Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Paris Olympics: Latvia joins Ukraine's threat to boycott over 'neutral' Russians Latvia has become the first country to back Ukraine's threat to boycott next year's Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete as "neutrals" while war continues to rage. Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2023
Italy's Eni signs $8 billion Libya gas deal as PM Meloni visits Tripoli Italian energy company Eni and Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed an $8 billion gas production deal on Saturday aimed at boosting energy supplies to Europe despite the insecurity and political chaos in the North African country. Reuters · Jan 28, 2023
In Yemen, medical shortages compound suffering of cancer patients Ali Jabri cradles his sobbing son Ayoub ahead of chemotherapy treatment at Yemen's largest cancer hospital in the capital Sanaa where an eight-year war has led to shortages in life-saving medicine and equipment. Reuters · Jan 17, 2023
3 Stocks to Buy Following the Midterm Elections Following the midterm elections, it's clear that voters are rejecting extremist candidates on both sides, while moderates and independents are ascending. This article discusses some takeaways from the election and 3 stocks that should prosper - Walmart (WMT), Expedia (EXPE), and Northrop Grumman (NOC). StockNews.com · Nov 12, 2022
TOI Exclusive: IOA's amended constitution - SOAs lose voting rights, no proxy voting, CEO can't be former office-bearer & no more than three terms for EC NEW DELHI: It's official now. State Olympic Associations (SOAs) have lost their voting rights in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). They have been reduced to as 'Associate Members' "who cannot stand in elections, cannot vote for any decision and also cannot vote in elections of the IOA". The development came… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2022
This Is What Whales Are Betting On Northrop Grumman Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Benzinga · Oct 27, 2022
Olympics-Russia, Belarus allowed to attend ANOC General Assembly Delegations from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to attend the Association of National Olympic Committees' (ANOC) General Assembly, the organisation's Executive Council said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters · Oct 18, 2022
IOC threatens to suspend IOA for internal squabbling NEW DELHI: International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend Indian Olympic Association citing ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and ongoing court cases unless the IOA puts its house in order by putting in place an elected governing body by December. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022
Will appoint a neutral person to run administration of IOA: SC NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday said it will appoint a neutral person to run the administration of the Indian Olympic Association and directed the secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to interact with the International Olympic Committee on the issue. The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022
Will appoint a neutral person to run Indian Olympic Association, says Supreme Court International Olympic Committee on September 8 issued a final warning to IOA to "resolve its governance issues" and hold elections by December, failing which the world sports body will ban India The Hindu · Sep 19, 2022
2 Defensive Stocks to Consider With Market Conditions Turning More Bearish The stock market has given back the bulk of its gains following a stronger than expected inflation print. Amid these challenging circumstances, investors should consider high-quality, defensive stocks like Elevance Health (ELV) and Northrop Grumman (NOC). StockNews.com · Sep 18, 2022
‘IOC’s latest move casts shadow over India’s bid to host major events’ NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) renewed threat to ban India over its national Olympic body’s failure to address “ongoing internal disputes, governance shortcomings and court cases” has put the country’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Youth Olympics and 2036 Summer Olympics in jeopardy. The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022
IOC issues final warning to IOA, to suspend India if elections not held by December The executive board of the IOC also decided not to recognise any "acting/interim president" after Narinder Batra's ouster as Indian Olymic Association president The Hindu · Sep 9, 2022
The Times of India · Sep 2, 2022 IOA mess: Anil Khanna files contempt petition against Adille Sumariwalla NEW DELHI: The bitter fight among the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) members to decide the rightful president of the national Olympic committee (NOC) is becoming uglier with each passing day.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022 Libya to Increase Oil Production to 1.2 Million Bpd in Two Weeks Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) aims to bring back production to 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in two weeks, NOC said in a statement early on Saturday. Current oil production is at 860,000 bpd, compared with 560,000 bpd before resuming production, NOC added. Libya's crude production had resumed at…
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Libya says oil exports resumed after monthslong hiatus Libya's National Oil Corporation says it resumed oil exports, ending a monthslong hiatus
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022 Libya Resumes Oil Exports from Es Sider Port Libya resumed exporting crude oil from Es Sider port on Thursday, the oil ministry said on Thursday. Libya's Waha Oil Company resumed production at its fields with an initial capacity of 15,000 barrels per day, which is expected to reach 30,000 bpd by the end of the day, the ministry…
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Libya's new govt-appointed NOC chief says no change to company status Farhat Bengdara, who was declared chairman of Libya's National Oil Corp last week by the Government of National Unity in Tripoli, said his appointment did not change the company's legal position after its validity was challenged.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022 Libyan PM makes alliance with ex-enemy to cement ceasefire Prospect of Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and Khalifa Haftar burying differences may be welcomed by UN
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Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022 Libyan oil firm chief denounces Tripoli’s move to replace him The National Oil Corporation claims Tripoli government forces stormed its headquarters to install new director.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 US Embassy alarmed by power struggle at Libya's oil company The U.S. Embassy in Libya is voicing concern over the struggle for control of Libya’s oil corporation after its chairman was sacked
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 Libyan parliament rejects Tripoli's move to sack state energy firm head The energy committee of Libya's eastern-based parliament on Thursday rejected a government move to sack the head of National Oil Corporation (NOC), deepening a power struggle for control of the energy firm whose exports fund the entire state.
Reuters · Jul 13, 2022 Libya's NOC chief ignores government order firing him The head of Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC), Mustafa Sanalla, ignored a government order sacking him on Wednesday as he returned to Tripoli from Islam's haj pilgrimage, but said he would make a speech later.