Jordan

Wall Street Journal, July 30,

These are the most popular stories in the Wall Street Journal. The?Wall Street Journal has not?verified these stories or?cannot vouch?for?their accuracy. American?forces?launched strikes against Iran Wednesday night in response to Iran's missile attack on U.S. troops in Jordan. The Pentagon has allocated a total of?more that $120 billion to contractors for the production of Patriot missiles and submarines. Lockheed Martin's contract with Patriot is now worth nearly $59 billion. The Energy Department’s Paducah facility in western Kentucky will be home to a?$100 billion AI data center. Grant Thornton Advisors, a provider of tax and advisory services, has agreed to take

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PREVIEW: Austria and Algeria will shoot it out for second in Group J

Austria and Algeria are set to face off in Kansas City for the second place in their World Cup Group J. A draw could be a good outcome for both teams as they 'push for a spot in the round of 32. Argentina has already been?confirmed? as the pool winner, while Austria and Algeria both have three points each and Jordan zero going into the final rounds of games. A draw would see Austria retain their position due to the superior goal-difference. Algeria, however, would advance as one of the top three teams in the 12 groups, with four points.

Jordan

Jordan News Agency reports that eight people were injured and one dead in a stampede as fans watched the World Cup match in Jordan.

Israel's Leviathan Gas Field to resume operation after war shutdown: Energy Ministry

The 'Israeli energy minister' announced a resumption of?operations at the offshore israeli?Leviathan field after a one-month war shutdown. Since the U.S., Israel and Iran launched their attacks against Iran on February 28, the?field operated by Chevron has been closed. In a press release, a spokesperson for the energy ministry said that "after situation assessments and an?review? of all relevant factors?it has been decided at this stage?to return?the Leviathan platform?to operation. The supply of natural gas will continue to be supplied to the local market and will now be increased by adding another platform to the production systems. Leviathan, one of

Climate Change

Wall Street Journal, February 27,

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal has not verified the accuracy of these stories. Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner of a long-running battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix refused to increase its bid on Thursday. - ?Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said it wouldn't back down in ?a dispute with the Department of Defense over artificial-intelligence guardrails, complicating ?efforts to reach a compromise ahead of a Friday deadline. Jack Dorsey’s Block announced on Thursday that it would cut?over 4,500 jobs, or nearly?half of its workforce as part of

Climate Fund backs $6 Billion Jordan Water Project with its largest deal