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Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Iran since hostilities broke out in late February. This has, at times, caused oil prices…

The Conversation

The Middle East Paradox: How Global Energy Shocks Actually Benefit the U.S. Economy

While a protracted Middle East conflict threatens Eurasia with severe energy deficits, the U.S. economy stands to benefit. Backed by domestic energy self-sufficiency, America is positioned to attract a massive inflow of global capital and industrial relocation, turning a global crisis into a profound competitive advantage.

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FTSE 100 Live 09 April: Index fades and oil price rises amid ceasefire strain

The Brent crude oil price today resumed its rise amid signs the Middle East ceasefire is already under strain.

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Australia eyes new fuel supply from US, Mexico and Asia as diesel prices spike to record high

Shipments of fuel into Australia secure until at least the middle of May, energy minister says

The Guardian - AU

10 countries that exist in two continents: From the United States to Russia

Nations around the globe are categorised, listed, and compared with each other according to their geographical position, governance, and recognition by the international community. These categories aid in organising data on an international level, utilised by various bodies and institutions for research purposes.

The Times of India

1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar for over a year, US asking countries in Africa, Asia to take them

The United States State Department has been negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take the 1100 Afghans who have been stranded on a former US military base in Qatar for over a year. They were evacuated by the Biden administration but now they can't enter the US as…

The Times of India

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

Asian markets surged on the possibility that much needed oil, gas and commodities can start flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again.

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Fuel Crisis Hits Global Air Travel as Multiple Airlines Cancel Flights Over Iran War

Global jet fuel crunch forces flight cancellations, extra refuelling, and soaring prices, hitting Asia-Pacific airlines hardest amid Iran conflict

International Business Times UK

Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking

Last year Kenya Wildlife Service warned of a growing demand for garden ants in Europe and Asia, where some people view them as exotic pets. An attempt to smuggle over 2,000 garden ants out of the country’s main international airport made the news in 2026. Echoing this, in 2025, four…

The Conversation

Markets send mixed signals ahead of Trump's deadline to escalate Iran war

European and Asian markets sent mixed signals on Tuesday in anticipation of US President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal "before all Hell will reign down on them".

Euronews

AMRO holds Asia's 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

"The Middle East conflict has shifted the balance of risks to the downside,” says Dong He, chief economist of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office.

Fortune

Thailand PM urges working from home amid fears over energy crisis

Anutin Charnvirakul encourages measures such as home working and carpooling as country is reliant on oil imports

The Guardian - UK

Asprofin Bank Partners with RRP Electronics as Tier One Contractor for Multi Billion Datacenter Network

Three industry leaders—Asprofin Bank Corporation, Wow Global Technologies W.L.L., and RRP Electronics Limited—have formalized their commitment with a tripartite memorandum of understanding to construct a cutting-edge modular and hyperscale data center network across Qatar, India, and Southeast Asia.

International Business Times

How Much Did Travis Smyth Win At The International Series Japan?

Travis Smyth made a 72nd-hole eagle to win the big Asian Tour event, but how much money did he earn?

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The Independent UK

Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

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InZOI boss says the success of Crimson Desert and other Korean games is "really nice to see" but Asian developers "still have a lot to learn from Western developers"

Kim says many Asian developers are getting bored with making the same thing

Fortune

Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says

“Unless Strait of Hormuz transit resumes, the stress in refined products and the shortages we’re seeing across Asia will spread, and quickly.”

The Times of India

When US and Iran joined hands against Israel: Why Hormuz blockade brings back memories of 1956 Suez crisis

Iranian blockade of Strait of Hormuz and the heavy price that global economy is paying these days bring back dark memories of a similar crisis that had enveloped the world nearly a decade after World War II had ended: the shutdown of the Suez Canal in the wake of a…

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Euronews

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

The Independent UK

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Oil prices are surging on worries of a prolonged Iran war while Asian financial markets are rising moderately during cautious trading

Fortune

Countries are turning to ‘structurally more resilient’ energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says

From Asia to Europe, people are rushing to electrify wherever they can.

The Conversation

How ‘eco-dystopian’ novels from Asia and Africa are pushing boundaries

Speculative and futuristic visions of environmental calamity are being imagined globally through environmental fiction. Eco-dystopian novels can help people process their fears or mourn the loss of a more stable climate.

The Times of India

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

Fortune

Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

“The scaling laws that have driven the AI boom are fundamentally peacetime constructs.”

Fortune

Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz

“Countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage,” Trump said in his address.

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