Topic: Energy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves
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[2026-02-17 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Before sunrise, a temple bell cuts through the stillness. Oil lamps flicker against stone darkened by centuries of touch. Across Sri Lanka, Hindu shrines continue to exist this way, quietly sustained by ritual, story, and faith.
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[2026-02-17 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The agreement pledged cooperation on technologies such as offshore wind. Trump said it was ‘inappropriate’ for the UK to deal with Newsom
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[2026-02-17 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: د عين شاهدانو په حواله د يکشنبې په ماښام د لمانځني د ګډونوالو ترمنځ شخړه رامنځته شوې وه. تر دې پېښې وروسته د کوبلنز ښار په سويل کې د شپی په نوم پرتې سيمې يو سالون تخليه کړل شوی وو چېرې چې يو محفل جوړ کړل شوی وو.
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[2026-02-16 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O mês de fevereiro terá um fenômeno nos céus para encher os olhos dos amantes da astronomia. Seis planetas do sistema solar vão se alinhar e formar o que costuma ser chamado de um desfile, alinhamento ou agrupamento planetário.
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[2026-02-16 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two plants will use coal as a backup to renewable sources such as wind and solar power in a major strategic shift
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[2026-02-16 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Business Will Jollibee’s Compose Coffee give Starbucks a run for its money in PH? Business Tracking the fallout of Manny Villar’s spot in Forbes’ list of richest individuals Feb 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Ombudsman Remulla says Leviste being probed for ‘selling’ solar franchise to Pangilinan Jan 11, 2026 7:25 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business [ANALYSIS] A closer look
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[2026-02-16 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-16 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia’s energy demand could draw scrutiny as Moscow seeks new buyers, potentially complicating US trade talks
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[2026-02-16 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Water could drop over 10 meters if warming exceeds 2 C, hitting ports, oil trade
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[2026-02-16 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India’s efforts to nearly double clean energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030 are being met with reluctance from banks and state utilities
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[2026-02-16 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Veronica III, which sails under the Panamanian flag, is subject to US sanctions related to Iran, the US says
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[2026-02-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: UB Finance PLC (UBF), a subsidiary of Union Bank of Colombo PLC entered into a strategic partnership with John Keells CG Auto Pvt Ltd (JKCG Auto) the authorised distributor for BYD New Energy Vehicles in Sri Lanka to offer exclusive and attractive financing solutions for customers purchasing BYD’s latest electric and hybrid vehicle range.
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[2026-02-14 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The green land did not question us. The wind’s signature was pure.
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[2026-02-14 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amid growing geopolitical turbulence and intensifying competition for strategic resources, the Arctic is becoming a key theater of global rivalry. Energy policy in the modern world is a central element of national and international strategy. In recent weeks, Greenland has once again found itself at the center of international news.
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[2026-02-14 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Policymakers, development partners and industry leaders gathered in Jakarta next week for a three-day international conference aimed at advancing a more inclusive energy transition across Southeast Asia.
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[2026-02-14 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The authorisation does not allow transactions with companies in Russia, Iran or China
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[2026-02-14 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: बीते 2 फरवरी को अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने घोषणा की थी कि भारत और अमेरिका एक ऐसे व्यापार समझौते पर सहमत हुए हैं, जिसके तहत भारतीय वस्तुओं पर लगे प्रभावी टैरिफ को 50 फीसदी से घटाकर (दंडात्मक टैरिफ मिलाकर) 18 फीसदी कर दिया गया है.
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[2026-02-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid have docked in Havana, challenging a US blockade that has sparked a severe energy crisis in Cuba. Rolling blackouts and enforced fuel rationing have severely disrupted key services, including hospitals.
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[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
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[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Separately, the horse and fire both represent speed and energy. Together, they create an especially potent combination. Source: SBS News / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown
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[2026-02-13 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After Nicoals Maduro’s January seizure, Washington is selling seized oil globally, with China a key buyer, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright
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[2026-02-12 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council directive eyes unified power market, curbing provincial fragmentation to boost green energy expansion and optimise resource flow
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[2026-02-12 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Massive air assault targets energy systems and hits buildings in the capital and elsewhere, according to Ukrainian officials
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[2026-02-12 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Why are Masungi caretakers opposing a wind energy project? Feb 3, 2026 11:56 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today EJ Obiena nails his 1st gold for 2026 | The wRap
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[2026-02-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
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[2026-02-12 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages
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[2026-02-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the the David Pieris Group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of two advanced global brands — PROJOY Electrical Items and Hoymiles Solar Solutions at the Kedella Lifestyle Exhibition held at the BMICH.
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[2026-02-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the wake of surging demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, BYD and its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have opened the country’s largest purpose-built body shop and accident repair centre dedicated exclusively to BYD and their premium sub-brand DENZA.
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[2026-02-12 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and host of independently produced talk-shows in French and English.
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[2026-02-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: AI robots taking centre stage at the coming Spring Festival Gala – now a national tech showcase – will signal official endorsement and likely trigger herd investment
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[2026-02-11 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wan Wenguo, captain of the Hong Kong-flagged NewNew Polar Bear, denies damaging a key gas link between Finland and Estonia in 2023
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
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[2026-02-11 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cuban government said international airlines can no longer refuel in the island nation due to fuel shortages after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies the communist country with oil.
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[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian scientists have developed a self-charging energy storage device powered by sunlight, marking a significant breakthrough in clean and sustainable energy technology.
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[2026-02-11 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The figure will be beyond Prabowo’s 8 per cent target, Hashim says, as he credits the president’s ‘iron will’ in overcoming bureaucracy and corruption
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[2026-02-10 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
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[2026-02-10 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Under the unique mentorship line of volleyball legends like Aby Maraño, Ara Galang, Alyssa Valdez, and Jia de Guzman, new Creamline libero Jen Nierva absorbs and learns all she can as her career gets a second wind
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[2026-02-10 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: For comment or corrections, contact feedback@rappler.com
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[2026-02-10 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In recent years, China has captured global attention with a series of major scientific and technological breakthroughs. Landmark achievements include the Chang’e-6 mission, which successfully retrieved samples from the far side of the Moon; the Beidou Navigation Satellite System, providing precise positioning services worldwide; the commissioning of the world’s first fourth generation nuclear power plant; and the rapid emergence of DeepSeek.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Finance PLC has reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental stewardship by renewing its ISO 14064-1Greenhouse Gas Verification Certificate for the third consecutive year.
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[2026-02-10 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd(ASW), Sri Lanka’s leading tea auction logistics service provider, has achieved a significant global milestone by becoming the world’s first tea logistics company to be awarded ZeroCarbon® certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible supply chain management The ZeroCarbon® certification, granted by Sustainable Future Group (SFG), recognises organisations that have comprehensively measured their greenhouse gas emissions, implemented effective emission reduction strategies, and offset residual emissions in line with internationally accepted carbon-neutral standards.
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, approved as a key Cabinet decision last week, is both timely and commendable.
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[2026-02-10 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The average cost of a unit of electricity has already been reduced from Rs. 37 to Rs. 29 and accordingly, as promised by the government, the electricity bill will be reduced by 30 percent within a period of 03 years, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said.
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[2026-02-10 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Move comes as India is set to scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer
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[2026-02-10 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: All state-owned and private refiners had paused buying any spot cargoes since Trump first mentioned the deal on social media a week ago
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[2026-02-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By preserving a diversified energy mix, Beijing is prioritising redundancy over an idealised, rapid transformation
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[2026-02-09 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US is trying to take control of all international energy supply routes in an attempt to attain global economic dominance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
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[2026-02-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the pact demands a halt to Russian oil imports, analysts say New Delhi’s military dependence on Moscow is non-negotiable
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