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North Korea sanctions usher in new era of tension

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NORTH KOREA

This signalled defiance of UN Security Council Resolution 2270, passed unanimously on March 2, which condemns Pyongyang's nuclear test on January 6 and its satellite launch (using…

Inter-Korean thaw may prove more lasting than in past

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NORTH KOREA

Inter-Korean cooperation after the Panmunjom Declaration.

North Korea Olympic thaw will not address other issues

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NORTH KOREA

Seoul anticipates a North Korean delegation of 400-500 people, including not only athletes but also reporters, observers and officials.

Summit will rebalance power dynamics around Koreas

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NORTH KOREA

Yesterday, South Korea's presidential office added another, claiming Pyongyang would invite global media next month to witness the closing of its Punggye-ri nuclear test site…

The Gulf will take on the energy transition challenge

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GULF STATES

The zero-carbon fuel, promoted as a way to assist a global energy transition away from oil and gas, is the focus of major planned projects in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile…

Leftward lurch in Seoul will roil US ties

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SOUTH KOREA

It will almost certainly be Moon Jae-in of the centre-left main opposition Minjoo (Democrat) Party. This will mean a sharp break, after a decade of two right-wing leaders: Lee…

Pyongyang’s Beijing and Moscow ties will be complex

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NORTH KOREA/CHINA/RUSSIA

The PoE has since 2009 reported regularly on North Korea’s violations of UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions. Beijing and Moscow are resisting an ineffective UN sanctions…

Algeria is set for more renewable energy generation

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ALGERIA

In March, Sonelgaz awarded 19 contracts for the installation of almost 3 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity. Increasing the renewables mix in Algeria's energy balance…

Solar offers some hope for South Africa’s power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although many businesses have adopted rooftop solar to ensure business continuity, it is primarily households that are driving the change.

Bahrain’s tourism strategy will face stiff challenges

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BAHRAIN

Tourism development forms a key plank of Bahrain’s long-term economic growth strategy. However, almost all its Gulf peers are pursuing the same goal, armed with often-superior…