Power cuts, heatwave disrupt lives of sick Gazans
A heatwave and worsening power cuts in Gaza have left some of those living in the overcrowded Palestinian enclave struggling to breathe.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity
Washington hopes to keep Tehran from forcing unpopular power cuts during the sweltering Iraqi summer.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages
Higher electricity consumption due to rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes
The Taliban has allowed girls to study individually at home but problems arise from power cuts, to cripplingly slow internet speeds.
Mon Mar 27 2023
South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest
The EFF has called for a national shutdown to protest crippling power cuts and demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut
The power outage jolted its air traffic control and disrupted 300 flights.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods
More rain fell in an unusually wet monsoon season, bringing traffic chaos, power cuts and flooded properties.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike
About 900 engineers from Sri Lanka's main power company, went on strike at midnight, stalling operation at eight hydropower plants.
Thu Jun 09 2022
India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
In the capital New Delhi, temperatures have soared past 40 degrees Celsius.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Sri Lanka to turn off street lights as economic crisis deepens
The island nation of 22 mln people is struggling with rolling power cuts for up to 13 hours a day as the govt is unable to make payments.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Acropolis covered by rare snow as cold snap hits Athens
Several Athens neighborhoods were hit by power cuts triggered by trees collapsing on power lines.
Wed Feb 17 2021
No electricity cuts for domestic users with less than six months arrears
Consumers who have arrears for more than six months could still consult TNB and SESB to make payments in instalments to avoid power cut.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Venezuela enforces public sector leave on 3 weekdays
Venezuela's government has announced enforced leave for public sector employees three workdays a week, in a bid to tackle an electricity shortage.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Turkey grinds to a halt after massive power cut
A massive power cut caused chaos across Turkey, shutting down the metro networks in Istanbul and the capital Ankara.
Tue Mar 31 2015