Focus on Politics
BP, Shell and EOG vie for acreage in Trinidad’s oil and gas auction
Trinidad and Tobago received six bids from BP, Shell and US shale producer EOG Resources on four blocks to explore for oil and...
Caribbean leader blasts ’empty’ climate promises at small islands summit
The president of this decade's summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted "empty" and "grossly inadequate" climate pledges, saying wealthy nations...
EU clears Net Zero Industry Act to boost domestic green tech production
BRUSSELS — European Union governments formally cleared on Monday a new law designed to ensure the bloc produces 40% of its solar panels,...
Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium stock grows, talks stall, IAEA reports say
The International Atomic Energy Agency faces a range of difficulties in Iran, including the fact it only implemented a small fraction of the...
Russia to build Central Asia’s first nuclear plant in Uzbekistan
Post-Soviet Central Asia has no nuclear power plants, but Uzbekistan could be the first after deal struck during visit by Putin.
Brazil surpasses Belgium as top export market for Chinese EVs
Exports of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars to Brazil soared 13-fold year-on-year to 40,163 units in April, according to Chinese data.
Stellantis to announce Italy-produced hybrid 500 EV, sources say
Building hybrid Fiat 500e will help revive fortunes at Mirafiori plant in Italy, improving relations between Stellantis and the Italian government.
World’s island states meet to confront climate, fiscal challenges
Renewable energy and sustainable tourism are among the suggestions as small island states meet to discuss how they can weather the shocks of...
Nigerian government cracks down on illegal lithium miners
Dozens of arrests made after Nigeria's lithium mining industry being impacted by unlicensed operators in areas with minimal official presence.
