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UK’s rejection of Morocco energy link stalls XLCC cable factory plans

Plans for a massive undersea cable factory in Scotland have been thrown into uncertainty after the UK government rejected a proposed £25 billion energy link between Morocco and Britain. The decision has forced XLCC, the British company behind the project, to pause construction of its high-voltage......

Ukrainian strikes leave Russian border cities without power and heating

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes overnight on Saturday disrupted electricity and heating services in two major Russian cities near the border, leaving over 20,000 households in Belgorod without power and causing temporary outages in Voronezh, Russian officials reported on Sunday. Energy infrastructure......

Rising anger in Syria as electricity prices soar

In the suburbs of Damascus, frustration is mounting among residents following the Syrian government’s decision to sharply raise electricity prices, nearly a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. For Ghassan Aama, a blacksmith, the new tariffs are unbearable. “We were shocked......

Australia to offer three hours of free solar power daily to millions of households

Australia plans to provide at least three hours of free solar electricity daily to households, including those without solar panels, under a new energy-saving initiative expected to launch in 2026. Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced the “Solar Sharer” program on Tuesday. The program will......

Ukraine targets Russian power plants and refinery in intensified drone campaign

Ukrainian drones struck critical energy infrastructure in three Russian regions overnight on Friday, damaging a thermal power plant in Oryol, a major electrical substation near Vladimir, and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl. The attacks mark a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to undermine......

Breakthroughs in battery technology promise to double electric vehicle range

American and German researchers are advancing battery technology with groundbreaking developments in high-energy-density solutions, including solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries, which promise to significantly extend the range of electric vehicles (EVs). These innovations could double or even triple......

G7 forms alliance on critical minerals to challenge China's dominance

The Group of Seven nations has unveiled a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering the production of critical minerals, a move described by Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson as a pivotal shift in efforts to lessen Western reliance on China's grip over resources vital for modern technology. Revealed......

Morocco ranks among Africa’s top 5 investment destinations, says RMB report

Morocco remains one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, according to the Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report released by South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) on Monday. The North African nation secured a spot in the continent’s top five economies for investors,......

Saudi Arabia navigates delicate ties as US sanctions test OPEC+ unity

Saudi Arabia is facing a critical diplomatic balancing act as escalating US sanctions on Russia's oil industry strain the fragile cohesion of the OPEC+ alliance. This comes just weeks ahead of a crucial White House meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump,......