[2026-03-25 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: $580M oil trades made minutes before Trump’s key Iran announcement draw scrutiny

Snippet: Over half a billion dollars in oil bets were placed just 15 minutes before President Trump announced Monday he was pausing plans to attack Iranian infrastructure, sending prices plunging.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/business/580m-oil-trades-made-minutes-before-trumps-key-iran-announcement-draw-scrutiny/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Severe oil shock could drive inflation to 14%

Snippet: I LATION could surge to as high as 14.3 percent if global oil prices remain elevated for months, a Cabinet official said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/top-business/severe-oil-shock-could-drive-inflation-to-14/2306482

[2026-03-25 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic won't return to normal for months, Kalshi bettors predict

Snippet: Prediction market bettors aren't confident that a key oil passageway in the Middle East will reopen in the next few weeks, despite some hope that the U.S. and Iran might find a way out of the war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/kalshi-polymarket-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-trump-iran.html

[2026-03-25 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: EU Delays Proposal to Permanently Ban Russian Oil

Snippet: The European Union on Tuesday postponed the unveiling of a law that would permanently ban Russian oil imports, coming amid supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/24/eu-delays-proposal-to-permanently-ban-russian-oil-a92328

[2026-03-25 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Crisis-Struck Philippines Reportedly Buys Russian Oil For First Time in 5 Years

Snippet: An oil tanker previously reported to be carrying Russian crude arrived at a port in the Philippines on Monday, coming days after the government in Manila said it was considering purchasing oil from Russia amid the global energy crunch.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/24/crisis-struck-philippines-reportedly-buys-russian-oil-for-first-time-in-5-years-a92325

[2026-03-25 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Tanker Reportedly Carrying Russian Oil Arrives in Crisis-Struck Philippines

Snippet: An oil tanker previously reported to be carrying Russian crude arrived at a port in the Philippines on Monday, coming days after the government in Manila said it was considering purchasing oil from Russia amid the global energy crunch.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/24/tanker-reportedly-carrying-russian-oil-arrives-in-crisis-struck-philippines-a92325

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Back to black: Facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/news/national/back-to-black-facing-energy-shock-asia-turns-to-coal/2306745

[2026-03-25 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A most dire strait?

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Whenever tensions in the Middle East flare — particularly when Iran once again hints at closing the Strait of Hormuz — a familiar question resurfaces with almost ritual predictability: if this chokepoint is so dangerously critical, why not simply bypass it? Why not lay pipelines from the oil fields along the Persian Gulf that can run across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or even Oman, and deliver crude directly to the Arabian Sea for export?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/opinion/columns/a-most-dire-strait/2306706

[2026-03-25 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How will the Iran war end?

Snippet: APROPOS my recent past column, “Oil, oil, oil – US defeat,” a colleague pointed out that the US action against Iran is essentially an undertaking of the United States military-industrial complex. Not having read up much on the subject, I have restricted myself from ever delving into the matter. The principle of accountability in journalism requires that you touch only on subject matter you have sufficient knowledge of.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/opinion/columns/how-will-the-iran-war-end/2306657

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan to release another part of oil reserves

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/asia-oceania/japan-to-release-another-part-of-oil-reserves/2306240

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DMCI Holdings reviewing cost figures amid oil shock

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/corporate-news/dmci-holdings-reviewing-cost-figures-amid-oil-shock/2306428

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Digital boom draining Asean+3 energy systems

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/top-business/digital-boom-draining-asean3-energy-systems/2306477

[2026-03-25 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Poland faced surge in cyberattacks in 2025 including energy sector assault

Snippet: WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland experienced 2½ times more cyberattacks in 2025 compared to the previous year, and the numbers are constantly rising, a government official said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-cyberattacks-2025-energy-system-russia-57ebc6e1c67654586c21f0936faa47d1

[2026-03-25 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran has placed deadly sea mines in Strait of Hormuz: report

Snippet: Iran still has at least a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which are imperiling oil tanker traffic through the critical passage.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/world-news/iran-has-placed-deadly-sea-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-report/

[2026-03-25 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine president declares national energy emergency

Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gestures as he answers questions at the ASEAN Editors and Economic Opinon Leaders Forum in Makati, Philippines on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-president-marcos-national-energy-emergency-036099b9fc56964a35e0ca716a694e8b

[2026-03-25 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: New Jersey Native Kelly Ripa Encourages Gen Z To “Move” To The Garden State After Learning They Are Afraid Of Filling Up Their Cars With Gas: “You Just Pull In, They Do It For You”

Snippet: Kelly Ripa sure knows how to gas up the Garden State.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/24/new-jersey-native-kelly-ripa-encourages-gen-z-move-afraid-filling-cars-gas/

[2026-03-25 01:14 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippines now under state of national energy emergency | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/march-24-2026/

[2026-03-25 01:09 UTC+10:00] [Budapest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU delays proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports

Snippet: The proposal is not cancelled, but would no longer be published by April 15 due to ‘current geopolitical developments’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347756/eu-delays-proposal-permanently-ban-russian-oil-imports

[2026-03-25 01:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee, New Zealand PM discuss Middle East situation, energy security in phone call

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung spoke Tuesday with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon by phone and they shared their thoughts on the current situation unfolding in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701850

[2026-03-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: If One Nation wants to be a serious political player, Barnaby Joyce needs to get his facts straight on the climate crisis

Snippet: It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/25/if-one-nation-wants-to-be-a-serious-political-player-barnaby-joyce-needs-to-get-his-facts-straight-on-the-climate-crisis

[2026-03-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Seven charts that reveal how unprepared Australia was for the fuel crisis

Snippet: Disruption to Middle Eastern oil shipments has rippled along the world’s longest supply chain, through Asia, and finally to Australia – and there’s no knowing when the pressure will ease

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/24/seven-charts-that-reveal-how-unprepared-australia-was-for-the-fuel-crisis

[2026-03-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Can Australia avoid the worst of the oil shock? - podcast

Snippet: Australia is facing skyrocketing oil prices and demand, as supply is blocked at the strait of Hormuz amid the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/mar/24/can-australia-avoid-the-worst-of-the-oil-shock-full-story-podcast

[2026-03-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Elizabeth Taylor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at 60: Elizabeth Taylor still crackles with feral energy

Snippet: Mike Nichols’ 1966 adaptation of Edward Albee’s septic drama helped cement the play in the zeitgeist – where it has remained for the past six decades

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/25/whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-60-year-anniversary-elizabeth-taylor-george-segal

[2026-03-25 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Heartbreak High final season review – a colourful but contrived farewell to Hartley High

Snippet: The third season of Netflix’s remake has a spritely energy and an appealing fresh-faced cast, but it lacks what made the long-running original so compelling

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/25/heartbreak-high-final-season-review-netflix

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

Source: RT News

Title: Why did Trump call off strikes on Iranian energy?

Snippet: By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636045-trump-iran-energy-victory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-24 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Stagflation alarm bells ring in the euro zone as energy crunch hits the global economy

Snippet: Private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March, amid mounting evidence of the impact the Iran conflict is having on the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/euro-zone-pmi-staglation-risks-critical-energy-crunch-vdl-iran-war.html

[2026-03-24 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Palestinians struggle as Gaza endures severe fuel and gas shortages

Snippet: Gaza City – Palestinians in Gaza say the cost of electricity provided by private generators has surged, even as residents increasingly rely on them after Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave destroyed its public power network.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/24/palestinians-struggle-as-gaza-endures-severe-fuel-and-gas-shortages

[2026-03-24 23:10 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan to start release of state oil reserve on Thursday to ease Iran impact

Snippet: Japan sources nearly all crude oil from overseas and relies on the Middle East for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3347738/japan-start-release-state-oil-reserve-thursday-ease-iran-impact

[2026-03-24 23:05 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos declares national energy emergency

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-declares-national-energy-emergency-march-2026/

[2026-03-24 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks

Snippet: The country has around 45 days of fuel supply based on ‌current consumption levels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3347737/philippines-declares-energy-emergency-over-middle-east-conflict-risks

[2026-03-24 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: $580 million in oil bets placed moments before Trump’s Iran post – FT

Snippet: Oil traders placed more than half a billion dollars in bets minutes before US President Donald Trump announced “productive” talks with Iran on Monday, the Financial Times has reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636029-oil-traders-trump-iran-post/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-24 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos issues EO declaring National Energy Emergency

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday issued Executive Order No. 110, declaring a national energy emergency and authorizing a unified package covering livelihoods, industry, food, and transport.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/news/marcos-issues-eo-declaring-national-energy-emergency/2306524

[2026-03-24 22:34 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu Pacific cancels, limits flights due to oil price hike

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cebu-pacific-cancels-limits-flights-oil-price-hike-march-2026/

[2026-03-24 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebu Pacific cancels, limits flights due to oil price hike

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/cebu-pacific-cancels-limits-flights-oil-price-hike-march-2026/

[2026-03-24 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How does the current global oil crisis compare with the 1973 oil embargo?

Snippet: The United States-Israeli war on Iran has caused the biggest oil disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency was founded in 1974 as a direct response to the 1973 oil embargo, which saw Arab nations, led by Saudi Arabia, cut production in response to Washington’s support for Israel during its war with Egypt and Syria that year.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/24/how-does-the-current-global-oil-crisis-compare-with-the-1973-oil-embargo

[2026-03-24 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Britain responds to Iran war energy shock by requiring solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes

Snippet: The U.K. government on Tuesday introduced new rules requiring developers to install heat pumps and solar panels in all new homes across England, in policymakers' latest response to the economic fallout of the Iran conflict.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/iran-war-britain-new-homes-solar-heat-pumps-energy-crisis.html

[2026-03-24 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Vietnam is leaning on Russia to weather energy turmoil

Snippet: The energy shortage is ‘seriously threatening’ Vietnam’s growth objective and could dent the new leadership’s legitimacy, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3347735/why-vietnam-leaning-russia-weather-energy-turmoil

[2026-03-24 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vietnam and Russia sign deal to build nuclear power plant

Snippet: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, standing left and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, standing right, witness a signing ceremony of agreements during Chinh’s official visit in Moscow, Russia, March. 23, 2026. (Duong Van Giang/VNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/vietnam-russia-nuclear-power-energy-security-asia-cec89f114c4e812673b1dc8c173bb2b0

[2026-03-24 21:58 UTC+10:00] [financial sector] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior Chinese financial regulator and ex-graft fighter Zhou Liang under corruption probe

Snippet: Graft busters say 2026 targets include finance, state-owned enterprises, energy, education, development zones and public procurement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3347731/senior-chinese-financial-regulator-and-ex-graft-fighter-zhou-liang-under-corruption-probe

[2026-03-24 21:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FM Cho requests LNG, oil procurement support in call with Omani counterpart

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday asked his Omani counterpart to help South Korea with liquefied natural gas and crude oil procurement amid supply disruptions due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701813

[2026-03-24 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines eyes 'temporary' coal push to counter energy turmoil

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/videos/philippines-eyes-temporary-coal-push-to-counter-energy-turmoil/2306223

[2026-03-24 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ukraine wants to import gas from Mozambique, Zelensky says

Snippet: Ukraine has expressed interest in importing liquefied natural gas from Mozambique, as years of Russian attacks have strained its energy resources.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/24/ukraine-wants-to-import-gas-from-mozambique-zelensky-says/

[2026-03-24 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Galeries Highrisers eliminate Solar Spikers to stay alive in PVL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Galeries Tower Highrisers finished second to the last in the standings of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference preliminary round and absorbed a five-game losing skid—but the team bounced back and refused to dwell on the past.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/sports/galeries-highrisers-eliminate-solar-spikers-to-stay-alive-in-pvl/2306200

[2026-03-24 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Expert panel to drive sustainable growth in energy sector - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of an expert committee, chaired by Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, to prepare a framework for developing the national energy economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/local/971840/expert-panel-to-drive-sustainable-growth-in-energy-sector/

[2026-03-24 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US considering sending airborne troops to Iran – NYT

Snippet: Senior US military officials are looking into the possibility of deploying airborne troops to capture Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, the New York Times has reported, citing American defense sources.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636006-us-iran-kharg-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-24 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: 10-year Treasury yields edge higher as investors weigh renewed Iran war uncertainty

Snippet: The 10-year Treasury yield rose on Tuesday as renewed volatility in oil markets and lingering Middle East tensions kept investors on edge.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/treasury-yields-oil-price-middle-east-risks.html

[2026-03-24 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NRMA urges drivers to embrace E10 fuel to extend the nation’s reserves

Snippet: The nation’s leading motoring organisation has called on drivers to overcome their scepticism of petrol blended with ethanol and turn to E10 petrol at the bowser to save money and extend national fuel reserves as the energy crisis bites deeper.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/nrma-urges-drivers-to-embrace-e10-fuel-to-extend-the-nation-s-reserves-20260324-p5ud2x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Property / Living] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Welcome to the world of Tom Dixon, where restlessness is a virtue

Snippet: You have to be pretty sure of yourself to launch an outdoor furniture range in Australia, especially if it’s your first. With the world’s highest levels of solar radiation, surpassing even Africa, Australia experiences almost twice the amount that Europe is exposed to.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/living/welcome-to-the-world-of-tom-dixon-where-restlessness-is-a-virtue-20260310-p5o91r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran media says energy infrastructure attacked

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Israeli-US strikes targeted two gas facilities and a pipeline, hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to attack power infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/world/americas-emea/iran-media-says-energy-infrastructure-attacked/2306136

[2026-03-24 19:28 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief

Snippet: David Pocock says a flat 25% export levy on gas producers could redirect ‘wartime profits’ to struggling Australians

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/albanese-urged-to-help-australians-struggling-with-fuel-crisis-as-nz-offers-first-of-its-kind-cash-relief