China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030. A key focus of the plan is boosting renewable generation and consumption as a share of China’s overall energy mix. It calls for continued capacity additions of wind and solar – albeit…
Tottenham beat Sydney FC on penalties to earn their third victory of pre-season after being held to a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes during which Mathys Tel scored a stunning free-kick. Tel found the top-right corner with a wonderful strike from 25 yards in the 29th minute in Sydney, but the A-League side equalised after…
Day traders attracted to price velocity will find a friend in WTI Crude Oil. Not only is the commodity always enjoying solid volumes, but newsworthy events from the Middle East the past half year have made it a favorite speculative bet. However, large players that actually move WTI Crude Oil and have the experience to…
ASIA/CHINA – Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun ordained Bishop of Bameng by Marta Zhao Bayannur (Fides News Agency) – “Today I am able to be a priest because of the extraordinary grace the Lord has bestowed upon me… I can desire nothing more than to dedicate my whole life and all my strength to giving thanks…
Olivia Wilde’s upcoming drama I Want Your Sex is attracting attention for more than its provocative subject. Director Gregg Araki has revealed that the film’s screenplay was inspired by a real-life experience shared by co-writer Karley Sciortino. The director also discussed how the project changed during development. The surprising real story behind Olivia Wilde’s BDSM…
The uprooting of numerous trees across Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul last weekend has sparked safety concerns among residents, with an expert warning that restrictive planting methods had left some unable to withstand strong winds. Two government hotlines received a total of 331 reports of fallen trees during the typhoon, which triggered No 8 and…
Zscaler, Shopify, and PTC Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a drop in Treasury yields and growing concerns over the artificial intelligence investment cycle improved the market’s appetite for enterprise software. Global chipmakers suffered a sharp selloff tied to anxieties over lofty…
Located in Austria during a pre-season training camp, the Borussia Dortmund women’s team, squad as well as staff, are plotting how to reach the 2. Bundesliga after missing out on promotion during their rapid rise last season. Dortmund finished two points off the top and a place in the regional playoffs despite a goal difference…
President Vladimir Putin has replaced the head of the republic of Udmurtia after his sudden resignation on Wednesday. Alexander Brechalov stepped down “at his own request” after governing the western Urals region for nine years, according to a document published on the Kremlin’s website. In a statement, Udmurtia’s regional government said Brechalov, a native of…
China is preparing to supply Iran with up to 400 portable air defense systems despite a recent warning from U.S. President Donald Trump against arms transfers to Tehran, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing three sources familiar with the deal. The reported shipment would form part of Iran’s effort to rebuild air defenses badly damaged during the…