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Oil Prices Rise as Markets Anticipate Geopolitical Developments

Doha: Oil prices slightly rose on Thursday as markets await US-China talks, while traders remain focused on the crisis of the Iran war. Brent crude futures were up 13 cents, or 0.12%, to $105.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose …

S. Korea ICT Exports Surge 125.9% on AI

Seoul: South Korea’s exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products rose 125.9% year-on-year in April to $42.71 billion, exceeding $40 billion for the second consecutive month, supported by strong demand for AI-related semiconducto…

IEA Forecasts Global Oil Supply to Plunge Below Demand in 2026

Doha: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted a decline in global oil demand in 2026, averaging 104 million barrels per day, which is 1.3 million barrels per day lower than the pre-war forecast.

According to Qatar News Agency, the IEA a…

Global Carbon Council Achieves ICVCM CCP Eligibility Approval

Doha: The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrit…