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30 Apr 2026

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises global costs

The Strait of Hormuz closure has pushed up oil and gasoline prices and disrupted supply chains. Early shortages of jet fuel, diesel and key feedstocks are raising shipping and production costs for many industries.

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13 Nov 2025

Cambodia launches Funan Techo Canal project

On August 5, 2024 a ceremonial start was held for the Funan Techo Canal. The 180-kilometer waterway aims to link Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand, while critics raise environmental and regional concerns.

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4 Nov 2025

Nepal’s large solar potential blocked by policy and borders

An EMBER report in October 2025 shows renewables overtook coal, with solar responsible for 83% of the rise. Nepal has 432 gigawatts of solar potential but faces domestic caps and border politics blocking projects.

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31 Oct 2025

Southern Trinidad villages face risks from U.S.–Venezuela tensions

Villages at Trinidad’s southern tip now face greater danger at sea as U.S. naval and air activity and Venezuelan warnings increase. Fishermen, migrants and local services feel the pressure; officials seek better safety and communication.

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