Sri Lanka declares all Wednesdays off to conserve energy

Bahrain, Kuwait to keep their airspace closed

Flights over Bahrain and Kuwait will be prohibited until 4:00 p.m. GMT

Egypt Orders Early Closures and Reduced Lighting as Energy Costs Surge

Egypt has announced urgent energy-saving measures, including earlier shop closures and reduced lighting, as rising fuel import costs and regional conflict strain the economy. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.The post Egypt Orders Early Closures and Reduced Lighting as Energy Costs Surge first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting

Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation hospital.

Kenya's capital experiments with giving workers menstrual leave

Nairobi County has introduced Kenya’s first menstrual leave policy for female government staff, aiming to boost health and productivity

TN Petro shuts HCD plant amid West Asia crisis

Chennai: Tamilnadu Petroproducts has announced a temporary shutdown of its Heavy Chemicals Division (HCD) plant, citing business disruptions linked to.

The Iran War Is Pushing Some Countries to Cut Back On Energy Use

As the conflict enters its third week, some nations are trying to reduce energy use, including a mandatory energy holiday in Sri Lanka.