World
World on August 8: US Senate passes bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran
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US Senate passes bill to sanction Russia and Iran; Cargo ship catches fire after attack near the Strait of Hormuz... are noteworthy news.
The world's largest hydropower project in China announces new achievements
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The middle line of China's South-North Water Transfer Project provides more than 80 billion m3 of water as of August 7.
German economy faces double problem
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Germany's economic outlook is currently heavily dependent on energy prices, the developments of conflicts in the Middle East, and the heatwave.
China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Dolphin
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Coastal provinces in eastern China are urgently deploying a series of response measures as Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall by the end of the week.
Suspect shot dead grandparents before shooting at school in Thailand
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Thai police said the suspect killed his grandparents before causing the horrific shooting at the school.
1.5 billion USD gas pipeline connects Bosnia with Croatia, Russia loses more market share
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Croatia and Bosnia sign agreement on building gas pipelines to reduce energy dependence on Russia in the Balkans.
Russian ship turns off positioning, crosses British waters
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Nearly 100 Russian ships passed through British waters within 1 month after the decision to allow the military to board for inspection.
UAE withdraws from OPEC: Oil market faces big waves
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaving OPEC will weaken the organization's influence and may create long-term pressure to reduce oil prices.
Russia controls Ilyinovka, paves the way into Konstantinovka urban area
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on April 28 that Russian forces had controlled the Ilyinovka settlement in Donetsk for the past 24 hours.
Russia is about to hand over enough S-400 missiles to India
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Russia transfers the 4th S-400 missile system to India. This complex is expected to be deployed in Rajasthan state.
Strong El Nino is coming soon, Asia is most heavily affected
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The global energy market is about to face another challenge when El Nino appears.
World 24h: 50 countries participate in negotiations on eliminating fossil fuels
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World news 28. 4: Human-shaped robot testing at Japanese airport; Negotiations to eliminate fossil fuels: 50 countries will participate...
Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant begins refueling
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Bangladesh takes another important step in energy development when starting the operation of its first nuclear power plant.
Indian billionaire young master adopts hippo of drug lord Pablo Escobar
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Indian billionaire young master proposes relocating a controversial hippo herd in Colombia to India to avoid the destruction plan.
Iranian oil tankers flock to the US blockade line
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Iranian oil tankers are gathering offshore Chabahar, a port in Iran located outside the Persian Gulf right next to the US blockade line.
NATO considers withdrawing annual summit due to tensions with US
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NATO is said to be considering ending the annual summit organization amid strained relations with the US.
Fossil fuel elimination negotiations: 50 countries will participate
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More than 50 countries will meet in Colombia, launching the first global negotiations to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that cause global warming.
Russia signals it may untie the technical knot for Iran nuclear deal
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Russia may help the US and Iran finalize technical details of a new nuclear deal, according to Russian experts.
Human-shaped robot experiments at Japanese airport
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Human-shaped robots are being tested at Haneda Airport (Japan) to reduce labor pressure in the aviation industry.
Germany holds the second largest gold reserve in the world, arguing about "battling pigs to save money
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Germany is holding a huge gold asset and some economists as well as politicians believe it is time to "stir up savings".
