Beware excessive ‘fire energy’ in Year of the Horse: Hong Kong feng shui masters
Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves
· Lo Hoi-ying
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Newest first · UTC+10:00Jeevan Thiagarajah and the Search for Sri Lanka’s Living Sacred Landscapes - DailyNews
Before sunrise, a temple bell cuts through the stillness. Oil lamps flicker against stone darkened by centuries of touch. Across Sri Lanka, Hindu shrines continue to exist this way, quietly sustained by ritual, story, and faith.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump slams clean energy deal between California and the UK, calls Newsom a ‘loser’
The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to deal with Newsom
· Reuters
د کارنيوال پر ګډونوالو د مرچو سپری؛ يو شمیر کسان اغیزمن شوي
د عين شاهدانو په حواله د يکشنبې په ماښام د لمانځني د ګډونوالو ترمنځ شخړه رامنځته شوې وه. تر دې پېښې وروسته د کوبلنز ښار په سويل کې د شپی په نوم پرتې سيمې يو سالون تخليه کړل شوی وو چېرې چې يو محفل جوړ کړل شوی وو.
· بريښنا صابر
"Desfile" com seis planetas será visível no fim de fevereiro
O mês de fevereiro terá um fenômeno nos céus para encher os olhos dos amantes da astronomia. Seis planetas do sistema solar vão se alinhar e formar o que costuma ser chamado de um desfile, alinhamento ou agrupamento planetário.
· Deutsche Welle
China’s green energy leader Inner Mongolia is working on ‘flexible’ power plants
The two plants will use coal as a backup to renewable sources such as wind and solar power in a major strategic shift
· Holly Chik
Conglomerates in the Philippines
Business Will Jollibee’s Compose Coffee give Starbucks a run for its money in PH? Business Tracking the fallout of Manny Villar’s spot in Forbes’ list of richest individuals Feb 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Ombudsman Remulla says Leviste being probed…
Cuba crisis deepens as US blockade starves island of oil
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Crude business for Indonesia amid West’s squeeze on Russian oil
Analysts say Indonesia’s energy demand could draw scrutiny as Moscow seeks new buyers, potentially complicating US trade talks
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Kazakhstan
Water could drop over 10 meters if warming exceeds 2 C, hitting ports, oil trade
High tension in India as banks, utilities resist solar shift
India’s efforts to nearly double clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030 are being met with reluctance from banks and state utilities
· Reuters
US forces board another tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The Veronica III, which sails under the Panamanian flag, is subject to US sanctions related to Iran, the US says
· Associated Press
UB Finance partners John Keells CG Auto to deliver financing solutions for BYD vehicles - DailyNews
UB Finance PLC (UBF), a subsidiary of Union Bank of Colombo PLC entered into a strategic partnership with John Keells CG Auto Pvt Ltd (JKCG Auto) the authorised distributor for BYD New Energy Vehicles in Sri Lanka to offer exclusive and attractive financing solutions for customers purchasing BYD’s latest electric an…
· Gayan Abeykoon
POETRY CORNER - DailyNews
The green land did not question us. The wind’s signature was pure.
· damith
What exactly are Greenland’s riches that Trump wants so much? - DailyNews
Amid growing geopolitical turbulence and intensifying competition for strategic resources, the Arctic is becoming a key theater of global rivalry. Energy policy in the modern world is a central element of national and international strategy. In recent weeks, Greenland has once again found itself at the center of int…
· damith
Jakarta hosts regional conference on inclusive energy transition - DailyNews
Policymakers, development partners and industry leaders gathered in Jakarta next week for a three-day international conference aimed at advancing a more inclusive energy transition across Southeast Asia.
· damith
US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations
The authorisation does not allow transactions with companies in Russia, Iran or China
· Reuters
भारत ने रूस से तेल खरीदना बंद किया तो क्या नुकसान होगा?
बीते 2 फरवरी को अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने घोषणा की थी कि भारत और अमेरिका एक ऐसे व्यापार समझौते पर सहमत हुए हैं, जिसके तहत भारतीय वस्तुओं पर लगे प्रभावी टैरिफ को 50 फीसदी से घटाकर (दंडात्मक टैरिफ मिलाकर) 18 फीसदी कर दिया गया है.
· आयुष यादव
Mexican humanitarian cargo reaches Cuba amid energy crunch
Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid have docked in Havana, challenging a US blockade that has sparked a severe energy crisis in Cuba. Rolling blackouts and enforced fuel rationing have severely disrupted key services, including hospitals.
· RT
Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift
Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
· Xinyi Wu
Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse
Separately, the horse and fire both represent speed and energy. Together, they create an especially potent combination. Source: SBS News / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown
· Sbsaustralia
From sanctioned to ‘legitimate’: how China bought Venezuelan oil from the US
After Nicoals Maduro’s January seizure, Washington is selling seized oil globally, with China a key buyer, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright
· Bloomberg
China to dismantle local power protectionism in push to electrify national grid
State Council directive eyes unified power market, curbing provincial fragmentation to boost green energy expansion and optimise resource flow
· Carol Yang
Russia launches missile, drone barrage at Ukraine as peace talks stall
Massive air assault targets energy systems and hits buildings in the capital and elsewhere, according to Ukrainian officials
· Reuters
environmental defenders
Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Why are Masungi caretakers opposing a wind energy project? Feb 3, 20…
Salty, Oily Drinking Water Left Sores in Their Mouths. Oklahoma Refused to Find Out Why.
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· Nick Bowlin
China vows to ‘do what it can’ as US blockade leaves Cuba with just weeks of oil
Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages
· Igor Patrick
David Pieris Renewable Energy launches PROJOY electrical solutions and Hoymiles solar systems - DailyNews
David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the the David Pieris Group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of two advanced global brands — PROJOY Electrical Items and Hoymiles Solar Solutions at the Kedella Lifestyl…
· Gayan Abeykoon
BYD opens Lanka’s largest dedicated body shop in Seeduwa - DailyNews
In the wake of surging demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, BYD and its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have opened the country’s largest purpose-built body shop and accident repair centre dedicated exclusively to BYD and their premium sub-brand DENZA.
· Gayan Abeykoon
The EU would rather eat bugs than be real about its energy problems
By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English.
· RT
Opinion | For clues to China’s next overcapacity cycle, watch the Spring Festival Gala
AI robots taking centre stage at the coming Spring Festival Gala – now a national tech showcase – will signal official endorsement and likely trigger herd investment
· Dominik Mierzejewski
Captain pleads not guilty to damaging Baltic Sea gas pipeline in Hong Kong court
Wan Wenguo, captain of the Hong Kong-flagged NewNew Polar Bear, denies damaging a key gas link between Finland and Estonia in 2023
· Fiona Chow
Green gambit sees China turn old oil pipeline into new carbon highway
Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
· Carol Yang
पानी पर तैरते सोलर पैनल कैसे बनाते हैं बिजली
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Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure - DailyNews
The Cuban government said international airlines can no longer refuel in the island nation due to fuel shortages after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies the communist country with oil.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Indian researches, a major leap in Clean Energy with development of self-charging solar super-capacitor - DailyNews
Indian scientists have developed a self-charging energy storage device powered by sunlight, marking a significant breakthrough in clean and sustainable energy technology.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Indonesia on track for 10% growth by 2029, energy envoy Hashim says
The figure will be beyond Prabowo’s 8 per cent target, Hashim says, as he credits the president’s ‘iron will’ in overcoming bureaucracy and corruption
· Kolette Lim
Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’
Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
· Kandy Wong
Creamline Cool Smashers
Under the unique mentorship line of volleyball legends like Aby Maraño, Ara Galang, Alyssa Valdez, and Jia de Guzman, new Creamline libero Jen Nierva absorbs and learns all she can as her career gets a second wind
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Four Key Strengths - DailyNews
In recent years, China has captured global attention with a series of major scientific and technological breakthroughs. Landmark achievements include the Chang’e-6 mission, which successfully retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon; the Beidou Navigation Satellite System, providing precise positioning servic…
· jagath
LOLC Finance secures ISO 14061-1 Certification for third consecutive year - DailyNews
LOLC Finance PLC has reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental stewardship by renewing its ISO 14064-1Greenhouse Gas Verification Certificate for the third consecutive year.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Asia Siyaka Logistics Centre achieves global first with ZeroCarbon® certification in tea logistics - DailyNews
Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd(ASW), Sri Lanka’s leading tea auction logistics service provider, has achieved a significant global milestone by becoming the world’s first tea logistics company to be awarded ZeroCarbon® certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and respon…
· Gayan Abeykoon
The case for renewables - DailyNews
Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Average electricity unit cost reduced - DailyNews
The average cost of a unit of electricity has already been reduced from Rs. 37 to Rs. 29 and accordingly, as promised by the government, the electricity bill will be reduced by 30 percent within a period of 03 years, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination amid sanctions, shift to China
Move comes as India is set to scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer
· Reuters
India’s oil imports from Russia snared by Trump order, tariff threat
All state-owned and private refiners had paused buying any spot cargoes since Trump first mentioned the deal on social media a week ago
· Bloomberg
Opinion | Why China keeps fossil fuels central even as it ramps up green energy
By preserving a diversified energy mix, Beijing is prioritising redundancy over an idealised, rapid transformation
· Luca Mattei
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The US is trying to take control of all international energy supply routes in an attempt to attain global economic dominance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
· RT
‘Structural reality’: why US tariff deal cannot sever India-Russia defence ties
While the pact demands a halt to Russian oil imports, analysts say New Delhi’s military dependence on Moscow is non-negotiable
· Junaid Kathju