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President Trump claimed on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, though a later statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that no such deal had actually been reached yet. “Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!” Trump wrote […]

China's Solar Boom Hits A Wall As Industry Losses Mount Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com, Three of China's top solar market players reported deepening losses over the first half of the year, reflecting weakening demand for solar in the world's top manufacturer and generator. Jinko Solar, JA Solar Technology, and Tongwei all reported six-month losses as overcapacity in the sector meets weakening demand, not only at home but also abroad, Bloomberg reported, citing statements made by the companies at their financial results releases. The report noted new solar power capacity additions in...

Retired Syrian General Who Fought ISIS 'Disappears' Inside Embassy In Beirut Via The Cradle A retired Syrian general who commanded forces fighting ISIS was abducted by personnel from the Syrian embassy in Lebanon, Al-Akhbar reported on Saturday. Adel Issa, an Alawite brigadier general from Tartous, entered the Syrian embassy in Beirut at 12:30 pm on Friday to arrange a power of attorney for a relative. His Syrian driver waited outside for him, but he never returned. As his driver waited outside, a car with several young men stopped and demanded that the driver hand over...