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From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch

Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security

India to supply 5000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid fuel concerns

Earlier in the week, on Sunday, Bangladesh conducted drives to inspect the fuel stock situation, Bangladesh Energy Ministry said

FAA grounds all JetBlue flights across US after request from airline

US aviation regulator issues nationwide ground stop after request from the airline

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices over 8% as Iran war fuels panic buying

The price revision comes as global crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years following escalating tensions in West Asia

Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge

From Ukraine to Iran, Trump has repeatedly misjudged his adversaries - a pattern seen in past US wars that shows how underestimating rivals can reshape conflicts and prolong geopolitical crises

Why Kharg Island remains a critical red line in West Asia conflict

Kharg Island handles most of Iran's oil exports and is vital to its economy. Despite rising Israel-Iran tensions and strikes on other targets, the small Gulf island has remained untouched so far

India to play major role in remaking of world order: South African minister

South African minister highlights strategic partnership with India in trade, development and global economic reform

China's exports jump nearly 22% in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with US

Higher shipments to other regions including Europe and Latin America helped offset a 20 per cent drop in exports to the US

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian female soccer players

Five players sought asylum after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem during a tournament in Australia

Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war

The Senate last week voted down a war powers resolution, which would have put curbs on Trump's abilities to use military force in Iran

Trump faces limited options to lower oil prices as Iran war continues

While US officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns

Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire

Iran's deputy foreign minister said that many countries want a way for ceasefire discussions, but said any truce is possible only if the US and Israel stop attacks

Escalating West Asia conflict becomes world's latest economic hazard

US President Trump insists the conflict will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback

Asian airlines raise fares as West Asia conflict drives fuel costs

Airlines in the region aren't as well hedged against high oil prices as rivals in Europe or the US, making them more vulnerable to sudden surges in jet fuel prices

Legal fight reopens over Donald Trump's push to tax low-value imports

The justices in February struck down his use of an emergency powers law to impose duties, but didn't address his authority to halt the exemption for low-value packages

Australia to send spy aircraft, missiles to help UAE against Iranian attack

About 115,000 Australians are in the West Asia, including roughly 24,000 in the UAE, fueling unprecedented consular challenge

IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end

Iran's revolutionary guards say Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and US ambassadors will be granted full freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media

Iranian attacks marks escalation; may impact bilateral ties: Saudi Arabia

Riyadh says Iranian strikes violate international law as UAE reports intercepting missiles and drones amid escalating regional tensions

Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts de-escalation in West Asia conflict

Shortly after settlement, prices turned negative following news of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

83 children killed amid escalating hostilities in Lebanon, says UNICEF

UN agency says dozens of children killed and hundreds injured as hostilities escalate and mass displacement spreads across Lebanon