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Deadly mining protests in Liberia kill 1 and injure many, official says
A government minister in Liberia says that violent protests over the presence of an armed force in mining areas in the country's northwest resulted in the death of one demonstrator and multiple injuries
14.04 / 01:45
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Donald Trump’s blockade of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.WHEN AMERICA and Israel began their war on February 28th, it was widely expected that Iran would choke off shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Few would have predicted that, less than two months later, Donald Trump would impose a blockade of his own, targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas. It went into effect on April 13th.
04.04 / 13:09
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Vedanta Q4 mined metal, aluminium, iron ore, saleable steel production rises; oil & gas output drops
Similarly, mined metal production at Vedanta's Zinc India division rose 4 per cent to 3,10,000 tonnes, driven by improved mined metal grades and mill recovery. The production of mined metal at the Zinc International division for the fourth quarter was 50,000 tonnes, up 52 per cent year-on-year, the company said in a statement.
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KBC Global plans to raise Rs 100 cr for paring debt
equity shares. The board of the company will meet on October 16 (Wednesday) to consider and approve a proposal to raise up to Rs 100 crore through an issue of equity shares via permissible modes, including preferential allotment and warrants, the company said in a statement. «The proceeds of the equity issue will be utilized for the repayment of debt,» the company said.
09.08 / 12:12
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Container explodes on cargo ship at China's key Ningbo port
BEIJING — A hazardous goods container exploded Friday on a cargo ship in China's high-traffic Ningbo Port, Taiwanese vessel owner Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation told CNBC in a statement.
23.06 / 22:43
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Aerial drone likely launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels hits ship in the Red Sea
An aerial drone likely launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck and damaged a vessel in the Red Sea
21.05 / 14:59
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Suspension order on operations at Vedanta iron ore mine in Karnataka lifted
suspension order on mining operations at Vedanta's iron ore plant at Chitradurga in Karnataka has been revoked, the company said on Tuesday. Vedanta Ltd in April informed the BSE about the temporary suspension of mining operations at the iron ore mine due to non-compliance with the approved mining plan. «The Office of the Regional Controller of Mines, vide order dated May 21, 2024, has revoked the earlier order of suspension of mining operations under Rule 11(2) of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 in respect of our A. Narrain Iron Ore Mine,» the company said in a filing to the BSE. The suspension in mining operations was ordered by the Office of Regional Controller of Mines in Bengaluru.
07.05 / 11:52
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New Liberia forest boss plans to increase exports, denies working with war criminal Charles Taylor
In an interview with The Associated Press, the new head of Liberia's forest management authority, Rudolph Merab, said he would work to increase timber exports and cut regulations
08.04 / 14:59
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A Dubai company’s staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about risks to Indigenous livelihoods
A raft of agreements between African countries and Dubai-based company Blue Carbon could give the company control over large swaths of land for conservation projects
04.04 / 05:31
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Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in 'blood diamonds' despite feud over Moscow's diamonds
United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined forces Wednesday to keep supporting the Kimberley Process, which aims to eliminate the trade in "blood diamonds" that helped fuel devastating conflicts in Africa. At a U.N. General Assembly meeting, its 193 member nations adopted a resolution by consensus recognizing that the Kimberley Process, which certifies rough diamond exports, «contributes to the prevention of conflicts fueled by diamonds» and helps the Security Council implement sanctions on the trade in conflict diamonds.
19.03 / 17:21
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Liberia is Working to Build CBDC with Blockchain Solutions Firm Gluwa
West African nation Liberia is mulling to create central bank digital currency (CBDC) in collaboration with real-world asset platform Gluwa.
14.03 / 18:43
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ED raids, multiple run-ins with the law: 10 points on Future Gaming as Electoral Bond data shows ₹1,368 crore donation
Also Read: SBI Electoral Bonds data LIVE updates According to the data, 23 companies accounted for half the total value of electoral bonds purchased since April 2019. Coimbatore-based lottery services firm Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd emerged as the top buyer. The list published by ECI gave details of bonds worth ₹12,155.51 crore that were purchased by over 1,300 companies in nearly five years.
06.03 / 16:30
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Italian lawmakers approve role in EU mission to protect ships after an Italian destroyer is attacked
Italian lawmakers have approved the country’s participation in an EU naval mission to protect cargo ship in the Red Sea from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen threatening maritime traffic
31.12 / 08:59
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Indian Navy says attacks on ships indicate 'shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian Exclusive Economic Zone'
MV Chem Pluto, approximately 220 nautical miles South West of Porbandar indicates a shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian EEZ," the Indian Navy said. The Navy said the overall situation is being closely monitored by the Indian Navy in coordination with national maritime agencies. "The Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region," the statement added.
27.12 / 11:40
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Shipping firm Maersk says it's preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages
Shipping firm Maersk says it is preparing to allow vessels to resume sailing through the Red Sea
26.12 / 17:20
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MV Chem Pluto drone attack: Indian Navy enhances warships' presence, air surveillance in Indian Ocean region
national maritime agencies towards ensuring the safety of merchant marine in the region," the Indian Navy said in a release. While speaking specifically about the attack on MV Chem Pluto, the Indian Navy informed that it conducted an on-scene examination and took crew inputs about the attack. “Based on MV Chem Pluto crew inputs and on-scene examination, the analysis by the Indian Navy team points to a strong possibility of a drone attack.
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Oil little changed as investors eye Middle East tensions, US rate cut
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates, lifting global economic growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures fell 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $79.13 a barrel by 0115 GMT while U.S.
25.12 / 11:48
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Iran spars with US over drone strike accusation off India's west coast - Here's all you need to know
MV Chem Pluto, off the coast of India in Arabian Sea, Iran's foreign ministry rejected "worthless" Washington's accusations. "We declare these claims as completely rejected and worthless," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani when asked about the US accusations.
25.12 / 10:01
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Iran denies US claim it targeted tanker near India
Iran denied on Monday a U.S. claim that a drone launched from Iran had struck a chemical tanker in the Indian ocean. The Pentagon said at the weekend that the Liberia-flagged, Japanese-owned and Netherlands-operated Chem Pluto ship was hit 200 nautical miles off the coast of India.
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