Oil prices dip as Blinken arrives in Israel for talks, China demand weighs

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TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased on Tuesday as the top US diplomat renewed efforts to push for a ceasefire in the Middle East and as slowing demand growth in China, the world’s top oil importer, continued to weigh on the market. Brent crude futures for December delivery were down 60 cents, or 0.8%, at $73.69 a barrel at 0717 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for November delivery were 6 cents lower at $70.50 a barrel on the contract’s last day as the front month. The more actively traded WTI…

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Going green: Lucky Cement completes 28.8MW wind power project

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Lucky Cement, one of Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturers, completed and commissioned the 28.8MW captive wind power project at its Karachi plant. The company announced the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. “We are pleased to announce the successful completion and commissioning of our 28.8 MW captive wind power project at the company’s Karachi plant, a significant milestone achieved by the company,” stated the notice. Lucky Cement informed the project has been completed within the stipulated timelines and costs and has commenced operations as of…

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Israel-Hezbollah War Live Updates: Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strike near south Beirut hospital

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Israel Hezbollah War Live Updates: The Israeli military issued an apology on Monday for a strike that mistakenly killed three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon, explaining that it had not intended to target Lebanon’s military. According to the military, its forces believed they were aiming at a vehicle connected to the Hezbollah militant group. Hezbollah recently declared that it has entered a new phase in its conflict with Israeli forces, following the death of senior Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a confrontation with Israeli troops in Gaza. Sinwar was a…

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India Set to Launch Coal Exchange to Stabilize Prices and Improve Supply

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NEW DELHI: India is preparing to launch a coal exchange aimed at stabilizing coal prices and enhancing the fuel’s availability, according to Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy. Speaking at an industry event on Monday, the minister revealed that discussions on establishing the exchange took place last week, though the exact launch date was not disclosed.

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Qatar Faces Challenges in LNG Sales to Japan, South Korea Amid Rising US-UAE Competition

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DOHA: Qatar’s efforts to secure new liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with Japan and South Korea have hit obstacles as increased competition from the United States, the UAE, and Oman offers buyers more flexible contract terms. Qatar, once the dominant LNG supplier to these key Asian markets, faces resistance due to its insistence on restrictive destination clauses, while competitors provide shorter-term contracts with no destination limits. This flexibility allows buyers to resell cargoes if needed, making US and UAE supplies more attractive. With Qatar’s major LNG deals with Korea Gas…

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