[2026-04-07 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Nearly 18 percent of French petrol stations face fuel shortages

Snippet: Around 18 percent of petrol stations across France were experiencing fuel shortages on Tuesday morning, the country’s junior energy minister has said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/nearly-18-percent-french-petrol-stations-face-fuel-shortages

[2026-04-07 16:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: TMK continues to turn up the gas at Mongolian pilot project

Snippet: TMK Energy has continued to turn up the gas at its flagship Gurvantes XXXV Project in Mongolia’s South Gobi Basin, stacking up a string of record-breaking production results from its latest wells at the pilot project as it edges closer to commercial flow rates.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tmk-continues-to-turn-up-the-gas-at-mongolian-pilot-project-20260407-p5zlyx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-07 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

Snippet: South Korean presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Tuesday he would travel to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to secure supplies of crude oil and naphtha amid disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892286

[2026-04-07 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil shock drives Philippine inflation to 20-month high of 4.1% in March 2026

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/inflation-rate-philippines-march-2026/

[2026-04-07 15:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s chief of staff heads to Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi for oil, naphtha supplies

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711740

[2026-04-07 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline

Snippet: Global oil prices rose on Tuesday afternoon in Asia ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20qv0w1j1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-07 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: After milestone-rich lunar flyby, astronauts start trip home

Snippet: HOUSTON — Little-known lunar craters, a solar eclipse and meteor strikes: the Artemis II astronauts wrapped their lunar flyby and began their journey back to Earth late Monday, bringing with them rich celestial observations scientists hope will open doors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/after-milestone-rich-lunar-flyby-astronauts-start-trip-home/2315105

[2026-04-07 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh eyes energy sector overhaul as Iran war drags on

Snippet: Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, economic and planning adviser to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, says that while there is pressure on the energy system due to the Iran war, "there is no nationwide fuel supply collapse." (Photo by Faisal Mahmud)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/bangladesh-eyes-energy-sector-overhaul-as-iran-war-drags-on

[2026-04-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Greenhouse gas emissions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards

Snippet: Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewables

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/07/iran-war-global-dependence-fossil-fuels-biggest-emitters-reaping-rewards

[2026-04-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: TaoKaeNoi x Chen Zheyuan: A Global Journey of Flavor Where Taste Meets Lifestyle

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TaoKaeNoi Food & Marketing PLC, Thailand's leading seaweed snack brand, is elevating the fan experience through the "TaoKaeNoi x Chen Zheyuan: A Global Journey of Flavor" event, marking the official introduction of Chen Zheyuan as Global Brand Ambassador. This collaboration celebrates the vibrant role of snacking in modern lifestyles, brought to life through Chen Zheyuan—an artist and a true face of the "New Asian Wave".

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711729

[2026-04-07 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Aboitiz Renewables continues to develop indigenous RE amid PH energy emergency

Snippet: AMID a state of national energy emergency in the Philippines due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), said it will continue to build a cost-effective diversified portfolio of generation capacity that harnesses from indigenous sources.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/tmt-newswire/aboitiz-renewables-continues-to-develop-indigenous-re-amid-ph-energy-emergency/2315163

[2026-04-07 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Yonhap News Summary

Snippet: The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.-----------------■ (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407005200320

[2026-04-07 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US denounces Cuba's 'economic bombing'

Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — Two US lawmakers called for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a US energy blockade during an official visit to the island.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711703

[2026-04-07 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea secures 60 mln barrels of alternative oil supplies for May: officials

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has secured an additional 60 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for May that will replace supplies from the Middle East that have been blocked due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407005100320

[2026-04-07 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/breaking-news/978917/trump-threatens-to-take-out-iran-in-one-night-if-no-deal-before-deadline/

[2026-04-07 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Audi driver in Orange County demands $55 in free gas: ‘Money as a unit of payment is not real’

Snippet: A bizarre gas station showdown is proving truth is stranger than fiction — even for seasoned cops.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/us-news/driver-arrested-after-demanding-free-gas-at-orange-county-station/

[2026-04-07 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110 amid Hormuz uncertainty

Snippet: Global stocks struggled while oil prices climbed as investors reacted to rising tensions ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/global-stocks-slip-oil-climbs-above-110-amid-hormuz-uncertainty

[2026-04-07 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares are mixed ahead of Trump's deadline on Iran

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/financial-markets-iran-oil-bcd3342cd0b4e60ebedc1e81db08f465

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Middle East crisis spurs economic risks, inflationary pressure: KDI

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption and exports, a state-run think tank said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407004600320

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: The IRGC shouldn't be the ones who decide which seafarers get to go home | The National

Snippet: There is little doubt that the crisis caused by Iran’s threatening of civilian shipping the Strait of Hormuz is now a global one. However, the clamour surrounding energy shortages, market fluctuations and disrupted supply chains can obscure the price being paid by one of the most vulnerable communities in the eye of the storm – the estimated 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Gulf.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/07/hormuz-gulf-seafarers-sailors-middle-east/

[2026-04-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Strikes on Gulf energy sites risk triggering stagflation | The National

Snippet: The rising number of attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure is likely to lead to higher prices and affect economic growth in the region, according to analysts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/07/strikes-on-gulf-energy-sites-risk-triggering-stagflation/

[2026-04-07 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with remarks; RECASTS first 2 paras; CHANGES photo)By Yi Wonju

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407003351315

[2026-04-07 12:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Iloilo City cancels Monday satellite voter registration for April

Snippet: ILOILO CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled satellite voter registration activities scheduled on April 6, 13, and 27 in Iloilo City as part of nationwide energy conservation measures under a state of national energy emergency.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472040/iloilo-city-cancels-monday-satellite-voter-registration-for-april/

[2026-04-07 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Oil Premiums Hit Record High As World Scrambles For Crude

Snippet: By Charles Kennedy of Oilprice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-oil-premiums-hit-record-high-world-scrambles-crude

[2026-04-07 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for new energy system amid global shock

Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for faster development of a new energy system to ensure energy security, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as global fuel prices surge following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/chinese-president-xi-jinping-calls-new-energy-system-amid-global-shock

[2026-04-07 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha

Snippet: SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff said he will depart for Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia later Tuesday to discuss ways to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407003300315

[2026-04-07 11:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hormuz closure divides Mideast fortunes

Snippet: LONDON (Reuters) -- The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, while other states that lack alternative shipment routes have lost billions of dollars, a Reuters analysis found.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711525

[2026-04-07 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: As Indians queue for cooking gas, a black market is growing

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/india-black-market-cooking-gas-amid-iran-war/106535026

[2026-04-07 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy: China International Battery Fair 2026 Shapes the Next Era of Battery Technology

Snippet: More than 3,100 exhibitors across battery, materials, equipment, and recycling segments, highlighting solid-state, sodium-ion, and carbon tracking

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10711484

[2026-04-07 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Markets hold breath as Trump's Iran deadline nears

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/2026/04/07/cnbc-daily-open-trump-iran-deadline-markets-strait-hormuz-oil.html

[2026-04-07 10:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Wall Street stocks rise on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks pushed higher Monday on hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict even as oil prices also climbed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/business/foreign-business/wall-street-stocks-rise-on-hopes-for-us-iran-ceasefire/2315060

[2026-04-07 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil prices rise as Trump reaffirms Tuesday deadline for bombarding Iran's power plants, bridges

Snippet: Oil prices edged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his threats to attack Iran's civil infrastructure, warning that the nation will be "taken out in one night," if the Islamic Republic's leadership failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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

[2026-04-07 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mideast war to kickstart renewables boom — IEA chief

Snippet: PARIS, France — The world's worst energy crisis, caused by the Middle East war, will accelerate the development of renewables, nuclear energy and electric vehicles, the head of the International Energy Agency has predicted.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/world/americas-emea/mideast-war-to-kickstart-renewables-boom-iea-chief/2315057

[2026-04-07 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Where else can Middle East-dependent Philippines get its oil?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/where-else-can-middle-east-dependent-philippines-get-oil/

[2026-04-07 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmers push for stronger protections in renewable energy policy

Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/farmers-want-more-protection-renewable-energy-benefit-policy/106514908

[2026-04-07 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California gas prices aren’t a mystery — they’re the result of ‘progressive’ policy

Snippet: If you read the recent CBS News report on California gas prices, you are left with the impression that the causes are numerous and difficult to pin down.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/opinion/california-gas-prices-are-a-left-wing-plan-not-a-mystery/

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April. 7)

Snippet: Brinkmanship only deepens Hormuz standoffSeoul should launch diplomacy to help end the energy crisis

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260407000800320

[2026-04-07 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj8ep9w1pno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-07 07:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH interest a must in oil search talks – think tank

Snippet: A local think tank has urged the Marcos administration to strongly reconsider plans for a joint energy exploration agreement between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying Beijing has “repeatedly demonstrated that it is neither a reliable partner nor a responsible actor.”

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/472008/ph-interest-a-must-in-oil-search-talks-think-tank/

[2026-04-07 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Energy expert says more drilling for oil won't fix fuel crisis

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/federal-politics-live-blog-fuel-iran-albanese-taylor/106536614

[2026-04-07 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'They're animals': Trump doubles down on threat to destroy Iran's critical infrastructure

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to "obliterate" Iran's critical infrastructure, which could include its energy, communications and water systems, if Tehran doesn't agree to his preconditions for a deal by 8pm local time in Washington on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-target-irans-critical-infrastructure-because-theyre-animals

[2026-04-07 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NIMBY millionaires furious about proposed oil drilling near homes

Snippet: Homeowners across California’s Central Coast, which includes wealthy coastal enclaves like Santa Barbara, are furiously opposing plans to expand oil drilling as gas prices in hit record highs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/us-news/california-central-coast-oil-drilling-expansion-met-with-fury/

[2026-04-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Wyoming's Helium Empire Ascends As Qatar Gas Goes Flat

Snippet: Readers have already been well briefed, see here and here, that roughly one-third of global helium supply has been disrupted, setting the perfect storm of chaos to spread across high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors. The shock is being driven by shipping restrictions through the Gulf and the shutdown of output from top producer Qatar, where damage to the Ras Laffan complex could keep supplies constrained for years.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/wyomings-helium-empire-ascends-qatar-gas-goes-flat

[2026-04-07 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Video shows Minneapolis chase ending in shooting and suspension of officers

Snippet: Law enforcement officers stand amid tear gas at the scene of a reported shooting, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-shooting-1d0b01179d08af071ae986f969a45aca

[2026-04-07 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Planned wind farm linked to Tasmanian minister has some residents worried

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/planned-wind-farm-linked-to-bridget-archer-tas-minister/106468876

[2026-04-07 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CPC to purchase 90,000 metric tons of crude oil from the US

Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has taken steps to purchase 90,000 metric tons of crude oil (WTI) from the United States to meet Sri Lanka’s future crude oil requirements. Accordingly, the crude oil stock is scheduled to arrive in the country by the last week in May, Managing Director of the CPC and the Petroleum Bulk Terminal Company Dr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/business/978553/cpc-to-purchase-90000-metric-tons-of-crude-oil-from-the-us/

[2026-04-07 05:42 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Oil prices reach higher after Donald Trump’s statement

Snippet: Oil prices pushed higher yesterday (06) after President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian energy facilities if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/business/978565/oil-prices-reach-higher-after-donald-trumps-statement/

[2026-04-07 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strategic lessons from Epic Fury - DailyNews

Snippet: America and Israel have dragged other nations into a war, against Iran. The ripple effects are strongly felt across the world. Energy security is affected to alarming levels. The entire annual operating budget of the United Nations stands at $3.45 billion for 2026- covering diplomacy, political missions, human rights monitoring and the institutional machinery designed to prevent conflict.In the first six days of the United States military campaign against Iran, Washington spent $11 billion, according to a Pentagon briefing.In less

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/general-opinion/978620/strategic-lessons-from-epic-fury/

[2026-04-07 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Euro-Asia Sea routes gain strategic importance amid renewed Sri Lanka–Russia engagement - DailyNews

Snippet: With renewed diplomatic ties with Russia, uncertainty in global energy markets, and an increasing focus on trade routes, Sri Lanka’s position on the Euro-Asia maritime trade routes is once again coming into focus. Recent high-level meetings and energy talks and Sri Lanka’s recent participation in a transport forum in Russia further underline the increasing importance of Euro-Asia maritime trade route and the island’s location for both trade and energy security.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/general-opinion/978613/euro-asia-sea-routes-gain-strategic-importance-amid-renewed-sri-lanka-russia-engagement/

[2026-04-07 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India says crude oil supplies secured, no payment issues for Iran imports - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said Saturday that there are no payment-issues with Iran for crude imports and that refiners continue to source oil from the country, as well as from a wide range of global suppliers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/07/world/978715/india-says-crude-oil-supplies-secured-no-payment-issues-for-iran-imports/