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March 27, 2026 18 visible stories Energy & Climate

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March 27, 2026

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Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate

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

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Why China’s space-based solar power is the next frontier of green energy
SCMP Asia • 1m ago

Why China’s space-based solar power is the next frontier of green energy

Amid turmoil in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil passes, Beijing is pressing ahead with its Zhuri (sun-chasing) project...

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Asia
Lean Right
Trump delays strikes on Iran again, says talks are going ‘well’
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Trump delays strikes on Iran again, says talks are going ‘well’

Trump made the statement on March 26, in a social media post; he said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants

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India World
Lean Left
Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries
New York Post World • 1m ago

Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries

Austria’s governing coalition on Friday announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, joining a string of other countries in drawing up restrictions for young people.

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US
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Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?

Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.

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Global News
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Gallery: Stunning Views Of Dubai As Thunder And Lightning Lit Up The City
NDTV World • 1m ago

Gallery: Stunning Views Of Dubai As Thunder And Lightning Lit Up The City

A severe storm with thunder and lightning hit Dubai, causing flooding and disruptions while creating dramatic visuals of the city's iconic skyline.

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India
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Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners

Malaysia is prioritising its domestic needs, while China has suspended some exports of jet fuel and diesel.

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Southeast Asia
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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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30 sources

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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