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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 716, Rui Zong, Chinese emperor (born 662) passed away. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1877, Robert Henry Mathews, Australian linguist and missionary (died 1970) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Australian energy exploration hits 10-year high as Asian gas demand surges

Energy exploration has picked up sharply in Australia, driven by growing Asian gas demand, technological advances and an improved investment climate, with the Iran war underscoring the urgency to develop supply after years of sluggish spending. Quarterly oil and gas exploration spending in Australia, the world’s No 2 liquefied natural gas producer, hit a 10-year high of A471 million (US324 million) in the March quarter, government data released in June showed. Energy investment sentiment has...
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Brisbane Times
· Jun 29, 2026
WA news LIVE: Perth fuel prices about to jump
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Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant highlights emerging markets’ energy shift
Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant highlights emerging markets’ energy shift
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 1, 2026
Kolibri Global Energy: Stepping On The Gas Pedal For Growth
Kolibri Global Energy: Stepping On The Gas Pedal For Growth
News Americas Now
· Jun 24, 2026
Energy Crisis – Why Is The Caribbean Still Importing Energy?
By News Americas Business Editor News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Weds. June 24, 2026: As global energy markets face renewed disruption and oil prices remain volatile, Caribbean nations are once again confronting a familiar challenge: dependence on imported energy. From Barbados to Jamaica and across the wider CARICOM region, rising fuel costs continue to pressure consumers, []
RedState
· Jul 6, 2026
US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum
US Energy Revolution: Natural Gas Now Set to Lead Over Petroleum
TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
Novak instructs oil companies to ensure additional fuel supplies to Russian regions
Particular attention was paid to the regional fuel markets of the Irkutsk Region and the Trans-Baikal Region
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 30, 2026
Singapore’s power, gas tariffs rise on higher fuel costs
Singapore’s power, gas tariffs rise on higher fuel costs
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
Pasaran tenaga stabil berperingkat suku tiga 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Pasaran tenaga dijangka stabil secara berperingkat dalam suku ketiga tahun ini dan bergantung kepada perkembangan geopolitik serta kelancaran semula laluan perdagangan antarabangsa. Menteri Ekonomi, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir berkata, namun ketidaktentuan harga serta bekalan tenaga dijangka terus memberi kesan kepada pasaran dalam tempoh satu hingga dua tahun akan datang. “Walaupun harga minyak mentah ... Read more The post Pasaran tenaga stabil berperingkat suku tiga 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The West Australian
· Jul 7, 2026
Power shift: Australia could cut fossil fuel shocks
Investing in two renewable energy sources could help boost Australia's fuel security, a study has found, but drilling for oil is no solution.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
Energy prices have ‘risen considerably’ under Chris Bowen
The Australian’s Associate Editor Graham Lloyd says energy prices have “risen considerably” under Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s leadership.
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Pakistan's fuel shock ripples through every ride
Pakistan's fuel shock ripples through every ride
The Motley Fool
· Jun 27, 2026
This U.S. Uranium Miner Just Became a Critical Minerals Play. But Is the Stock a Buy?
Energy Fuels is entering the critical minerals space as the U.S. seeks to secure domestic sources of these important materials.
Bloomberg
· Jul 8, 2026
Record-High US Fuel Exports Are Straining Domestic Stockpiles
Unprecedented overseas demand for US diesel, propane and other fuels is straining commercial reserves from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard as the US-Iran conflict reintensifies, pushing energy prices higher.
Independent Online
· Jul 3, 2026
South Africa's Fuel Market Is Changing Hands, But the Bigger Story Is BRICS and Gulf Capital
South Africa's Fuel Market Is Changing Hands, But the Bigger Story Is BRICS and Gulf Capital
Iran Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
Energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions to drive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle in Asia: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Rising energy security concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions are set to drive a massive USD 5.5 trillion investment cycle across Asia over the next five years, as governments and companies seek to reduce dependence on energy imports and strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a Morgan Stanley report.The report said the planned investments cou
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
China’s energy strategy exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis
As conflict in the Middle East rattles global oil markets and exposes critical shipping routes, China’s long-term investment in an “all of the above” energy policy, including renewables like solar, is beginning to bear fruit. With countries searching for alternative ways to produce energy that are less prone to wars, political tensions, embargoes, and other []
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 8, 2026
Nifty may lose 200 points at open, as global markets come under pressure
Escalation in US-Iran tension add fuel to fire while focus will be on TCS
Toronto Sun
· Jun 30, 2026
GREEN: Trans Mountain ‘capacity’ milestone should end opposition to new pipeline
Turbulence in world oil markets due to the Iran war has only made Canadian oil more attractive and the Trans Mountain expansion has been instrumental in priming the pump for future sales to those Asian markets
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 7, 2026
Reform of the EU Electricity Market Design: A Step in the Right Direction?
Energy prices have increased significantly since 2021 due to demand transformations in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period and Russia’s war on Ukraine adversely affecting European households and businesses. Specifically, increased energy demand attributed to a dynamic global economy rebound after the pandemic led to increased electricity prices, thereby causing the first wave of an unfolding energy [] The post Reform of the EU Electricity Market Design: A Step in the Right Direction? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
One Green Planet
· Jun 24, 2026
Why Electrifying the World Could Be the Climate Breakthrough We Have Been Waiting For
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· Jul 2, 2026
China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use
Our News Bahamas
· Jun 23, 2026
Petroleum Retail Association VP: “Everybody’s Complaining About The High Operational Cost”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Rising fuel costs are putting real strain on local gas stations according to Vice President of the Bahamas Petroleum Retail Association, Vasco Bastian.
KrASIA
· Jun 22, 2026
China’s hydrogen push outstrips Japan’s in new fuel race
The oil price surge from the US-Iran crisis gives fresh impetus to efforts to boost domestic energy supply.
India News Network
· Jun 28, 2026
Global Energy Crisis: Experts Call for Sustainable Solutions
Experts emphasise the need for sustainable energy solutions amid an ongoing global energy crisis affecting economies worldwide.
Nepal News
· Jul 9, 2026
अस्ट्रेलिया र भारतबीच युरेनियम आपूर्ति सम्झौता
मेलबर्न। भारतीय प्रधानमन्त्री नरेन्द्र मोदी अष्ट्रेलियाको भ्रमणमा रहेको समयमा अस्ट्रेलिया र भारत बीच युरेनियम आपूर्ति गर्ने सम्झौता भएको जनाइएको छ। छलफलमा भारतमा बिजुलीको माग उच्च रहेको उल्लेख गर्दै प्रधानमन्त्री मोदीले आगामी वर्षहरूमा आणविक ऊर्जा उत्पादनलाई पर्याप्त मात्रामा अघि बढाउने योजनाको रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत गरेको जनाइएको छ। अष्ट्रेलियामा विश्वको युरेनियम स्रोतको लगभग २८ प्रतिशत रहेको जनाइएको छ []
BBC News - Business
· Jun 26, 2026
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
UrduPoint
· Jul 7, 2026
Global gas demand expected to decline by 0.5% in 2026: IEA
Global gas demand expected to decline by 0.5% in 2026: IEA
South Africa Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Brazil’s expanding offshore oil frontier puts biodiversity at risk: study
Fossil fuel exploration off the northeast coast of Brazil presents a greater cumulative risk of oil spills than previously expected, according to new modeling. Seagrass meadows and deep-water reefs in the Potiguar Basin are at greatest risk, as well as portions of the coasts of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Amapá states. As the []
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
Oil prices still offer relief for Asia, but no policy pivot
With oil prices still below their recent peaks, inflationary and external pressures across Asia have eased somewhat. But second-order inflation effects and FX vulnerabilities remain key constraints. Central banks are likely to maintain a tightening bias until price pressures and external balances improve
Calgary Sun
· Jul 8, 2026
HILL: Smith government should resist spending away potential windfall
The ongoing war in Iran, and disruption of a major energy corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, continues to fuel surging oil prices. While this will improve Alberta’s bottom line in the short term, it will only perpetuate the province’s resource revenue rollercoaster if not properly managed. With a new finance minister, let’s hope the []
Trend News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Managing Uzbekistan's energy transition: shifting from extraction to refining
Managing Uzbekistan's energy transition: shifting from extraction to refining
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