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ADX Energy has increased its economic interest in the Anshof oil field in Upper Austria from 50% to 70% without cash expenditure, acquiring Xstate Resources' 20% stake by offsetting the purchase price against unpaid cash calls. This strategic move boosts ADX’s daily output from the Anshof-3 well to 72 barrels of oil per day, contributing to a total production of 307 barrels of oil equivalent per day across its Austrian operations. Additionally, ADX plans to...

The Israeli military conducted shelling in Syria in response to projectile launches, with Defence Minister Israel Katz holding Syria's leader responsible. Syria's foreign affairs ministry denied the allegations, asserting it poses no threat to the region and condemning the Israeli strikes as a violation of sovereignty. The Israeli military confirmed two projectiles crossed into its territory, prompting air raid sirens, while reports indicated Israeli bombardments targeted areas in southern Syria, specifically the Yarmuk Basin and...

Israeli military warns access roads to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) aid distribution sites are now considered ‘combat zones’.The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the US and Israel, will suspend aid distribution on Wednesday following Israeli gunfire that killed at least 27 Palestinians seeking aid. Israel's military declared the roads to GHF distribution sites as combat zones, urging people in Gaza to stay away. Amid rising international outrage, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for...

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal dispute over claims of emotional distress faced a setback when a federal judge instructed both parties to negotiate terms instead of allowing Lively to dismiss the claims as she preferred. Lively originally accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and emotional distress, leading to Baldoni's request for her medical records, which she declined in favor of dropping the claims. The judge denied her dismissal request without prejudice and stated that if...

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced the acquisition of two land parcels from the Malaysian government to facilitate the redevelopment of Woodlands Checkpoint, aimed at alleviating chronic congestion. The project, which begins in 2025, includes constructing new automated clearance facilities and extending the Bukit Timah Expressway to improve traffic flow. By 2050, daily traveler volume is projected to reach 400,000, necessitating this expansion to enhance efficiency and secure cross-border travel. Full Article

In North Wales, Enfinium is testing technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from its waste-to-energy incinerator, aiming to clean its output and potentially earn credits under a proposed UK emissions trading scheme overhaul. The government plans to allow companies that remove CO₂ to sell allowances to polluters, which could incentivize carbon removal technologies, though critics warn it may undermine current emission reduction efforts. While some experts support the initiative, concerns persist about the adequacy of...