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Frontline's Earnings Surge On Demand For Oil Storage
Oil tanker group Frontline reported a big jump in secondquarter earnings on Thursday as energy traders paid to store crude that went unsold amid the COVID19 pandemic, the company said on Thursday.
Malaysia's Maybank Second-quarter Profit Drops 52% Due To Coronavirus
Malaysia's largest lender by assets, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), said on Thursday its secondquarter profit dropped 51.5%, hurt by pandemicinduced movement restrictions and interest ratecuts in its operating markets.
Does A Face Mask Protect Me, Or Just The People Around Me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
India Sees Record 75,000+ Covid-19 Cases in 24 Hours, Over 1,000 Deaths for 2nd Consecutive Day
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7 and went past 30 lakh on August 23. According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 3,85,76,510 samples have been tested up to August 26 with 9,24,998 samples being tested on Wednesday.
Viral Video of Lucknow Woman Crushing Puppy Under Her Feet Sparks Outrage, FIR Lodged
Meanwhile, the couple has released a video denying their involvement in the incident, claiming that they are “animal lovers” themselves and have a dog at home. Accusing people of using a “doctored video” for mischief and harm their reputation, the accused...
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Welcome Baby Girl, Share First Glimpse of Her
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announced the news through UNICEF's official Twitter page, along with the first picture of their baby girl.
New Zealand Judge Rejects Mosque Shooter's 'self-absorbed' Change Of Heart
New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant said in a presentencing report that he did not want psychological help, and that if necessary, he would analyse his own behaviour that prompted him to go on a killing spree.
'Govt's Unpreparedness Alarming': Rahul Gandhi Pitches for Covid-19 Vaccine Access Strategy
Gandhi had earlier demanded that the government clearly define an inclusive and equitable vaccine access policy to ensure its affordability and fair distribution.
Sensex, Nifty Rise Ahead Of Derivatives Expiry; All Eyes On Fed
Indian shares clocked broadbased gains on Thursday, led by financial stocks, ahead of the expiry of August derivative contracts and as investors globally awaited a key speech from the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman later in the day.
Oil Treads Water As Huge Gulf Of Mexico Storm Shuts Output
Oil prices were in a holding pattern on Thursday as a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico raced towards the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut, with little impact expected on supply as oil stockpiles remain high.
Lebanon Inflation Soars Above 100% Year-on-year In July
Lebanon's inflation rate soared to 112.4% yearonyear in July amid an economic meltdown, latest official data showed, even before this month's devastating Beirut port explosion compounded a deep financial crisis.
Thai Refuge Warns Of Growing Risks To Animals As Pandemic Bites
As the pandemic batters Thailand's touristreliant economy, animal attractions from petting zoos to elephant camps and tiger farms are feeling the pain and may even have to give animals away, warned the founder of an animal refuge.
EU Trade Chief Phil Hogan Resigns Over Recent Controversy on Flouting Covid-19 Rules
A contrite Phil Hogan acknowledged such a fundamental error and said “I fully understand their sense of hurt and anger when they feel that those in public service do not meet the standards expected of them.”
Cabinet Secretary Reviews 10 States/UT with High Covid-19 Fatality Rate
In a review meeting by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, these states and the union territory were asked to continue with rigorous vigil so as to contain the spread of infection as well as take steps to reduce fatalities.
Honda e All-electric Urban Car Arrives With 280 Km Range on Single Charge
As many automakers bet on sedans and SUVs in the switch to electric vehicles (EV), Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd has decided smaller is better for its first-ever all battery car.
Most Condors Survive California Wildfire That Destroyed Sanctuary
At least 90% of condors on the central California coast survived a wildfire that tore through their forest range and destroyed a sanctuary for the endangered birds, a wildlife group said on Wednesday.