Big companies are swallowing up smaller ones. Why that’s not good for the economy
WASHINGTON — Rudy Heimark started hauling beer in the 1930s, driving a lone truck into Indio and later the Mojave Desert to slake the thirst…
How Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red Sea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The U.S. is mustering an international armada to deter Iranian-backed Houthi militias from Yemen…
Shipping companies pause Red Sea journeys after Houthi attacks | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Two shipping companies have announced they will pause all journeys through the Red Sea after a series of attacks on shipping by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.…
FDA issues warning to pet companies for selling unapproved antibiotics
Chewy Inc. was among nine pet companies the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to Thursday for selling unapproved animal antibiotics. The animal…
How Europe failed to sap Russia’s energy profits – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — In early August, Bulgarian officials spotted something they weren’t sure was legal. Barrels of Russian oil were arriving in the country priced above a…
How the West enables Russia’s war on Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — At its summit this week, the European Union is threatening to name and…
Britain creates new unit to crack down on companies evading Russian sanctions
Britain on Monday announced a new enforcement unit to target companies evading sanctions placed on Russia, in an attempt to further tighten Russian President Vladimir…
Oil companies pledge to lower methane emissions at COP28 | Climate Crisis News
Fifty oil companies representing nearly half of global production have pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030,…
Vertical Integration of Chinese Companies on Rare Earth Minerals Production as Strategic Supremacy
Vertical integration is a strategic move in business techniques to extend its operationalization in the same company or industry in the way that the production…
The United Arab Emirates planned to use meetings about the COP28 climate summit to promote deals for its own national oil and gas companies
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), host of the upcoming UN climate conference COP28, faces mounting scrutiny over allegations that it planned to utilize the event…
UAE plotted to use COP28 to push for oil and gas deals, leaked notes show – POLITICO
The world's top climate summit has become embroiled in a hypocrisy scandal, days before the start of key talks. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) schemed…
Kenya ready to privatise 35 companies amid cash crunch, says president | Business and Economy News
Kenya, which passed a revised privatisation bill recently, is facing many challenges including depleted government coffers. Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Thursday the government…
Who’s who at COP28 – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The annual U.N. climate summit that starts November 30 has become one of the biggest…
The state of the planet in 10 numbers – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. The COP28 climate summit comes at a critical moment for the planet. A summer…
They’re talking, but a climate divide between Beijing and Washington remains – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. Last week’s surprise deal between China and the United States may provide a boost…
Oil industry rides into climate summit bigger than ever – POLITICO
This article is part of the Road to COP special report, presented by SQM. WASHINGTON — Eight years after Paris, the oil business is bigger than ever. Profits…
Over 1,000 Western companies exited the Russian market despite hurdles
Since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, over 1,000 companies have publicly announced they are voluntarily curtailing operations in Russia to some…
Musk threatens ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ as X ad boycott gathers pace – POLITICO
Elon Musk said on Saturday that he will file a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against non-profit watchdog Media Matters and others, as companies including Disney, Apple and…
Gaza telecom companies warn of coming blackout | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The two main telecommunications companies in Gaza have warned of a “complete telecom blackout in the coming hours” due to a lack of fuel amid…
China blamed as major backer behind hacking of Australian companies and infrastructure
More Australians are reporting being targeted by cyber criminals, as the nation's digital spy agency points the finger at China as the major backer of…