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Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

Euronews

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

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Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

The Times of India

Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war

Asian benchmarks are mostly rebounding, echoing the cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war

The Independent UK

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies

The Independent UK

Stock markets swing and oil prices fall after Trump postpones strikes on Iran power plants

European shares start to rise after US president says talks have been ‘very good and productive’

The Guardian - UK

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FTSE 100 Live 23 March: Stocks rebound and oil price falls on hopes of end to war

Stock markets have staged a dramatic rebound from earlier heavy losses after President Trump today disclosed talks over ending the Middle East conflict.

Evening Standard

Natural gas prices in Texas plunge deep into negative territory and producers are burning it off, while the rest of the world braces for shortages

Over the past week, spot prices at the Waha gas trading hub in the Permian Basin fell as low as -$9.75 per million British thermal units.

Fortune

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Alleged 'Off-Grid' Three-Week Honeymoon Plans Leaked

Discover the rumored honeymoon plans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, including a three-week journey across the Bahamas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

International Business Times UK

Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’

The Guardian - AU

Could the war in Iran lay a path for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The Iran war is adding impetus to reconciliation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as the region seeks to position itself as a new trade corridor between Europe and energy-rich central Asia, with the conflict highlighting Europe's energy dependency on the volatile Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Is Cairo International Airport Open? Airport Fully Operational with Hundreds of Flights

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Egypt's busiest aviation hub and a key gateway between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, remains fully open and handling regular commercial passenger traffic on March 21, 2026, despite widespread disruptions across the broader Middle East due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

International Business Times

Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown

Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney

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Fortune

Covid gave us hybrid work. The Iran War might give us a 4-day week—and this time, experts say it could stick

As governments across Asia slash the working week to save energy amid the Iran War, workers have never been closer to a permanent four-day week—but it won't be for everyone.

Fortune

How the closed Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economic engine

“Asia is at the heart of this drama."

Fortune

Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market

“By 2030, two‑thirds of the global middle class is going to be in Asia."

The Guardian - UK

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

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AAP

Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

The Times of India

'Oil not well' between Don and Bibi? Decoding Donald Trump's anger at Benjamin Netanyahu for South Pars strike

South Pars is not simply an Iranian asset. It is part of the world’s largest natural gas field, shared with Qatar, whose LNG exports underpin energy supply chains across Europe and Asia. When Israel struck that field, it was not just hitting Iran’s revenues. It was destabilising a system tied…

Fortune

As the U.S. gears up for a potential ground war in Iran, $100-plus oil threatens 'demand destruction' — starting in Asia

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

The Guardian - AU

China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now

As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar

Tom’s Hardware

US trade deficit hits a record $1.2 trillion as AI hardware imports surge under the Trump administration — massive demand for chips from Asia outpaces domestic production, fueling a 60% increase in imports in 12 months

The Independent UK

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s biggest airlines say fuel price spike caused by Iran war will drive up fares

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia

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