China has completed construction of the world's highest concentrated solar thermal plant in Amdo County on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau at 15,258 feet. The 100 MW Tushuo facility features nearly 16,000 heliostat mirrors and eight hours of thermal storage.
A Russian court sentenced Georgy Pirogov to 23 years in a high-security colony for spying for Polish intelligence, coinciding with Poland's detention of a Russian suspect plotting a Warsaw assassination.
MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant coal mine in NSW has received a six-year extension, saving over 500 jobs while the company awaits a High Court decision on a larger 22-year expansion blocked by environmental challenges.
Russian Air Defense Forces intercepted seven guided bombs, 17 Flamingo cruise missiles, and 1,328 Ukrainian UAVs in the past 24 hours, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright contradicts a Wall Street Journal report citing reduced oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, stating the volume remains at 8-9 million barrels per day despite ship-tracking data suggesting slower traffic.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announces intention to run for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, citing constitutional allowance for two terms.
Chinese artificial intelligence firm Zhipu has unveiled its flagship GLM-5.3 model, claiming it surpassed Anthropic's Mythos 5 in a key cybersecurity benchmark test.
Ukraine's worsening energy shortages could render major cities uninhabitable this winter, as power generation capacity has fallen fivefold since 2022 and gas reserves remain significantly below winter demand requirements.
Romania shut down the final operating nuclear reactor at the Cernavodă plant on Thursday after the drought-hit Danube River dropped too low to supply cooling water, following the earlier shutdown of Unit 1.
Iran's military has rejected US President Donald Trump's claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz as lies, asserting that the strategic waterway remains under Iranian management and control.
Le autorità della Groenlandia hanno costretto una compagnia petrolifera statunitense legata a Donald Trump a rinviare le trivellazioni artiche, smentendo l'inviato americano che prevedeva estrazioni già l'anno prossimo.
The U.K. economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, outpacing expectations and keeping the country on track for strong G7 growth, though potential fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices threaten the outlook for Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Oil prices dropped Thursday after Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported Strait of Hormuz exports exceed independent estimates, conflicting with market assessments and ongoing Middle East tensions.
Die grönländische Regierung hat mitgeteilt, dass geplante Bohrarbeiten der Firma White Flame Energy im Winter 2026/2027 nicht durchgeführt werden können. Grund sind Verzögerungen beim behördlichen Genehmigungsverfahren auf der Insel.
As the UK faces worsening heatwaves, air conditioning use rises, but its climate impact and ethical considerations are explored, alongside greener alternatives like fans and evaporative coolers.
Le autorità della Groenlandia bloccano le trivellazioni petrolifere di una società statunitense legata a Trump, contrariando le aspettative di inizio estrazioni per il 2024.
An explosion at a petroleum storage facility in Rotterdam's port killed 1 and injured 6 during maintenance; no sabotage signs yet, all scenarios under investigation.
Greenland Energy Co., linked to the Trump administration, delays oil drilling plans in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin after the government issued a warning for unauthorized equipment landing, citing the need for proper permits and community engagement.
South Korea and Fiji's foreign ministers met in Seoul to enhance bilateral ties, focusing on stable energy supply chains amid Asia-Pacific volatility, and expanded cooperation in healthcare and climate change.
An overview of Zhu Rongji, China's former premier known as the economic tsar, and his pivotal reforms that transformed the country's economic system between 1991 and 2003.
Months of blockades in the Strait of Hormuz push energy exporters like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to seek alternative pipelines and shipping routes, though experts warn new projects cannot solve immediate market crises.
Renewable energy technologies like solar panels and EV batteries rely on 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), sparking a debate as the EU proposes broad bans while the chemical industry pushes back over climate goals.
A hot, dry summer disrupts Europe's nuclear plants, forcing Romania to disconnect a reactor, Hungary to restart turbines, and France to curb output. Experts warn climate crises threaten infrastructure and economic growth.
The Australian opposition's plan to abolish compulsory energy and accessibility standards for new homes has sparked fierce criticism from advocates, who warn it will inflate energy bills and deepen inequality.
