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US-Iran Hormuz conflict: Blockade and energy crisis

1339 clusters · 4167 sources · last updated

Latest: US Department of Energy to loan heating oil from Northeast reserve

The US–Iran maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, causing significant global economic volatility. While President Trump previously claimed the strait was navigable, a diplomatic impasse has stalled r

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Strait of Hormuz: Escalating maritime attacks and sanctions

41 clusters · 1230 sources · last updated

Latest: Iran proposes seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated into direct military confrontation following the rejection of a reopening plan by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed nav

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China's expanding critical-material export controls

37 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: United States expands mining investments to secure critical mineral supply chains

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

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Industrial maintenance, component management, and digitality

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Data-driven predictive maintenance improves industrial reliability

Industrial operational efficiency is increasingly tied to specialized component management, standardized maintenance strategies, and digital integration. Technical procurement remains a critical focus, particularly regar

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Lunar nuclear power development race

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: NASA and DOE partner to accelerate space nuclear power and propulsion

The United States, China, and Russia are competing to deploy nuclear reactors on the Moon to support permanent lunar bases and deep-space exploration. Nuclear power is viewed as essential for long-term habitation due to

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US Alaska energy infrastructure development

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: JD Vance affirms commitment to Alaska LNG project despite South Korean uncertainty

The United States is advancing energy infrastructure projects in Alaska, including the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project. The U.S. Department of Energy has approved up to $150 million in Defense Production Act funding fo

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