Power
Cuba suffers islandwide power grid collapse as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
The outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade further strains the island's aging energy infrastructure.
AI and the threat to power grid stability: State freezes approvals for server farms
Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs
Cable issues force a second shutdown at new Hydro-Quebec line supplying New York City electricity
Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study
If Israel’s enemies made the lights go out, experts at Reichman University’s Yannay Institute warned, the country must be ready to cope with it.
The Qatar lesson: How small states wield outsized power in a connected world - opinion
In the age of globalization, new tools of influence have entered the arena. In the past, a country’s power was measured by the number of tanks, aircraft, and soldiers at its disposal.
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
Given that the Islamic Republic’s lifeblood – oil – is being squeezed, it should learn from history that collapse always begins with a warning sign such as this one
Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy
The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.
How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion
Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.
Trump says US captured President Maduro amid strikes, Venezuela declares national emergency
The Venezuelan government does not know the whereabouts of President Nicolas Maduro or his wife Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said.
Following shutdown, Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to resume within a week, official says
The electricity ministry said on Tuesday that the flow of gas from Iran had been halted due to the shutdown of some generating units and load shedding at others.
Oman boosts solar supply chain with Italian-built automated production line
The project comes as Oman’s solar sector grows, supported by strong solar resources and rising electricity demand.
Bank Hapoalim leads NIS 5B financing for Israel’s Kesem power plant
Bank Hapoalim said the deal reflects its leading role in national infrastructure financing, in general, and in the conventional energy sector.
Bribery trial of Unification Church head starts in South Korea
Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja is on trial in South Korea, accused of bribing former First Lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury items like Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
