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April 23, 2026 18 visible stories Energy & Climate

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April 23, 2026

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Updated Apr 23, 11:38 UTC

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Energy & Climate

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

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Energy & Climate

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

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Al Jazeera English

Energy & Climate

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?

More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.

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"Dancing all over Charlie’s grave": Candace Owens sparks firestorm after shocking call about Charlie Kirk’s burial
Times of India World 1m ago

"Dancing all over Charlie’s grave": Candace Owens sparks firestorm after shocking call about Charlie Kirk’s burial

Candace Owens is facing intense backlash after a viral clip and post accused her of urging followers to find details about Charlie Kirk’s burial. Critics say the move crosses ethical lines and invades private grief, whil...

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India
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The Straits Times Asia

Energy & Climate

The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on Malacca Strait as world’s largest ‘choke point’

Malacca Strait is reportedly the largest “oil transit choke point” in the world, surpassing Hormuz.

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Southeast Asia
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US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade
Times of India World 1m ago

US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade

US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on...

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India
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The Straits Times Asia

Energy & Climate

The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands

Beijing is looking to boost maritime power, secure resources and bolster territorial claims.

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Southeast Asia
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China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo
SCMP Asia 1m ago

China’s premium EVs mount tech-powered challenge to BMW, Mercedes-Benz at expo

This year’s Auto China, the world’s largest car show, is likely to mark a watershed for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers as they push dozens of new premium models into the spotlight, challenging European manufacturer...

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Watchlist directory

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