Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-05 19:34 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The economic ripples from the US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food supplies
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[2026-03-05 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Energy analysts modelling a war involving Iran have long feared two developments: the Islamic Republic lashing out at its oil-rich neighbours and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of global seaborne crude and a fifth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) transit daily.
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[2026-03-05 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Spring cabbage bibimbap is a fresh, seasonal Korean rice dish featuring delicate young spring cabbage tossed with warm rice and a variety of crisp vegetables. Lightly seasoned with sesame oil and mixed with savory gochujang chili paste, it is often topped with a fried egg and aromatic sesame seeds. The dish offers a bright balance of earthy greens, gentle sweetness, and spicy depth, capturing the refreshing flavors of early spring.
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[2026-03-05 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The US nuclear regulator has approved construction of an advanced small modular reactor developed by TerraPower, a US-based energy firm founded by Bill Gates and backed by SK Group, marking the first time a new commercial nuclear reactor has received clearance in about a decade.
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[2026-03-05 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Engineering said Thursday it has unveiled its 2026 management strategy, aimed at becoming a key player across the energy value chain while building a sustainable growth framework based on stronger technological capabilities.
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[2026-03-05 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Rebound tracks Wall Street gains, easing oil price concerns
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[2026-03-05 16:54 UTC+10:00] [economic development] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China raises domestic energy output target and increases number of key projects planned for the next 5 years
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[2026-03-05 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Una empleada llena el depósito de un auto en una gasolinera de Yakarta, Indonesia, el martes de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Achmad Ibrahim)
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[2026-03-05 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BANGKOK — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil and natural gas shipments, causing prices to soar.
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[2026-03-05 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid.
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[2026-03-05 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seven oil tankers operated by South Korean refiners are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as the energy choke point remains effectively closed amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-05 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here.
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[2026-03-05 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HAVANA (Reuters) -- A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, the state electric utility said on Wednesday, as the Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.
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[2026-03-05 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An employee fills up the fuel tank of a car at a gas station in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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[2026-03-05 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471
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[2026-03-05 13:24 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The Toyama District Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Hokuriku Electric Power from restarting the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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[2026-03-05 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The transition towards digitalisation and automation is speeding up in the maritime industry, and a comprehensive strategy is emerging to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability. Yet key questions remain about the adoption of technologies and solutions to enhance operational performance, future-proof fleets while remaining commercially competitive, and ultimately realise the zero-emission goal.
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[2026-03-05 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Mining Environmental Issues
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[2026-03-05 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California will face economic collapse under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “misguided” climate policy — with crippling job losses and sky-high gas prices, Chevron warned in a doomsday letter to the lefty governor on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-05 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A power outage has struck most of Cuba, including the capital Havana, the state electric utility said, as the administration of United States President Donald Trump continues its attempts to cripple the Caribbean nation by curtailing vital oil shipments.
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[2026-03-05 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Financial information is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-03-05 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas, as part of a push from US President Donald Trump to ramp up oil and mineral production in the South American country.
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[2026-03-05 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Electricity Production and Distribution
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[2026-03-05 10:40 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Companies will pay for upgrades and new electricity generation in agreement to mitigate concerns of rising bills
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[2026-03-05 09:45 UTC+10:00] [Fujian] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the world’s largest shipbuilder and a leader in EVs and advanced batteries, the country is well placed to help clean up the polluting shipping industry
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[2026-03-05 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy
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[2026-03-05 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump holds up the Ratepayer Protection Pledge after signing it in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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[2026-03-05 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
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[2026-03-05 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta, as Moscow accused Ukraine of attacking the vessel.
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[2026-03-05 07:44 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The leader says the chaos triggered by the Iran crisis has led to the emergence of other buyers willing to pay top dollar for fuel
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[2026-03-05 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Hungary is ready to block all EU decisions that are important to Ukraine in response to Kiev’s “oil blockade” of supplies from Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned.
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[2026-03-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iranian officials have accused Israel of carrying out some of the drone strikes on energy and civilian sites in the Arabian Gulf, calling the attacks a calculated bid to spark regional fury and pull Arab states into the war on Tehran.
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[2026-03-05 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attack
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[2026-03-05 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To maintain stocks sufficient for three to four months Six new storage tanks being constructed in Kolonnawa In a bid to strengthen national energy security amid the volatile situation in the Middle East, the Government is prioritising large-scale investment in fuel storage facilities to maintain stocks sufficient for three to four months.
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[2026-03-05 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Latest outage darkens island facing dwindling oil reserves and increasing pressure from Washington
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[2026-03-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Players and officials ran from the court at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates when an Iranian drone attack led to a fire breaking out at an oil terminal located about 10km away.
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[2026-03-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea exporters are facing fresh uncertainty as regional conflict disrupts shipping routes to the Middle East while Iran’s currency crisis and banking restrictions continue to complicate the country’s tea-for-oil barter trade with Tehran.
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[2026-03-05 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — The US stock market is rebounding Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
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[2026-03-05 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — A blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to affect an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves.
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[2026-03-05 05:22 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is rebounding from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
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[2026-03-05 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto shake hands during their meeting at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Grigory Sysoyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-03-05 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukraine of carrying out a naval drone attack that sank a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week.
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[2026-03-05 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Having spent 16 weeks exchanging more than 130 texts with a senior federal public servant, the Woodside Energy employee expressed relief. “Thanks Rachel!” they wrote on September 12.
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[2026-03-05 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — Air France announced Wednesday it will suspend flights for several weeks between Paris and Havana given Cuba’s fuel shortage and its impact on tourism and other economic activity.
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[2026-03-05 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to studying the proposed four-day workweek as a mitigating measure should oil prices in the world market continue to surge and hostilities in the Middle East take longer to resolve.
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[2026-03-05 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga said the country “is ready” to be a reliable source of critical minerals essential for the energy transition.
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[2026-03-05 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An oil tanker is moored at the Sheskharis complex in Novorossiysk, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
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[2026-03-05 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine government’s push to subsidize oil palm, particularly in Mindanao and Palawan, is bad news all around.
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[2026-03-05 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-03-05 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Slovakia will terminate an emergency electricity supply contract with Ukraine, state-owned energy operator SEPS has announced.
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