
Culture & Society
Lead poisoning: WHO calls for urgent action to protect children worldwide
The WHO is urging governments to strengthen measures against lead poisoning, which affects hundreds of millions of children worldwide. New guidelines and a global action plan aim…
Erminia Voccia•19 October 2026

Economy & Finance
Critical minerals in Africa: which countries…
Africa's vast critical mineral resources are attracting growing international investment. From copper…
Erminia Voccia•13 October 2026

Climate Change
Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems: why…
At least 40 people have died after a week of heavy rainfall…
Erminia Voccia•7 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
Hormuz Strait closure: prolonged disruption could trigger the biggest supply shock in…
An extended closure of the Hormuz Strait could send oil prices to USD 200 per barrel,…
Erminia Voccia•25 May 2026

Energy
Southeast Asia green economy set to add 100 TWh of power demand…
Rapid growth in electric vehicles, AI-driven data centers and green industrial parks is reshaping Southeast Asia’s…
Erminia Voccia•25 May 2026

Regulations & Markets
UAE oil exports: beyond Hormuz, the UAE bets on Fujairah
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating pipeline infrastructure to expand UAE oil exports through Fujairah, reducing…
Erminia Voccia•22 May 2026

Policy & Regulations
Africa Forward Summit: A new era of clean energy and equal partnership…
By choosing Nairobi, France is signaling a move beyond its "pré carré" (traditional sphere of influence)…
Erminia Voccia•14 May 2026

Regulations & Markets
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as Trump’s naval blockade disrupts oil traffic
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has almost stopped, raising pressure on oil markets, shipping routes…
Erminia Voccia•30 April 2026

Regulations & Markets
US oil export limits, surge driven by Middle East crisis meets infrastructure…
US oil exports are rising fast as Middle East tensions disrupt global flows, but logistical constraints…
Erminia Voccia•27 April 2026

Climate Change
Climate impact on democracy: how extreme events are shaping elections
From heatwaves to floods and wildfires, climate-related disasters are increasingly influencing elections worldwide, affecting voter access,…
Erminia Voccia•22 April 2026

Regulations & Markets
Energy crisis emergency measures, how governments are responding to global supply shocks
From Asia to Africa, governments have rolled out tax cuts, rationing plans and emergency fuel measures…
Erminia Voccia•15 April 2026

Energy
Fortescue Australia accelerates fossil fuel phase-out in mining by 2028
The Australian mining giant is fast-tracking an off-grid renewable energy system to eliminate fossil fuels from…
Erminia Voccia•13 April 2026

Regulations & Markets
Hormuz Strait blockade: how it works and what it means for oil…
A potential Hormuz Strait blockade could disrupt millions of barrels of oil per day, with major…
Erminia Voccia•13 April 2026

Biodiversity
International Day of Forests 2026: The vital role of forests in global…
The International Day of Forests 2026 shines a light on forests as indispensable economic drivers, fostering…
Erminia Voccia•21 March 2026

Climate Change
Climate change in the Arab region is accelerating
Climate change in the Arab region is accelerating, with 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on…
