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April 12, 2026 4 visible stories Energy & Climate

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April 12, 2026

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Energy & Climate 1m ago

Cyclone Vaianu leaves North Island clean-up underway in New Zealand

Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

Manila also said any deals would be made strictly in line with its Constitution. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

This comes after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Cyclone Vaianu leaves North Island clean-up underway in New Zealand

Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

Manila also said any deals would be made strictly in line with its Constitution.

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Southeast Asia

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Australia pledges cyclone aid to Pacific neighbours

This comes after tropical cyclone Maila caused devastating floods and landslides that killed 11.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey

MUMBAI, April 12 - Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy music in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai, drawing widespread tributes.

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BBC World

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Al Jazeera English

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CNN World

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Reuters World

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