18 de abril de 2024-- Google, de Alphabet Inc., despidió a 28 empleados después de que estuvieron involucrados en protestas contra el Proyecto Nimbus, un contrato conjunto de 1.200 millones de dólares con Amazon.com Inc. para proporcionar al gobierno y al ejército israelíes inteligencia artifi...

18 de abril de 2024.-El presidente Joe Biden y altos miembros de su equipo de seguridad nacional, que buscan contener el riesgo de una guerra regional más amplia tras un bombardeo de misiles y drones iraníes dirigidos hacia Israel, han dicho a sus homólogos que Estados Unidos no participará en...

Following a strong rally amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have pulled back sharply in the current week as demand worries outweigh geopolitical concerns. WTI crude for May delivery has declined 5.1% from the Friday close to trade at $83.15 per barrel while Brent crude June contract has retreated 4.9% to change hands at $87.50, marking the first time it has slipped under $90 in more than a week. However, several commodity analysts believe the markets are unduly discounting the risk of a full-blow war between…

Excelentes noticias para el sector empresarial del estado Bolívar que ha impulsado la diversificación económica en la región Ciudad Guayana.18 de abril de 2024.-- "Un éxito", "la mejor oportunidad", "el mejor avance pa...

Russian oil refineries experienced decreased production, contributing to the country's ongoing export decline in the first quarter of this year, Russia's central bank said on Thursday. According to a report released by the bank, goods exports dwindled from $105.1 billion to $97.9 billion compared to the same period last year. The report did not spell out figures for oil exports specifically. The decline in Russia’s goods exports was further attributed to unforeseen repairs triggered by drone attacks on some refineries. Ukrainian drone strikes,…

Russian oil refineries experienced decreased production, contributing to the country's ongoing export decline in the first quarter of this year, Russia's central bank said on Thursday. According to a report released by the bank, goods exports dwindled from $105.1 billion to $97.9 billion compared to the same period last year. The report did not spell out figures for oil exports specifically. The decline in Russia’s goods exports was further attributed to unforeseen repairs triggered by drone attacks on some refineries. Ukrainian drone strikes,…

Coal was more popular than ever in 2023, despite big promises from many world powers to curb production and use in favour of cleaner alternatives. Mainly owing to China and India, the generation of electricity from coal production increased last year, as several new plants came online across Asia. While countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. are ditching coal for natural gas and renewable alternatives, several countries across Asia continue to rely heavily on coal for their electricity production, with many projects expected to run for several…

UK firms are planning to invest hundreds of billions in an attempt to bubble-wrap supply chains and bring manufacturing closer to home, new research suggests. Investment in re-industrialisation among UK firms is expected to hit $423.5bn over the course next three years, according to research from professional services firm Capgemini, up from $351.4bn over the last three years. The research, based on a survey of 200 supply chain and manufacturing executives at UK firms with more than $1bn in revenue, suggests that the trend towards re-shoring is…

Via Metal Miner Copper prices continued their breakout during March, rising 4.25%. Prices then formed a second higher high on March 15, followed by a new higher low on March 27. The rally continued throughout April as prices climbed an additional 7.59%. As of April 15, they stand at their highest level since June 2022. Source: MetalMiner Insights, Chart & Correlation Analysis Tool  New Russian Sanctions Hit Copper, Aluminum, Nickel The UK and U.S. announced a new round of sanctions late Friday afternoon, restricting the trade of Russian…

18 de abril de 2024.- Trabajadores de Café Venezuela se apersonaron frente a las instalaciones de la fábrica en Barquisimeto, estado Lara, para solicitar al Ministerio del Trabajo, sean reintegrados 37 compañeros que fueron suspendidos. Jesús Jiménez, vocero, dijo que llevan un año en la lucha po...

Es 18 de abril del año 2024. Es el día número 109 del año. Por ser un año bisiesto, faltan 257 días para su terminación, pues tiene 366 días. Hoy es jueves. Los años bisiestos se presentan cada cuatro años en los que se añade un día más a febrero (29 F) y ...

18 de Abril de 2024.- El Tribunal Superior de Londres, Reino Unido, confirmó este miércoles que el proceso de extradición de Julian Assange proseguirá el 20 de mayo, después de que Estados Unidos presentó la información requerida. Los jueces Victoria Sharp y Adam Johnson indicaron en una orden j...

After several hours of silence following Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel, Russia issued its first formal reaction: The Foreign Ministry voiced what it said was Moscow’s “extreme concern” over “the latest dangerous escalation in the region.” There may be some truth to that statement, as analysts say that a full-scale war in the Middle East would not be in the interests of President Vladimir Putin’s government. For now, though, it seems more likely that the Kremlin is enthusiastic…

18 de abril de 2024.- En un comunicado emitido por el Ministerio de Energía e Industrias Energéticas de Trinidad y Tobago, se aclaró que el reciente anuncio de la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (Ofac) del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos sobre la Licencia General 44A, que regula ...

18 de abril de 2024.- La Confederación de Organizaciones de Funcionarios del Estado (COFE), de Uruguay, realiza este jueves un paro de 24 horas en rechazo del nuevo régimen de licencias en la administración pública que aplicará el Gobierno de Luis Lacalle Pou. Uno los cambios que concitan mayor r...

In a bid to stabilize gas prices amid the upcoming summer driving season and Presidential election, the Biden administration wants to ensure that the United States remains on a steady economic course. White House economic adviser Lael Brainard emphasized the administration's commitment to maintaining gas prices within current ranges during a statement on Thursday, according to Reuters, without elaborating on how that would be achieved. In the past, steps to keep gasoline prices in check included attempts to strong-arm OPEC/OPEC+ to boost crude…

In a bid to stabilize gas prices amid the upcoming summer driving season and Presidential election, the Biden administration wants to ensure that the United States remains on a steady economic course. White House economic adviser Lael Brainard emphasized the administration's commitment to maintaining gas prices within current ranges during a statement on Thursday, according to Reuters, without elaborating on how that would be achieved. In the past, steps to keep gasoline prices in check included attempts to strong-arm OPEC/OPEC+ to boost crude…

Geothermal energy is at the precipice of a major breakthrough in the United States. As technology rapidly advances, it’s seeming more possible than ever that the once niche energy production method could soon scale up for mass deployment in nearly any environment. Pilot projects are taking off across the country as federal funding rolls in for research and development of these new methods, but the future of geothermal remains mired in political uncertainty. While it currently enjoys bipartisan support, many pundits worry that a…

18 de abril de 2024.- José Sánchez, alcalde del cantón Camilo Ponce Enríquez de la provincia de Azuay, "fue baleado y producto de ello perdió la vida", señaló la alcaldía de esa localidad en su página de Facebook. Se trata de la segunda autoridad ultimada a tiros en menos de un mes. En marzo, la ...

18 de abril de 2024.- El coronel Marino José Lugo Aguilar rindió declaración ante representes del Ministerio Público, un día antes de que muriera por ahorcamiento, tal como informó la Fiscalía General. Lugo Aguilar fue detenido el domingo pasado en Puerto Cabello (Carabobo), por agentes de la Dir...