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MEXICALI BRIEFS: Mexican agency prepares to drill new geothermal wells
DEVELOPMENT Mexican agency prepares to drill new geothermal wells The Mexican Department of Energy, or Sener in Spanish, is preparing to drill four geothermal wells in rural Mexicali, following the results of a tender announced in 2024....

Strong Performances, High Energy at KPT Tent Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals of the Kaiso Pros Tent lit up the Cultural Centre stage on Wednesday night with a showcase of local talent. The first of two rounds kicked off with powerful performances that set the tone for the night. Blaze opened with the...

Turkmenistan and Venezuela held political consultations
Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Venezuela took place in Ashgabat today. This was reported by the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen side was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign...

Bubba Wallace Ignites Laughter With Hispanic Collab at NASCAR’s Mexico Event
For the first time in its modern era, NASCAR has gone international, bringing the high-octane action of the Cup Series south of the border. The sport will make history with the Viva México 250, a landmark this Sunday at the legendary Autódromo...
Iowa’s Miller-Meeks fought to save energy tax credits. Then she voted for Trump’s bill that…
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Clean energy advocates warn Iowa stands to lose jobs and renewable energy project expansions, and businesses and households will see an increase in...

How Did The Deepwater Horizon Explosion Happen And How Was The Oil Leak Stopped?
One of the worst environmental catastrophes in American history occurred on April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. Operating in the Macondo Prospect, a deep-sea oil reservoir almost a mile below the ocean's surface, the...

All eyes on China-Brazil radio telescope mission to explore dark energy
A major space science cooperation project between China and Brazil is entering its last pre-commission stages, with the departure of what will be an Olympic pool-sized telescope from the northern Chinese port of Tianjin on Monday. The main...

“Who Can Be in More Pain?” – Bubba Wallace Criticizes America’s Food Palate After One Day in Mexico
One of NASCAR’s quietest but most compelling storylines? Bubba Wallace’s road course revival. For years, the 23XI Racing driver battled the twisty layouts with frustration and little reward. Because road courses weren’t just tough — they were...

Why Iran-Israeli conflcit could send oil prices higher
Washington, Jun 13 (AP) Israel's attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold...

OPEC Projections on Future Oil Demand Overly Optimistic, Experts Warn
Experts are urging caution after the secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) told delegates to the Global Energy Show Canada that there is no oil peak on the horizon, and that energy demand will increase by 24...

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Five things to look out for - Messi, South American threat and more
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States promises compelling narratives, including Lionel Messi's return against European teams and the emergence of PSG's Desire Doue. Manchester City aim to rebound with new signings, while South...

Daniel Suarez admits it's ‘very hard’ to express his emotions about what he experienced in Mexico
Daniel Suarez opened up about the upcoming Cup Series race in Mexico and stated that it was 'very hard' to put his emotions into words. The Trackhouse Racing driver has been the primary focus as NASCAR moved away from the United States for the...
Tankers: Saudi Arabia Crude Oil Exports Keep Declining
The downward trend of Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports has persisted so far in 2025, following the same pattern as during 2024. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2024, global crude oil loadings went up by...

OPEC+ would struggle to cover major Iranian oil supply disruption
Fears of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities to deprive it of its main source of revenue have driven oil prices higher LONDON: Global oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in fuel from focusing on an impending...

Stock market today: Oil prices leap 7%, stocks fall on crude market worries
Trader Steven Gohl works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping, and stocks are falling Friday on worries that Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and...
From Gridlock To Green Light: 3 Focus Points for Hydrogen Energy Success
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PM puts PNM on backfoot at first working sitting; more Venezuelan dialogue ahead
Gail Alexander Government had already warned that yesterday’s House of Representative sitting would have been “hot,” the Opposition adjusted its own setting to “heated” and recent downpours put neither damper nor disclaimer...

Israel strike puts all eyes on Hormuz and $100 oil
Israel's strikes on Iran on Friday have raised the prospect of global oil prices hitting $100 a barrel. If Tehran seeks to escalate the conflict by retaliating beyond Israeli borders, it could seek to choke off the Strait of Hormuz, the world's...

Oil prices soar amid conflict in Iran and Israel
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped Friday on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy. The...

President Ali attends Brazil-Caribbean Summit 2025
Jun 14, 2025 News President Irfaan Ali (6th left) stands next to Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (6TH right) and other regional leaders in Brasília, Brazil on Friday. (OP) President Irfaan Ali during the plenary meeting held on the...