[2026-03-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and Israeli attacks on Iran shake world markets

Snippet: Snow falls outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-gold-iran-trump-25fd9bfa1b20549a6cbbdee61b2ea05f

[2026-03-02 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee set for summit talks with Singapore PM

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and other areas.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684921

[2026-03-02 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil surges 13 percent after US-Israeli war on Iran

Snippet: Oil prices jumped 13 per cent at the start of trading on Monday, as markets reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and mounting fears of serious disruption to global crude supplies.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-surges-13-percent-after-us-israeli-war-iran

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US petrol prices surge above $3 as Iran war rattles oil markets

Snippet: Petrol prices across the United States are set to rise above $3 per gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three months, as the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts global oil flows and jolts energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-petrol-prices-surge-above-3-iran-war-rattles-oil-markets

[2026-03-02 09:44 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran

Snippet: March 2, 2026 09:44 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/opec-boosts-oil-production-after-attacks-on-iran/

[2026-03-02 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output even as US war on Iran disrupts shipments

Snippet: OPEC+ agreed on a modest oil output boost of 206,000 barrels per day for April on Sunday just as the US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation disrupted oil flows from key members of the producer group in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/business/opec-agrees-to-boost-oil-output-even-as-us-war-on-iran-disrupts-shipments/

[2026-03-02 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom is destroyed for outrageous gas price tweet: ‘Not a flex’

Snippet: Gov. Gavin Newsom has been put in his place by the US gas industry after he tried to “flex” on President Donald Trump over gas prices — as he presides over the country’s highest per-gallon prices.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/gavin-newsom-destroyed-over-outrageous-california-gas-price-flex/

[2026-03-02 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Iran strikes set to rattle markets, oil and gold prices jump, Wall Street banks fall on credit quality fears

Snippet: The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106403856

[2026-03-02 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as U.S. and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipments from the region.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-prices-energy-strait-of-hormuz-21e634acba4c35801d28dfdbcc53824a

[2026-03-02 06:51 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morning Mail: calls for talks as waves of missiles target Iran; scrutiny on ‘less lethal’ police projectiles; Australia’s energy hungry datacentres

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/morning-mail-monday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: QR based fuel quota if panic buying continues - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government may be compelled to re-introduce the QR-based fuel distribution system if panic buying and stockpiling continue, Energy Deputy Minister Arkam Ilyas warned. He said discussions are already under way on reinstating the mechanism should consumers persist in purchasing fuel beyond normal requirements.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/breaking-news/959940/qr-based-fuel-quota-if-panic-buying-continues-deputy-minister/

[2026-03-02 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coal tender process transparent with usual formal procedures - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Labour Minister and Finance Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando stated that the coal tender process implemented under the current Government is completely transparent and follows a formal procedure. He dismissed the opposition’s allegations of financial irregularities as baseless.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/local/959961/coal-tender-process-transparent-with-usual-formal-procedures-minister/

[2026-03-02 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX braces for uncertain start; Oil, gold prices set to soar

Snippet: The fast‑moving conflict across the Middle East is heightening investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe‑haven trades such as Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc, while oil prices are set to soar.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-braces-for-uncertain-start-oil-gold-prices-set-to-soar-20260302-p5o6j6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Snippet: Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/01/belgium-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker/

[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Big energy users’: how will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

Snippet: There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre, you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/datacentres-australia-power-prices-water-supply-emissions

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

Source: AP News

Title: Lunar New Year draws crowds to Buddhist temple relic display

Snippet: Buddhist practitioner and disciple of Master YongHua, Sarah Kim, shows the Fragrant Oil Shariras among other Buddhist relics displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/buddhism-relics-buddha-tooth-shariras-1f2f8dca3b4431a77c3e19e653d94896

[2026-03-01 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output Sharply Amid Iran War Escalation

Snippet: Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/01/opec-boosts-oil-output-sharply-amid-iran-war-escalation-a92084

[2026-03-01 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is the Strait of Hormuz? How will its closure impact oil prices?

Snippet: The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have triggered swift retaliatory attacks from Tehran, targeting their assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Oman.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/how-us-israel-attacks-on-iran-threaten-the-strait-of-hormuz-oil-markets

[2026-03-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure

Snippet: Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/01/oil-price-surge-iran-us-israel-strikes-markets

[2026-03-01 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraqi protesters attempt to enter Green Zone to reach US embassy in Baghdad

Snippet: Iraqi protesters were hit with tear gas as they attempted to reach the American embassy in Baghdad.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraqi-protesters-attempt-enter-green-zone-reach-us-embassy-baghdad

[2026-03-01 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Overnight Missile Strikes on Ukraine Reached 3-Year Peak in February – AFP Analysis

Snippet: Russia fired more missiles on Ukraine in February than in any other month since at least the beginning of 2023 in overnight strikes, targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure in particular, an AFP analysis showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/01/russian-overnight-missile-strikes-on-ukraine-reached-3-year-peak-in-february-afp-analysis-a92083

[2026-03-01 22:26 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Snippet: Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/01/world/belgium-seizes-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker/

[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Claire Jungman] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US-Iran strikes: global shipping braces for shock from Strait of Hormuz closure

Snippet: Various reports indicate that authorities in Tehran have taken control of the vital energy transport route

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345008/us-iran-strikes-global-shipping-braces-shock-strait-hormuz-closure

[2026-03-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Snippet: Chinese firms are in pole position to benefit from a wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure that could be worth trillions of US dollars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344902/china-poised-earn-vast-profits-global-energy-transition-analysts

[2026-03-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Potential oil price hike could impact petrol cost in Australia

Snippet: Motorists in Australia are being urged to fill up with fuel before a potential rise in the price of crude oil flows through to the bowser.The US and Israeli strikes on Iran are raising concerns that retaliations in the Middle East could disrupt the flow of oil, which is heavily dependent on the Strait of Hormuz.Iran, which controls the waterway, also manages the world's third-largest proven oil reserves.LIVE UPDATES: Iran's chilling vow of revenge as supreme leader's death confirmedUS has

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-attack-iran-oil-prices-trump/af5440a0-4709-4cc9-9b6f-4fb4ed6be0ad

[2026-03-01 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't reviews economic impact of Iran crisis, checks readiness to release oil reserves

Snippet: The industry ministry said Sunday it is preparing for all contingencies, including a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran, adding the impact on shipping logistics currently remains limited.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684734

[2026-03-01 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: How the strikes on Iran could impact California gas prices

Snippet: The impact of the US-Israeli airstrikes in Iran could lead to dramatic swings in global oil markets — potentially sending California’s steep gas prices even higher.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/02/28/us-news/will-california-gas-prices-go-up-due-to-strikes-on-iran/

[2026-03-01 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: World braces for oil price shock as Iran conflict threatens Gulf shipping

Snippet: One analyst suggests Australian motorists take advantage of fuel prices before a likely steep rise in prices at the pump. (AAP )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/iran-conflict-impact-on-oil-price-and-australian-economy-/106401868

[2026-03-01 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Fill up your car' before petrol price spikes, analyst says

Snippet: One analyst suggests Australian motorists take advantage of fuel prices before a likely steep rise in prices at the pump. (AAP )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/iran-conflict-impact-on-oil-price-and-australian-economy/106401868

[2026-03-01 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DOE Announces $171 Million For Geothermal Expansion

Snippet: The DOE released a Notice of Funding Opportunity offering up to $171.5 million for next-generation geothermal field tests and resource exploration.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/doe-announces-171-million-geothermal

[2026-03-01 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CCP-Linked NGO Network Prepares "Emergency Protests" In US After Trump's Iran Strikes Jeopardize Oil Flows To China

Snippet: TL;DR, while we find the actions of the Trump administration disappointing - based on their anti-interventionist campaign promises vs. the interventionist reality - there can be little doubt (given the speed and breadth of action) that kneejerk protests emerging within minutes of an event are clearly manufactured, aimed at leftist youth, and risk alienating antiwar conservatives.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-linked-ngo-network-prepares-emergency-protests-us-after-trumps-iran-strikes

[2026-03-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘This could spark the largest regional war yet’: Russian analysts on the Iran strikes

Snippet: As the United States and Israel launch a military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, global attention turns to the Middle East, where the stakes could not be higher. Analysts and experts from Russia are weighing in, offering a wide range of perspectives on the strategic calculations, potential consequences, and risks of escalation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633223-they-didnt-catch-iran-off-guard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-01 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Turkey frustrated after failing to prevent US strike on Iran, scrambles to contain fallout: Analysis

Snippet: Ragip Soylu, Turkey bureau chief for Middle East Eye, assesses Ankara’s position on the ongoing Israeli-US war on Iran: Turkey did everything it could to stop the US attack on Iran, but it failed. Ankara stopped short of directly condemning Washington in order to preserve the rapport between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkey-frustrated-after-failing-prevent-us-strike-iran-scrambles-contain

[2026-03-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The energy vampire next door: Life next to an AI mega-factory

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-energy-vampire-next-door-life-next-to-an-ai-mega-factory-20260217-p5o2yc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-01 04:35 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Oil prices set to swing next week amid US-Israel attack

Snippet: March 1, 2026 04:35 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/oil-prices-set-to-swing-next-week-amid-us-israel-attack/

[2026-03-01 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Expect Moderate Disruptions": Oil Tankers Avoid Strait Of Hormuz As Operation Fury Hits Iran

Snippet: Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel-tracking data indicate that multiple tankers abruptly reversed course near the entrance to the critical maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, following the U.S.-Israeli operation (Operation Epic Fury) targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command-and-control infrastructure in multiple Iranian cities.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/expect-moderate-disruptions-oil-tankers-avoid-strait-hormuz-operation-fury-hits-iran

[2026-03-01 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Oil companies put on notice over Russian ‘blood oil’

Snippet: Fuel importers have been warned they could be breaching Australian sanctions law by importing Russian-origin oil processed in third countries, as the federal government comes under pressure to crack down on the revenue streams funding Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/oil-companies-put-on-notice-over-russian-blood-oil-20260225-p5o593.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-01 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: We Didn't Just Get Expensive Electricity. We Built A System That Makes It Inevitable.

Snippet: Authored by William Murray via RealClearEnergy,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/we-didnt-just-get-expensive-electricity-we-built-system-makes-it-inevitable

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ABOITIZPOWER UNIT SECURES FINANCING FROM BPI FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

Snippet: Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), a joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has officially commenced the commercial operations for two solar projects that can help boost the country’s clean energy capacity. With vital financing support from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), AUSI is now supplying power to Kinpo Electronics (Philippines) Inc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/tmt-newswire/aboitizpower-unit-secures-financing-from-bpi-for-renewable-energy-projects/2290454

[2026-03-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Davao’s outlaw electric co-op must be stopped

Snippet: IN April 2025, the long-suffering consumers of provincial Davao were finally granted some relief from terrible electricity service and even worse management on the part of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (Nordeco) with the passage of Republic Act (RA) 12144, which effectively canceled Nordeco’s franchise and turned over the area under a new franchise to the Davao Light and Power Co.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/opinion/columns/davaos-outlaw-electric-co-op-must-be-stopped/2290432

[2026-03-01 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil prices set for swings as US and Israeli strikes impact Middle East

Snippet: FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Oil markets currently closed for the weekend are set to see price swings next week as the impact from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on oil supplies from the Middle East remains unclear.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-iran-strikes-oil-prices-4a4a800739e53a30ff63b5e89e84ad71

[2026-03-01 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Large oil companies and traders suspend shipments via Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Some large oil companies and top trading houses have suspended crude oil and fuel shipments via the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation in the region, four trading sources said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/large-oil-companies-and-traders-suspend-shipments-strait-hormuz

[2026-02-28 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Rare Local Ceasefire In Ukraine At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant For Urgent Repairs

Snippet: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in a Friday announcement that a local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is in effect around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to urgently allow crews to restore the facility's backup power supply.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/rare-local-ceasefire-ukraine-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-urgent-repairs

[2026-02-28 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bishop urges new DENR Secretary to seek justice over Verde Island oil spill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop called for the new leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to seek justice for the oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), following Malacañang's announcement that Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna will serve as acting DENR secretary.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/bishop-urges-new-denr-secretary-to-seek-justice-over-verde-island-oil-spill/2290361

[2026-02-28 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street

Snippet: NEW YORK — US stocks sank Friday as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market, while oil prices climbed with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/business/foreign-business/us-stocks-sink-and-oil-prices-rise-as-worries-about-ai-inflation-and-possible-war-hit-wall-street/2290345

[2026-02-28 13:09 UTC+10:00] [North Dakota] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case

Snippet: Judge slashed a $667m damages award to Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/27/north-dakota-greenpeace-access-pipeline-energy-transfer

[2026-02-28 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Soaring Electricity Demand Meets Gas Turbine Shortage

Snippet: Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/soaring-electricity-demand-meets-gas-turbine-shortage

[2026-02-28 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 2/27/2026

Snippet: U.S. stocks sank as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the AI revolution. A surprisingly discouraging update on inflation also hurt the market Friday, while oil prices climbed along with worries about tensions between the United States and Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-3275b48ee08dacda8fa81ce21ece3299

[2026-02-28 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ukraine ‘has no interest’ in restarting oil supplies – EU state’s PM

Snippet: Kiev has no interest in resuming the flow of Russian crude through the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has concluded after a phone call with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633144-ukraine-shut-oil-pipeline-fico/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump: "Maybe We'll Have A Friendly Takeover Of Cuba"

Snippet: President Trump told reporters on Friday afternoon that the U.S. could pursue a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, a comment from the president that comes as his administration moves to secure the Western Hemisphere and intensifies pressure on the communist regime in Havana through a crude-oil blockade.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-maybe-well-have-friendly-takeover-cuba