[2026-01-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s manufacturing powerhouse Guangdong exports record chip equipment

Snippet: Exports of chip equipment rose 20 per cent last year, while exports of EVs, lithium batteries and solar products rose 30 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3341367/chinas-guangdong-province-exports-record-us140-billion-tech-high-value-goods

[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Discussion held on energy sector development - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Khaled Nasser AI Ameri met with the Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody yesterday (26) and discussed the development of the Trincomalee region as an energy hub and several topics relating to the energy sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/business/940433/discussion-held-on-energy-sector-development/

[2026-01-27 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU za ta haramta sayen Iskar Gas daga Rasha

Snippet: A cewar yarjejeniyar, za a dakatar da shigo da iskar gas daga Rasha ta hanyar bututun mai daga ranar 1 ga Nuwamba, 2027, har da kawo karshen kwangiloli na dogon lokaci.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/eu-ta-cimma-haramta-sayen-iskar-gas-daga-rasha/a-75665806

[2026-01-27 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ЕУ ја „запечати“ целосната забрана за рускиот гас

Snippet: Европската Унија ја „запечати" забраната за увоз на руски природен гас почнувајќи од есен следната година. Одговорните министри на земјите-членки на ЕУ дадоа конечно одобрение во Брисел за планот, според кој најдоцна до 1 ноември 2027 година не смее да се увезува повеќе гас од Русија.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/mk/eu-ja-zapecati-celosnata-zabrana-za-ruskiot-gas/a-75664662

[2026-01-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Our Reporting Showed Washington Ranks Last in Green Energy Growth. Now the State Is Working to Speed It Up.

Snippet: Washington state has launched a sweeping effort to speed up construction of renewable energy projects, prompted by reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that chronicled how the state came to rank dead last in the nation for renewable energy growth.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/washington-renewable-energy-projects-grid-upgrades

[2026-01-26 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The public face of Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign

Snippet: From tossing tear gas to defending fatal shootings, the US Border Patrol chief relishes his high-profile role in Trump’s America

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341231/greg-bovino-face-trumps-aggressive-deportation-campaign

[2026-01-26 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UK to join 100 GW North Sea wind power grid project with nine European countries - DailyNews

Snippet: The UK is set to back a vast new fleet of offshore wind projects in the North Sea alongside eight other European countries including Norway, Germany and the Netherlands.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/939995/uk-to-join-100-gw-north-sea-wind-power-grid-project-with-nine-european-countries/

[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue - DailyNews

Snippet: Thousands of apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv remain without heating, electricity and water once again, after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s two largest cities early Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/world/939685/russian-strikes-knock-out-heat-in-freezing-kyiv-as-peace-talks-continue/

[2026-01-24 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: अमेरिका ने दिए भारत से टैरिफ हटाने के संकेत

Snippet: अमेरिका के वित्त मंत्री स्कॉट बेसेंट ने शुक्रवार को संकेत दिया कि भारत पर लगाए गए अतिरिक्त 25 फीसदी शुल्क को हटाने की संभावना बन सकती है. यह संकेत ऐसे समय आया है जब भारत के रिफाइनरी क्षेत्रों द्वारा रूसी तेल की खरीद में तेज गिरावट देखी गई है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/bessent-hints-at-possible-us-tariff-relief-for-india-as-russian-oil-imports-drop/a-75639426

[2026-01-24 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What does AI predict will happen in the fiery Year of the Horse 2026?

Snippet: With the rise of AI mirroring the Year of the Fire Horse’s restless energy, we ask DeepSeek, Perplexity and Gemini their 2026 predictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340786/year-horse-2026-what-does-ai-predict-double-fire-event-has-store-us

[2026-01-24 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meralco's MGEN chief replaces Leviste on Terra Solar board

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/leandro-leviste-exits-mterra-solar-board-directors/

[2026-01-23 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Leviste solar companies passed around DOE deals as franchisee incurred losses

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/explainers/leandro-leviste-2026-owns-solar-parent-company-doe-contracts/

[2026-01-23 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: अमेरिका के तेल कंट्रोल से बचने के लिए क्या कर रहा है चीन

Snippet: चीन अपनी जरूरत का करीब 20 फीसदी पेट्रोलियम तेल ईरान से खरीदता था और 4-5 प्रतिशत वेनेजुएला से. लेकिन अब ये दोनों देश अमेरिकी पाबंदियों और दबाव में हैं. जनवरी की शुरुआत में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने वेनेजुएला के राष्ट्रपति निकोलास मादुरो को बंधक बनाकर सत्ता से हटा दिया.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/chinas-costly-oil-quest-in-focus-amid-iran-venezuela-shocks/a-75618415

[2026-01-23 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Davos debut, Musk highlights key China advantage in AI race

Snippet: China’s energy supply edge was also at the heart of a panel discussion on clean energy in Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340968/davos-debut-musk-highlights-key-china-advantage-ai-race

[2026-01-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new analogue chip could cut over 99% of AI data centre energy needs

Snippet: Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340939/chinas-analogue-ai-chip-runs-12-times-fast-1/200th-energy-digital-rivals

[2026-01-23 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Venezuela receives $300M in proceeds from first US oil sale

Snippet: Venezuela has received the first proceeds from a US sale of Venezuelan crude oil, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States earlier in January.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-oil-sale-us-delcy-rodriguez/a-75585844

[2026-01-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ new gas find fuels energy diversification hopes

Snippet: With gas supply at a current well set to run out by 2027, potential new sources could help avert an energy crisis in Luzon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340880/philippines-new-gas-find-fuels-energy-diversification-hopes

[2026-01-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [ANALYSIS] Leviste controversies hound SPNEC shares

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/business/analysis-leandro-leviste-controversies-hound-solar-philippines-shares/

[2026-01-23 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: energy and resource

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] The Leviste sting: The risks of trading farmland for megawatts Business [ANALYSIS] Leviste controversies hound SPNEC shares Jan 23, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Europe Wind and solar beat fossil fuels in EU power mix in 2025, energy think tank says Jan 22, 2026 7:46 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] The solar tale: Jurisprudence

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/energy-and-resource/

[2026-01-23 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US letting China buy Venezuela oil but not at ‘unfair’ Maduro prices: official

Snippet: The US says it will control the Latin American nation’s oil sales indefinitely after seizing its leader

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3340912/us-letting-china-buy-venezuela-oil-not-unfair-maduro-prices-official-says

[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Assetline Finance awarded ISO 14064 Certification - DailyNews

Snippet: Assetline Finance Limited (AFL), the financial services arm of the David Pieris Group, achieved a significant sustainability milestone by obtaining independent verification of its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2018.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/938359/assetline-finance-awarded-iso-14064-certification/

[2026-01-23 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Can China rely on domestic oil after Iran, Venezuela shocks?

Snippet: China gets up to a fifth of its imported oil from Iran and another 4% to 5% from Venezuela, often through clandestine channels to skirt United States sanctions — or at least it did before recent disruptions.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/can-china-rely-on-domestic-oil-after-iran-venezuela-shocks/a-75516569

[2026-01-22 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s massive project to funnel clean energy from Tibet enters new phase

Snippet: The ultra-high-voltage power lines will connect Tibet’s vast hydropower, solar and wind projects with factory hubs in southern China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3340872/chinas-massive-project-funnel-clean-energy-tibet-enters-new-phase

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is playing the long game in Iran despite Trump’s fresh threats

Snippet: Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340787/why-china-playing-long-game-iran-despite-trumps-fresh-threats

[2026-01-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: “A Fraudulent Scheme”: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells

Snippet: The state of New Mexico is accusing three Texas oil executives of orchestrating “a fraudulent scheme” to pocket revenue from hundreds of oil and gas wells in New Mexico and offload the cost of plugging and cleaning up the wells onto the state’s taxpayers. The suit, filed in late December by the New Mexico attorney general’s office, is the latest salvo in the state’s fight against oil and gas executives accused of foisting old wells onto the public.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/new-mexico-oil-orphan-wells-cleanup

[2026-01-22 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘infrastructure first’ effort a major edge in AI arms race: Davos panel

Snippet: A rapid energy buildout and strategic data centre expansion give China unique advantages in developing its AI industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3340842/chinas-infrastructure-first-approach-major-advantage-ai-arms-race-davos-panel

[2026-01-22 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SPNEC to rebrand as MGEN Renewable Energy Holdings amid scrutiny over Leviste links

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/spnec-seeks-rebrand-mgen-renewable-energy-holdings-scrutiny-leviste-ties/

[2026-01-22 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Wind and solar beat fossil fuels in EU power mix in 2025, energy think tank says

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/world/europe/wind-solar-beat-fossil-fuels-eu-power-mix-2025/

[2026-01-22 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinese-evs-batteries-gain-world-market-share-as-trump-backs-oil/

[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka’s renewable energy industry in disarray due to prolonged power curtailment - DailyNews

Snippet: President of the Grid Connected Solar Power Association of Sri Lanka Prabath Wickramasinghe pointed out that the national grid is losing 4 million units of electricity daily as a result of cutting off solar power plants from the national grid.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/business/937833/lankas-renewable-energy-industry-in-disarray-due-to-prolonged-power-curtailment/

[2026-01-22 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lays out Greenland-Arctic deal framework, pauses February tariffs

Snippet: In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3340743/donald-trumps-davos-speech-greenland-plan-xi-friendship-chinas-smart-energy-sales

[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 'Barely surviving': Life in Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis

Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/africa-nigeria-lagos-president-bola-tinubu-subsidy-inflation-cost-of-living-food-prices-economy/a-75503303

[2026-01-22 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US seizes second Chinese-owned, Venezuela-linked oil tanker - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/us-seizes-second-chinese-owned-venezuela-linked-oil-tanker/

[2026-01-22 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan restarts first nuclear reactor since Fukushima under close scrutiny

Snippet: The No 6 unit at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reached criticality on Wednesday, a key step in Japan’s push for stable energy despite lingering safety fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340734/japan-restarts-first-nuclear-reactor-fukushima-under-close-scrutiny

[2026-01-21 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Asia’s economies could benefit from Trump’s global power plays

Snippet: Countries such as Canada are looking to diversify their customers, particularly for oil and gas, with ‘a strong focus on Asia’, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3340712/how-asias-economies-could-benefit-trumps-global-power-plays

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

Snippet: Energy and resources experts agree — if the situation in Iran gets out of control, it will have a massive impact on global oil and financial markets. That was not the case after the removal of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Then again, Iran produces four times as much oil.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-venezuela-oil-china-united-states-protests/a-75507250

[2026-01-21 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Carney’s China trip shows energy is Canada’s gateway to Asia - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/carneys-china-trip-shows-energy-is-canadas-gateway-to-asia/

[2026-01-21 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela

Snippet: MV Sagitta is the latest ship linked to Venezuela that the US has captured since early December

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3340642/us-forces-seize-seventh-sanctioned-oil-tanker-linked-venezuela

[2026-01-21 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China is building a triad reactor system to power world-class chemical plant

Snippet: Project uses nuclear energy to pump clean steam to the petrochemical industry while also supplying electricity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3340622/china-building-world-first-triad-reactor-system-power-world-class-chemical-plant

[2026-01-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: He had cancer, she had a rare disorder. How two 85-year-olds came out on top

Snippet: Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3340522/how-whole-food-plant-based-diet-keeps-85-year-old-youtubers-young-and-disease-free

[2026-01-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Will Iran’s instability force China to rethink its Middle East strategy?

Snippet: The assumption that domestic unrest can be treated as background noise, unlikely to disrupt energy flows, is becoming increasingly untenable

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3340436/will-irans-instability-force-china-rethink-its-middle-east-strategy

[2026-01-21 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Huawei crackdown

Snippet: Beijing added seven times more new capacity in 2025, with 80% renewable

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/huawei-crackdown

[2026-01-21 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: No evidence of inferior coal being used in Norochcholai - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government will respond if Opposition claims are proven with evidence that the use of the so-called inferior quality coal for power generation will cause environmental hazards and other issues, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi told Parliament yesterday (20). The Minister emphasised that the Government is not prepared to answer any questions raised by the Opposition about claims on any adverse effects which could result from the usage of inferior quality coal for power generation without providing any proof or

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/local/937363/no-evidence-of-inferior-coal-being-used-in-norochcholai-minister/

[2026-01-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China sends emergency food aid to Cuba as US sanctions worsen shortages

Snippet: First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340604/china-sends-emergency-food-aid-cuba-us-sanctions-worsen-shortages

[2026-01-21 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: “You Feel Like You’re Being Cheated”: Oil Companies Unfairly Take Millions, North Dakota Mineral Owners Say

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/north-dakota-mineral-owner-royalty-deductions

[2026-01-20 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike

Snippet: Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340587/almost-half-kyiv-without-heat-and-power-after-massive-russian-drone-strike

[2026-01-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New energy, AI, EV and biotech to drive Hong Kong IPO growth: HKEX

Snippet: 11 companies raised US$4 billion in Hong Kong in the first three weeks of 2026, with hundreds more lining up to list, Bonnie Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340575/new-energy-ai-ev-and-biotech-drive-hong-kong-ipo-growth-hkex

[2026-01-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a 50MW gas turbine

Snippet: The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3340552/chinas-next-generation-warships-will-be-propelled-powerful-50mw-gas-turbine

[2026-01-20 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Northern lights dazzle US, Europe amid intense solar storm

Snippet: An intense geomagnetic storm triggered the possibility of northern lights being sighted across Canada and the northern half of the United States on Monday night, along with parts of Europe, including Germany, Switzerlandand Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/northern-lights-aurora-usa-canada-germany-europe/a-75573074

[2026-01-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Restoration work begins on Peradeniya Yaka Bridge after cyclone damage - DailyNews

Snippet: Restoration and repair work has officially begun on the Peradeniya Kalu Palama (Yaka Bridge) following significant damage caused by recent cyclone-related incidents. The site inspection was conducted on 17th January 2026 by Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CECB), the Colombo Engineering Services Limited (CESL), and the University of Peradeniya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/20/local/936800/restoration-work-begins-on-peradeniya-yaka-bridge-after-cyclone-damage/