[2026-09-15 19:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Kazakhstan elevate ties as oil, nuclear cooperation expands

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874621

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: What to watch as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before Congress

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday for his annual testimony, where he will tout the success of the Iran war and rising wages for the lowest-income Americans. He will likely face questions about issues including inflation, energy prices, interest rates and the federal debt.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/scott-bessent-house-hearing-economy-midterms.html

[2026-09-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Abu Dhabi’s XRG seals stake in Azerbaijan’s Southern Gas Corridor | The National

Snippet: XRG, Adnoc's international energy investment unit, has completed the deal to buy a stake in the Southern Gas Corridor, which positions the Abu Dhabi company to expand operations in the Caspian region.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/15/abu-dhabis-xrg-seals-stake-in-azerbaijans-southern-gas-corridor/

[2026-09-15 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN

Snippet: A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367575/cambodia-thailand-take-us300-billion-seabed-dispute-un?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Hun Sen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN

Snippet: A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367575/cambodia-thailand-take-us300-billion-seabed-dispute-un

[2026-09-15 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) 5 injured due to gas leak on Russian fishing boat in Busan

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with details)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915003351315

[2026-09-15 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar amid surging bond yields

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won sharply weakened against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, as U.S. Treasury yields surged on inflation concerns led by higher oil prices.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915008000320

[2026-09-15 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers

Snippet: The U.S. has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency that it alleges proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products.The complaint, brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, alleged Tehran used a network of cryptocurrency actors in China and elsewhere to launder more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil money intended to benefit the Iranian military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/us-attorney-crypto-tether-iran-china-.html

[2026-09-15 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Oil price could surge to $US150 as war engulfs major Middle East supply routes

Snippet: Worsening conflict in the Middle East could lead to oil prices surging further. (AP/Iranian Students' News Agency)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/oil-could-surge-to-150-dollars-middle-east-war-intensifies/107155830

[2026-09-15 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Lebanon’s sanctioned oil scandal exposes links to global shadow fleet and leads to new inquiries | The National

Snippet: Dozens of shipping and legal documents have tied one of Lebanon's biggest fuel scandals to a prominent Russian-linked shadow maritime network now under western sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/15/lebanons-sanctioned-oil-scandal-exposes-links-to-global-shadow-fleet-and-leads-to-new-inquiries/

[2026-09-15 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea doubles pace of space hazard planning amid rising collision risks

Snippet: South Korea will update its national plan for responding to space hazards every five years, halving the previous interval as growing satellite traffic and changes in solar activity create rapidly evolving risks.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874239

[2026-09-15 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM calls for strategic supply chain with Kazakhstan encompassing critical minerals

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Han Seong-sook called Tuesday for a strategic supply chain with Kazakhstan encompassing energy and critical minerals during a business roundtable meeting held on the sidelines of the first summit between Korea and Central Asian nations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915005900315

[2026-09-15 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Aliko Dangote hails refinery IPO as 'historic day' for Africans

Snippet: Africa’s richest man hailed Monday’s share sale of his Nigerian oil refinery as an opportunity to create value for millions of people across Africa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/15/aliko-dangote-hails-refinery-ipo-as-historic-day-for-africans/

[2026-09-15 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOE sees ‘no signs’ oil prices will fall as excise tax relief goes on table

Snippet: UP. Motorists fill up their tanks ahead of a scheduled price hike for petroleum products driven by global supply concerns and escalating tensions in the Middle East, at a gas station in Manila on March 3, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/department-energy-high-oil-price-excise-tax-relief/

[2026-09-15 15:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal

Snippet: September 15, 2026 15:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/middle-east-war-increasing-demand-for-australian-coal/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1974 -- North Korea joins the International Atomic Energy Agency. Due to a conflict with the United States over its nuclear weapons program, the communist country pulled out of the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Jan. 10, 2003.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915001900320

[2026-09-15 14:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai takes AI power generation offshore

Snippet: HD Hyundai said it is developing a barge-mounted power plant capable of supplying up to 100 megawatts of electricity as it expands into power infrastructure for AI data centers and industrial complexes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10874112

[2026-09-15 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Houthis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

Snippet: The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/15/houthi-rebels-seize-red-sea-hanish-islands-saudi-oil-warning

[2026-09-15 14:06 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Renewable transmission line through marginal seats paused until after election

Snippet: The future of a contentious green power transmission line in the state’s west is under a cloud, with Premier Ben Carroll promising to review the project and delaying land acquisition until next year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/renewable-transmission-line-through-marginal-seats-paused-until-after-election-20260915-p60xfh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: When electrification meets digitalisation: Unlocking efficiency, resilience and measurable carbon reduction | The National

Snippet: Electrification and digitalisation have always been considered two separate conversations in the energy world. One belongs to engineers laying cables and building substations. The other belongs to software teams and data specialists.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/09/15/when-electrification-meets-digitalisation-unlocking-efficiency-resilience-and-measurable-carbon-reduction/

[2026-09-15 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil and Treasury yields haven’t moved this closely in seven years. That’s bad news for markets

Snippet: Oil prices and Treasury yields are moving in a tight lockstep, compounding the pressure on markets as investors grapple with worries over higher inflation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/oil-us-treasurys-stocks-pressure.html

[2026-09-15 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for 'deescalatory steps'

Snippet: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine was ready to deescalate the war with Russia if its rival did the same, after US President Donald Trump announced that the foes had agreed to end strikes on energy targets.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10873972

[2026-09-15 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee set for bilateral summits with leaders of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a series of bilateral summits with the leaders of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday, with cooperation in energy and critical minerals high on the agenda, his office said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10873965

[2026-09-15 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 in cardiac arrest, 2 injured after gas leak on Russian fishing boat in Busan

Snippet: BUSAN, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Two Russian crew members were left in cardiac arrest and two others injured Tuesday after Freon gas leaked aboard a Russian fishing boat docked at a port in South Korea's southeastern city of Busan, local authorities said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915003300315

[2026-09-15 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil extends gains following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Snippet: Oil extended gains Tuesday, amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/oil-extends-gains-following-houthi-strikes-on-saudi-arabia.html

[2026-09-15 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee set for bilateral summits with leaders of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a series of bilateral summits with the leaders of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday, with cooperation in energy and critical minerals high on the agenda, his office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915002400315

[2026-09-15 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Texas Still Dominates America's Natural Gas Production

Snippet: U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals reached 47.7 trillion cubic feet in 2025, with a small group of states accounting for most of the total. Much of this output comes from prolific shale formations such as the Permian, Marcellus, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/texas-still-dominates-americas-natural-gas-production

[2026-09-15 11:15 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: No energy ceasefire until Russia stops, Zelenskyy confirms after Trump claim

Snippet: Moscow would need to commit ‘honestly and on a long-term basis’ to peace before Kyiv would de-escalate. What we know on day 1,665

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/15/ukraine-war-briefing-no-energy-ceasefire-until-russia-stops-zelenskyy-confirms-after-trump-claim

[2026-09-15 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Timely power supply key to success of megaprojects, PM says

Snippet: Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday that the success of the government's "three megaprojects" hinges upon a timely electricity supply and a robust power transmission grid.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10873670

[2026-09-15 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Timely power supply key to success of megaprojects, PM says

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday that the success of the government's "three megaprojects" hinges upon a timely electricity supply and a robust power transmission grid.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260915001800315

[2026-09-15 10:51 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump EPA ends climate regulations for power plants

Snippet: The Trump administration is rescinding climate controls on coal and gas-fired power plants, one of its most aggressive moves so far to unwind U.S. environmental regulations.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/09/15/energy/trump-epa-regulations-power-plants/

[2026-09-15 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Import prices fall for 3rd month in Aug. on stronger won

Snippet: Import prices fell for the third consecutive month in August as a stronger Korean won helped offset a rise in oil prices amid protracted Middle East uncertainties, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10873589

[2026-09-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Indian Refineries Run At Up To 108% Capacity On Soaring Diesel Demand

Snippet: India’s refineries have been running at an unprecedented 105% to 108% capacity utilization in the past six months as demand for diesel soars and international fuel markets tighten amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, OilPrice reports citing Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/indian-refineries-run-108-capacity-soaring-diesel-demand

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cartoon for September 15, 2026 | The National

Snippet: CloseGet news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/09/15/oil-prices-fuel-energy-economy/

[2026-09-15 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does the same

Snippet: Trump said earlier on Monday, in a surprise social media post, that the foes had agreed to end strikes on energy targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3367517/zelensky-says-ukraine-ready-de-escalatory-steps-if-russia-does-same?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 09:14 UTC+10:00] [Alisher Usmanov] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does the same

Snippet: Trump said earlier on Monday, in a surprise social media post, that the foes had agreed to end strikes on energy targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3367517/zelensky-says-ukraine-ready-de-escalatory-steps-if-russia-does-same

[2026-09-15 08:50 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Oil hits $109/bbl as photos show major damage to Saudi pipeline

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/oil-hits-109-bbl-as-photos-show-major-damage-to-saudi-pipeline/

[2026-09-15 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Data Centers To Burn More Natural Gas Than Most Nations

Snippet: Several weeks ago, we explained why most data center developers favor on-site gas power: it boiled down to two main reasons - availability (especially since modular nuclear power for commercial 'behind the meter' use is still in the distant future) and price. Furthermore, a recent BloombergNEF analysis shows the marginal cost of operating an on-site gas plant may be below industrial electricity tariffs, making continued generation from on-site assets the cheaper option in many cases.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/us-data-centers-burn-more-natural-gas-most-nations

[2026-09-15 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply

Snippet: Saudi Arabia may need five to six weeks to repair damage from a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline, taking nearly four percent of global oil supplies off the market, according to a report by Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/attack-saudi-arabian-pipeline-may-cut-four-percent-worlds-oil-supply

[2026-09-15 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi East-West pipeline expected to resume operations soon, US energy chief says

Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline is expected to resume operations "soon" after it was shut down following a strike, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-east-west-pipeline-expected-resume-operations-soon-us-energy-chief

[2026-09-15 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Court Rejects DOE Order To Delay Michigan Coal Plant Retirement

Snippet: By Ethan Howland of UtilityDive

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/us-coal-generator-orders-exceed-authority

[2026-09-15 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

Snippet: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is repealing rules limiting emissions by coal and gas power plants, in a move that undoes decades of protections meant to curb gasses scientists say are responsible for global warming.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/us-repeals-rules-limiting-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-power-plants

[2026-09-15 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending key Vienna conference

Snippet: The United States has barred Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending this week’s annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at its headquarters in Vienna, after the United Nations Security Council rejected any waiver of “snapback” sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/us-blocks-iran-nuclear-chief-from-attending-key-vienna-conference

[2026-09-15 07:17 UTC+10:00] [US Environmental Protection Agency] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to battle climate crisis

Snippet: Trump’s EPA strips itself of regulation ability, gutting Clean Air Act in what experts say is a gift to planet polluters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/trump-epa-repeal-pollution-standards-power-plants

[2026-09-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia’s Solarvest goes beyond panels to batteries and power trading

Snippet: Davis Chong, Solarvest's co-founder and CEO, has set ambitious growth targets for Malaysia's largest listed clean energy company as it seeks to ride demand from data centers for green power. (Photo by Norman Goh)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/asean-money/malaysia-s-solarvest-goes-beyond-panels-to-batteries-and-power-trading

[2026-09-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Import prices fall for 3rd month in Aug. on stronger won

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices fell for the third consecutive month in August as a stronger Korean won helped offset a rise in oil prices amid protracted Middle East uncertainties, central bank data showed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260914010100320

[2026-09-15 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants

Snippet: The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday repealed limits on carbon-dioxide emissions from power plants imposed by the Biden administration, and proposed a sweeping action that would eliminate all remaining greenhouse gas rules for the sector.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/trump-epa-carbon-dioxide-power-plant-climate-change.html

[2026-09-15 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Gas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis

Snippet: Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/us-companies-methane-pollution-rankings

[2026-09-15 06:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Key Saudi oil pipeline out of action

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/key-saudi-oil-pipeline-out-of-action-20260915-p60xcc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports

Snippet: An oil tanker exploded and caught fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC said, according to Fars, without saying when the incident occurred.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908589