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April 8, 2026 12 visible stories Energy & Climate

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April 8, 2026

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Energy & Climate

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

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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

The world counts down to Trump’s threats of destruction.

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Global News
Lean Left
Iran attacked Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities: State TV
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran attacked Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities: State TV

The Lavan refinery on the small Gulf island processes crude extracted from a nearby oilfield, which supplies Iran's highest quality oil for export, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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India World
Lean Left
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on a ceasefire
NPR World • 1m ago

Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on a ceasefire

Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

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US
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P1.72B delivered to Brice Hernandez for flood control projects – state witness
Rappler • 1m ago

P1.72B delivered to Brice Hernandez for flood control projects – state witness

State witness and contractor Sally Santos says Hernandez allegedly secured 42 projects through SYMS, amounting to around P1.8 billion

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Philippines National News Philippine News
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Malaysia keeps fuel prices low. But is it shielded from the Middle East crisis?
Rappler • 1m ago

Malaysia keeps fuel prices low. But is it shielded from the Middle East crisis?

Malaysia, an oil producing country, has a subsidized fuel program benefiting not just public utility drivers but all motorists. Can the Philippines do the same?

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Philippines Asia Pacific Editors' Pick
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Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration
Rappler • 1m ago

Philippines sets eyes on Visayas for petroleum exploration

The country is looking to revive Cebu’s Alegria Oil and Gas Field and push natural hydrogen exploration in Leyte

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Philippines Business Philippine News
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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

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

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Center 0

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
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Connection failed

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
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Connection failed

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
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Dawn

National daily

Retrying
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The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
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Connection failed

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

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Center 0