The Surinamese oil field in Block 58 is estimated to hold around 700 million barrels of oil, with potential to produce 200,000 barrels per day. TotalEnergies is expected to make a $10 billion investment decision during a visit to Suriname.
Lebanon, once known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', lost its status due to internal discord among its diverse population, the Palestinian issue, and multiple Israeli invasions.
Multiple European countries have initiated the evacuation of citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region.
Two police officers in South Korea have been convicted for their involvement in a Halloween tragedy that took place almost two years ago, resulting in the deaths of over 150 people. The officers were found guilty of failing to prevent the disaster, which led to a deadly stampede due to overcrowding on the streets.
At least 43 people have been reported dead in various American states as a result of Helene. The storm caused significant damage before weakening.
The death toll from the passage of the tropical storm Helene in the United States has further risen, with more than twenty deaths reported, including two from a deadly tornado in Georgia. The storm caused extensive damage in Florida and other states.
A new Chinese naval submarine has sunk before it could leave the shipyard, causing concerns for the navy's capabilities and ambitions.
During a private meeting with leaders of Australia, India, and Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden unintentionally criticized China, stating that China continues to behave aggressively and test them in the entire region.
At least 4 people have been killed and 21 others injured in a shooting incident in Birmingham, Alabama.
Karim El Baqqali, known as Karim Gabarde and also 'El Enfadao' (The Angry), appeared in court after surrendering in connection to a fatal collision between a drug speedboat and a Spanish police boat.
A Swedish teenager involved in gang violence in Denmark has been sentenced to five years in prison after throwing a hand grenade into a jewelry store. This is the first conviction following a wave of gang violence originating from Sweden this summer.
Allegations of sexual abuse, fraud, and conspiracy theories have plagued the eccentric and controversial figure Mohammed Al Fayed for decades.
