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Newest first · UTC+11:00Australia's fuel shipments secured 'well into' May
Chris Bowen says fuel shipments continue to arrive as expected. (ABC News: David Sciasci)
· Maani Truu
Iran war threatens Vietnam's 10% economic growth goal
A production line at a Skoda Auto factory in Ha Long in Vietnam's northeast. The global energy crisis is threatening the prospects of the country's booming manufacturing sector. © AP
· Staff Writer
Return of overseas hires meets tighter housing supply, driving up Hong Kong luxury rents
Repulse Bay is at the centre of a rebound, with leasing activity surging and high-end homes drawing multiple rental offers
· Peggy Ye
Return of overseas hires meets tighter housing supply, driving up Hong Kong luxury rents
Repulse Bay is at the centre of a rebound, with leasing activity surging and high-end homes drawing multiple rental offers
· Peggy Ye
California’s fuel crisis hits terrifying new high — here’s how it’ll hurt you
California’s fuel crisis has reached a shocking new milestone as diesel blows past $8 a gallon in San Francisco — the highest price ever recorded in any U.S. city.
· Titus Wu
S. Korean currency slides on Trump's renewed threats to hit Iranian infrastructure
The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Monday after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iranian energy facilities and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while setting a new deadline for action.
· Yonhap
Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Global oil prices have risen back above $110 (£83.38) a barrel after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
· Osmond Chia
S. Korean currency slides on Trump's renewed threats to hit Iranian infrastructure
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iranian energy facilities and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while setting a new deadline for action.
· Oh Seok-min
LS Electric unit wins W106.6b transformer order from US firm
LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment maker, said Monday its subsidiary has secured a 106.6 billion-won ($70.2 million) contract to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers to a US energy infrastructure company.
· Yonhap
LS Electric unit wins 106.6 bln-won transformer order from U.S. firm
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment maker, said Monday its subsidiary has secured a 106.6 billion-won (US$70.2 million) contract to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers to a U.S. energy infrastructure company.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Trump makes stark threat to Iran after US airman rescued
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat Sunday to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge.
· Agence France-Presse
Aussies give their verdict on fuel excise cut
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· Richard Wood
Diesel Surges Above $8 In San Fran As Gulf Shock Exposes California's Disastrous Policies
The Gulf energy shock is exposing the consequences of California’s economic mismanagement under the state’s one-party rule of Democratic kings and queens. Years of failed "green" policies, regulatory overreach, high taxes, endless environmental mandates, and heavy reliance on Asian refineries have transformed Califo…
· Tyler Durden
Bowen says fuel supply secure until May, as he warns against storing petrol at home
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the country had fuel supply until mid-April, with further orders in place. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
· Sbsaustralia
Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran's critical infrastructure hard if the country's government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline.
· AP
Three on the run after smashing car into Brisbane luxury store
Three people are on the run after breaking into the Hermès store in Brisbane's CBD. (ABC News: Arianna Levy)
Australia news live: Moira Deeming secures top spot on Victorian Liberal ticket; Chris Bowen calls for Hormuz reopening
State upper house MP runs unopposed after initially being dropped during a preselection challenge. Follow today’s news live
· Nick Visser
Trump deadline to unleash 'hell' nears, but Iran remains defiant
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Richard Wood
How an Irish genius drove down the price of Guinness using AI modeled after reality TV winner
A fed-up beer geek created an AI bot to poll 3,000 Irish pubs on their average cost of Guinness — and the high-tech living index is now credited for driving down prices across the Emerald Isle.
· Caitlin McCormack
Iran Threatens "Complete And Utter Annihilation" Of OpenAI's $30BN Stargate Data Center In Abu Dhabi
In a move that may well have been sponsored by Dario Amodei or Elon Musk, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a clear public warning to the US that any damage inflicted on Iran’s power infrastructure will be met with decisive retaliation. Specifically, IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ebrahim Z…
· Tyler Durden
Commuters swapping cars for e-bikes as fuel prices soar
Glen Parker Cycles in Perth is among the bike retailers reporting an increase in sales of e-bikes. (ABC News: Mya Kordic)
· Mya Kordic
Tanker truck in Texas erupts into fiery blaze after collision
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A tanker truck in Texas hauling gasoline erupted into a fiery blaze Sunday after colliding with another vehicle and knocking over power lines, leaving the truck driver in critical condition, Fort Worth authorities said.
O'Hearn homers and drives in 4 to lift Pirates over Orioles 8-2 for series sweep
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn celebrates on second base after driving in a run off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
· John Perrotto
Fuel crisis forces scrapping of school camps
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Sri Lanka to fix fuel allowances amid energy crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced measures to manage public expenditure in response to the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, aiming to ease pressure on the national economy while maintaining essential public services.
· damith
All sectors of the world affected with fuel shortage
One month into the war in Iran, a growing shortage of crude oil is threatening to morph into something worse: a shortage of nearly everything.
· damith
EU finance ministers push for windfall profit tax on energy firms as Iran war drives fuel prices higher
Five finance ministers from the European Union have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran, according to a joint letter sent to the European Commission and seen by Reuters on Saturday.
· damith
The childcare equation - DailyNews
In January 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood alongside Governor Kathy Hochul to announce a landmark step toward universal free childcare for all children under five in New York City. On day eight of his administration, Mamdani declared: “Raising a child takes a village; and it takes a city government wi…
· damith
Air Sports Club to be opened at Rajagiriya - DailyNews
In Rajagiriya, a unique sports venue is preparing to open its doors. The Air Sports Club, launching on April 8 at 666/7 Cotta Road, is built around a simple concept: creating a space that sits somewhere between work, school and home. Not quite a club in the traditional sense, but not just a sports facility either.
· damith
AMW opens showroom in Negombo - DailyNews
Associated Motorways (Private) Limited (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated a key milestone with the opening of its new showroom in Negombo, located on the Chilaw Road, Negombo.
· damith
Minister Bimal Rathnayake’s visit to Moscow deepens bilateral engagement with Russian Federation - DailyNews
During an official visit to Moscow, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake engaged in a series of high-level meetings to strengthen bilateral co-operation and explore new avenues of partnership between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation.
· damith
Practical solution to fuel and cost savings
The world is facing the challenge of importing fuel due to the armed conflicts in the Middle East. Sri Lanka has to bear the brunt of it. To manage limited stocks and minimise consumption, many countries have adopted strategic measures. The immediate benefit of saving money aside, fuel conservation is already an opt…
· damith
Hiker rescued after left in critical condition for being stung by bees over 100 times in Arizona
A hiker is on the road to recovery after being stung by bees more than 100 times on a mountain in Arizona, fire officials said.
· FOX Weather
Petrol station staff and operators bare brunt of fuel price rise stress
As the war in the Middle East sends fuel prices soaring, retail workers are facing a backlash from angry drivers. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
· Melissa Brown
Price crunch has some servo owners asking: 'Is it really worth doing this?'
As the war in the Middle East sends fuel prices soaring, retail workers are facing a backlash from angry drivers. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
· Melissa Brown
4 dead in crash during pursuit by Alabama state trooper
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Four people died when a car that was being pursued by an Alabama state trooper went off the road and hit a tree, authorities said Sunday.
Trump gives Iran Tuesday evening deadline to open Strait of Hormuz after warning of strikes in fiery post: report
U.S. President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
· Reuters
Sovereignty under siege: The multidimensional war against Iran - opinion
The February-March 2026 war against Iran can be understood not merely as a military confrontation, but as a coordinated assault on sovereignty itself. The conflict was not only about missiles, nuclear infrastructure, or regional deterrence, but about whether a state could remain a political subject after simultaneou…
· RACHEL AVRAHAM
Motorcycle skids off the road and explodes — narrowly missing school kids — in insane video
A motorcyclist miraculously walked away from a fiery crash in a Texas neighborhood that nearly took out two school kids — with the wild scene caught on Ring cam.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
Members reportedly agree rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May but move symbolic with strait of Hormuz effectively closed
· Kalyeena Makortoff
Video shows crazy road rage cat fight that has witness begging priest for ‘a blessing’
A beef in a Yonkers parking lot erupted into a wild caught-on-video road-rage brawl that landed a woman and a girl in handcuffs — and had one witness begging a priest for “a blessing,” according to a report.
· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
CCEAP, LTO Region 11 team up for safer roads in Davao region
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· The Manila Times
Police, transport agencies brace for returning travelers
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· Philippine News Agency
Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his stated deadline of Monday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Automakers trade group urges government to scrap gas tax, replace it with vehicle weight fee
The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs.
· Fox Business
‘Doesn’t make sense to hold onto a combustion engine’: used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits
Stock of used EVs runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles
· Jonathan Barrett
Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens
Nepal has cut the working week from six days to five for government offices and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the United States-Israel war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera