[2026-04-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: A fragile peace, but a firm market rally

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/cnbc-daily-market-rally-oil-iran-war.html

[2026-04-17 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil declines as Israel-Lebanon truce raises hopes of wider de-escalation

Snippet: Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/oil-prices-wti-brent-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-trump.html

[2026-04-17 10:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: IMF official says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities

Snippet: An official at the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that South Korea has "substantial" energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719394

[2026-04-17 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A senior South Korean diplomat has discussed with top officials in Algeria and Libya the possibility of securing crude oil and naphtha supplies amid the Middle East conflict, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002200315

[2026-04-17 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Gold still glitters for Asian buyers despite war-related March price fall

Snippet: Gold prices fell in March, even as crude oil leaped as a result of the the Iran war. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/gold-still-glitters-for-asian-buyers-despite-war-related-march-price-fall

[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Alternergy’s ambitious 1 GW green energy gamble in joining the utility big-time play

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/opinion-alternergy-gigawatt-green-energy-gamble/

[2026-04-17 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets set to open mixed as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Friday, as cautious optimism over the Middle East conflict tempered sentiment, diverging from Wall Street's record-setting rally.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/asia-markets-today-nikkei225-hang-seng-sensex-asx-ceasefire-oil.html

[2026-04-17 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Space Nuclear Power Initiative Sends Reactor Companies Flying

Snippet: An announcement from the administration's Science and Technology Director, Michael Kratsios, regarding the establishment of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power sent reactor development companies higher over the following trading days.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/space-nuclear-power-initiative-sends-reactor-companies-flying

[2026-04-17 08:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Albanese says 'no change' to fuel supply despite refinery blaze

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there is "no change" to Australia's fuel situation after one of the country's two oil refineries was struck by a massive blaze.The blaze erupted shortly after 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong.No injuries were recorded, but it took firefighters 13 hours to bring the blaze under control.LIVE UPDATES: Trump whacks Australia in fresh attackPrime Minister Anthony Albanese vists the Viva oil refinery at Geelong.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/viva-power-plant-fire-geelong-anthony-albanese-says-no-change-to-fuel-supplies/76bbcdf7-4dcf-470d-a840-872a0d36c154

[2026-04-17 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Gulf Shock May Spark Shortage Of World's Most Critical Industrial Chemical, Used Heavily In Mining

Snippet: Goldman analysts Kyle Shaffer and Amanda Ross provided clients with a broad overview of industrials and natural resources amid energy disruptions in the Gulf area. In the note, they stated that the well-known Gulf energy shock is set to disrupt LNG production in Qatar for years to come. However, they also highlighted another emerging supply crunch that has received far less attention: sulfuric acid.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/gulf-shock-may-spark-shortage-worlds-most-critical-industrial-chemical-used-heavily

[2026-04-17 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump ‘creating problems’ for US – Lula

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s policy has ended up creating problems for Americans, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said, citing soaring energy prices linked to the war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638525-trump-problems-us-lula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Report finds soaring oil prices threaten to deepen hunger in Haiti

Snippet: A man rests at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/haiti-hunger-ipc-levels-emergency-gangs-a1e76180c195f39f8f1265ec17f1fb64

[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Oil titans shred Kamala Harris video whining about gas prices

Snippet: The US Oil & Gas Association has torn Kamala Harris apart after she posted a video expressing concern about high gas prices in North Carolina and across the country.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/oil-titans-shred-former-vp-kamala-harris-for-gas-price-video/

[2026-04-17 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Minnesota investigates federal officers involved in immigration crackdown

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/minnesota-ice-investigations-charges-7c84eec817290a87e5b596a5cf0dea39

[2026-04-17 06:25 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First crude oil tanker from UAE after conflict to arrive today

Snippet: The first crude oil tanker to arrive in the country from the United Arab Emirates since the conflict in the West Asia began will come to Colombo Port today (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/breaking-news/981240/first-crude-oil-tanker-from-uae-after-conflict-to-arrive-today/

[2026-04-17 06:24 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CID to probe all coal procurement documents from 2009

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department has informed Lanka Coal Company authorities to hand over all documents related to the procurement of coal from 2009 to date.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/breaking-news/981257/cid-to-probe-all-coal-procurement-documents-from-2009/

[2026-04-17 06:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prime Minister to visit fire-hit Geelong oil refinery

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/prime-minister-to-visit-fire-hit-geelong-oil-refinery-20260417-p5zom6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Festive pause after a turbulent week

Snippet: The country is in a holiday mood for the Sinhala and Hindu New Year but not before a hectic week where both the government and the opposition were at loggerheads over a controversial coal tender which the opposition claimed was improperly granted and the government strongly denying this.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/features/980965/festive-pause-after-a-turbulent-week/

[2026-04-17 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Sarah’s Oil’ on Amazon Prime Video, a Charming Family Drama About America’s First Black Woman Millionaire

Snippet: IBATS (Inspired By A True Story) movie Sarah’s Oil (now streaming on Amazon Prime Video) is of a far more tolerable brand of biopic. Instead of telling the story of a well-known sports, musical or political figure, it zooms in on a key point of Sarah Rector’s life – she was 11 years old when she, as a descendant of Creek Indians, was given 160 acres of Oklahoma land under the Treaty of 1866.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/16/sarahs-oil-amazon-prime-video-movie-review/

[2026-04-17 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The world will pay for America's 'Suez moment' for years

Snippet: A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman, on April 12. The waterway, once a reliable artery of global commerce, is now a contested chokepoint, with lasting implications for how energy moves and power is exercised. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-world-will-pay-for-america-s-suez-moment-for-years

[2026-04-17 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats

Snippet: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that his country does not seek conflict with the United States but is prepared to fight if necessary, as Cuba marks the anniversary of its socialist revolutionary character amid the threat of US attacks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/cuban-president-defiant-amid-us-pressure-and-energy-blockade-threats

[2026-04-17 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Shin-Etsu's PVC business shrugs off Iran turmoil thanks to US shale gas

Snippet: Shin-Etsu uses shale gas-derived ethylene to make PVC in the U.S. (Shin-Etsu Chemical)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/materials/shin-etsu-s-pvc-business-shrugs-off-iran-turmoil-thanks-to-us-shale-gas

[2026-04-17 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked

Snippet: Crude oil prices neared $100 again on Thursday, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains very low with no clear pathway to fully reopen the vital sea lane.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/iran-war-oil-price-strait-hormuz.html

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Asia remains fastest-growing region, India continues as growth engine – World Bank

Snippet: Despite headwinds from global energy market disruptions triggered by the Iran war, South Asia continues to be the world’s fastest-growing region, with India acting as the principal engine of growth, according to the latest report by the World Bank.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981056/south-asia-remains-fastest-growing-region-india-continues-as-growth-engine-world-bank/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Let us commit to advancing President’s people-centred programme

Snippet: President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake invited the staff of the Presidential Secretariat to commit themselves, with renewed energy and fresh ideas, to advancing the President’s people-centred programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981107/let-us-commit-to-advancing-presidents-people-centred-programme/

[2026-04-17 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PUCSL to exclude extra costs arising from coal quality from electricity tariff revisions

Snippet: PUCSL has decided to exclude additional costs arising due to the coal quality from electricity tariff revisions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/17/local/981206/pucsl-to-exclude-extra-costs-arising-from-coal-quality-from-electricity-tariff-revisions/

[2026-04-17 05:25 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to dip, Wall Street steady; Oil prices climb

Snippet: The US stock market is holding near its record high as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-dip-wall-street-steady-oil-prices-climb-20260417-p5zolv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 05:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran has just weeks of oil storage left before it has to halt crude production: report

Snippet: Iran has only two to eight weeks left before it must curb oil production, risking long-term damage to its oil fields, experts said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/iran-can-only-go-2-months-without-oil-exports-before-cutting-output-experts-say/

[2026-04-17 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-lack-of-communication/106573412

[2026-04-17 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PM rules out buying Russian, Iranian oil as countries scramble for supplies

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says around 50 tankers are en route to Australia to bolster fuel supplies as the turmoil from the war in Iran continues.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/anthony-albanese-fuel-and-fetrtiliser-deals-strait-of-hormuz/106573904

[2026-04-17 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Unpacking the 'war zone' after Geelong's refinery fire

Snippet: The "unprecedented" fire at one of the two remaining oil refineries in Australia took more than 12 hours to extinguish.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-refinery-fire-visual-explainer/106571216

[2026-04-17 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Regional volatility not affecting Adnoc’s XRG investment strategy, CIO says | The National

Snippet: Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are not changing the strategy of Abu Dhabi's XRG, the global energy investment arm of Adnoc's chief investment officer said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/16/regional-volatility-not-affecting-adnocs-xrg-investment-strategy-cio-says/

[2026-04-17 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks — throwing flights into chaos in time for summer

Snippet: Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of jet fuel left before it’s forced to start canceling flights, if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war — just in time for summer vacation, the head of the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/europe-could-run-out-of-jet-fuel-in-6-weeks-throwing-flights-into-chaos/

[2026-04-17 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz is back at the center of global attention because it has become one of the main pressure points in the war that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, saying they were responding to what they described as an escalating threat from Tehran’s nuclear program and regional military posture.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893292

[2026-04-17 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan eyes bolstered defense of Pacific sea lanes to US, Australia, Asia

Snippet: Japan imports nearly all of its liquefied natural gas, with about 40% coming from Australia. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-eyes-bolstered-defense-of-pacific-sea-lanes-to-us-australia-asia

[2026-04-17 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MPower fuels Starbucks Philippines’ enrollment in Retail Aggregation Program

Snippet: MPOWER, the local retail electricity supplier of Manuel Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), formalized its partnership with Rustan Coffee Corp. (RCOC), the authorized licensee of Starbucks in the Philippines, for the supply of electricity to select Starbucks branches across Metro Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/mpower-fuels-starbucks-philippines-enrollment-in-retail-aggregation-program/2322139

[2026-04-17 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war

Snippet: A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-trump-war-powers-iran-congress-e85410b6f404ddd45a9da0a09f1c285f

[2026-04-17 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: IMF official says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- An official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that South Korea has "substantial" energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417000200315

[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Energy subsidies seen straining fiscal position

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/business/top-business/energy-subsidies-seen-straining-fiscal-position/2321950

[2026-04-17 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Marubeni buys Spanish energy supplier, moving into Europe, Latin America

Snippet: Marubeni anticipates power demand to increase in Spain and elsewhere as more data centers are built. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/marubeni-buys-spanish-energy-supplier-moving-into-europe-latin-america

[2026-04-17 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: British Petroleum sued in Kenya over alleged toxic waste contamination from 1980s oil exploration

Snippet: A sign at a BP petrol station in London, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bp-kenya-oil-lawsuit-7beb26e4bef8d3214b2b1aadf7da013e

[2026-04-17 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Signs Pipeline Permits To Boost US–Canada Oil Flow

Snippet: Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/trump-signs-pipeline-permits-boost-us-canada-oil-flow

[2026-04-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: NSW electric buses, trains and light rail services to run entirely on renewable energy from 2027 in $1.9bn deal

Snippet: Exclusive: Minns government announces contract with Snowy Energy to power public transport in seven-year contract

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/nsw-electric-buses-trains-and-light-rail-services-to-run-entirely-on-renewable-energy-from-2027-in-19bn-deal

[2026-04-17 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Fuel shortages loom as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global economy

Snippet: Europe could face flight disruptions within weeks as fuel supplies tighten amid the ongoing crisis affecting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/16/fuel-shortages-loom-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-global-economy/

[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as demand for EVs and ESS batteries soars

Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350364/chinas-lithium-giant-ganfeng-sees-profit-jump-demand-evs-and-ess-batteries-soars?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 00:40 UTC+10:00] [Ganfeng Lithium] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as demand for EVs and ESS batteries soars

Snippet: The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3350364/chinas-lithium-giant-ganfeng-sees-profit-jump-demand-evs-and-ess-batteries-soars

[2026-04-17 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: First black hole ever discovered emitting ‘dancing jets’ as powerful as 10,000 suns

Snippet: Scientists have quantified the energy produced by the first black hole ever discovered, revealing that it spews “dancing” jets that shine as bright as thousands of suns and travel 335 million mph — half the speed of light, per an illuminating study in Nature Astronomy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/science/black-hole-jets-discovered-as-powerful-as-10000-suns/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From racing Gout Gout to chasing sevens stardom, the Aussie teen with ‘gas to burn’

Snippet: Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350363/racing-gout-gout-chasing-sevens-stardom-aussie-teen-gas-burn?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From racing Gout Gout to chasing sevens stardom, Aussie teen has ‘gas to burn’

Snippet: Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/article/3350363/racing-gout-gout-chasing-sevens-stardom-aussie-teen-gas-burn

[2026-04-16 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed

Snippet: Europe has "maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left", the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjw2kz0l22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss