[2026-07-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The company the Lopezes gave up Meralco for: EDC, from oil crisis child to takeover target

Snippet: This is AI-generated and may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Report issues here.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/energy-development-corporation-history-lopez-family-gave-up-meralco-takeover-target/

[2026-07-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Renewable energy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Millions of flat-dwelling Australians are missing out on rooftop solar. Can new incentives bridge the installation gap?

Snippet: Apartment living can be a barrier to solar and battery adoption. Here’s how to navigate the hurdles and practicalities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/18/apartments-rooftop-solar-power-energy-divide-renewables-incentives-australia

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s AI boom has a dirty secret: the coal that powers it

Snippet: In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360977/asias-ai-boom-has-dirty-secret-coal-powers-it?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s AI boom has a dirty secret: the coal that powers it

Snippet: In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360977/asias-ai-boom-has-dirty-secret-coal-powers-it

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] GSIS wagers on Citicore’s capital allocation

Snippet: Sam Calleja/Rappler; images from CREC and GSIS logos

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-gsis-wagers-citicore-renewable-energy-capital-allocation/

[2026-07-18 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline

Snippet: Iraq’s government has struck dozens of agreements with Western oil companies, including to restore an energy supply route Baghdad could use to export its oil without the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/iraq-signs-deals-with-western-oil-firms-including-to-revive-syria-pipeline

[2026-07-18 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Two oil tankers exploded after passing through mined route south of Strait of Hormuz, Iran's state TV reports

Snippet: Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after passing through a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's state TV reported early on Saturday, citing a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-oil-tankers-exploded-after-passing-through-mined-route-south-strait

[2026-07-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: SoCal city takes action to prohibit deadly ‘gas station heroin’ sales

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/us-news/orange-county-passes-ordinance-to-prohibit-kratom-sales-possession/

[2026-07-18 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Glaring Subsidization": Virginia Questions Cost Allocation For Data Centers

Snippet: By Diana DiGangi of UtilityDive

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/glaring-subsidization-virginia-questions-cost-allocation-data-centers

[2026-07-18 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: India launches first domestically built hydrogen-powered train

Snippet: NEW DELHI — India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/world/india-launches-first-domestically-built-hydrogen-powered-train/2386840

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

Source: New York Post

Title: California policies blamed for driving up gas prices for West Coast region: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/us-news/california-policies-drive-up-gas-prices-for-west-coast-report/

[2026-07-18 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings

Snippet: An oil tanker has been seized off the coast of Yemen, in an attack the country’s coastguard says was carried out by Somali pirates. It is the latest in a series of hijackings to re-emerge in the region this year.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/suspected-somali-pirates-seize-tanker-near-yemen-amid-wave-of-hijackings

[2026-07-18 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: PJM Capacity Auction Results Compound "Alarm Bells": FERC Chairman Swett

Snippet: By Ethan Howland of UtilityDive

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/pjm-capacity-auction-results-compound-alarm-bells-ferc-chairman-swett

[2026-07-18 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi speaks at the U.S. Iraq Business Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/oil-iraq-pipeline-deal-582b42f21cb62cfe8dc6c8e73d1dcafa

[2026-07-18 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why oil prices are about to surge

Snippet: Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 4:52am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/verrender-supply-crunch-oil-markets/106921650

[2026-07-18 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Iraq and Syria signed an agreement on Friday to rebuild an oil pipeline that would provide an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/iran-war-iraq-syria-oil-pipeline-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-07-18 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: As US and Iran battle for control over Hormuz, oil nations are building alternatives

Snippet: Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 4:46am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/gulf-nations-building-alternatives-to-strait-of-hormuz/106928846

[2026-07-18 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Subsidy changes prompt battery installation collapse

Snippet: Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 4:44am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-18/battery-installation-rates-collapse-solar-coaster-strikes-back/106909726

[2026-07-18 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says

Snippet: The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has returned to a "worse-case scenario" for oil tankers as Iran has repeatedly attacked ships over the past week, the CEO of a maritime risk services firm said.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/iran-war-oil-tanker-strait-hormuz-traffic-attacks-trump.html

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Where has all the Palestinian olive oil gone?  | The National

Snippet: Thousands of tonnes of Palestinian olive oil are missing from supermarket shelves around the world, from the Gulf and Europe to the US and Malaysia.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/17/where-has-all-the-palestinian-olive-oil-gone/

[2026-07-18 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait seeking expanded defence agreement with Pakistan: Report

Snippet: Kuwait is negotiating an expanded defence agreement with Pakistan in exchange for energy cooperation and investment with the South Asian country, according to a Reuters report.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/kuwait-seeking-expanded-defence-agreement-pakistan-report

[2026-07-18 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Musk Buys Florida-Based Energy Company

Snippet: Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/musk-buys-florida-based-energy-company

[2026-07-18 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia shale gas project to start in September, eyeing Japan exports

Snippet: The remote site in Australia's Northern Territory is expected to produce enough shale gas for exports. (Photo by Subaru Tanaka)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/australia-shale-gas-project-to-start-in-september-eyeing-japan-exports

[2026-07-18 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pakistan and Kuwait discuss expanded defense pact, sources say

Snippet: Pakistan has been negotiating an expanded defense pact with Kuwait in exchange for energy cooperation and investment, according to five sources with knowledge of the talks.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-902840

[2026-07-18 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pole line manufacturer Jocelyn Forge taps COREnergy for cost-efficient power supply

Snippet: POLE line hardware manufacturer Jocelyn Forge Inc. (JFI) has selected COREnergy as its retail electricity supplier for four operating companies under its group — Jocelyn Forge Inc., Jocelyn Casting, Formosa Forge Phils. Inc. and Galvanizing Specialist Manufacturing Inc. The partnership covers facilities located in Bulacan with a combined contracted capacity of 2.83MW to be provisioned through 2028.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/tmt-newswire/pole-line-manufacturer-jocelyn-forge-taps-corenergy-for-cost-efficient-power-supply/2386525

[2026-07-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​The blame game again on Meralco

Snippet: EXCUSE me, we’re not the only ones charging increased electricity rates.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/opinion/columns/the-blame-game-again-on-meralco/2386640

[2026-07-18 02:01 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’

Snippet: Proposal would water down emissions trading system to make EU more competitive – despite extreme heatwaves

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/17/europe-emissions-trading-system-greenhouse-gas-risks-weakened

[2026-07-18 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ​Asia’s real energy test

Snippet: SINGAPORE — The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 — its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis — as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz brought tanker traffic to a near-standstill.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/opinion/columns/asias-real-energy-test/2386635

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: UMich Sentiment Extends Bounce From Record 46-Year-Lows As Gas Prices Ease

Snippet: Having rebounded from record (46 year) lows in June, University of Michigan's preliminary July Sentiment survey was expected to show further improvement as gas prices fell since the US-Iran 'peace' MoU signing (before rising modestly in the last few days of the reignited conflict).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/umich-sentiment-extends-bounce-record-46-year-lows-gas-prices-ease

[2026-07-17 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Latin American governments prepare for El Niño as drought loom

Snippet: BOGOTA, Colombia — Governments across Latin America are mobilizing firefighters, activating contingency plans and preparing water, energy and transportation systems as El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and other climate-related disruptions in the months ahead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/17/world/latin-american-governments-prepare-for-el-nio-as-drought-loom/2386625

[2026-07-17 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant

Snippet: Satellite imagery reveals new damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant complex following the latest wave of US strikes during renewed military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/satellite-images-show-damage-inside-irans-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant

[2026-07-17 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis

Snippet: Crimea’s energy crisis deepened during the past week, as Ukraine demonstrated it could exercise fire control over the peninsula to cut off its fuel and electricity, and Russian occupation authorities said there was no schedule for a return to normality despite Moscow’s help.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/ukraine-cuts-off-crimea-from-russia-plunging-it-into-an-energy-crisis

[2026-07-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Latin American governments prepare for El Nino

Snippet: Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/el-nino-preparations-latin-america-climate-energy-transport-water-drought-67500aefa69ca35a067bc24628168c26

[2026-07-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Astronomers make landmark discovery on next-door ‘super-Earth’

Snippet: Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a rocky planet within a potentially habitable zone outside the Solar System for the first time, according to a new report by a Harvard-led team of scientists.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643172-astronomers-superearth-atmosphere-helium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a rocky planet within a potentially habitable zone outside the Solar System for the first time, according to a new report by a Harvard-led team of scientists.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643172-astronomers-superearth-atmosphere-helium/

[2026-07-17 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Energy deals set to dominate $60bn US-Iraq business summit | The National

Snippet: US and Iraqi companies were expected to sign a series of deals worth $60 billion on Friday as Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi seeks to boost economic ties with Washington and revitalise his country's energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/17/iraq-oil-deals-conocophillips-bp/

[2026-07-17 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s where the smart money believes oil prices could wreak havoc on the stock market

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/business/heres-where-the-smart-money-believes-oil-prices-could-wreak-havoc-on-the-stock-market/

[2026-07-17 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranian strikes hit Kuwait desalination plant, exposing Mideast water vulnerability

Snippet: The Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery operates in Kuwait, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-strikes-kuwait-gulf-bahrain-desalination-25e6d5c8d8a027897b3fb80fad57b7d2

[2026-07-17 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Tumble As Latest Chinese "DeepSeek Moment" Sparks Chip Meltdown

Snippet: A surprise breakthrough from Chinese AI startup Moonshot (which is now at the top of the Frontend code benchmark on Arena) rumbled through global markets, sending chip stocks reeling, as queasiness returned about the industry’s unprecedented spending spree (something we have been warning about for the past year). Moonshot claims its new Kimi K3 model rivals top offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic in a release reminiscent of last year’s “DeepSeek moment.” It came as President Xi Jinping appeared at China’s

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-tumble-latest-chinese-deepseek-moment-sparks-chip-meltdown

[2026-07-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iran Orders Power Conservation After US Hits Energy Infrastructure - IRGC Claims 'Powerful' Strike On Qatar Base

Snippet: Iran has on Friday warned of a "more crushing" retaliation following the conclusion of last night's sixth consecutive day of US attacks, targeting military targets and logistics infrastructure, but also civilian sites connected to the power grid. By all accounts this current wave goes beyond the prior strikes in size and scope compared to the past several days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-orders-power-conservation-after-us-hits-energy-infrastructure-irgc-claims

[2026-07-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Guotai Junan Futures] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Red Sea shutdown risk looms as US-Iran tensions threaten to send oil prices even higher

Snippet: Tehran puts Houthi militants on notice to close critical shipping lanes, threatening a fresh supply shock as Brent crude notches 21 per cent rally since early July

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360954/red-sea-shutdown-risk-looms-us-iran-tensions-threaten-send-oil-prices-even-higher

[2026-07-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Red Sea shutdown risk looms as US-Iran tensions threaten to send oil prices even higher

Snippet: Tehran puts Houthi militants on notice to close critical shipping lanes, threatening a fresh supply shock as Brent crude notches 21 per cent rally since early July

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3360954/red-sea-shutdown-risk-looms-us-iran-tensions-threaten-send-oil-prices-even-higher?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-17 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

Snippet: India has inaugurated its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered passenger train, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernise its vast railway network and reduce transport-related emissions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the “NaMo Green Rail” service at Jind Junction in the northern state of Haryana on 17 July, presenting the project as part of a broader push towards clean energy and technological self-reliance.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/india-launches-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-train-to-cut-emissions/

[2026-07-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Buildings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU wants to double electricity use by 2040, but avoids binding target

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission says it wants to derive 46 percent of the European Union's total energy from electricity by 2040 — double the current level — but has backed away from setting a legally-binding target.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-sets-46-electrification-target-in-push-to-slash-fossil-fuel-dependence/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-17 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Energy crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fuel network

Snippet: Ukraine struck 12 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea on Thursday night, the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, announced on Telegram.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-steps-up-attacks-on-russias-black-sea-fuel-network/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Not a solo performance, but a symphony: What China’s leader thinks about AI

Snippet: Beijing: Invoking comparisons to the invention of the steam engine, electricity and the internet, Xi Jinping has made clear he wants China to be at the forefront of the next humanity-altering age: the rise of artificial intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/not-a-solo-performance-but-a-symphony-what-china-s-leader-thinks-about-ai-20260716-p60fwo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-17 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli forces and settlers storm Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Israeli forces stormed the village of Kafr Malik near Ramallah, occupied Palestine, firing gas bombs according to Wafa news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-and-settlers-storm-palestinian-villages-occupied-west

[2026-07-17 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

Snippet: A powerful storm surge flooded the Chilean coastal town of Penco on Thursday 16 July 2026, leaving streets and homes under water as emergency crews evacuated residents and authorities warned people to stay away from the shoreline. Footage shows flooded roads across the town centre, a police officer helping a woman leave her waterlogged home, residents bailing water from their houses with buckets, and damaged boats scattered along the coast as large waves continue to batter the shoreline.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/chile-assesses-damage-after-deadly-storm-surge-floods-coastal-city-of-penco/

[2026-07-17 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BP, ConocoPhillips to back Iraq with major investments as U.S. seeks to weaken Iran's energy hold

Snippet: BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday as Washington seeks to bolster the country's energy sector and reduce the region's reliance on routes vulnerable to Iranian disruption, according to people familiar with the plans.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/bp-conocophillips-to-back-iraq-with-major-energy-investment-.html

[2026-07-17 17:38 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Bioplastic use rising in Japan amid naphtha woes

Snippet: The use of biomass plastic, derived from renewable resources such as plants, to make garbage bags is spreading in Japan in response to supply disruptions of naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/17/japan/bioplastics-naphtha-crisis/