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By Simon Watkins. The new cooperation deal between Syria and Iran gives China more space to implement parts of its One Belt, One Road plan. With the new agreement, Iran is cementing its position as regional energy supplier. Iranian ally Iraq offering oil supplies, for example – is a…
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Russia responds to oil price cap
An oil tanker moored in Novorossiysk, Russia, in October.Associated Press Russia responds to oil price cap Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, said that starting Feb. 1, his government would ban Russian oil exports to any countries that agreed to the Western price cap put in place earlier this month. The impact of the move isContinue reading “Russia responds to oil price cap”
Independent.ie: Saudis warn Iran is preparing for attack on kingdom
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By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press. The heightened concerns about a potential attack on Saudi Arabia come as the Biden administration criticises Tehran for its crackdown on protesters. Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, US…
The New York Times from July 11 – July 17
July 11 Ukrainain soldiers salvaging parts from a Russian armoured vehicle. The British military recently estimated the number of dead Russians at 25,000.Daniel Berehulak for The New York Times Russia seeks recruits for its war in Ukraine Russian forces desperately need new soldiers. Already, the government is using what some analysts call a “stealth mobilization”Continue reading “The New York Times from July 11 – July 17”
2022 First half of July – Here’s what else you need to know in Green
UK’s Biggest-Ever Renewables Auction Is Also the Cheapest The biggest-ever UK renewables auction has awarded contracts to offshore wind at a record-low price. Putin’s War Threatens Europe’s Ambitious Climate Goals Russia’s invasion has forced several countries to burn more coal and build new gas facilities. Major US Petrochemical Hub Seeks Ban on New Solar Farms OneContinue reading “2022 First half of July – Here’s what else you need to know in Green”
Stories the Week brought to you from 2022 June 02 – June 08
June 02 Goats are giving firefighters in Northern California an assist Firefighters in West Sacramento, California, have a not-so-secret weapon in their arsenal: goats. Lots and lots of goats. The city regularly uses hundreds of goats to clear out weeds, high grass, and other dry brush that could easily go up in flames. The goatsContinue reading “Stories the Week brought to you from 2022 June 02 – June 08”
2022 March 21-31 according to the Week
Looking at what happened in 2022 March 21-31 in review by The Week
Russia taking full advantage of energy crisis in Europe
Millions of people around the globe will feel the impact of soaring natural gas prices this winter. The previous Winter we had already to fight an unseen enemy, which took the world in its grip. The virus which takes us now comes to us by countries who have the power of gas and electricity. ToContinue reading “Russia taking full advantage of energy crisis in Europe”
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