SHANGHAI — The global sulphur market has entered a “structural bull run,” with Chinese spot prices surging past $600 per metric tonne this week—nearly tripling the year-over-year average. This price explosion, fueled by a severe global supply deficit and a shift in refinery feedstocks, has unexpectedly transformed sulphur from a low-value byproduct into a primary […]
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has officially extended a looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing threatened airstrikes on the country’s energy infrastructure until April 6, 2026. The 10-day extension, announced Thursday via social media, comes as the White House maintains that negotiations to end the month-long conflict are “going […]
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formalized a landmark defense cooperation agreement on Friday, signaling a major expansion of Kyiv’s security partnerships in the Middle East. The “Arrangement on Defense Cooperation,” signed in Jeddah, establishes a formal framework for technical exchange, joint investment, and future procurement […]
Continue ReadingA new study, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) assesses the impact of the transition to climate neutrality on the labour market, focusing on skills and occupations and their impact on the economy. Impacts of the climate transition on skills in the labour market This report aims to examine the challenges and risks […]
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NEW YORK — In a historic shift for international law and historical recognition, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and racialized chattel enslavement the “gravest crime against humanity.” Spearheaded by Ghana and supported by the African Union and CARICOM, Resolution A/80/L.48 passed with 123 votes […]
Continue ReadingThe transition to climate neutrality will significantly transform the EU economy but does not pose a threat to the sustainability of public finances, concludes a new study commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The study evaluates the direct impacts of the transition on revenues, expenditures and budget balances, while also taking […]
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WASHINGTON — A hacking group with ties to the Iranian government has claimed responsibility for breaching a personal email account belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel. The group, identifying itself as the Handala Hack Team, published a collection of personal photographs, a resume, and excerpts of correspondence on their website Friday to substantiate the claim. […]
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CERNAY-LA-VILLE, France — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered Thursday at the historic Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey to begin a high-stakes two-day summit centered on stabilizing escalating global conflicts. Chaired by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, the meeting marks a critical juncture for France’s 2026 G7 presidency as it seeks to bridge transatlantic […]
Continue ReadingThe dialogue brought together industry representatives and key stakeholders. Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall also took part. The exchange focused on how to accelerate the sector’s clean transition, with a strong emphasis on innovation, competitiveness and resilience. Building on the Clean Industrial Deal and the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), the […]
Continue ReadingAt the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between the European Union and Japan, in Brussels, senior officials agreed to deepen their bilateral co-operation, working together towards achieving climate neutrality and tackling shared economic and geopolitical challenges. In the context of the current crisis in the Gulf region, both sides acknowledged the importance of the clean energy […]
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