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World’s first bio-methanol container ship launched
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» COPENHAGEN - European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday christened the world's first bio-methanol container ship, Laura, which joined the fleet of the Danish shipping giant Maersk.
Russia tightens noose around key Ukraine city on 99th day of war
AFP, Published on 02/06/2022
» SOLEDAR (UKRAINE) - Russian forces on Thursday hammered the last Ukrainian defences holding a strategic city in the Donbas region as the war approached its 100th day and Washington warned it could still last for months.
New Maersk ships to run on methanol
Business, AFP, Published on 25/08/2021
» COPENHAGEN: Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S said on Tuesday that it was speeding up plans for an environment-friendly fleet with the order of eight carbon-neutral container vessels, a pioneering project in the highly-polluting industry.
Beyond batteries: Scientists build methanol-powered beetle bot
AFP, Published on 20/08/2020
» WASHINGTON - Scientists have long envisioned building tiny robots capable of navigating environments that are inaccessible or too dangerous for humans -- but finding ways to keep them powered and moving has been impossible to achieve.
Mexicans dying from adulterated alcohol as beer runs dry
AFP, Published on 18/05/2020
» PUEBLA, Mexico: Scores of Mexicans are dying from drinking adulterated liquor, a consequence of the shortage of mainstream alcoholic beverages during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities say.
Why the novel coronavirus became a social media nightmare
AFP, Published on 29/03/2020
» NEW YORK: The biggest reputational risk Facebook and other social media companies had expected in 2020 was fake news surrounding the US presidential election. Be it foreign or domestic in origin, the misinformation threat seemed familiar, perhaps even manageable.
US alleges tanker hit by mine resembling Iran's
AFP, Published on 19/06/2019
» FUJAIRAH (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) - A Japanese-owned tanker attacked in the Gulf of Oman last week was damaged by a limpet mine resembling those used by Iran, the US military said Wednesday, as the Islamic republic slammed accusations against it.
Damaged tanker arrives at UAE anchorage amid increased regional tensions
AFP, Published on 16/06/2019
» DUBAI: A damaged Japanese tanker arrived Sunday at a UAE anchorage site after it was rocked by explosions in Gulf waters as Saudi Arabia accused arch-rival Iran of being behind the attack.
Saudi crown prince lashes out at arch-rival Iran over tanker attacks
AFP, Published on 16/06/2019
» RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday.
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of twin tanker attacks
AFP, Published on 16/06/2019
» RIYADH - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused rival Iran of attacks on two oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to excerpts of an interview published on Sunday.