Long-stalled maglev line finally gets green light from Shizuoka Prefecture

LIVE: Typhoon Bavi tracker

A hurricane tracker showing Typhoon Bavi as it nears Japan's Sakishima Islands. The typhoon is expected to pass very close to Japan's Sakishima Islands, a remote island chain near Taiwan that is part of Okinawa Prefecture, early on July 11 morning, according to meteorological authorities. Maximum sustained winds were topping out at 100 mph, and local residents on Ishigaki, one of the islands in the chain, were taping up windows and draping windproof nets across homes and shops. #typhoonbavi #japan #sakishimaislands #ishigaki #okinawa #taiwan #typhoontracker #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

The Blue Hills Power Station Incident

Dear Editor, On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) confirmed that a severe lightning strike hit the Blue Hills Power Station at approximately 10:06 a.m.. The strike triggered a major system disturbance and a subsequent explosion at the 33 KV Substation B. This event disrupted the entire New Providence electricity grid. Smoke was seen billow from []

Part of Kherson left without electricity after Russian attack

Part of Kherson was left without electricity following a Russian attack on the morning of 9 July, which damaged a power transmission line.

[Photo News] Traffic resumes beneath Seosomun overpass after collapse

Traffic beneath Seoul's Seosomun overpass fully resumed Saturday following the completion of the structure's demolition, 46 days after part of the overpass collapsed during demolition work, killing three workers. The collapse occurred on May 26 when a section of the overpass, which was being dismantled, gave way and crushed a vehicle used in the demolition operation. The three victims were men, two in their 60s and one in his 50s. In the aftermath of the accident, the Ministry of Land, Infrastru

Italian cities face more blackouts with temperatures set to rise again

Soaring electricity demand triggered power cuts across Italy earlier this week, with grid operators warning of further disruption to come as the heatwave is set to reach its peak.

Super Typhoon Bavi nears Japan’s Okinawa, flights axed and noodle shelves emptied

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan’s southwest on Friday, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region’s most destructive storm in years. Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to pass very close to Japan’s Sakishima Islands, a remote island chain that is part of Okinawa prefecture, early on ‌Saturday morning, according to meteorological authorities. Maximum sustained winds were topping out at...

Probe underway as fire damages National Security-ISB Headquarters

An overnight fire damaged part of the headquarters of the National Security Service’s Internal Security The post Probe underway as fire damages National Security-ISB Headquarters appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

New warning for electricity price shock: Could be very high

New warning for electricity price shock: Could be very high

Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’

AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges. San Pedro’s new electric substation

Power shutdown notice for July 11

Power shutdown notice for July 11

5 Years Later, Solo Leveling Shares First Official Look At The Sequel

Image Courtesy of A-1 Pictures Solo Leveling premiered its intense Season 2 in 2025 and adapted the best arc of the entire story. However, the anime still hasn’t shared any updates on its return as of yet. While there are several rumors about the story’s continuation, nothing can be confirmed before the official update. Following the Jeju Island Arc, the story []

(LEAD) Power outage causes morning commute chaos on Seoul Subway Line 1

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A power outage disrupted services on Seoul Subway Line...

Peak demand triggers widespread outages as questions grow over energy reforms

NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Residents and businesses across New Providence are once again dealing with power disruptions after Bahamas Power and Light revealed that electricity demand exceeded peak load Tuesday night, causing multiple circuits to become overloaded and triggering outages across several communities. The outages affected areas including Pinewood Gardens, Bamboo Boulevard, Churchill Subdivision, Windsor Field and portions []

Davao consumers demand relief from rising electricity costs

TAGUM CITY – The Davao Consumer Movement (DCM) expresses serious concern over Davao Light’s announcement that electricity rates are expected to remain elevated in the coming months, warning that consumers

Millions of Brits urged to submit meter readings by midnight ahead of price cap rise

The energy price cap is set to rise by 13 on Wednesday, with the bill for a typical household increasing from £1,641 to £1,862

Deadly Tornado Hits China's Hubei Province | Eyewitness Video Captures Twister | Dawn News English

Watch eyewitness footage of a powerful tornado sweeping through Ezhou in China's Hubei Province. Authorities say the severe storm caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage as thunderstorms and strong winds battered the region. Rescue teams have been deployed while officials assess the impact of one of the country's latest extreme weather disasters. #china #tornado #hubei #weather #storm #breakingnews #naturaldisaster #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Joburg residents hit with electricity bill hikes as new City Power tariffs take effect

Joburg residents hit with electricity bill hikes as new City Power tariffs take effect

Japan Stocks Set to Climb as Yen Hits 40-Year Low: Markets Wrap

Japanese stocks were set to rise as the yen slid to a four-decade low against the dollar and a rebound in several US technology giants lifted Wall Street.

Foreign arrivals in Korea surpass 10 mil., on course to new annual high

Foreign arrivals in Korea surpass 10 mil., on course to new annual high

Jiji railway line returns to full service after four-year hiatus

Taipei, June 25 (CNA) The Jiji railway line, a popular sightseeing branch line connecting Changhua and Nantou counties in Central Taiwan, resumed full operations on Thursday.

World : Powerful Typhoon Hits Japan's Okinawa, Public Warned Of Landslides

TOKYO, July 11 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- A powerful typhoon hit Japan's southern island prefecture of Okinawa on Saturday, affecting some flights and prompting the weather agency to warn of landslides and flooding, Kyodo News reported.

Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise

The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 3-year high as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 3-year high as fuel costs, weak yen bite

Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses

Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout across the island, according to state officials. The cause was not immediately known. The Electric Union of Cuba reported the failure around noon Monday, saying the country’s National Electric System had suffered a “total disconnection” and that authorities were investigating the cause. The collapse came [] The post Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses appeared first on BNO News.

Japan inflation data keeps rate hike hopes alive

Japan inflation data keeps rate hike hopes alive

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...

Yen Climbs As Traders Brace For Possible Japan Currency Intervention

Japan’s yen climbs as traders anticipate possible government intervention, with speculation and market uncertainty driving heightened activity in currency trading.

Solar News This Week - June 28, 2026

Warning: Renewable prices may double after July 4thAccording to a new market insight report from LevelTen Energy, the impending July 4 tax credit cliff is poised to rapidly spike power prices, forcing corporate procurement managers to move with extreme speed or face soaring project costs.

Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor

Damage to a power transmission line and an industrial plant in Novomoskovsk was registered

GitHub is Ending Subversion (svn) Support: Subversion and SourceForge

Earlier this year, GitHub announced that it would be sunsetting Subversion support on January 8th, 2024. Since then, SourceForge has seen high volume of projects that use Subversion migrate ... The post GitHub is Ending Subversion (svn) Support: Subversion and SourceForge appeared first on SourceForge Community Blog.

“We Need a Complete Overhaul of the Transmission and Distribution Network”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Eleuthera residents say persistent power outages have reached a breaking point, with some communities enduring blackouts lasting nearly 24 hours and waking up in sweltering conditions after spending entire nights without electricity.

Ukraine drones hit Crimea’s S-300/S-400 near Kerch—and knocked out power across four occupied territories overnight

A 220/35 kV substation in the village of Mariianivka, part of a key energy corridor running through northern and central Crimea, caught fire after the strike.

Uzbekistan's electricity demand jumps 10.8% amid peak summer load

Uzbekistan's electricity demand jumps 10.8% amid peak summer load

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds and rain hit Japan’s southern islands

Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuations and high alerts. With maximum sustained winds of 144 kph (89 mph) near its centre, Typhoon Bavi is forecast to pass north of Taiwan on Saturday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather []

‘Historically rare’ tornado strikes Huanggang, causing extensive urban damage in Hubei Province, China

A rare tornado struck the urban area of Huanggang, Hubei Province, between 20:10--20:30 LT on July 6, 2026, causing widespread destruction across residential neighborhoods, industrial facilities, and logistics parks. Huanggang's on-site command headquarters said the tornado produced winds exceeding Force 15 on the Chinese wind scale during what it described as a historically rare event for the city. Still preliminary numbers mention up to 12 fatalities and hundreds injured. Source

Lānaʻi School Relies on Temporary Power Lines for Years

After a power failure knocked out electricity in parts of Lānaʻi High and Elementary School in 2021, the state set up temporary electrical lines to get the lights back on. Five years later, the so-called temporary lines are still there. Four portable classrooms and a building housing the boys’ locker room were affected when the []

Satellite imagery reveals North Korea’s transmission tower network

High-resolution satellite imagery of three transmission tower sites in North Korea — located in Gujang county, North Pyongan province; Namsan, Kaesong city; and Anak county, South Hwanghae province — reveals facilities operating in carefully calculated configurations tailored to their terrain and antenna structures. Shadow-length analysis, cross-referenced against solar elevation at the time of imaging and []

Electricity cut off in 3 States after TCN transmission fault

TCN reports a forced outage on the Alaoji 132kV Transmission Line due to an earth fault, affecting electricity supply in Owerri, Yenagoa, and Ahoada.