Sudan: Civilians left ‘alive but without life’ amidst grinding war They may be alive, but they are surviving without the most basic elements of human dignity. inkl · Sep 28
Saudi-Sudanese Maritime Border Talks Resurface Amid Shifting Wartime Alliances The unresolved question of Sudan's maritime boundary with Saudi Arabia has returned to the regional agenda, more than half a century after the two countries first negotiated over the Red Sea seabed. inkl · Sep 22
Second Amendment Roundup: ATF's "Firearm" and "Frame or Receiver" Rules Invalid Supreme Court’s VanDerStok decision didn’t resolve the vagueness and Second Amendment challenges. Reason · Sep 10
A SCOTUS Petition Argues That the Second Amendment Requires Carry-Permit Reciprocity Meanwhile, the top court of Massachusetts considers whether the state can deny carry permits to applicants who are deemed "unsuitable." Reason · Sep 8
Sudan army's drone attack on court kills 35 in Darfur: NGO A Sudanese rights group reported that the Sudanese army (SAF) struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people. Radio France Internationale · Aug 3
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews India's preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementation India's Civil Aviation Ministry reviewed Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption and CORSIA compliance. The meeting focused on SAF production, certification, and supply chain development. Discussions addressed timely SAF availability for anticipated demand from 2027. The government aims to establish a robust SAF ecosystem and a carbon market. Stakeholders were directed to… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Ethanol ATMs coming soon: The biofuel story is racing ahead of E20 India's ethanol policy is entering a new phase as the government explores ethanol ATMs, ethanol cooking fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), exports and flex-fuel vehicles after achieving nationwide E20 petrol rollout. With ethanol production capacity outpacing current demand, policymakers are seeking new markets to absorb surplus capacity and expand India's… The Economic Times · Jul 20
UK sanctions Sudan’s gold trade to cut off key war funding The measures target businesses and individuals linked to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) The Independent UK · Jul 16
Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport Australia's first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry. AAP · Jul 6
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes El Obeid becomes key battleground in war between Sudan’s armed forces and their paramilitary enemies, the RSF The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
Indian firm, CEO among 8 entities sanctioned by US for 'fuelling' civil war in Sudan The US has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities, including an Indian national, for allegedly fueling Sudan's civil war. Alok Choudhari, CEO of SBL Energy Limited, is accused of supplying explosives to a firm linked to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The Economic Times · Jun 27
Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Sustainable Aviation Fuel production volumes still disappointing: IATA DG Willie Walsh The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of USD 4.3 billion. The Economic Times · Jun 7
Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit Oil tankers may be stuck behind strait of Hormuz, but holding the Iata AGM in Brazil defies warnings of impending shortages The Guardian - UK · Jun 6
The Economic Times · Jun 4 'India to pilot hydrogen buses, trucks on 10 roads; Reliance, Tata, NTPC among partners,' says Nitin Gadkari India is launching a pilot project for hydrogen-powered buses and trucks on ten roads. Major companies like Reliance and Tata are partnering in this initiative. The country aims to become an energy exporter, moving beyond imports. This marks a significant step in India's energy transition, with flex-fuel vehicles also set…
Bangkok Post · May 19 Bangchak launches Thailand’s first commercial SAF production Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future energy, supporting Net Zero ambitions while responding to growing demand…
Euronews · Apr 20 ‘We are disruptors of the industry’: Can sustainable aviation fuel protect airlines from fuel shock? As we head towards carbon-neutral aviation in 2050, the sustainable aviation fuel industry is set to boom. We spoke to a key innovator to learn more.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 15 Women victims of Sudan's war bear scars of 'indescribable' violence Sudan's civil war, now in its fourth year, has been described by the UN as the world's worst humanitarian crisis for women and girls. Sexual violence has reportedly been used as a weapon of war, notably by paramilitaries fighting the Sudanese army. RFI hears from women who have suffered or…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 15 Sudan’s war reshapes loyalties as civilians see ‘no option’ but the army As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, the army has retaken much of the country, shifting the balance on the ground. But the gains have also reshaped public opinion – with some Sudanese now backing the same military they once opposed, even as analysts warn the conflict remains deeply entrenched…
Euronews · Apr 15 Berlin conference seeks urgent aid as Sudan war fuels mass poverty Germany hosts a Berlin conference on Wednesday to mobilise aid for Sudan’s worsening war-driven crisis, focusing on civilian needs as hunger and poverty soar.
The Times of India · Apr 2 Singapore safely detonates massive 250kg WWII bomb near airport without disrupting flights Singapore’s authorities safely neutralised a 250kg World War II bomb discovered near Changi Airport through a carefully planned on-site detonation. Assessed as too unstable to move, the operation involved extensive protective measures and inter-agency coordination. Despite the risks, flights continued uninterrupted, underscoring the effectiveness of precise engineering, preparedness, and collaboration…
The Conversation · Mar 26 The Sudanese revolution seven years on: undone but not defeated In 2019, a popular uprising in Sudan ended 30 years of Omar al-Bashir’s Islamist military dictatorship. Protesting masses brought down the regime and imposed a return to civilian rule. While a political settlement was being negotiated at the national level, local communities experimented with self-governance. But the armed forces seized…
International Business Times · Mar 10 Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood Army: Why Washington's Sudan Policy Faces a Growing Contradiction The prevailing consensus in Western media portrays Sudan as mired in a brutal civil war between two local rival factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Can green fuels clean up aviation? Scientists say the math doesn’t add up Sustainable aviation fuels are the most promising technology available to replace fossil kerosene, but experts warn they can’t be produced quickly enough or in large enough volumes to keep pace with projected traffic growth
Motor1 · Feb 25 Ford Recalls 412,000 SUVs For Suspension Issues Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 412,774 Explorers. The SUVs could suffer a rear suspension toe link fracture under certain conditions, diminishing steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.