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May 2, 2026 10 visible stories Energy & Climate

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May 2, 2026

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Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate

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

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U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu International 1m ago

U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

About a fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas typically passes through the strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf in peacetime

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India World
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PMD issues Glof alert due to westerly wave, rainfall across GB and KP
Dawn 1m ago

PMD issues Glof alert due to westerly wave, rainfall across GB and KP

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued an alert for glacial lake outburst floods (Glof) in the upper regions of the country, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as a result of an e...

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Pakistan Pakistan
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The Straits Times Asia

Energy & Climate

The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

One reason to learn muay thai? You can stay in Thailand longer

The Destination Thailand Visa is for foreigners who sign up for “Thai soft power” activities.

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Southeast Asia
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Al Jazeera English

Energy & Climate

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil

Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Global Show Types
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Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer
The New York Times World 1m ago

Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.

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Al Jazeera English

Energy & Climate

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive

K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.

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Global News
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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