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OPEC Doubles Down on Oil’s Future, Pushes Demand Growth Forecast Through Mid-Century

OPEC Doubles Down on Oil’s Future, Pushes Demand Growth Forecast Through Mid-Century

The global oil industry is nowhere near the end of its growth story, according to OPEC, which has reaffirmed its conviction that oil demand will continue climbing for decades despite the rapid expansion of renewable energy and electric vehicles. In its latest *World Oil Outlook 2026*, the producer group projected global oil consumption to rise …

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FAB Heads to Euro Debt Markets With Green Bond Offering as Pricing Window Opens

FAB Heads to Euro Debt Markets With Green Bond Offering as Pricing Window Opens

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest lender, has launched a three-year euro-denominated green bond offering, inviting investors to participate in a senior unsecured benchmark transaction under its established Euro Medium Term Note Programme. The deal, structured as a Regulation S, Category 2 issuance, will be offered through FAB’s $20 billion Euro Medium Term …

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AI Enters the Rulebook: Rhode Island Sets Boundaries for Lawyers and Judges

AI Enters the Rulebook: Rhode Island Sets Boundaries for Lawyers and Judges

Rhode Island has become the latest jurisdiction to formally address the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, introducing new professional standards that place responsibility squarely on lawyers and judges who choose to use AI-powered tools. The state’s highest court has amended its rules of professional conduct, making clear that attorneys must remain …

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$1.2 Million Battle: Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Fight Against Trump Reaches the Supreme Court

$1.2 Million Battle: Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Fight Against Trump Reaches the Supreme Court

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has disclosed that nearly $1.2 million in legal assistance was provided on her behalf as she continues a high-stakes court battle against President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove her from the central bank. The disclosure, released through federal ethics filings, sheds light on the extraordinary financial and security costs surrounding …

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Court Clears Path for Legal Fight Over Trump’s Mail Voting Directive Before Key November Contests

Court Clears Path for Legal Fight Over Trump’s Mail Voting Directive Before Key November Contests

A federal judge in Boston has allowed a series of lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting to move forward, setting the stage for a potentially significant legal battle before this year’s November elections. The decision keeps alive challenges brought by Democratic-led states, the District of Columbia, and voting rights organizations, all …

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From Emotional Turmoil to Tactical Retreat: Luigi Mangione Drops Key Trial Strategy Ahead of Murder Case

From Emotional Turmoil to Tactical Retreat: Luigi Mangione Drops Key Trial Strategy Ahead of Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused of killing a prominent health insurance executive in New York, has stepped back from a legal strategy that could have significantly altered the course of his upcoming murder trial. A court filing submitted this week revealed that Mangione’s defense team is, at least for now, abandoning plans to present evidence …

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Ohio Wins Round in Social Media Battle as Appeals Court Revives Parental Consent Law

Ohio Wins Round in Social Media Battle as Appeals Court Revives Parental Consent Law

Ohio has cleared a significant legal hurdle in its effort to regulate minors’ access to social media, after a federal appeals court ruled that the state may enforce a law requiring parental approval for users under the age of 16. In a divided 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit overturned …

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US Supreme Court Narrows Reach of Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users in Unanimous Decision

US Supreme Court Narrows Reach of Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users in Unanimous Decision

A unanimous ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court has significantly narrowed the scope of a long-standing federal law that bars certain drug users from possessing firearms, delivering a major victory for advocates of gun rights and marijuana users alike. The case centered on Ali Hemani, a Texas resident and dual citizen of the United States …

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Gulf Bourses Tread Divergent Paths as Markets Decode Emerging US-Iran Accord

Gulf Bourses Tread Divergent Paths as Markets Decode Emerging US-Iran Accord

Stock markets across the Gulf ended Wednesday on a mixed note as investors weighed the potential economic and geopolitical fallout of a developing agreement between the United States and Iran, a deal that could reshape energy flows and regional trade routes. Market sentiment remained cautious after fresh details surfaced regarding a preliminary understanding between Washington …

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Dubai Islamic Bank Returns to Syndicated Finance Market With $750 Million Islamic Loan Drive

Dubai Islamic Bank Returns to Syndicated Finance Market With $750 Million Islamic Loan Drive

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched a $750 million senior unsecured Islamic financing facility, seeking commitments from lenders for a three-year bullet term loan as the UAE banking heavyweight taps the syndicated loan market. The financing is being arranged by HSBC, Mizuho Bank and Standard Chartered, which are serving as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners …

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