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U.S. Coal Rides Wave Of Soaring Global Gas Prices
The war in the Middle East and related disruptions to Qatari LNG exports have triggered fuel switching from gas to coal, especially in regions facing LNG supply risk. US coal demand has strengthened modestly, as increased competitiveness against…
President appoints Commission to probe irregularities in coal imports from inception of Norochcholai
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation, amid concerns over possible financial losses to the State. The President's…
Coal Ministry launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions
The Ministry of Coal on Friday (April 17, 2026) launched the 15th round of Commercial Coal Mine auctions in Mumbai. A total of eleven blocks is being offered in the latest round, of which seven are fully explored and four are partially explored…
Coal Ministry launches 15th round of commercial auctions
The Coal Ministry on Friday launched the 15th round of commercial coal Mine auctions in which a total of 11 blocks are being offered, including 7 fully explored and 4 partially explored mines. Of these, 3 mines are being offered under the Coal…
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns over coal import graft allegations
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Apr 17, 2026, 06:18 PM COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on April 17 following an outcry over coal…
Colombia convenes climate 'coalition of the willing' to break global fossil fuel deadlock
Everybody knows fossil fuels cause climate breakdown, but until recently, mention of them was all but erased from the annual UN climate summits. Last year, two weeks of discussions ended without fossil fuels being mentioned in the final outcome.
This Unexpected New Watch Trend Is About To Be Everywhere
Geneva was buzzing once again, as watch aficionados from around the world descended upon the Watches and Wonders show to get the first glimpses of what the top horological houses have in store for 2026. This year, we saw many trends, but rich…
Colombia minister says Iran war should accelerate transition to clean energy
The comments come ahead of a major international summit on fossil fuels, jointly hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, to be held April 24–29 in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta, where countries are expected to discuss how to move beyond…
England's oldest ancient woodland used as filming location for major franchises
You don't need a ticket to Hollywood to immerse yourself in movie magic, but simply a visit to a UK ancient woodland. Situated between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire and on the Welsh border, is the enchanting Forest of Dean, one of…
Inside 'death' of Labour in Wales as it heads for local elections defeat
GRINNING with unconcealed glee, Nigel Farage had come to the Welsh Valleys predicting “death” for the Labour Party. Just to rub it in, the Reform UK leader posed alongside the bronze bust of his rival party's founder Keir Hardie…
Man visits abandoned village where 500 people lived - makes 'mind-blowing' find
A village occupied for at least 1,000 years now stands totally abandoned after its residents were evacuated. In 2013, the decision was taken to move its 500 inhabitants about two miles up the road to a new town of the same name. The plans were to…
Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition
Ahead of talks among some 50 countries about moving away from polluting fuels like oil and gas, Colombia's environment minister is arguing that the war in Iran underscores the need for a fast transition to clean energies like solar, wind and…
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches deadliest aerial attack this year
Romanian radar systems caught a drone breaching its national airspace during a Russian overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine before losing contact southeast of the border village of Chilia…
Unmanned submarine detects eerie structure under Antarctica, then loses contact
A University of Gothenburg unmanned submarine, named Ran, sent back peculiar images of step-like and teardrop-shaped structures before disappearing under a West Antarctic ice shelf in 2024. The features that were mapped — resembling shapes…
Colombia's environment minister says Middle East crisis should speed energy transition
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ahead of talks among some 50 countries about moving away from polluting fuels like oil and gas, Colombia's environment minister is arguing that the war in Iran underscores the need for a fast transition to clean…
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