A Skywell ET5 goes up in flames. Engineers from Nanjing have arrived as part of a bid to quickly dissolve consumer anxiety.

Skywell EVs catch fire across Turkey, Chinese engineers arrive to investigate

REM - Renewable Energy
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade 24 August 2026
Rash of incidents has also sparked fierce public debate over post-sale support.

Atomic Eagle regains 60% of Niger’s Madaouela uranium project, will end arbitration

AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
By Newsbase 24 August 2026
The agreement stands out against Niger’s broader push for greater state control over its uranium industry and gives Atomic Eagle a second advanced African uranium project alongside its flagship project in Zambia

Tanker struck by projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UK maritime authorities report

MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By Newsbase 24 August 2026
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile and set alight off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu, UKMTO says, in the latest attack on Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea.
AI generated image of Hormuz strait.

US says it has diverted 70 ships enforcing Iran blockade

AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Gulf bureau 24 August 2026
US Central Command says it has diverted 70 commercial vessels and disabled three since resuming its naval blockade of Iran, which Tehran says has halted its oil exports.
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