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Oil Price Shocks Have Hit India, But This 1 Emerging Market ETF Is Still a Buy Now Near $40

The iShares India 50 ETF hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday. While the impact of higher oil prices due to the Iran war hurts Indian companies more than most in Asia, this contrarian bet has historically been profitable.

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Labour-National standoff aside, the India-NZ trade deal is a blueprint for real growth

In an increasingly uncertain world, where the global balance of power is tilting toward Asia, a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with India promises access to a booming market and “southern anchor of stability” in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Conversation

Qatar LNG Halt Triggers 70% Spike in European Gas Prices as Energy Security Concerns Rise

Discover how Qatar's LNG production halt impacts global energy markets, causing a 70% surge in Dutch TTF natural gas futures. Learn about the implications for Europe and Asia's energy supply.

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South Korean stocks suffer worst day on record amid Iran war shocks

Asian markets suffered heavy losses on Wednesday, with South Korea’s main index (Kospi) plunging more than 12%, recording its worst single-day decline in history as the widening conflict in Iran continues to disrupt global markets.

Euronews

What now for Iranian football after Khamenei’s death and bombing of Tehran?

From the World Cup to the Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League, it is unclear what may happen next

The Guardian - UK

Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher

Asian shares have resumed their decline after a global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher

The Independent UK

U.S. oil and gas exporters profit from the Iran war, but they can’t begin to fill the supply gap as global prices spike

Energy prices continue to spike, but a worst-case scenario has yet to unfold.

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'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse dazzles millions around the world (photos)

Here are the first images of the March 3 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible over North America, Australia, and eastern Asia.

LiveScience

China set to suffer from turmoil in the Middle East, but it stands to benefit long term

China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article called the intervention a departure from…

The Conversation

"The noise is deafening. The whole hotel shakes. It’s very frightening." Asia guitarist John Mitchell caught up in Middle East conflict

Prog musician John Mitchell is currently holed up in Dubai as the Iran conflict literally explodes all around him!

Louder

Soaring oil and gas prices threaten new inflation headache for Reeves

Qatar produces a fifth of the world’s LNG and is the biggest supplier to Asia

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 03 March: Energy price surge continues, stocks deep in red

Fears of a new inflation spike have intensified after oil and gas prices today extended their upward momentum.

Evening Standard

Blood Moon March 3 Time: See the Full Timeline as the Total Lunar Eclipse is Visible in North America, Central Asia, and South America

Explore the rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse with a full timeline of phases, global viewing times, and locations where the spectacle can be seen.

International Business Times UK

Asian shares are mostly lower as investors focus on the Iran war's impact on energy supplies

Asian shares are mostly lower and oil prices have surged higher as investors eye risks to the region's energy supply because of the Iran war

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The Guardian - UK

A gas shock – not an oil shock – from the Iran war looks more threatening

Europe and Asia will take an economic hit if the supply of Qatari LNG is halted by the closure of the strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 02 March: Oil and gas prices surge, banks retreat in weaker index

Oil prices have surged and the FTSE 100 index is 1% lower amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Fortune

Asian aviation stocks plunge as Iran conflict forces airlines to cancel flights over Middle Eastern airspace

Shares in Singapore Airlines are down by 4.5%, while Qantas and Japan Airlines are down by 5.4% and 5.6% respectively.

AAP

NBL aims high on expansion after record growth

NBL CEO David Stevenson is bullish about plans to expand the league to as many as 16 teams, with more Australian and Asian markets on the agenda.

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The Times of India

Famous photo of Bill Clinton in hot tub with woman taken during 2002 Asia trip with Epstein and Maxwell: Report

A shocking 2002 photo of Bill Clinton in a Brunei hotel hot tub with an unidentified woman has surfaced, linked to a trip with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Clinton, who travelled on Epstein's private jet, denied wrongdoing and knowing the woman during a deposition. The opulent suite and the…

The Guardian - AU

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in Group A opener – as it happened

Captain Sam Kerr scores in 14th minutes as hosts hold on against dogged Filipinas for an important win to start their tournament

Times Pets

Nature’s Living Armor: 5 Animals That Turn Their Bodies Into Weapons

In the wild, survival is never guaranteed. There are no hospitals, no second chances, and no mercy for the weak. Over millions of years, animals have evolved extraordinary ways to protect themselves. Some run fast. Some hide well. And some transform their very bodies into weapons. Shells, thorns, spikes, and…

Tom’s Guide

Steam Deck is getting a $100 price hike in Japan — is the US next?

The distributor of Steam Decks in Asia is raising the price of the gaming console, which could hint at a future bump elsewhere.

Cycling Weekly

'A fierce force for change' – charity celebrates one million bikes helping communities around the world

World Bicycle Relief has now sent a million of its Buffalo Bikes to rural communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America

Times Pets

Stolen From The Wild: 5 Animals The World Traffics The Most

Wildlife trafficking is one of the darkest crimes happening quietly across the world. It does not make daily headlines, yet it destroys ecosystems, fuels organized crime, and wipes out species faster than climate change. Animals are hunted, trapped, shipped, sold, and displayed like objects, stripped of their lives, families, and…

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed after Nvidia's losses pull Wall St lower, as AI-linked layoffs rattle markets

Shares are mixed in Asia after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower

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