US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand
Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.
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Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait ‘will never return’ to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility kills at least 13
The blast, caused by ‘technical malfunction’ also injured dozens, authorities said, but will not affect exports.
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What are the end goals of Iran-US negotiations?
Professor and political analyst Mahjoub Zweiri breaks down what intentions behind US-Iran talks will result in.
Published On 21 Jun 2026
Rial rebounds and stocks soar, but Iranians still grapple with high prices
After an initial US-Iran agreement is reached, Iranians still await relief at the grocery checkout.
Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
Brent crude drops 2.3 percent, while key stock indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climb.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?
Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.
Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels
Millions of Cubans have grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods of time.
Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March, before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.
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UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means
UK’s Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.
