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Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

The Conversation

‘They are safe here’: five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU

FTSE 100 Live 09 March: Markets slump as oil price tops $100, inflation fears mount

Global stock markets are deep in the red after the Brent Crude oil price this morning soared as high as $119 a barrel.

Evening Standard

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Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea's KOSPI taking the biggest hit

Still, analysts see the selling as a "knee-jerk risk-off market reaction."

Fortune

Asia’s family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap

Asia is going to have to find a new source of funding. The answer will have to come from those with money: Asia's corporations, and Asia's wealthy.

Fortune

Why Asia sits at the centre of the global LNG shock

Middle East tensions and energy infrastructure disruptions are rattling global LNG markets, hitting Asia hardest.

Euronews

Philippines orders energy cuts in response to Middle East war

South-east Asian country limits air conditioning and travel for public officials amid soaring fuel prices

The Guardian - UK

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Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street's losses, as oil edges lower

Asia shares are mixed following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024

The Independent UK

If Ramayana Was Myth, Why Do These 5 Countries Still Celebrate It?

For thousands of years, the Ramayana has been one of the most influential stories in human civilization. Written by the sage Valmiki, the epic tells the journey of Lord Ram, his exile, the abduction of Sita, and the battle against Ravana. Many people today discuss the Ramayana as mythology, literature,…

Times Life

European markets lost ground as oil prices climb further amid new Iran attacks

European stock markets lost their enthusiasm by the early afternoon following a positive trend in the first half of the trading lead by strong performances in Asia. Meanwhile, oil prices are rising further.

Euronews

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

Fortune

Oil price continues to rise amid Middle East crisis but stock markets rebound across Asia

Reports of attack on US registered tanker in Gulf lifts crude by 3% to $84 a barrel as gas price also starts to climb

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 05 March: Oil price higher, Rentokil leads stronger index

Calmer stock market conditions continued today despite a fresh rise for the price of oil.

Evening Standard

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

The Independent UK

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Asian shares jump after US stocks rebound as oil prices stop spiking

Shares have opened sharply higher in Asia after a rebound on Wall Street

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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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times UK

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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Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Fortune

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.

LiveScience

'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.

The Conversation

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…

Louder

"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!

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