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Sasol profit plunges 66% on weak chemical prices, skips final dividend

Engineeringnews.co.za 

South African petrochemicals company Sasol reported a 66% fall in full-year profit on Tuesday, mainly due to weaker chemical prices, and skipped a final dividend. Headline earnings, which strip out one-off items and are the main profit measure used by South African companies, were R11.5-billion in the year to June 30, compared with R33.8-billion a year earlier.

Vectra launches Back To School offer

Telecompaper.com 

(Telecompaper) Polish cable operator Vectra has introduced its new offer 'Back To School' aimed at students, with broadband services under short-term contracts ending in June 2025...

Day Of Dire Energy News Heralds A Crisis

Scoop 

The news paints a picture of a poorer, colder, and darker future for New Zealand unless we take urgent steps to restore confidence for energy companies to explore and invest in new supply

Hezbollah says fired 'intense rocket barrages' at Israeli positions

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israeli positions in the Golan Heights on Tuesday, claiming retaliation for Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon the previous day. The Israeli military reported intercepting some rockets and confirmed no injuries, though some rockets sparked fires. This exchange follows a series of escalations, including recent Israeli strikes on weapons depots in Lebanon and Hezbollah's attacks on Israeli forces. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, raising fears of further escalation.

Two Days To The August 2yo Sale!

Sporting Post 

Long regarded as one of the country's best value for money thoroughbred auctions, Thursday’s BSA August 2yo Sale, which consists of more than 300 lots, is set to take place at the TBA Complex in Germiston over two days

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Israeli war minister fears Iran, Hezbollah harsh response

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The Israeli regime's war minister Yoav Gallant stated that the probability of retaliatory by Iran and Hezbollah against the regime’s target will increase in case of the failure of a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Monkey Pox becomes a global threat: Is India at risk and what is the current status?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India is monitoring the Mpox situation closely after the World Health Organization's declaration of the disease as a public health emergency. Despite the global rise in cases, particularly in Africa and Europe, Indian officials report a low risk of an outbreak. The government has enhanced surveillance and testing measures, with no new cases since March 2024.

Sri Lanka sets expenditure limits for prez election campaign for first time

Business Standard 

For the first time, Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election on September 21 will be subject to campaign finance regulations, following the introduction of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act in January 2023. According to a gazette notification dated August 16 and published Monday, each candidate is allowed to spend a maximum of Rs 109 per elector for election campaigning activities, totalling Rs 1,868,298,586 (approx USD 5 million) per candidate. The expenditure limit per candidate has been set at 60 per cent of the total amount... Читать дальше...

Asian markets mostly rise after Wall Street extends its winning streak to longest of the year

Times Union 

Asian stocks are mostly rising after Wall Street pushed closer to record highs following its roller coaster of a summer. The Nikkei 225 index was up 1.8%. U.S. futures were slightly higher while oil prices fell. The S&P 500 rose 1% Monday for its eighth-straight gain, its longest winning streak since November. It's back within 1% of its record set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite added 1.4%. Treasury yields held steady ahead of a highly anticipated... Читать дальше...