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  • Ukraine Economy Ministry: Construction of new HPP may cost about $1 billion

    Date: 2023-06-07 12:16:59 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:53 - ID:10198067

    KIEV/LONDON, June 7 (MENA) - The construction of a new hydroelectric power plant could cost about $1 billion, as it is not only about installing new hydraulic units, but also about restoring the integrity of a huge dam, the press service of the ....

  • US, Switzerland reiterate support for Ukraine

    Date: 2023-06-07 10:47:23 GMT - USA - World - SN:40 - ID:10197831

    WASHINGTON, June 7 (MENA) - US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu have reiterated support for Ukraine. "The Deputy Secretary and State Secretary underscored our enduring support for Ukraine and commitment ....

  • US imposes sanctions on network supporting Iran’s military programs

    Date: 2023-06-07 10:27:04 GMT - USA - World - SN:35 - ID:10197861

    WASHINGTON, June 7 (MENA) - The US announced imposing sanctions on a procurement network of seven individuals and six entities in Iran and China for supporting the activities of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Parchin ....

  • IEA expects global investment in clean energy to rise to $1.7tr in 2023

    Date: 2023-06-07 09:58:32 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:33 - ID:10197552

    CAIRO, June 7 (MENA) - Investment in clean energy technologies is significantly outpacing spending on fossil fuels as affordability and security concerns triggered by the global energy crisis strengthen the momentum behind more sustainable options, ....

  • Vatican Pope admitted to hospital for surgery

    Date: 2023-06-07 09:57:53 GMT - Italy - World - SN:32 - ID:10197792

    ROME, June 7 (MENA) - Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday after his weekly general audience in St Peter's Square, Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni, Ansa news agency said. Bruni added that the Argentine ....

  • World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030- 2 Cairo

    Date: 2023-06-07 07:41:08 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:18 - ID:10197455

    SDG 7 is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy. The goal includes reaching universal access to electricity and clean cooking, doubling historic levels of efficiency improvements, and substantially increasing the ....

  • World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030

    Date: 2023-06-07 07:37:30 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:17 - ID:10197442

    CAIRO, June 7 (MENA) - The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all, a new report from the UN and partners revealed. Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress ....

  • UN Security Council to welcome five new non-permanent members

    Date: 2023-06-07 07:14:49 GMT - USA - World - SN:14 - ID:10197409

    NEW YORK, June 7 (MENA) - Five countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council following a vote in the General Assembly on Tuesday. Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia will join the ....

  • Over 17,000 evacuated from flooded areas after dam destroyed in Ukraine

    Date: 2023-06-06 21:11:19 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:84 - ID:10197057

    KYIV, June 6 (MENA) - Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin on Tuesday announced that 17,000 people had so far been evacuated in the aftermath of the Kakhovka dam explosion, DW reported. "Over 40,000 people are in danger of being flooded. ....

  • Japan, US, Australia, Canada hold joint naval exercise in East China Sea

    Date: 2023-06-06 14:55:29 GMT - Japan - World - SN:54 - ID:10196577

    TOKYO, June 6 (MENA) - Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force says it recently held a joint exercise with the navies of the United States, Australia and Canada in the East China Sea, according to NHK. The MSDF says the three-day drill that started ....

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