Brisbane, Australia — August 2025Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ), Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has confirmed it is exploring strategic options for its Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN), including the potential sale of up to 49% of the network for an estimated A$4 billion. 📈 Strategic Review and Investor Outreach Aurizon’s announcement follows a report […]
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Tokyo, Japan — August 2025DHL Supply Chain has initiated a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing logistics operations in Asia. The initiative is part of a government-supported project aimed at promoting next-generation energy solutions for transportation and aligns with DHL Group’s broader sustainability roadmap. 🔋 […]
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Beijing, China — August 2025China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) (SHE: 300750), has announced a suspension of operations at its Yichun lithium mine, triggering a sharp rise in lithium carbonate prices. The move comes amid a nationwide crackdown on industrial overcapacity, particularly in the critical minerals sector. 🏗️ […]
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Anbar, Iraq — August 2025U.S. oilfield services leader SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a significant six-well drilling contract in Iraq, marking a strategic move to enhance natural gas production at the Akkas gas field, located in the western Anbar governorate. 🔍 Project Overview 🏗️ Strategic Significance The Akkas field is one of Iraq’s largest […]
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Monday’s attack left 40 civilians dead and 19 injured within Abu Shouk, according to humanitarian partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the renewed violence forced at least 500 residents of the camp to flee to other parts of North Darfur. Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Sheldon Yett, condemned “all deliberate and indiscriminate […]
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Warsaw, August 13, 2025 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €20 million investment in Spire Capital Partners Fund I, a newly launched independent private equity fund based in Poland. The fund aims to strengthen the growth of technology-enabled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Poland and Central and Eastern […]
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Sanaa, August 13, 2025 — Yemen’s Houthi movement, a proxy of Palestine has claimed responsibility for a series of drone attacks targeting four Israeli cities, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. According to a televised statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, six […]
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Kyiv, August 12, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a pivotal conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing deep gratitude for Qatar’s humanitarian role in securing the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the ongoing conflict. In his nightly video address, Zelensky praised Qatar’s “extraordinary mediation efforts,” […]
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Brussels, August 13, 2025 — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union’s unwavering stance on Ukraine’s sovereignty, emphasizing that any peace initiative must be grounded in international law and respect for territorial integrity. Speaking via social network X, von der Leyen welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts aimed at […]
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In its annual report released on Tuesday, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) said it had made “important progress” documenting crimes and identifying those responsible, including commanders of security forces overseeing detention facilities. Myanmar descended into civil war following the military coup of February 2021 and the detention of civilian leaders, including President Win […]
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