Day: June 8, 2023
US company signs agreement to enter retail fuel market in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
A U.S. petroleum company has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka allowing it to import and sell fuel in the country as the Indian Ocean nation grapples with an economic and energy crisis.
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Poor air quality from Canada’s wildfires has cancelled racing at Belmont Park and called off the Washington Nationals home game against Arizona on Thursday
TRANSCOM looking for more tankers to move fuel in shallower water between Pacific island chains
A congressionally authorized program to recruit private ships to assist the federal government was expanded at US Transportation Command’s request.
Poland launches investigation into abortion-related death of pregnant woman
In Poland, prosecutors and the ombudsman are investigating the death of a 33-year-old woman due to pregnancy complications, as medical experts suspect restrictive abortion laws contributed to her untimely passing.
Joran van der Sloot: Suspect in US teen’s disappearance extradited
Joran van der Sloot has been transferred from Peru to the US to stand trial on extortion charges.
Live updates | Canada Wildfires
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Spain, Portugal and France are sending 280 firefighters to Canada.
Activist: Iran risks losing position in global pistachio market to US
An economic activist warns that the challenges facing Iran’s pistachio production could lead to make the country lose its position on the global market to the United States and other rivals.
Ex-FM Zarif denies bid to run in Iran’s upcoming elections amid controversy
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejects claims that he will seek to run in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, after the veteran diplomat raised controversy with his remarks on foreign policy issues during his terms.