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March 31, 2026 14 visible stories Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate 1m ago

China expresses ‘gratitude’ after three ships transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran has said the strait is open to ships of “friendly countries”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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PMD forecasts chances of thunderstorms, rain in Karachi, other parts of Sindh on Thursday

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast chances of rain and thunderstorms in Karachi on Thursday, as well as other areas of Sindh from April 2-4, as a result of a new westerly wave from Balochistan. A westerly wave is likely to approach the southwestern parts of Balochistan on April 1 and likely to persist till April 4, the Met Office said in its daily weather outlook issued on Tuesday. In its three...

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Blackpink's Lisa becomes first K-pop artiste to land Las Vegas residency

Blackpink star Lisa has become the first K-pop artiste to land a Las Vegas residence after she signed up to perform four dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

China expresses ‘gratitude’ after three ships transit Strait of Hormuz

Two of the vessels passed through the strait, crucial for transporting oil and gas, on March 30.

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PMD forecasts chances of thunderstorms, rain in Karachi, other parts of Sindh on Thursday

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Blackpink's Lisa becomes first K-pop artiste to land Las Vegas residency

Blackpink star Lisa has become the first K-pop artiste to land a Las Vegas residence after she signed up to perform four dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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How the US could try to seize Iran’s Kharg Island - and why it might backfire

Any attempt to take Iran's primary oil terminal hostage would be risky and complex, say analysts.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Diesel price in Thailand surges past key psychological threshold of 40 baht per litre

Thailand’s energy pricing system is facing mounting pressure as global oil markets remain volatile.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Thailand weighs fuel tax cuts as global oil surge tests fiscal limits

The country previously used tax cuts during the 2022 energy crisis.

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