Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the 12th consecutive day. In a statement published on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the eight Arab and Islamic countries said Israeli restrictions on Palestinian…
Read MoreFloods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia
Officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions [South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President] At least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials have said. Authorities reported that most people had died in highland areas, where…
Read MoreAirlines are already slashing flight routes to the Middle East well into the future
Several airlines are suspending flight routes to destinations in the Middle East well in advance. British Airways cut flights to Abu Dhabi until later this year and others until later this month. While some airlines are canceling routes, others are operating at a more limited capacity. The travel fallout from the war in Iran continues,…
Read MoreAramco CEO warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for oil markets
Saudi Aramco’s CEO warned of “catastrophic consequences” for the world economy if oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be blocked. The state-controlled oil company is using storage facilities around the world to meet customer demand as it deals with “by far the biggest crisis the region’s oil and gas industry has faced,”…
Read MoreHigher oil prices not boosting Houston economy yet due to conflict with Iran, expert says
Here in the “Energy Capital of the World”, you likely know that when oil prices are high, it can be beneficial for our local economy, even if it is tough on most Houstonians. A local expert explains, though, that it is not the same case this time as the conflict in Iran continues. According to…
Read MoreMitsui partners with Kaynes for new OSAT facility in India
Mitsui & Co. has entered into a strategic partnership with Kaynes Semicon and AOI Electronics Co. to support the establishment of a semiconductor back-end manufacturing operation in India. The agreement gives Mitsui the role of facilitating Kaynes’ launch into the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector by drawing on Japan-based AOI Electronics’ technical experience.…
Read MoreCrowds pack for SF’s Chinese New Year Parade, cheer on Olympian, Grand Marshal Eileen Gu; drone show
Tens of thousands of people turned out for San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade Saturday. It’s the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. ABC7 Eyewitness News is the official broadcast partner of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade. Watch ABC7 Eyewitness News’ broadcast of the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, largest…
Read MoreRussia reports damage after Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities
Renewed Ukrainian aerial attacks have hit energy facilities in Russia’s border region of Belgorod and an oil depot in the Krasnodar region, officials said on Sunday. In Belgorod, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported severe damage to energy infrastructure and power outages after a Ukrainian missile attack. There are also problems with water and heat supply, he…
Read MoreDespite Saturday spike in missile sirens, IDF affirms 75% of Iranian missile launchers destroyed
The defense establishment hopes to reduce missile fire sufficiently that Iran no longer succeeds at causing casualties, more similar to the Yemeni Houthis’ missiles. Although there was a spike in Iranian ballistic missile threat sirens on Saturday, sending millions of Israelis into their safe rooms and bomb shelters throughout the day, the IDF said that…
Read MoreIran war continues to paralyse air travel across Middle East
Qatar Airways and other Middle Eastern carriers suspended flights on Saturday due to widespread air traffic disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The airline said on X that it hopes to resume flights to destinations in Europe and Bangkok on Sunday. In the morning, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said a missile aimed at…
Read MoreOil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Oil prices have risen to their highest level in more than two years, after Qatar’s energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Gulf to stop production within days. Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times the conflict in the Middle East – a region which plays a key role in global…
Read MoreSurge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
[Getty Images] A dramatic surge in jet fuel prices could push up costs for air travellers ahead of the summer holidays and even lead to flight cancellations, analysts have warned. Disruption to supplies from the Gulf, in the wake of the US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, has pushed the cost of aviation kerosene…
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