Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there’s a fresh opening to free hostages held in Gaza, backing a US-mediated proposal for a 60-day ceasefire as Israel continues its unprecedented military exchange with Iran.
Abu Dhabi state oil firm makes US$18.7 billion bid for Australia’s Santos
Sydney, Australia - Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company is leading a takeover bid for Australian energy group Santos, valuing it at US$18.7 billion, Santos said Monday. Santos's board said it plans to unanimously recommend the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's offer to shareholders if it can agree on the takeover...
ADNOC and Santos sign agreement to build joint platform for net-zero goals
Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNOC and Santos have signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to build a joint global-carbon-management platform that could support the decarbonisation journey of customers throughout Asia-Pacific. The SCA also provides companies with the opportunity to work together to advance critical carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies necessary to...
Qatari owners of Paris Saint-Germain in talks over Sampdoria investment
Paris, France - Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of French champions Paris Saint-Germain, are in negotiations over acquiring a stake in Italian club Sampdoria, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Thursday. QSI, whose president Nasser al-Khelaifi is also the president of PSG, has owned the French club...Tearful Brazil bids farewell to its favorite son Pele
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. Fans, politicians and football dignitaries flocked to pay their respects to Pele in Santos, home to the club where he spent most...
