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NOC presents energy strategy at Paris forum
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has taken part in the French–Libyan Energy Forum in Paris, organised by Business France. The forum brought together NOC’s technical departments, the chairmen of operating companies, and several French firms...
The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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Update on Egypt, October 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt met with representatives of the cement sector last week to discuss the local market. The key topics were prices, increased production capacity and restarting suspended production lines. Then this week it was...
Development Fund signs contracts for major projects in Tobruk
Tobruk – In an expanded meeting held on Thursday, the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund discussed the launch of a new package of development projects in the city of Tobruk, as part of national efforts to advance infrastructure and enhance...
The regional forum and its limitations
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks with the media as he arrives for an EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, on October 23. [Francois Walschaerts/AP] The Gaza ceasefire deal struck between Israel and Hamas came...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel costs in October 2025, priced in US dollars
A country's economy is affected when gasoline prices remain low, which can restrict some industries while promoting growth in others. The transportation industry serves as the foundation of business in the majority of African nations. Most people...
The Bulletproof '80s Japanese Pickup That Outsold Every Muscle Car In America
In the 1980s, a certain pickup truck quietly dominated the American automotive landscape, outselling every sports car for three consecutive years. This unassuming workhorse, known for its rugged reliability and versatility, became a favorite among...
Multilateralism Defense 7 Agreements, 1 Vision: Lula’s Explosive Push for a New World Order at ASEAN Summit
President Lula da Silva champions multilateralism defense in Malaysia, slamming the UN Security Council and forging bold new alliances to combat war, hunger, and climate crisis. Related: Lula Urges the U.S. To Cooperate Against Drug Trafficking...
Sonatrach resumes exploration drilling in Ghadames Basin after 11-year hiatus
Algeria’s Sonatrach Libya branch has resumed exploratory drilling operations in Block 96/2 of the Ghadames Basin in mid-October, marking the company’s return to activity in Libya after an 11-year suspension. According to the National Oil...
Eni Raises 2025 Cash Flow Guidance After Beating Q3 Estimates
Italy’s energy giant Eni (NYSE: E) raised its outlook on cash flow generation for 2025 and increased full-year planned buybacks by 20% after posting consensus-beating earnings for the third quarter. Eni on Friday reported an adjusted net profit of...
Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential!
With discussions centered on investment, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, the conference will highlight how these projects can drive economic growth and energy security. Following the massive Venus-1 discovery in 2022, TotalEnergies is...
6 African countries you can visit visa-free
African countries are taking bold steps toward unity and mobility, with several nations opening their borders to fellow Africans. As of 2025, six countries, including Seychelles, The Gambia, Benin, Rwanda, Ghana, and Kenya, now offer full...
Eni increases share buybacks after Q3 results better than expected
Eni, the Italian energy company, announced on Friday that it would increase the share buybacks by 20% following better than expected third quarter results. The company posted a net profit adjusted of 1,25 billion euros in the third quarter. This...
In the News… quick recap of local news and beyond for week ending Oct. 25, 2025
In the News… provides a quick read on news items of the week – get caught up each week on Saturday with our feature… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Newport Mental Health’s 11th annual “Rock the Beach” gala raised nearly $220,000 for behavioral health...
The Small Boat Attacks are Illegal
Since the first of September, the U.S. Navy has been blowing up small vessels off the coast of Venezuela. The current count is nine boats and approximately 37 dead. The U.S. government declares that these boats are an imminent threat to our...
Saipem’s rig trio rakes in millions for jobs with Eni in Africa, Mediterranean, and Far East
Italy’s engineering, drilling, and construction services giant Saipem has boosted its offshore drilling order intake with new multimillion-dollar contracts and extensions that are perceived to reinforce its presence in key strategic areas, such as...
Eni's net profit rises to €2.52 billion in first nine months (4)
Eni's net profit rose 5% to €2.52 billion in the first nine months of the year, the energy giant said Friday. There was a 54% jump in net profit for the third quarter to €803 million. Net cash flow fell 5% to €8.98 billion in the first nine...
Why Washington should pay attention to Turkey’s presence in Central Asia
Report October 23, 2025 • 9:00 am ET Print this page Why Washington should pay attention to Turkey’s presence in Central Asia By Kiran Baez Table of contents Key findings Turkey has taken significant strides over the last two decades to establish...
15 nations condemn Israeli laws extending sovereignty over occupied West Bank
The State of Qatar , the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Djibouti, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Republic of The Gambia, the...