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March 22, 2026 10 visible stories Energy & Climate

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March 22, 2026

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Energy & Climate

Oil, gas, grids, climate shocks, and energy security storylines.

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Energy & Climate

Oil, gas, grids, climate shocks, and energy security storylines.

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‘We do it together, in confidence’: Netanyahu backs US strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

‘We do it together, in confidence’: Netanyahu backs US strikes on Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to back US strikes on Iran’s power grid if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Global Show Types
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National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week
BBC World • 1m ago

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

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Global
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Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis

Pakistan Super League will be held on schedule from March 26, but without the crowds and only at two venues.

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Global Sport
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Iran Says Will Completely Close Strait Of Hormuz If US Targets Power Plants
NDTV World • 1m ago

Iran Says Will Completely Close Strait Of Hormuz If US Targets Power Plants

The military said it would also strike Israel's "power plants, energy, and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure".

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India
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Iran says will hit region’s energy sites if US, Israel target power plants
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Iran says will hit region’s energy sites if US, Israel target power plants

Iran warns of 'irreversibly' destroying vital infrastructure across region after Trump threatens to bomb power plants.

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Global News
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Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis
Rappler • 1m ago

Philippines allows temporary use of dirtier fuel amid Middle East crisis

The Department of Energy says only vehicles from model year 2015 and earlier, traditional jeepneys, power plants and generators, and the marine and shipping sectors would be allowed to use Euro-II compliant petroleum pro...

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Philippines Business Industries
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These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0