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Zelensky seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold

A man carries a torch as he walks a dark street in a neighborhood left without electricity after recent Russian strikes on the capital’s civilian infrastructure, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, during sub-zero temperatures in Kyiv, Ukraine January 24, 2026.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter
A man carries a torch as he walks a dark street in a neighborhood left without electricity after recent Russian strikes on the capital’s civilian infrastructure, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, during sub-zero temperatures in Kyiv, Ukraine January 24, 2026.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Hungary's opposition taps energy expert to lead foreign policy ahead of vote

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party, delivers a speech to mark the 69th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo /File Photo

Ukraine’s grid operator says energy situation has ‘significantly’ worsened

Volunteers of US-based food charity World Central Kitchen distributing a hot meal on Jan 22 to residents in Kyiv, which has been left without electricity and water due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector.
Volunteers of US-based food charity World Central Kitchen distributing a hot meal on Jan 22 to residents in Kyiv, which has been left without electricity and water due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector.

Ukraine needs energy ceasefire as catastrophe looming, top power executive says

FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo

EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as France plans to coordinate aid

A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Poland sends hundreds of generators to Ukraine as Russia strikes energy system

A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Iran: IAEA must clarify stance on June attacks before inspecting bombed sites

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), speaks at the opening of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), speaks at the opening of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Colombia halts electricity sales to Ecuador and imposes tariffs in trade, drug trafficking spat

Colombian National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) inspectors and Colombian police officers inspect a vehicle at the Rumichaca International Bridge, following the Ecuadorian government's announcement that it would impose tariffs of 30% starting February 1, in Ipiales, Colombia January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Camila Leon
Colombian National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) inspectors and Colombian police officers inspect a vehicle at the Rumichaca International Bridge, following the Ecuadorian government's announcement that it would impose tariffs of 30% starting February 1, in Ipiales, Colombia January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Camila Leon

China defends wind power strategy, says Trump is wrong

China is the world’s leading producer of wind power.
China is the world’s leading producer of wind power.

TEPCO’s just-restarted nuclear plant to suspend operations after alarm was set off

TEPCO employees restart Unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on Jan 21, 2026.
TEPCO employees restart Unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on Jan 21, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.