[2026-04-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [OPINION] Vulnerable in oil crisis: Why platform workers need protection

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-vulnerable-oil-crisis-platform-workers-protection/

[2026-04-15 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains in U.S. stocks, as oil prices fell amid rising hopes of a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/15/asia-markets-today-nikkei225-hang-seng-csi300-nifty50-oil-iran-us-.html

[2026-04-15 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: In apparent flub, energy secretary says US heading in 'wrong direction'

Snippet: Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, speaks during an announcement for a new data center Friday, March 20, 2026, in Piketon, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chris-wright-energy-pipeline-wrong-direction-db486ed8f4915d36732c5b1de7d2bd46

[2026-04-15 09:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Import prices post sharpest rise in over 28 yrs in March

Snippet: Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717355

[2026-04-15 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in renewables, says thinktank

Snippet: Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/cuba-beat-us-energy-blockade-investment-renewables

[2026-04-15 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

Snippet: The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the US imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-893022

[2026-04-15 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: US vows to unleash full ‘Economic Fury’ on Tehran: ‘Maintaining maximum pressure’

Snippet: The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions of Tehran oil at sea and threatening to move against foreign banks that back Iran’s terror activities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/us-vows-to-unleash-full-economic-fury-on-iran/

[2026-04-15 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul can achieve NY’s green-energy dreams — just follow India’s lead

Snippet: Last month, when my work took me to India, I learned a surprising lesson: On green energy, the “developing world” is light-years ahead of New York.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/opinion/hochul-can-achieve-green-energy-dreams-by-following-india/

[2026-04-15 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: ASX to follow Wall Street higher, oil prices sink on hope of further US-Iran peace talks

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/asx-markets-business-live-news/106565754

[2026-04-15 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump officials hail ‘innovation over regulation’ in NYC as work starts on pipeline that irked green activists

Snippet: Trump administration officials hailed “innovation over regulation” Tuesday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for a natural gas pipeline that was staunchly opposed by “green” activists for a decade.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/trump-officials-hail-innovation-over-regulation-in-nyc-as-work-starts-on-pipeline-that-irked-green-activists/

[2026-04-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Import prices post sharpest rise in over 28 yrs in March amid Middle East crisis: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260414008900320

[2026-04-15 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 4/14/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high, and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-cb111559c0dc091094c73877d35c425f

[2026-04-15 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Flood watches issued as former Cyclone Maila brings days of heavy rain

Snippet: Henry Ellison from Freshwater walking Chico at Machans Beach ahead of former Tropical Cyclone Maila. (ABC News: Conor Byrne)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/rainfall-and-wind-from-former-tropical-cyclone-narelle-forecast/106564286

[2026-04-15 05:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX to rally; Wall Street edges near all-time high; oil eases

Snippet: The Australian sharemarket is expected to rally on opening, and follow global markets higher, as oil prices ease and hopes climb that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war and avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-to-rally-wall-street-edges-near-all-time-high-oil-eases-20260415-p5zny6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gas prices suddenly drop across California — but another price hike is coming

Snippet: Average gas prices in LA County have dropped to $5.985 a gallon Tuesday, marking the sixth consecutive day of declines and the longest such streak since December 2025.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/average-gas-prices-in-la-have-slightly-dropped-but-price-hike-is-coming/

[2026-04-15 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: $1.4 trillion utility spending spree to keep up with AI data centers could hike electric bills: study

Snippet: US utilities are planning to spend a record $1.4 trillion on the power grid to keep up with the demands of power-hungry data centers – and the investment could hike electricity bills even higher for Americans, according to a new study.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/business/1-4-trillion-utility-spending-spree-to-keep-up-with-ai-data-centers-could-hike-electric-bills-study/

[2026-04-15 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Disgusting crisis embroils beach enclave as locals evacuate

Snippet: Toxic gas from a disgusting sewage disaster in San Diego’s South Bay is forcing some residents out of their homes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/disgusting-crisis-embroils-stunning-beach-enclave-as-locals-evacuate/

[2026-04-15 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Secretary Wright Sees "Few More Weeks" Of High Gas Price As Memorial Day Travel Nears

Snippet: Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on Fox News on Tuesday morning and said, "Yes, we have gas prices today over $4 a gallon. That's still a dollar less than they were during the Biden administration, and we're ending the 47-year conflict with Iran."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/secretary-wright-sees-few-more-weeks-high-gas-price-memorial-day-travel-nears

[2026-04-15 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: LPG shortage from Iran war fuels labour exodus from major Indian cities

Snippet: For the past several days, 30-year-old Raj Kumar has been struggling to feed his family of four due to a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India's capital, New Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lpg-shortage-iran-war-fuels-labour-exodus-major-indian-cities

[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: $3.1m per job: does the employment case for data centres stack up?

Snippet: As tech giants and local data centres operators race to transform Australia into an Asia-Pacific hub for artificial intelligence, they are demanding access to the nation’s energy grid, water supply and prime land, backed in part by a big number: 935,000.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/3-1m-per-job-does-the-employment-case-for-data-centres-stack-up-20260413-p5znjj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: $200 a barrel: The oil contracts that show how fuel crisis could worsen

Snippet: Asian refineries that provide the bulk of Australia’s petrol and diesel are paying up to $US140 a barrel for readily available crude oil cargoes – well above prices of around $US100 for months-ahead deliveries – in a sign of what experts warn is a worsening supply crunch gripping the market.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/200-a-barrel-the-oil-contracts-that-show-how-fuel-crisis-could-worsen-20260414-p5znos.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-15 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: LPG shortage from Iran war fuels labour exodus from major Indian cities

Snippet: For the past several days, 30-year-old Raj Kumar has been struggling to feed his family of four due to a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India's capital, New Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lpg-shortage-iran-war-fuels-labour-exodus-major-indian-cities

[2026-04-15 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Global Oil Demand Growth Completely Wiped Out By Gulf Energy Shock

Snippet: The global demand destruction playbook we outlined last month, describing how the Gulf energy shock would spread across continents, is now materializing on a large scale. The International Energy Agency said in a Tuesday update that global oil demand will decline this year for the first time since 2020.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/global-oil-demand-growth-completely-wiped-out-gulf-energy-shock

[2026-04-15 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Et Tu, Indonesia!

Snippet: As the squeeze continues on China's energy supply (and Xi has started to lash out here and here), we suspect the next words out of the Chinese leader's mouth (if he spoke Latin) will be "...et tu, Indonesia!"

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/et-tu-indonesia

[2026-04-15 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: High oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty cloud bank profit outlook

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a resilient economy and a flurry of dealmaking for their investment banking units.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jpmorgan-wells-fargo-citigroup-banks-wall-street-20e472331deb22afb58c31d93d0ab497

[2026-04-15 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Soaring oil prices threaten Japan's municipal bus, sewer services

Snippet: The city of Saga is scrambling to secure bus fuel, including through local gas stations, after a public bidding process failed. (Photo by Mina Hasegawa)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/soaring-oil-prices-threaten-japan-s-municipal-bus-sewer-services

[2026-04-15 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No relief for gas, diesel consumers

Snippet: THE government is not keen on lifting the excise tax on gasoline and diesel as it could incur up to P43.6 billion in revenue losses in three months, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/no-relief-for-gas-diesel-consumers/2320054

[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

Snippet: THE Philippines has asked the United States for an extension of a sanctions waiver to allow it to buy more Russian oil and petroleum products, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/news/national/philippines-seeks-us-nod-to-buy-more-russian-oil/2320053

[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ilagan lines up tourism plans amid oil crisis

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/15/regions/ilagan-lines-up-tourism-plans-amid-oil-crisis/2319861

[2026-04-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrat Ro Khanna to introduce bill to stop US gasoline exports amid Iran war

Snippet: Congressman says keeping gas supplies at home could lower costs for Americans amid price hikes sparked by war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/14/ro-khanna-bill-stop-gas-exports-iran-war

[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Politicians and media can’t imagine a fossil-fuel free world - and it’s holding Australians back from huge EV savings | Adam Morton

Snippet: Australia is well behind other countries in embracing clean cars – it’s past time we kicked into gear on going electric

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/australia-fossil-fuels-politics-electric-vehicle-savings-clean-energy

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Why is Trump making the global energy crisis worse?

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-15 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US has tightened its grip on energy exports from the Persian Gulf with a new naval blockade on Iranian supplies, risking fresh shocks to already fragile global markets.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638398-us-naval-blockade-iran/

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran's war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions, warning that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $100 per barrel through 2027.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-892991

[2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Snippet: Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, according to a The Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday. The report said Riyadh fears the standoff could trigger a broader regional escalation, including threats to Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi oil exports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892994

[2026-04-15 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn

Snippet: Dozens of Russian shadow fleet tankers are idling in the Gulf of Finland as they wait for oil terminals damaged by Ukrainian air strikes to resume operations, in what experts say raises the risk of sabotage or environmental damage in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/idling-shadow-fleet-tankers-threaten-baltic-security-and-environment-experts-warn-a92498

[2026-04-15 00:18 UTC+10:00] [Coachella] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Coachella 2026 highlights: big stars, boisterous energy and millennial nostalgia power windy year

Snippet: The festival might feel more corporate than ever but enthusiasm remained sky high with Bieber fever, a Demon Hunters surprise and a pop takeover

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/14/coachella-highlights-best-moments-performances

[2026-04-15 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean members see the need to help each other during energy crisis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has urged its members to "prioritize" energy supply to fellow Asean and refrain from unnecessary trade restrictions in times of crisis.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/news/asean-members-see-the-need-to-help-each-other-during-energy-crisis/2320219

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Blaize Announces Expected First Quarter 2026 Revenue and Newly Awarded Contract with NeoTensr Anticipated to Generate $50.0 Million in Revenue

Snippet: EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient AI computing, announced today expected revenue for the first fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026, and a newly awarded contract with NeoTensr, a system integrator and software company, expected to generate $50.0 million in revenue, following last week's previously announced launch of Blaize AI Services.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10717262

[2026-04-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fill 'er Up: Record Armada Of Tankers Bound For US Gulf To Load Oil

Snippet: An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/fill-er-record-armada-tankers-bound-us-gulf-load-oil

[2026-04-14 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: OPEC: Middle East oil production plummets due to Iran war

Snippet: Oil production in the Middle East plummeted in March as the US-Israel war against Iran raged on.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/14/opec-middle-east-oil-production-plummets-due-to-iran-war/

[2026-04-14 23:31 UTC+10:00] [Newsbreak] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: MAP: Gas stations where jeepney, UV drivers can avail of discounted fuel

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/map-discounted-fuel-gas-stations-jeepney-uv-drivers/

[2026-04-14 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese energy storage firms Sigenergy, Guoxia excited investors by leveraging AI boom

Snippet: Sigenergy and Guoxia are gaining traction as investors eye a major shift to AI in the renewable energy storage sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350082/how-chinese-energy-storage-firms-sigenergy-guoxia-excited-investors-leveraging-ai-boom?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese energy storage firms Sigenergy, Guoxia excited investors by leveraging AI boom

Snippet: Sigenergy and Guoxia are gaining traction as investors eye a major shift to AI in the renewable energy storage sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3350082/how-chinese-energy-storage-firms-sigenergy-guoxia-excited-investors-leveraging-ai-boom

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Restrictions Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has restricted helium exports until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-restrictions-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Introduces Helium Export Controls Amid Global Shortage

Snippet: The Russian government has introduced export controls on Helium until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/14/russia-introduces-helium-export-controls-amid-global-shortage-a92496

[2026-04-14 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Drones] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Zelenskyy will fix Druzhba oil pipeline as he counts on Hungary to lift EU loan veto

Snippet: BERLIN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline would be operational by the end of April, but there's a trade-off.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-expects-hungary-lift-veto-ukraine-loan-druzhba-oil-flows-resume-end-april/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [International Monetary Fund (IMF)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: IMF warns ‘unprecedented’ energy crisis could trigger global recession as Australia prepares for G20 fuel talks

Snippet: As treasurer Jim Chalmers weighs ‘extreme uncertainty’, one economic scenario sees global growth plunging to just 2% in 2026

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/imf-world-economic-outlook-energy-crisis-global-recession-australia-fuel

[2026-04-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

Snippet: The energy shock from the Iran war will hit the UK the hardest of the world's advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v670qwz97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Irish government faces possible no-confidence vote over fuel protests

Snippet: Cyclists ride past tractors blocking O’Connell Street on the fifth day of the National Fuel Protest, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ireland-fuel-protests-oil-confidence-vote-a48cdc2577442a736d7ae5729a3ea7e6