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Reporting is examining how a smuggled natural resource is financing the ongoing civil war in Sudan, where fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has devastated the country. The story highlights how illicit trade in the country's wealth of gold and other resources continues to arm warring sides and prolong the conflict, drawing renewed international attention to Sudan's war economy.
- 2Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's power demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # Renewabl
Renewable sources supplied a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, with solar and wind generation combining to reach the milestone. The result is being cited as evidence that renewables can carry a large share of a major advanced economy's power system, adding to ongoing debate in Australia about the pace of the energy transition and the future role of coal and gas.
- 3India's Space Startups Grow from 1 to 440 in Five Years●Big Boost to India's Space Ecosystem | From 1 to 440 Space Startups in 5 Years
India's space sector has expanded rapidly, with the number of space startups growing from just one to 440 over the past five years. The boom follows the opening of the sector to private companies and is being presented as a major boost to the country's space ecosystem, drawing attention to India's growing role in the global space economy.
- 4Global Leaders Discuss Future of Development Finance at UN General Assembly●Global Leaders Shape the Future of Development Finance at UNGA81
Global leaders gathering at the United Nations General Assembly are focusing on the future of development finance, with discussions on how multilateral lenders can better fund growth in emerging economies. Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) is among the institutions weighing in, arguing that reshaping development financing is central to meeting global development goals.
- 5Trump fuel economy rollback saves automakers $60 billion●Trump fuel economy rollback saves automakers $60 billion in tech costs
The Trump administration's rollback of fuel economy standards is projected to save US automakers about $60 billion in technology costs, according to Quartz. By easing requirements that would have pushed manufacturers to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles, the change reduces spending on advanced engines, electric drivetrains and efficiency tech. The move is likely to renew debate over emissions, consumer fuel costs and the pace of the auto industry's shift toward electrification.
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Commentary argues that Russia's economy is steadily deteriorating, with structural weaknesses building over time rather than collapsing suddenly. The piece adds to ongoing debate over how much damage sanctions, war spending and labour shortages are doing to Russia's long-term economic health, even as official figures show resilience on the surface.