Tag: energy

Why Is UK Inflation Rising Again? Energy Bills Push July 2026 Inflation to 2.9% as Iran War Fuels Cost Pressures

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
A surge in household energy bills pushed British inflation to a 4-month high in July. It aligns with predictions...

New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills predicted to lift inflation

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The latest reading is expected on Wednesday, 19 August ’26, likely to frame the scale of the challenge for...

UAE Walks Away from OPEC—Is a New Gulf Power Struggle Just Beginning?

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
What was once unimagined in the Gulf has now turned into a pivotal moment for the world oil market....

Could Mixed Plastic Waste Become a Source of Clean Hydrogen Energy? New Research Offers an Answer

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – The need to effectively dispose plastic has been a pressing issue for many...

New Perovskite Solar Windows Could Turn Buildings Into 24-Hour Clean Energy Generators

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – As solar energy demand increases, the need to improve its efficacy becomes even...

G7 Signals Support for Canada as Major Energy Supplier Amid Efforts to Reduce Strait of Hormuz Dependence

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Canada could ‘deliver significantly more capacity', G7 leaders say. Canada is poised to become a key and reliable energy supplier...
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Strong Rebound in Canadian Manufacturing: 4.2% Sales Growth in April 2026 Led by Energy Sector Recovery

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Total manufacturing sales surged 4.2% to USD 54.74 (CAD 77.10) billion in April ’26. This follows a 3.4% increase...

Fiji Refuses Foreign Waste Project, Prioritizing Environment Over Energy Ambitions

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
Fiji has turned down a large waste-to-energy project being promoted by Australian businesses that would supply Vuda Point in...

Historic Canada-Germany LNG Agreement Sets New North America-to-Europe Energy Route

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Canada announced a landmark energy agreement with Germany. This will see the first-ever long-term shipment of liquefied natural gas...

Egypt Deal Signals Global and Commonwealth Push for Food and Energy Security

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Signing a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (TFC), Egypt is trying to strengthen...

Beyond Crisis: How Singapore and New Zealand Are Redefining Survival Trade in a Fractured World

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The Commonwealth nations of Singapore and New Zealand are making strong moves in reaction to both the geopolitical events...

Gulf on Guard: Kuwait Leads Urgent Economic Shield as Regional Pressures Mount

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
In light of rising geopolitical tensions affecting global trade, finance, and investment, Kuwait has taken prompt action to strengthen...

A New Phase in UK–EU Relations? Energy Cooperation and Erasmus+ Deal Explained

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Monday, 30 March ’26, the council formally authorised the commission to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on...

Botswana Launches 12-Month Climate-Tech Push to Turn Startups into Bankable Green Infrastructure

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Botswana's government is working to increase sustainability and access to energy through the use of innovative technologies that accelerate...

Phone Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions: Qatar and Norway Push to Shield Energy, Trade, and Civilians

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
According to a report by SANA, Qatar's foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held a conversation through telephone...

Cairo’s $1.3 Billion Gamble: Can Clearing Oil Debt Revive Egypt’s Energy Future?

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Egyptian government has begun accelerating its efforts to pay off the $1.3 billion it owes to international oil...