[2026-06-18 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean hydrogen energy circulation system at South Korea's Antarctic research station to support sustainable scientific operations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618005000320

[2026-06-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: How Uzbekistan could liberalise its economy with a push into green energy

Snippet: Uzbekistan is grappling with rising temperatures, water shortages and blackouts, so this is a race for energy security and about rebranding the country as a modern state, open to global business. In this FT film, we meet business people, officials, and investors to find out whether Uzbekistan can reinvent itself for a post-fossil fuel future.

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/f42eee10-7499-41e1-b1ae-9160af77beae

[2026-06-18 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hope for hundreds of miners after colliery $434 million in debt sold

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 1:28pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/gfg-tahmoor-coal-sold-to-new-owners/106812760

[2026-06-18 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe eyes new energy routes amid Iran war and global fuel price shock

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-energy-hormuz-trade-oil-gas-routes-6b36dd445b6ff2b77c0a4308fb2f7e4d

[2026-06-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil falls as International Energy Agency forecasts supply glut next year after U.S.-Iran deal

Snippet: Oil prices declined Thursday after President Donald Trump reportedly signed ​a deal ​with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian to end the ​war in the Middle East, while the International Energy Agency flagged a supply glut next year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/oil-prices-today-wti-brent.html

[2026-06-18 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What do Iran and US stand to gain from deal?

Snippet: CAIRO (AP) — The interim deal reached by the US and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, according to a text of the accord read by US officials.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774556

[2026-06-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos, Putin agree to explore new cooperation in food, energy security

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food and energy security, as they sought to further enhance their bilateral relations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/marcos-putin-agree-to-explore-new-cooperation-in-food-energy-security/2368039

[2026-06-18 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "The Situation Has Become Unsustainable": Apple To Hike Prices To Offset Soaring Memory Costs

Snippet: Up until now, Americans primarily hated the flood of data centers popping up around the country like mushrooms (at least those that haven't been canceled or delayed due to regulatory pushback, lack of electricity or outright hostility) because of surging electricity prices and the rising tide of unemployment as chabots gradually make America's white collar workers obsolete.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/situation-has-become-unsustainable-apple-hike-prices-offset-soaring-memory-costs

[2026-06-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: From Diablo Canyon Closure Fights To Record-Speed Renewals: The Nuclear Reversal

Snippet: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) clocked another subsequent license renewal (SLR) in under 12 months. Southern Nuclear’s application for the two-unit Edwin I. Hatch plant in Georgia cleared the finish line on June 11, extending both boiling water reactors from 60 to 80 years of operation.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/diablo-canyon-closure-fights-record-speed-renewals-nuclear-reversal

[2026-06-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774388

[2026-06-18 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Woodside sees LNG, oil sales rising 50% as investments from US to Australia pay off

Snippet: An LNG facility operated by Woodside in northwestern Australia. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/woodside-sees-lng-oil-sales-rising-50-as-investments-from-us-to-australia-pay-off

[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001300320

[2026-06-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Zero Hormuz Dependency": UAE Races To Rewire Energy Flows, Bypassing Chokepoint Chaos

Snippet: The shuttered Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen within days, though conflicting reports suggest the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could be formally signed as early as today, Thursday, or Friday. Either way, the interim peace deal appears likely to be signed within the next 48 hours, setting the stage for energy flows through the critical maritime chokepoint to begin normalizing, a process that could take many months.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/zero-hormuz-dependency-uae-races-rewire-energy-flows-bypassing-chokepoint-chaos

[2026-06-18 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Coal ash cleanup is moving forward at Boulder plant

Snippet: Colorado regulators are reviewing Xcel Energy’s final plan to clean up groundwater contamination caused by decades of coal ash disposal at the Valmont Power Station. The project, which could begin construction as early as late summer, follows years of contamination that migrated beyond the company’s property and was detected in at least one nearby residential well.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/coal-ash-water-colorado-valmont-power-station-ccd4ba887760c2b7b1256f03faf4562f

[2026-06-18 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Desperate Knicks fans pay line sitters big bucks to hold prime spots for historic parade: ‘There’s electricity in the air’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/lifestyle/knicks-fanatics-hire-125-line-sitters-before-knicks-parade/

[2026-06-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Chinese Empire Is Next": Townsend Warns Beijing's Energy Dominance Is Rewriting The Global Order

Snippet: Veteran energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji said during last night’s ZeroHedge debate that Iranian crude trading activity reflects a serious peace deal sticking. Alhajji joined Jeff Currie, co-chair of Abaxx Exchange, and Erik Townsend of Macro Voices to weigh in on the Iran deal’s implications for oil prices, which he believes are poised for a significant decline.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/veteran-oil-expert-iran-serious-about-making-deal

[2026-06-18 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills

Snippet: Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Wednesday, June 17, 2026.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-open-shinnecock-hills-wind-green-speed-93f4bcd1b46ecf58d3f54faadf097c70

[2026-06-18 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial

Snippet: The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/17/ex-opec-president-diezani-alison-madueke-cleared-of-bribery-in-uk-trial/

[2026-06-18 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement

Snippet: Israeli defense officials fear Tehran will use the 60-day window to buy time and strengthen its position, with Iran expected to receive significant relief in economic sanctions and in fuel and oil trade, according to an N12 news site report.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899658

[2026-06-18 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US-Iran MoU will leave enriched uranium in Iran to be diluted, leaked text reveals

Snippet: Iran and the United States agreed in their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Iran's enriched nuclear material will not be removed from the country, with it being diluted inside Iran under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899751

[2026-06-18 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: First Iranian Oil Moves Past US Blockade Ahead Of Deal Signing

Snippet: By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/first-iranian-oil-moves-past-us-blockade-ahead-deal-signing

[2026-06-18 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial

Snippet: A former Nigerian oil minister has been cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives in the form of luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c872pwx4x2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 04:55 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: US-Iran deal includes $425b fund, immediate end to oil sanctions

Snippet: Washington: The United States will immediately waive restrictions on Iranian oil exports and ultimately lift all sanctions, as well as help develop a $US300 billion ($425 billion) development fund for Iran, under President Donald Trump’s deal to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/revealed-us-iran-deal-includes-425b-fund-immediate-end-to-oil-sanctions-20260618-p607th.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 03:53 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US‑Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again – slowly

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/us-iran-deal-should-see-oil-and-lng-begin-to-flow-again-slowly/

[2026-06-18 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Big Oil Tankers Abruptly U-Turn Toward Hormuz Ahead Of US-Iran Peace Deal Signing

Snippet: Ahead of the formal signing of the US-Iran peace deal on Friday, Brent crude futures briefly fell below $80 a barrel, as traders priced a quicker pace of supply flows that could normalize in the Gulf area as the Strait of Hormuz moves toward reopening.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/big-oil-tankers-abruptly-u-turn-toward-hormuz-ahead-us-iran-peace-deal-signing

[2026-06-18 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Review seeks electricity priced as simply as milk

Snippet: June 18, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/review-seeks-electricity-priced-as-simply-as-milk/

[2026-06-18 02:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump administration ending 4 wind power projects by buying up leases

Snippet: Turbines are visible at Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm that is under construction off the coast of Montauk Point, New York, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-offshore-wind-energy-climate-interior-invenergy-2809c57fa04b59a21927631b91b4b69f

[2026-06-18 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian tankers recently sailed through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

Snippet: While US President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears to be gearing up to resume exports and trading.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899722

[2026-06-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Crazy ideas to boost PH energy security

Snippet: A FRIEND of mine passed along an article on Wednesday morning, a report by Politico from about two weeks ago that explained a sweeping proposal by the European Commission (EC) to cut household electricity use at peak hours, “leaving more power available for industry, transport and energy-hungry computers that perform advanced AI functions.” The key to this is a new law to be filed later this year “to accelerate the rollout of AI-powered smart meters, which give consumers ‘greater control

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/opinion/columns/crazy-ideas-to-boost-ph-energy-security/2367623

[2026-06-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to push security, trade, energy cooperation in Russia visit

Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that enhancing cooperation in security, trade, energy, food security, and other key areas would top his agenda during his visit to Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/national/marcos-to-push-security-trade-energy-cooperation-in-russia-visit/2367714

[2026-06-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A primer on uranium enrichment as Iran's nuclear program faces scrutiny

Snippet: In this photo released by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor’s secondary circuit as officials and media visit the site near Arak, Iran, Dec. 23, 2019. (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uranium-enrichment-explainer-iran-war-nuclear-program-73d7f21151864e339fbfbb2d4a7c91cf

[2026-06-18 01:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Coal prices soar on Indonesia export controls, China mine disaster

Snippet: Starting this month, Indonesia's thermal coal exporters must now report to a new state-owned company. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/coal-prices-soar-on-indonesia-export-controls-china-mine-disaster

[2026-06-18 01:52 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: Germany won’t commit to Hormuz mission before seeing US-Iran deal

Snippet: BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged the U.S. and Iran to make public the details of their peace agreement on Wednesday, saying Berlin could only consider joining a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the terms are clear.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-wont-commit-hormuz-mission-without-seeing-us-iran-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Railways Forms Task Force to Address Fuel Shortages

Snippet: Russia’s state railway monopoly announced Wednesday the creation of a specialized task force to manage fuel transportation across the country, as an increasing number of regions implement rationing measures amid a coordinated Ukrainian drone campaign against oil refineries and supply lines.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/russian-railways-forms-task-force-to-address-fuel-shortages-a93038

[2026-06-18 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Cushing Stocks Crash To 'Tank Bottoms', Seasonally Lowest Since 2005; SPR Sees Another Huge Drain

Snippet: Oil prices have tumbled in recent days as optimism grew there would be a lasting Middle East peace agreement, which would mean supplies would be back on track - but investors are taking a breather today with prices marginally higher this morning, rising off three month lows (and the 200DMA) after Trump threatened to 'start bombing again' if he doesn't like the deal (or how Iran is behaving).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/cushing-stocks-crash-tank-bottoms-seasonally-lowest-2005-spr-sees-another-huge-drain

[2026-06-18 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Electricity like milk? The plan to simplify complex power bills

Snippet: Topic:Energy Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/aemc-plans-to-simplify-power-bills-like-buying-milk/106808440

[2026-06-18 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘You’d have to be an imbecile’: Clash over new network charges for solar and batteries

Snippet: Energy Minister Chris Bowen has opposed the electricity market regulator’s controversial plan to raise the cost of connecting to the electricity network, fuelling a clash over the charges to be levied on home owners who have installed batteries.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/you-d-have-to-be-an-imbecile-clash-over-new-network-charges-for-solar-and-batteries-20260617-p607n8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with the US, officials say

Snippet: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/world/iran-will-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-can-sell-oil-freely-under-deal-with-the-us-officials-say/2367607

[2026-06-17 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: White House Allows Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver to Expire for Third Time

Snippet: A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver allowing the sale and delivery of Russian seaborne crude oil expired for the third time on Wednesday, following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week that his administration is unlikely to renew it.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/17/white-house-allows-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-to-expire-for-third-time-a93037

[2026-06-17 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Iran sends loaded oil tankers past US blockade line

Snippet: Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq37yxexd9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-17 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee calls for int'l cooperation to strengthen resilience of energy supply chains at G7 summit

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photo)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617006851315

[2026-06-17 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IEA warns of slow Gulf oil recovery even as Hormuz deal nears | The National

Snippet: Global oil supply and demand will both contract sharply this year as the fallout from the Iran war ripples across products and regions, with only a gradual recovery in Gulf exports and output ahead, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/17/iea-warns-of-slow-gulf-oil-recovery-even-as-hormuz-deal-nears/

[2026-06-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Radical Earnings Cut": JPMorgan Sounds Alarm After BMW's Forecast Shock

Snippet: BMW shares cratered in Germany after the automaker warned investors it would slash its 2026 margin guidance to as low as 1%, down from a prior estimate of as high as 6%, amid weakening demand in China, Middle East-related pressures, rising energy costs, and a deteriorating consumer backdrop hitting sales and profitability.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/radical-earnings-cut-jpmorgan-sounds-alarm-after-bmws-forecast-shock

[2026-06-17 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Fade Overnight Gains As Attention Turns To Kevin Warsh's First Fed Decision

Snippet: US futures are attempting to bounce back from yesterday’s losses on Wall Street led by Tech. As of 8:00am ET, Nasdaq 100 futures lead the charge, with gains of 0.5% versus 0.1% for the S&P 500 future, although both are off session highs. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge continues, with shares adding another 3% in the pre-market while Mag 7 are mixed: NVDA is up 0.4%, while GOOGL is down 0.5%.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-fade-overnight-gains-attention-turns-kevin-warshs-first-fed-decision

[2026-06-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2025, data shows

Snippet: The European Union did not manage to reduce its planet-warming emissions last year, with preliminary data showing a slight increase in pollution levels compared to 2024.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-greenhouse-emissions-rose-2025-data-shows/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-17 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Read The 14-Point US-Iran Draft Deal Set For Friday Signing

Snippet: With US and Iranian officials preparing to formally sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Friday, the conflict is entering the much-needed diplomatic phase to avert a potentially disastrous energy cliff. The MoU would open a 60-day negotiating window aimed at ending the war, restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and hammering out the future of Iran's nuclear program.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/read-14-point-us-iran-draft-deal-set-friday-signing

[2026-06-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KHNP selects candidate sites for new nuclear reactors

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) said Wednesday it has picked candidate sites to host two new nuclear reactors to be built by 2038.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009300320

[2026-06-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE aims to cut dependency on Strait of Hormuz to 'zero' with major ports expansion plan | The National

Snippet: The UAE is working on a "highly ambitious plan" to boost its logistics sector that would help to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz to "zero", the country's Minister of Foreign Trade said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/17/uae-aims-to-cut-dependency-on-strait-of-hormuz-to-zero-with-major-ports-expansion-plan/

[2026-06-17 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos’ Russia visit seen boosting energy security, testing diplomatic balance – analyst

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Russia is expected to strengthen the Philippines’ energy security efforts while showcasing Manila’s ability to balance relations with major global powers, a political analyst said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/marcos-russia-visit-seen-boosting-energy-security-testing-diplomatic-balance-analyst/2367405

[2026-06-17 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran will receive significant concessions, according to interim deal with US

Snippet: A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-deal-june-17-2026-19652f4611b704c0a991bf1f5bc9a4b9