Crude oil higher; tropical storm Ida and Powell’s speech in focus

[ad_1] Crude oil prices strengthened Friday, set to post substantial gains this week, boosted by likely supply disruptions as Tropical Storm Ida heads toward the US Gulf Coast. Report informs, citing Investing.com, that by 9 AM ET (1300 GMT), US crude futures were up 2.3% at $68.94 a barrel, on track for a weekly gain… Continue reading Crude oil higher; tropical storm Ida and Powell’s speech in focus

Taliban: Afghanistan to respect freedom of speech

[ad_1] Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told Reporters Without Borders (RSF) that “no threat or reprisal will be carried out against journalists” under the Taliban, Report informs referring to the RSF website. “We will respect freedom of the press, because media reporting will be useful to society and will be able to help correct the… Continue reading Taliban: Afghanistan to respect freedom of speech