Bill, Reserve Bank Says
The Reserve Bank estimates South Africa’s oil-import bill could have been R76 billion lower if more local refinery capacity had remained open. South Africa could have spent R76 billion less on oil imports if more of its domestic refinery capacity…
Israel Only Beneficiary Of Iran-Gulf Rift, Says Iran FM, While Denying US Pickaxe Mountain Claims
According to the Jerusalem Post, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of being the only beneficiary of growing tensions between Iran and Gulf countries, while rejecting US claims about activity at Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe…
Netanyahu Responds To New York Trip For UN General Assembly, Delivers Address Sept 24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York on September 23 to attend the United Nations General Assembly and is scheduled to address the gathering on September 24, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office announced Monday. According to Jerusalem…
BRICS, Oman Talks Reveal How Gulf States Are Preparing For Iran’s Next
According to the Jerusalem Post, from the BRICS summit in India to planned talks in Oman, regional powers are increasingly looking for a path forward as tensions with Iran continue to reshape the Middle East. The diplomatic activity reflects a broader…
BRICS Agrees To Joint Declaration In Test Of Unity Despite Mideast Tensions
The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, a significant diplomatic breakthrough as its leaders began summit talks in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc’s global clout. Host…
How China’s vision, action promote BRICS cooperation
BRICS is returning to China once again. At the ongoing BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Saturday that China will host the BRICS gathering next year. The long journey of BRICS began with an idea. The term…
Tragic Death Of Woman Who Testified Against Father In Notorious Mafia Murder Of Mother
A woman who testified against her own father after her mother was murdered in a notorious mafia killing in Italy is believed to have taken her own life. Denise Cosco was found critically injured on Sunday and died later in hospital in Rome. Her mother…
Modi, Putin Seek Stronger Ties Qs Russia Calls For BRICS To Counter West
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday to deepen their countries’ longstanding ties, with Putin saying the BRICS grouping should build a new platform for global growth free from Western rules.…
Arizona Accuses L’Oreal Of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked To Hair Relaxers
Arizona has sued L’Oreal SA (OREP.PA), opens new tab and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging the cosmetics company hid evidence that its hair relaxer products could cause cancer in women, as it faces thousands of similar lawsuits from users and their…
US Court Blocks Trump Administration Bid To Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open
A federal appeals court on Friday threw out an order from President Donald Trump’s administration that had forced a Michigan coal plant to remain open beyond its planned retirement. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of…