Focus on Politics
Wildfire destroys 20% of Brasilia forest, arson suspected
Firefighters in Brasilia battled for two days to contain a wildfire that destroyed 20% of the National Forest, suspecting arson.
Oil drilling sparks Indigenous outcry as spills tarnish Ecuador Amazon
An oil spill in Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park has devastated local ecosystems, prompting Indigenous Waorani leaders to demand a halt to all oil...
White House’s Finer meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv on security, energy
Deputy U.S. national security adviser Jon Finer met with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Kyiv to discuss war priorities.
Biden preparing to block Nippon’s US Steel takeover: report
U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing three unnamed...
France’s Orano selects Tennessee site to build uranium enrichment plant
Orano selects Oak Ridge, TN, for a U.S. uranium enrichment plant, reducing reliance on Russian uranium and creating 300+ jobs.
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.
US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale
U.S. Steel warns of potential Pennsylvania closures if Nippon Steel takeover is blocked; both parties oppose the sale.
Putin to discuss gas supply contract with Serbian deputy PM
Russian gas already sent to Serbia but Putin will discuss supply contract with country's Deputy Prime Minister.
Ukraine cuts output at nuclear plant after Russian attacks
Reduction of power produced at Ukraine nuclear facility comes after Russian attacks on transmission systems and infrastructure.
