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Tehran points at tit for tat retaliation if its power plants are targeted in Iran war

Symbolic mock-ups of Iranian missiles are displayed on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Symbolic mock-ups of Iranian missiles are displayed on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Fuel shortage cuts hours of electricity in the Philippines’ Quezon island town

A protester at a rally opposing fuel price hikes and taxes in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on March 19. Patnanungan town's power supply will last from 4pm to 8am daily owing to limited fuel supply.
A protester at a rally opposing fuel price hikes and taxes in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on March 19. Patnanungan town's power supply will last from 4pm to 8am daily owing to limited fuel supply.

Iberian blackout was caused by multiple factors, report says

Tourists walk along an illuminated shopping street, the day after a sudden major blackout in the Iberian Peninsula, in Ronda, Spain April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
Tourists walk along an illuminated shopping street, the day after a sudden major blackout in the Iberian Peninsula, in Ronda, Spain April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

Cuba restores power after 29-hour blackout amid US oil blockade

A man uses a flashlight during a blackout as Cuba's national electric grid collapsed, according to the country's grid operator, leaving around 10 million people without power amid a U.S.-imposed oil blockade, in Havana, Cuba. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
A man uses a flashlight during a blackout as Cuba's national electric grid collapsed, according to the country's grid operator, leaving around 10 million people without power amid a U.S.-imposed oil blockade, in Havana, Cuba. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will stay in Iran despite war

FILE PHOTO: A participant walks past an exhibition stand of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom at the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A participant walks past an exhibition stand of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom at the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/File Photo

Study finds Jurong Island power plant may not impact corals, but experts raise questions on methods

The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.
The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.

As Fukushima memories fade, Japan embraces a nuclear-powered future

Mr Takuma Hashimoto, studying engineering at a technical college, at his school during an interview with Reuters in Iwaki, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, on Feb 22.
Mr Takuma Hashimoto, studying engineering at a technical college, at his school during an interview with Reuters in Iwaki, Fukushima prefecture, Japan, on Feb 22.

Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants

The announcement comes amid growing local opposition to energy-hungry data centre projects around the country.
The announcement comes amid growing local opposition to energy-hungry data centre projects around the country.

Major grid failure triggers nationwide blackout in Dominican Republic

Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal power in boost to industry

President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a coal-powered energy event at the White House on Feb 11.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a coal-powered energy event at the White House on Feb 11.

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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.