[2026-04-08 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia Ferries 175 Russian Nuclear Scientists Out Of Iran Via Land Border With Armenia

Snippet: Russia has announced that it has successfully evacuated a last main group of Russian workers from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which has been hit several times by US-Israeli strikes throughout the over one-month long war.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russia-ferries-175-russian-nuclear-scientists-out-iran-land-border-armenia

[2026-04-08 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian governments turn to subsidies to cushion energy crisis pain

Snippet: Workers load gas cylinders onto a rickshaw for local distribution in New Delhi. India's government is one of many in Asia that is rolling out energy subsidies to help people cope with the global energy crisis. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/asian-governments-turn-to-subsidies-to-cushion-energy-crisis-pain

[2026-04-08 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lawmakers meet envoys from 7 Arab nations, discuss Iran war repercussions

Snippet: South Korean lawmakers held talks Wednesday with envoys of seven Middle Eastern countries as the country seeks to ensure a stable oil supply through alternative routes amid an energy crisis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712798

[2026-04-08 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The far side revealed: Artemis II's lunar fly-by in pictures

Snippet: A record-breaking voyage, an earthset in silence, and a total solar eclipse — astronauts on the Artemis II mission experienced sights no human has witnessed in half a century.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/artemis-lunar-fly-by-in-pictures/106540618

[2026-04-08 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid risks to energy, alliance dynamics

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712789

[2026-04-08 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance ministry says U.S.-Iran ceasefire may ease oil supply concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Wednesday that a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran could help ease global oil supply conditions, yet uncertainties remain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408006900320

[2026-04-08 15:43 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's south braces for wild weather for the rest of the week

Snippet: A weather system building towards parts of south and south-eastern Australia is expected to bring a mixed bag of conditions.The deep low-pressure system brewing below Western Australia is expected to bring rain, storms, strong winds, heat, and then cold temperatures to Victoria, NSW and Tasmania.Weatherzone flagged the system on Monday, predicting it would bring wind gusts of more than 89km/h to Australia's south-east on Friday morning.READ MORE: 'How dare you?': Some of Trump's biggest supporters turn on himPredicted maximum wind

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-news-australias-south-to-brace-for-mixed-bag-for-the-rest-of-the-week/bf6cff95-a81f-4c44-ba21-151b59c0b712

[2026-04-08 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Sky News

Title: Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Snippet: While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Read full article: https://news.sky.com/story/oil-prices-fall-sharply-after-trump-announces-two-week-iran-war-ceasefire-13529148

[2026-04-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire plan, voices hope for safe transit of Hormuz Strait

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire proposal by the United States and Iran, voicing hope for the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy shipping route.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408006000315

[2026-04-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian central bank extends pause on key policy rate amid US-Iran crisis

Snippet: India's key policy rate sits at a near four-year low, as the U.S.-Iran war and rising energy prices cast uncertainty over the country's economy. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/indian-central-bank-extends-pause-on-key-policy-rate-amid-us-iran-crisis

[2026-04-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks soar and oil prices plunge on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-soar-and-oil-prices-plunge-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sigenergy Enters Utility-Scale Market with 506kW Inverter, Delivering Optimized LCOE and Lifecycle Value

Snippet: SHANGHAI, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the commissioning of its 136,000-square-meter Smart Energy Center, Sigenergy has officially launched its inaugural utility-scale PV inverter. By integrating high-density hardware with millisecond-level control algorithms and AI-driven analytics, the solution addresses the industry's shift toward simplified system architectures and granular management for large-scale projects.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712661

[2026-04-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts

Snippet: How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began in late February

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/08/petrol-prices-fuel-tracker-crisis-check-price-diesel-gas-shortage-oil-reserves

[2026-04-08 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gas pain won’t pump the brakes as Californians stuck paying sky-high prices even as oil plunges

Snippet: California drivers hoping for relief at the pump are about to be sorely disappointed.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/gas-pain-wont-pump-the-brakes-as-californians-stuck-paying-sky-high-prices-even-as-oil-plunges/

[2026-04-08 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Air fares to surge as Iran war drives up oil prices | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/08/air-fares-to-surge-as-iran-war-drives-up-oil-prices/

[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Odd-even vehicle rotation goes into effect at government, public offices

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The odd-even vehicle rotation system took effect at government offices and public institutions nationwide on Wednesday as part of the government's energy-saving campaign and officials generally cooperated.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408005300315

[2026-04-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and US stock futures jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/08/business/foreign-business/oil-prices-sink-and-us-stock-futures-jump-as-us-and-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire/2316026

[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares soar after oil price decline in response to the Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-iran-ceasefire-oil-2fc5ac7823bea71984b3578ec36aacee

[2026-04-08 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100

Snippet: A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally across risk assets, sending stocks higher and oil tumbling, while persistent demand for gold and Treasurys pointed to a market still hedging against uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-ceasefire-gold-oil-stocks-treasuries.html

[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran, AI, private credit: Is a triple whammy threat looming for markets? | The National

Snippet: The world’s eyes are on the conflict in Iran. As it drags on, the threat of an energy crisis intensifies by the day. Investors can’t tear their eyes away, with global stock markets plunged into volatility.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/08/iran-ai-private-credit-is-a-triple-whammy-threat-looming-for-markets/

[2026-04-08 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Scientists Crack Superconductor Code - Zero Energy Loss Moves Closer To Reality

Snippet: Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/us-scientists-crack-superconductor-code-zero-energy-loss-moves-closer-reality

[2026-04-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S-Oil donates W475m to support firefighters

Snippet: S-Oil said Wednesday it has donated 475 million won ($321,000) to support firefighters, in partnership with the National Fire Agency and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare, at its headquarters in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712538

[2026-04-08 12:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Global oil prices plunge and ASX enjoys sharp rise after Trump abandons threat

Snippet: Global oil prices plunged and Australian shares have enjoyed a sharp jump after US President Donald Trump abandoned his threat of annihilation at the 11th hour and struck a deal with Iran.Both countries have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, brokered by Pakistan.Following the announcement, futures for US crude oil fell 14.7 per cent to $US96.27 a barrel while futures for Brent crude oil (the global benchmark for oil prices) sank

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/global-oil-prices-plunge-and-asx-enjoys-sharp-surge-after-trump-abandons-iranian-threat/3f9801a5-d0b4-45ad-add2-f09242c3bd77

[2026-04-08 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gov't vows efforts to ensure safe passage of S. Korean vessels through Hormuz strait

Snippet: The government vowed Wednesday efforts to help South Korean vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to safely pass through the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712455

[2026-04-08 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't vows efforts to ensure safe passage of S. Korean vessels through Hormuz strait

Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The government vowed Wednesday efforts to help South Korean vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to safely pass through the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408004000320

[2026-04-08 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Why Trump may have changed the world’s oil markets forever

Snippet: April 8, 2026 — 12:01pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/why-trump-may-have-changed-the-world-s-oil-markets-forever-20260408-p5zm3w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Beyond oil: How the Iran war is already hitting wallets | The National

Snippet: The economic fallout from the Iran war extends well beyond oil markets and is beginning to be felt in consumers' daily lives.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/business-extra/2026/04/08/beyond-oil-how-the-iran-war-is-already-hitting-wallets/

[2026-04-08 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of Cuban women gathered Tuesday in Havana to decry a US energy embargo and other measures imposed by US President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10712430

[2026-04-08 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Biden wanted to drive energy systems ‘into a ditch,’ Trump Energy Secretary says

Snippet: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Biden administration was driving energy systems “into a ditch” through massive subsidies to unreliable sources like solar power and draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/biden-wanted-to-drive-energy-system-into-a-ditch-trump-energy-secretary-says/

[2026-04-08 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Snippet: Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/daily-open-trump-iran-pause-strait-hormuz-oil-markets.html

[2026-04-08 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Oil prices have dived, bonds rallied, and stocks surged as a two-week ceasefire involving Iran spurred a relief rally, with investors cheering the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/oil-prices-slide-stocks-surge-as-trump-announces-two-week-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil prices drop after two-week US-Iran ceasefire announced | The National

Snippet: Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in strikes on Iranian energy and civil infrastructure and Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/08/oil-prices-drop-after-two-week-us-iran-ceasefire-announced/

[2026-04-08 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian stocks surge and oil falls on US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average surges after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-surge-and-oil-falls-on-us-iran-ceasefire

[2026-04-08 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to jump as U.S.-Iran agree to a ceasefire, oil plunges

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/asia-markets-today-trump-iran-war-kospi-nikkei-225-oil-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck

Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Microsoft] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to offshore wind farms, subsea data centres to ease AI computing bottleneck

Snippet: The underwater data centre, located 10 kilometres off Shanghai’s eastern coast, was built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3349280/china-turns-offshore-wind-farms-subsea-data-centres-ease-ai-computing-bottleneck

[2026-04-08 09:21 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US warns of Iran-affiliated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure across country

Snippet: Security agencies say municipalities should watch out for unusual activity, especially in water and energy sectors

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/iran-cyberattacks-infrastructure

[2026-04-08 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump walks back threat to destroy Iranian ‘civilization’

Snippet: President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637638-trump-iran-ceacefire-extension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-08 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: a whole civilization will die

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has suspended his looming attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, announcing a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a long-term peace agreement based on a “workable” 10-point proposal from Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637638-trump-iran-ceacefire-extension/

[2026-04-08 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Qld premier says federal government should fast-track oil projects

Snippet: David Crisafulli wants the federal government to fast-track approvals for oil extraction near Taroom in southern Queensland. (ABC News: Nathan Morris)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/taroom-trough-fast-track-queensland/106540376

[2026-04-08 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. oil prices fall more than 9% after Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks

Snippet: U.S. crude oil prices tumbled Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/oil-prices-iran-war-trump-deadline-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-04-08 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 8)

Snippet: All-out push to secure crude oil and naphtha must deliver results

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408000700315

[2026-04-08 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 8)

Snippet: The price ripple: Oil shock spreads to food prices, supply chains, demanding new policy initiatives

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260408000500315

[2026-04-08 07:50 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House panel convenes to discuss relief package amid oil, energy crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-representatives-hearing-relief-package-oil-energy-crisis-april-8-2026/

[2026-04-08 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran warns region and beyond as tension builds ahead of US ultimatum

Snippet: Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/iran-warns-region-and-beyond-as-tension-builds-ahead-of-us-ultimatum

[2026-04-08 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Hard to unseat the king': Iran's control of Hormuz may not be end of petrodollar

Snippet: Keeping control of the Strait of Hormuz will be easier for Iran than unseating the dollar's dominance of the global oil trade, despite Tehran’s efforts to dent the greenback’s hegemony, experts say.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hard-unseat-king-irans-control-hormuz-may-not-be-end-petrodollar

[2026-04-08 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anarchists’ cookbook reveals far-left plot to take down Chevron — with map of major targets

Snippet: An anarchist group is waging a war on Chevron and has released a detailed map and cookbook on how its activists should target the oil giant.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/us-news/activists-target-chevron-with-boycott-over-israel-claims-amid-gas-price-surge/

[2026-04-08 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Wall St mixed ahead of Trump deadline, oil price slips, ASX marginally positive

Snippet: Wall Street's trading was largely flat overnight as Donald Trump's latest Iran deadline ticked down, but the momentum was positive as Pakistan provided a possible last-minute compromise to an escalated bombing campaign.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106540036

[2026-04-08 07:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Hard to unseat the king': Iran's control of Hormuz may not be end of petrodollar

Snippet: Keeping control of the Strait of Hormuz will be easier for Iran than unseating the dollar's dominance of the global oil trade, despite Tehran’s efforts to dent the greenback’s hegemony, experts say.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hard-unseat-king-irans-control-hormuz-strait-may-not-spell-end-petrodollar

[2026-04-08 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms

Snippet: Tehran, Iran – United States President Donald Trump says daily life could be different on Wednesday for more than 90 million Iranians, after his deadline for Iran to back down and agree to a deal expires. Trump says that Iran’s electricity, bridges, and other critical infrastructure will be bombed, despite the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure being a violation of international law.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/7/iranians-brace-for-possible-devastation-as-trumps-deadline-looms