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Global energy and infrastructure developments highlight diverse national responses to evolving challenges. While some nations navigate complex geopolitical landscapes impacting peace talks and economic plans, others focus on localized issues such as locating missing persons. These varied events underscore the disparate realities shaping different regions.

🇹🇼 /Chinese

Taoyuan City to raise road excavation fees to curb delays

- Taoyuan City government will increase management fees for utility companies digging up roads to encourage faster completion of work. - The revised fee structure changes from a flat rate for four day…

🇸🇮 /Slovenian NEW

Decarbonization is Out, Energy Security is In

- Experts in Slovenia and Europe increasingly view ambitious renewable energy goals as unachievable. - Reliance on intermittent sources like solar power raises concerns about energy security during lo…

🇻🇳 /Vietnamese

Biofuel gasoline: Impacts thoroughly assessed

- Vietnam is transitioning to E10 gasoline to reduce environmental emissions and dependence on imported fossil fuels, promoting domestic biofuel consumption. - The Ministry of Industry and Trade assur…

🇻🇳 /Vietnamese

Long Bien Bridge reopens to traffic from May 28

- Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi will reopen to motorcycles, non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrians on May 28. - The bridge was temporarily closed for 60 days to repair its pedestrian and motorcycle lanes…

🇦🇷 /Spanish

YPF to Boost Activity 50% in One Year, President Assures

- YPF President Horacio Marín announced the state oil company will increase its activity by 50% by December 2026. - The company plans to operate 19 drilling rigs in the coming months and aims for furt…

🇰🇼 /English

Turn off lights, AC in unused areas, gov’t sector told

- Kuwait's government sector faces a significant increase in electricity and water costs, with a budget of KD173.2 million allocated for fiscal 2026/2027. - The ministry plans to construct 23 new serv…

🇬🇭 /English

Ofankor–Nsawam project: How long must commuters suffer?

- Commuters and drivers face ongoing delays and hardship on the Ofankor–Nsawam stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway due to project delays. - The road expansion project, initially set for July 2024 comp…

🇴🇲 /English

Oman Joins International Commission on Large Dams

- The Sultanate of Oman has officially joined the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD). - Oman's admission occurred during ICOLD's 94th Annual Meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico. - Membership is…

🇴🇲 /English

Oman completes breakwater rehabilitation project in Tiwi

- Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources completed a breakwater rehabilitation project in Tiwi, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. - The OMR2.9 million project enhances fisheries i…

🇲🇽 /Spanish

Promotional fare maintained on train to AIFA

- The promotional fare for the new train line connecting to Mexico City's AIFA airport remains in effect one month after its launch. - Federal authorities had initially indicated the promotional price…

🇲🇽 /Spanish

Where Will Mexibús Line 5 Run? These Will Be Its Stations

- Construction has begun on Line 5 of the Mexibús, a new bus rapid transit system connecting Lechería to CETRAM Rosario in Mexico City. - The line will feature 29 stations along its route, primarily o…

🇳🇴 /Norwegian

IEA: Energy crisis to reshape global investment strategies

- The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts the current energy crisis will lead countries to increase domestic energy production and alter global investment strategies. - The crisis, exacerbated …

🇳🇴 /Norwegian

No solar discount for Bergen

- Solar power is lowering electricity prices in southern Norway during midday but offers little benefit to the Bergen region. - Factors contributing to this include grid limitations, low water levels …

🇵🇦 /Spanish

Panama Prepares $300 Million Tender to Expand Key Highways

- Panama's Ministry of Public Works (MOP) is preparing to tender projects worth over $300 million to expand the Centenario highway and the Arraiján-La Chorrera highway. - The expansion will increase t…

🇩🇰 /Danish

New Lighting Enhances Copenhagen Metro Stations

- Several metro stations in Copenhagen on lines M1 and M2 are receiving new LED lighting. - The new lighting aims to make the stations brighter, more pleasant, and improve the passenger experience. - …

🇳🇵 /English

104,906 km of roads expanded across Nepal

- Nepal's total road network has expanded to 104,906 km, according to the Economic Survey 2025/26. - The density of paved roads constructed by the federal government is 138.7 meters per square kilomet…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

Prabowo Appoints AHY to Lead High-Speed Rail Committee

- President Prabowo Subianto appointed Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) as the head of the committee overseeing the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project. - This appointment, detailed in a new preside…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

PLN Aceh Implements Rolling Blackouts for System Recovery

- PT PLN Unit Induk Distribusi (UID) Aceh is implementing rolling blackouts to maintain system reliability. - The power outages are part of load management efforts to recover the Sumatra electricity s…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

PLN Clears 211 KMS of Electrical Network in Papua

- PT PLN (Persero) has conducted a large-scale maintenance operation, clearing 211 kilometers of electrical network in Papua and West Papua. - The operation, named "Gerebek Penyulang," aimed to improv…

🇮🇩 /Indonesian

ESDM Tests Solar Fuel Samples from Waste at 12 Locations

- Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is testing solar fuel samples derived from waste at 12 locations. - The tests aim to verify the cetane number and ensure the fuel meets quality s…

🇩🇿 /French

Algeria Advances Trans-Saharan Road Project in Chad

- Algeria's Société Nationale des Travaux Publics (SNTP) sent a technical team to Chad to advance preparations for the Ngouri-Bol road project. - This mission, the third by Algerian teams, focuses on …

🇮🇪 /English

Disruption to DART services due to engineering works

- Rail passengers in Dublin face disruption over the Bank Holiday weekend due to essential engineering works on the DART line between Dublin Connolly and Bray. - Eighteen stations between Connolly and…

🇮🇪 /English

Is it really full steam ahead for a new Navan rail line?

- A public consultation has opened for a new Navan rail line, aiming to connect the town to Dublin. - The €1 billion project is expected to take around 10 years to complete, with construction potentia…

🇵🇬 /English

Enga-Sepik Highway project progresses despite funding gap

- The Wabag District Development Authority (WDDA) is pushing forward with the Enga-Sepik Highway road project despite a lack of national government funding this year. - MP Dr. Lino Tom highlighted the…

🇵🇬 /English

Local Gravel Powers Wapenamanda Road Project

- South Pacific Construction Limited is undertaking a significant road construction project in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. - The project involves building over 100 kilometers o…

🇵🇬 /English

PNG Power Announces Scheduled Easipay System Upgrade

- PNG Power Limited is conducting a scheduled maintenance upgrade for its Easipay system. - The upgrade aims to significantly improve system performance, reliability, and long-term service stability. …

🇳🇬 /English

NRC suspends Warri–Itakpe train services

- The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended operations on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service due to operational and technical issues. - The suspension is intended to ensure passenge…

🇳🇬 /English

Nigeria opens key road sections for Eid travel

- Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, ordered the immediate opening of completed sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road. - The directive aims to ease travel for citizens during the upcoming Eid …

🇳🇬 /English

Senator Unveils Streetlight Project in Abia

- Senator Austin Akobundu launched the second phase of his 'Light-Up the Communities' project in Abia State, aiming to improve living quality. - The project will install streetlights in 11 additional …

🇳🇬 /English

Ekiti assures residents of school, community safety

- Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged that the state secretariat complex will be ready by the first quarter of 2027. - The governor conducted a tour of the ongoing massive reconstructi…

🇳🇬 /English

Niger Courts Dangote for Oil Exploration Push

- Niger State government is seeking private sector investment, including from the Dangote Group, for crude oil exploration in the Bida Basin. - The state plans a Joint Venture–Public Private Partnersh…

🇳🇬 /English

NRC adds more Lagos-Ibadan train trips for Sallah travel

- The Nigerian Railway Corporation is increasing train services on the Lagos-Ibadan route for the Sallah celebration. - Six trips will operate on Tuesdays instead of the usual four to accommodate incr…

🇳🇬 /English

NEDC lauds progress on Adamawa bridge, youth centre

- The North East Development Commission (NEDC) praised the progress and quality of work on a five-span bridge and a Youth Development Centre in Adamawa State. - NEDC officials, led by Musa Hyeladi, in…

🇧🇬 /Bulgarian

Sofia Reforms Tram Network, Launches Two New Lines

- Sofia's municipal council approved a plan to optimize 10 tram lines. - The goal is to eliminate "package traffic" by introducing synchronized schedules with equal intervals. - Line 1 will be extende…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Bogotá Metro Begins Test Runs on Elevated Viaduct

- Bogotá's Metro has begun test runs with a train on its elevated viaduct, marking a significant step in the city's long-awaited public transport project. - The train, composed of six wagons, was move…

🇵🇾 /Spanish

Mubadala to Invest $3 Billion in Brazil Biorefinery

- Mubadala-controlled Acelen Renováveis will invest $3 billion in a new biorefinery in Brazil to produce renewable fuels, primarily for aviation. - The project, located in São Francisco do Conde, Bahi…

🇦🇺 /English

Esperance on cusp of expanding biofuel industry

- Esperance, Western Australia, is emerging as a key center for a potentially large biofuel industry, primarily using canola. - The region exports 90% of its 1 million tonnes of annual canola producti…

🇰🇬 /Russian

Scheduled power outages in Bishkek and regions on May 29

- Power outages are scheduled for Bishkek and various regions of Kyrgyzstan on May 29, 2026, due to planned maintenance. - Specific times and locations for the outages are provided for different distr…

🇰🇬 /Russian

New fueling complex opens at Kyrgyzstan's Manas Airport

- A new aviation fuel complex owned by Asman Oil Company has opened at Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan. - The facility, financed by the company's own funds, has a storage capacity of 8,000 c…

🇰🇬 /Russian

Scheduled Power Outages in Bishkek and Regions on May 26

- Power outages are scheduled for various districts and villages in and around Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on May 26, 2026. - The outages will occur at different times throughout the day, affecting specific …

🇬🇷 /Greek

IEA: World Faces Most Severe Energy Security Crisis Ever

- The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of the most severe global energy security crisis ever experienced, potentially reshaping investment strategies. - Countries are increasingly turning to do…

🇬🇷 /Greek

Iran to open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after deal

- The United States and Iran are reportedly discussing a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of negotiations to end hostilities. - A deal could see the strait fully reopen about 30 days a…

🇯🇲 /English

Gas prices down $0.25, diesel down $0.25

- Gasoline and diesel prices in Jamaica have decreased by J$0.25 per liter, effective Thursday, May 28. - Kerosene prices increased by J$0.25 per liter, while propane and butane prices saw reductions.…

🇦🇹 /German

Budget: Brenner Base Tunnel's Northern Approach Delayed

- Germany's budget plans have halted the construction of the northern approach to the Brenner Base Tunnel. - The German government will not meet its 2042 deadline for completing its section of the nor…

🇧🇩 /English

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- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated Bangladesh is advancing towards clean energy, a green economy, and energy self-reliance. - He inaugurated a one-megawatt rooftop solar power system at the Jatiy…

🇧🇩 /English

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- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a one-megawatt rooftop solar power system at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, symbolizing Bangladesh's commitment to clean energy. - He stated that Bangladesh is …

🇧🇩 /English

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- The construction of the Shah Arefin (RA)-Advaita Mahaprabhu Maitree Bridge in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, faces uncertainty as seven girders have collapsed within two years. - The Local Government Engine…

🇲🇾 /Malay

TNB Secures Kenyir Hydro Power Extension Until 2030

- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has secured an extension for its power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Sultan Mahmud Hydroelectric Power Station in Kenyir until August 31, 2030. - This extension ensur…

🇲🇾 /Malay

Data centers threaten water resources if not controlled

- Malaysia's data center development needs careful water management to avoid straining national water resources. - The country aims for a water usage efficiency (WUE) of 2.2 cubic meters per megawatt-…

🇲🇾 /Malay

Water Facility Upgraded at Elderly Care Center

- Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) has allocated RM30,000 to upgrade the water supply system at the Al-Fikrah Care Centre in Kajang, Selangor. - The existing water tank was insufficient to meet the h…

🇨🇺 /Spanish

Transformers Reborn in Sancti Spíritus Workshop

- A workshop in Sancti Spíritus is revitalizing transformers, demonstrating local ingenuity. - The initiative focuses on repairing and reusing existing equipment, highlighting resourcefulness. - This …