Renewable energy production surpasses coal for first time

Global wind power capacity has soared in recent decades. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath For the first time ever, the world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants, according to a report from climate thinktank...

Police dismantle network shipping stolen London phones to China

The Metropolitan Police has dismantled an international smuggling gang responsible for exporting tens of thousands of stolen phones from London to China, in what senior officers have called the force’s most significant operation against such theft...

Algeria : Tebboune Pledges to Raise Wages and Social Benefits, Including for Retirees

Expectations were high ahead of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s latest periodic interview with national media—and the anticipated announcements did not disappoint. The commitment to increase wages and social benefits, starting in 2026, was...

Britain's phone theft kingpins: Gang who export HALF of UK's snatched handsets and made a fortune shipping 40,000 to China is smashed in dramatic raids  

A gang responsible for exporting almost half of the mobile phones stolen on Britain's streets has been dismantled in an extraordinary sting operation. Scotland Yard's commissioner hailed the series of raids as the 'biggest counter-phone theft...

OPEC+ to Raise Oil Production by 137,000 Barrels per Day

October 6, 2025 8:15 AM, EDT [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] NEW YORK — A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a small boost in oil production, citing a...

OPEC+ Increases Production by 137,000 Barrels per Day

The eight member countries of the OPEC+ group, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, decided to adjust production by increasing it by 137,000 barrels per day from the total additional voluntary...

OPEC+ to implement production adjustment of 137,000 bpd effective November

The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on 5 October 2025, to review global...

Algeria’s E-Commerce Growth Signals New Phase for Regional Trade

Algeria’s e-commerce market is growing steadily, supported by increased internet access, a large youth population, and wider use of digital payments. In 2025, market estimates value the sector at approximately $1.9 billion, with up to 200,000...

Opec+ Agrees to Oil Production Adjustments Starting in November

The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on 5 October 2025, to review global...

Opec+ to implement production adjustment of 137,000 bpd

The eight Opec+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023—namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman—have decided, in view of a steady global economic...

OPEC+ agrees to small boost in oil production

The realisation that there is little oil to spare in a tumultuous world is helping to prop up prices, analysts say. And the Saudis are "in the driver's seat right now," El-Halabi said.Eight members of the OPEC+ oil producers group said Sunday that...

First Stealth Fighters in Africa and the Arab World: Algeria Receiving Two Su-57s By January

A leaked pricing table from the Russian state arms conglomerate Rostec has indicated that the country’s defence sector is scheduled to deliver two Su-57 fifth generation fighters to Algeria before the end of the year. The release of the document...

Algeria Faces Fiscal Challenges Amid Energy Reshuffle

Leak doc reveals Su-57s for Algeria, Su-35s for Iran and Ethiopia

A newly leaked document allegedly from Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec appears to outline detailed pricing, delivery schedules, and export plans for advanced Sukhoi fighter jets destined for several foreign clients — including Iran,...

Pro-Tebboune Algerian Politician Abdelkader Bengrina Tries to Stoke Rebellion in Morocco

Rabat – For over a week, Morocco has seen nationwide protests calling for social and institutional reforms in education, healthcare, and the fight against corruption. Yet, as citizens mobilized peacefully across cities, the Algerian regime and its...

Opec+ plus to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels a day

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of Opec+ on Sunday decided to raise their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day in November, as they continue to push for greater market share. "In view of a steady global economic outlook and...

BYD recalls over 115,000 electric cars over design, battery faults

BYD recalls 115,000+ electric cars in China over design defects and battery risks, marking the largest safety recall in the company's history. Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has issued its largest-ever vehicle recall, affecting more than...

Leaked Russian export plan hints at Su-57 and Su-35 jets sales to Iran and Algeria

Screenshots of a purported Rostec pricing table surfaced Oct. 3, listing EW and onboard kits tied to Sukhoi exports. The quantities track with prior reports, Su-57s for Algeria, disputed Su-35s for Iran, while the material remains unconfirmed...

OPEC+ to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels a day in November

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of OPEC+ on Sunday (October 5, 2025) decided to raise their production quotas by 137,000 barrels per day in November, as they continue to push for greater market share. “In view of a steady global...

EBU bolsters gymnastics offering with renewed FIG deal

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the umbrella body of free-to-air broadcasters, has consolidated its gymnastics offering by renewing its long-standing rights deal for competitions organized by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)....