Aframax cargoes axed as maintenance hits volumes at major Black Sea terminal
Loadings of Kazakh crude will be suezmax-only in September
Day: August 18, 2025
Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War
Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.
Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid
Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.
Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss end of war. And, more troops head to D.C.
President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today at the White House. And, more National Guard troops head to Washington, D.C. for the president’s crime crackdown.
Poisoning tragedy update: Kuwait shuts down 10 illegal methanol factories after 23 deaths
Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior dismantled a major criminal network producing and distributing toxic methanol after poisoning incidents caused 23 deaths and over 160 hospitalizations, primarily among Asian workers. The crackdown exposed 10 illicit factor…
Greek island of Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher asylum policy
Greece’s government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week.
India’s banking giant launches investment funds in UAE: Check the details here!
Kotak Mahindra Bank has secured a license from the UAE Securities & Commodities Authority, marking it as the first Indian institution authorized for investment fund and portfolio management in the UAE. This move will enable Kotak to launch UAE-domicile…
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s trial wrapping up in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court heard final arguments Monday in the landmark national security trial of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, who could be sentenced to up to life in prison if convicted.
Medallion Raises $43 Million to Expand AI Infrastructure and Launch the First National Credentialing Clearinghouse (Medallion)
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Medallion Raises $43 Million to Expand AI Infrastructure and Launch the First National Credentialing Clearinghouse — New $43M investment accelerates Medallion’s AI-powered platform and launches CredAlliance™, a firs…
New road toll rules: Abu Dhabi extends Darb toll hours by two hours starting September 1
Starting September 1, 2025, Abu Dhabi’s Darb toll gates will operate with extended hours, charging motorists Dh4 from 7am-9am and 3pm-7pm, Monday to Saturday. The daily and monthly toll caps are being removed, leading to unlimited charges. Exemptions r…