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April 17, 2026 7 visible stories Energy & Climate

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April 17, 2026

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Energy & Climate

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

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Why ASEAN has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Why ASEAN has yet to step on the gas in regional energy cooperation

An ASEAN emergency petroleum sharing pact has never been activated and analysts say challenges remain.

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Why expanding mental health services in Singapore is not as easy as getting more therapists to join the field
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Why expanding mental health services in Singapore is not as easy as getting more therapists to join the field

Singapore has plans to make mental health services more accessible to all, but challenges abound. For example, expanding the pipeline of trained professionals is bottlenecked by limited clinical placements and supervisio...

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Southeast Asia Big Read
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Pakistan power cuts double as hydro slump upends supply plans
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Pakistan power cuts double as hydro slump upends supply plans

Hydropower output was 48 per cent lower this week than the same period a year ago.

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French lawmakers pass Bill simplifying return of colonial-era art
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

French lawmakers pass Bill simplifying return of colonial-era art

Former European colonial powers have been moving to return some artworks obtained during their imperial conquests - but France is hindered by its current legislation, which requires every item in the national collection...

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Southeast Asia World
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Govt admits up to seven hours of power outages
Dawn • 1m ago

Govt admits up to seven hours of power outages

• Duration nearly three times more than what was announced earlier• Minister cites LNG import disruption, Middle East crisis as key factors• Shortfall estimated at 3,400MW• Demand spikes from 9,000MW to 20,000MW in days•...

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Pakistan Pakistan
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Powering Asia’s energy transition through applied postgraduate training
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Powering Asia’s energy transition through applied postgraduate training

Newcastle University’s Master of Science in Energy Management (Renewable Enterprise), offered in partnership with Ngee Ann Academy, prepares graduates and professionals for leading roles in renewables, sustainability and...

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Southeast Asia Advertorial
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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

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

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Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Retrying
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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
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NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
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CNN World

Cable network

Retrying
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Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
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New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
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The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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The Korea Herald

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

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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

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Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

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