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Macron says he discussed Ukraine-Russia energy truce ideas with Trump

FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference following a meeting with candidates for the 2027 presidential election and party leaders focused on the geopolitical situation and its consequences, at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France. on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference following a meeting with candidates for the 2027 presidential election and party leaders focused on the geopolitical situation and its consequences, at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France. on September 18, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament's ok to declare energy, water emergency

Vasile Tofan speaks during his oath-taking ceremony as the country's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Vasile Tofan speaks during his oath-taking ceremony as the country's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

Hong Kong weighs tougher climate finance disclosures for banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is planning to conduct a survey in 2027 into how banks use its sustainable finance taxonomy.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is planning to conduct a survey in 2027 into how banks use its sustainable finance taxonomy.

Solar investments saved Singapore $123.8m in higher fossil fuel import costs: Report

Nearly all of the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report published in late-August.
Nearly all of the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report published in late-August.

North Korea says its nuclear status is ‘irreversible’ after UN atomic agency rebuke

KCNA also said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un carried out a three-day inspection tour of major munitions factories this week.
KCNA also said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un carried out a three-day inspection tour of major munitions factories this week.

Drone hit cooling tower on Thursday at Russian Kursk nuclear plant, IAEA says

France will convene G-7 energy summit: Macron 

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said the G-7 meeting will be an opportunity to consider options for a possible release or unlocking of strategic reserves.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said the G-7 meeting will be an opportunity to consider options for a possible release or unlocking of strategic reserves.

Keppel planning subsea cable to transmit solar energy from Indonesia to Jurong Island plant

Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).
Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).

As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face sceptical world leaders at UN

People drive past a billboard about the Strait of Hormuz, on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People drive past a billboard about the Strait of Hormuz, on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Lampard stays upbeat as pointless, goalless Coventry search for lift-off

Soccer Football - Premier League - Coventry City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Britain - September 13, 2026 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - Premier League - Coventry City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Britain - September 13, 2026 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

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