[2026-03-25 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hungary will cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine over Russian oil feud

Snippet: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-cut-gas-supplies-ukraine-russian-oil-dispute-4a8e4c31c5f10b768edba145b9fc1d4e

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: There are no missiles raining down on Havana. But what I saw there was still warfare | Owen Jones

Snippet: Trump’s oil blockade is starving the island of vital resources. His brute force isn’t making America great again – it’s breeding resentment across the globe

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/havana-warfare-donald-trump-oil-blockade

[2026-03-25 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran conflict affects sports spectacle: Pakistan Super League goes spectator-free

Snippet: A billboard of Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 the Pakistan Super League, which will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, is displayed at a road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-cricket-crowds-war-covid-0fee891a2c47b1dac9b6f9fb2607705a

[2026-03-25 20:43 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK inflation steady before Iran war; oil price dips on Trump comments – business live

Snippet: Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/25/uk-inflation-steady-iran-war-oil-dips-trump-comments-business-live

[2026-03-25 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Hungary to halt gas deliveries to Ukraine – Orban

Snippet: Hungary will gradually halt natural gas deliveries to Ukraine until Kiev restores the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636138-hungary-gas-supplies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-25 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos: LGUs to roll out free rice program by April

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday announced that local government units (LGUs) would provide free rice to their constituents through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) by April, as part of the government's efforts to help Filipinos cushion the impact of rising oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/marcos-lgus-to-roll-out-free-rice-program-by-april/2307199

[2026-03-25 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Certain oil tankers are making it safely through the Strait of Hormuz — here’s how

Snippet: Ships carrying Iranian oil are using secret codes to bypass Tehran’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a stunning report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/world-news/certain-oil-tankers-are-making-it-safely-through-strait-of-hormuz-heres-how/

[2026-03-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Inc. curbs vehicle, power use on oil spike

Snippet: South Korea’s largest conglomerates are introducing new energy-saving measures in line with government policy, as a surge in oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict increases pressure on Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702719

[2026-03-25 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pacquiao renews MPBL broadcast partnership with Solar Sports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League), through its founder and chairman Manny Pacquiao, has renewed its broadcast partnership with Solar Sports in bringing the games closer to local cage fans.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/sports/pacquiao-renews-mpbl-broadcast-partnership-with-solar-sports/2307166

[2026-03-25 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukraine Hits Ust-Luga Oil Terminal in Largest Drone Attack of the Year

Snippet: Ukraine launched its largest wave of drone attacks on Russia so far this year between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, sparking a fire at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in the northwestern Leningrad region.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/25/ukraine-hits-ust-luga-oil-terminal-in-largest-drone-attack-of-the-year-a92329

[2026-03-25 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukraine Hits Ust-Luga Oil Terminal in Largest Overnight Drone Attack of the Year

Snippet: Ukraine launched its largest wave of drone attacks on Russia so far this year between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, sparking a fire at the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in the northwestern Leningrad region.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/25/ukraine-hits-ust-luga-oil-terminal-in-largest-overnight-drone-attack-of-the-year-a92329

[2026-03-25 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Is Iran’s negotiating position stronger than when US-Israeli war started?

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has said that Washington is engaged in “productive” talks with Iran. Publicly, Iranian officials have rejected Trump’s claims, calling them fake news designed to ease oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/is-irans-negotiating-position-stronger-than-when-us-israeli-war-started

[2026-03-25 19:35 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Viral post on Brunei oil shipment to Davao City is fake

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/brunei-oil-shipment-davao-city-duterte/

[2026-03-25 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: It’s not just oil and gas. The Strait of Hormuz blockage is rattling another vital commodity

Snippet: Farmers in the northern hemisphere are heading into the crucial spring months, during which major fieldwork must begin. Their peers in the south, meanwhile, are busy harvesting crops before the winter sets in.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/fertilizer-price-iran-war-food-security-inflation-urea-potash-nitrogen-farmers.html

[2026-03-25 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia, Ukraine tit-for-tat attacks knock out power for over half a million

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine have targeted each other’s energy facilities in tit-for-tat attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power, officials from both countries said, as the world’s attention has shifted to the US-Israel war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/russia-ukraine-tit-for-tat-attacks-knock-out-power-for-over-half-a-million

[2026-03-25 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel as diesel passes $3 a litre nationwide

Snippet: Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago, energy minister says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/25/oil-prices-above-120-barrel-diesel-australia

[2026-03-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

Snippet: South Korea stepped up its emergency economic planning on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" from a Middle East conflict that has shown no sign of abating.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/south-korea-iran-oil-shock-middle-east-conflict.html

[2026-03-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: UK inflation unchanged at 3% in February — the last print before the Iran war

Snippet: The U.K. inflation rate stood firm at 3% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which marked the last reading before the start of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/uk-inflation-february-2026-iran-war-energy-prices-cpi.html

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Trump claims talks led him to delay strike on Iran

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said he had “held off” on targeting Iran’s largest electricity generation plant because negotiations were ongoing, adding that Iran had “agreed to never have nuclear weapons”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-trump-claims-talks-led-him-delay-strike-iran

[2026-03-25 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set for higher open as U.S. seeks end to Iran conflict

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday as the U.S. showed further signs of efforts to de-escalate the war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/europan-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-25 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: How the Iran war is changing the way countries think about renewables

Snippet: The fallout from the Iran war is likely to expedite the shift away from fossil fuels and make countries think differently about the role renewables can play in shoring up energy security, analysts told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-renewables-solar-wind-oil-gas-energy-strait-of-hormuz.html

[2026-03-25 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River

Snippet: Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River Live Iran war live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River Meanwhile, Iran dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news' Key Points Iran to allow 'non-hostile' ships through Hormuz, excludes US-linked vessels Shell CEO says fuel shortages may reach Europe next month World facing biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, Canadian minister says Live Updates

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live/iran-war-live-israel-says-it-will-control-bridges-and-area-south-lebanons-litani-river

[2026-03-25 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Questions raised over deal between AI company and state power generator

Snippet: Premier Jeremy Rockliff at the Firmus site in 2025, flanked by co-CEOs Oliver Curtis (centre) and Tim Rosenfield. (Supplied: Tasmanian government)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/questions-over-electricity-deal-between-tas-hydro-and-firmus-ai/106495132

[2026-03-25 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Big umami energy meets weeknight speed in this soy-dressed steak with loads of greens

Snippet: This vibrant salad brings together tender steak and a crunchy green duo of broccolini and edamame, all tied together by a rich, sticky soy dressing that you’ll want to put on everything.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/big-umami-energy-meets-weeknight-speed-in-this-soy-marinated-steak-with-loads-of-greens-20260310-p5o96z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-25 16:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Millions of Victorians offered free electricity during the day

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/millions-of-victorians-offered-free-electricity-during-the-day-20260325-p5xwf7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-25 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran has said that “non-hostile” ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz amid a collapse of maritime traffic through the waterway that has prompted the biggest global energy crisis in decades.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/breaking-news/972543/iran-says-non-hostile-ships-can-pass-safely-through-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring

Snippet: Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs soaring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347808/chinas-consumer-goods-factories-cut-output-iran-war-sends-costs-soaring

[2026-03-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt - DailyNews

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency in response to the US-Israel war on Iran ⁠and what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/breaking-news/972536/philippine-president-declares-energy-emergency-as-impact-of-iran-war-felt/

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Renault chief to visit Korea for talks with LG Energy Solution

Snippet: French carmaker Renault Group chief Francois Provost is set to visit South Korea in April, where he will likely hold talks with LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung to deepen the two companies’ cooperation in electric vehicle batteries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702416

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Shorter showers, no street lights: How Asia is responding to the energy crisis

Snippet: Limits on private-sector vehicle petrol use in South Korea remain voluntary but could be reviewed, its government says. (AFP: Jung Yeon-je)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/asia-response-to-fuel-shortages-in-middle-east-war/106494482

[2026-03-25 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran

Snippet: NEW YORK — US stock indexes slipped Tuesday and gave back some of their rallies from the day before, while oil prices got back to rising as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/foreign-business/us-stocks-give-back-some-of-the-rally-sparked-by-trumps-talk-of-negotiations-with-iran/2307035

[2026-03-25 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran launches strikes on US bases in Gulf; oil prices drop after Trump ‘peace plan’ report

Snippet: Iran Guards said they fired missiles at Israel and US forces in bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; crude oil prices fall sharply in early trading

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/25/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-war-oil-prices-more-us-troops-reportedly-deployed-donald-trump-attacks-on-lebanon

[2026-03-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Top China arms experts vanish, Andy Lau’s Ming dynasty mystery: 7 science highlights

Snippet: From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347780/top-china-arms-experts-vanish-andy-laus-ming-dynasty-mystery-7-science-highlights

[2026-03-25 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Posco Future M targets 50% energy boost with anode-free batteries

Snippet: Posco Future M said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kumho Petrochemical and BEI to jointly develop next-generation anode-free lithium metal batteries, advancing Posco Group’s push into high-performance battery materials.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702379

[2026-03-25 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH in exploratory talks with Russia for oil imports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines has begun exploratory talks with Russia, a non-traditional trading partner, regarding the possibility of fuel importation to boost the country’s stockpile.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/ph-in-exploratory-talks-with-russia-for-oil-imports/2307022

[2026-03-25 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran live updates: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran

Snippet: Oil prices fell more than 5% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday over possibilities of a deescalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-25-2026

[2026-03-25 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders P20B emergency fund to secure fuel supply

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P20 billion emergency fund to the Department of Energy (DOE) to secure the country’s fuel supply and shield Filipinos from the impact of the global oil crisis, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/marcos-orders-p20b-emergency-fund-to-secure-fuel-supply/2307014

[2026-03-25 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: World facing biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, Canadian minister says

Snippet: Canadian energy minister Tim Hodgson on Wednesday said that the world is facing the biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, the Financial Times newspaper reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/world-facing-biggest-disruption-energy-supplies-history-canadian

[2026-03-25 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil falls and Asian shares gain over possible Iran war de-escalation

Snippet: Michael Capolino works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-oil-826e691e2fd93a63ac8ec8ed98924a17

[2026-03-25 14:04 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stocks bounce, oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire hopes

Snippet: March 25, 2026 14:04 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stocks-bounce-oil-retreats-on-mideast-ceasefire-hopes/

[2026-03-25 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold jumps over 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks

Snippet: Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/gold-prices-oil-us-iran-talks-goldman-forecast-trimp-middle-east-inflation.html

[2026-03-25 13:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Aid boat arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites

Snippet: HAVANA (AFP) -- The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a US fuel blockade deepens its energy crisis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702310

[2026-03-25 13:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Hours of daily free power to be offered to 2.6 million Aussie households

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/victorians-offered-three-hours-of-free-energy-every-day-under-state-government-plan/96f48f67-c1dd-4831-8fcc-9236d184d291

[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH says it’s working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ph-working-with-us-to-obtain-oil-us-sanctioned-countries/

[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH says it's working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-energy-emergency-oil-sources/

[2026-03-25 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH says it's working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/plan-obtain-oil-united-states-sanctioned-countries/

[2026-03-25 13:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices

Snippet: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, highlighting their hawkish bias even before the Iran war boosted ‌oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702284

[2026-03-25 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iran war starts to hit global economy, business surveys show

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on ‌Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702236

[2026-03-25 12:48 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: As oil prices climb, fewer cars seen along EDSA

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/fewer-cars-edsa-oil-price-hike-mmda/

[2026-03-25 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shocking photo shows migrant wedged inside gas tank in human smuggling attempt at US-Mexico border

Snippet: A shocking photo captured a man wedged inside a car’s gas tank after a driver attempted to smuggle the migrant across the US-Mexico border, according to authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/us-news/federal-agents-discover-man-hidden-in-gas-tank-in-smuggling-attempt-at-us-mexico-border/