South Africa: Offshore Drilling Project Halted in Landmark High Court Victory for Coastal Communities Against Shell, TotalEnergies
Friday, 15 August 2025 () [Green Connection] In a landmark victory for civil society and coastal communities, the Western Cape High Court has set aside the South African government's decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7, along the South-West Coast. Judge Mangcu-Lockwood delivered her judgment on Wednesday, 13 August. Following an intense legal challenge by The Green Connection and Natural Justice that exposed serious flaws in how the environmental and social risks were evaluated, the court
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska's Sand Point coast at 12:37 a.m. local time, shaking the seismically volatile region and triggering a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the..
A powerful 7.3‑magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s coast Wednesday, prompting an immediate tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. The USGS reported its epicenter was..
South China Sea Breaking: In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence..