European stocks expected to open higher as Trump extends strike hiatus
European stocks are expected to open higher on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ongoing hiatus of attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Fans weigh up driving to SA for AFL Gather Round as global fuel crisis continues
Concerns around fuel could impact on motorists' decisions to travel to SA for Gather Round. (ABC News: Dean Faulkner)
· Stacey Pestrin
Watch: Marcos opens new NAIA expressway to ease traffic
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 27, 2026 opens the new NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) westbound off-ramp, a 320-meter road designed to improve access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and ease congestion along Andrews Avenue in Pasay City.
· The Manila Times
Hyundai, SK On name US battery joint venture
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have officially named their US battery joint venture Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America.
· Byun Hye-jin
NT working to repair flood damaged roads, with more than 1,000 potholes filled
Hundreds of roads across the NT, including in Katherine, were damaged due to recent heavy rainfall and major flooding. (Facebook: Jo Hersey)
· Oliver Chaseling
Iran crisis bites into Malaysia’s supply chain as fuel subsidy cap falls
The quota cut for subsidised petrol reflects how the distant war is affecting Malaysia, with the food industry also sounding the alarm
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights
The United Arab Emirates was hit by another burst of heavy rain overnight into Friday, flooding roads across Dubai and forcing police, pumping crews and recovery vehicles onto the streets before dawn. In several districts, water covered junctions, service roads and underpasses, leaving some motorists stranded and ot…
· AfricaNews
Israel army says it is targeting Iran's ballistic missile system
The Israeli army said in a statement that it targeted Iranian military infrastructure overnight, including missile launchers and storage sites.
· Middleeasteye
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?
As the war enters day 28, United States President Donald Trump has delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure by 10 days until April 6, saying peace talks are going “very well” – even as Iranian officials describe a US proposal as “one-sided and unfair”.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
8 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Hong Kong
Police say victims suffered minor injuries after collision involving KMB bus, minibus and car
· Edith Lin
CCTV shows police chase ending at most unlikely destination
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Eleanor Wilson
New Orleans plays Toronto on 4-game road skid
New Orleans Pelicans (25-49, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (40-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
Double blow for bushfire-stricken community as thieves target farmers for fuel
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Eleanor Wilson
Afternoon Update: Labor hoses down fuel supply concerns; cyclone batters WA coast; and the year’s first big snowfall
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· Kris Swales
Race-by-race tips and previews for Rosehill on Saturday
10. Annie’s Rose has not snuck under the radar in early betting like her recent finishing positions might suggest. The five-year-old mare had no luck first up at Randwick behind Super Norwest. It was a non-event for the Kristen Buchanan-trained galloper. She then contested another BM78 at Randwick, getting back from…
· Brad Gray
Double blow for Victorian community as thieves target farmers for fuel
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Police track man to shopping centre dumpster after car chase
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Pope Leo XIV to visit Monaco
A luxury car drives along Monaco Harbor, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, File)
· Nicole Winfield
Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers
Fee for destinations other than mainland China to hit HK$389, while courier SF Express will review fuel surcharge on weekly basis from April
· Jeffie Lam
Diesel fuel stolen after thieves break into rural property
The stolen diesel is estimated to be worth more than $2,400 at current average prices. (ABC News)
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Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities crack down on yet another local case of contraband fuel amid oil price surge caused by US-Israel war against Iran
· Jess Ma
Samsung's Harman to invest 131m euros in Hungary R&D, expanding Europe auto push
Harman International, Samsung Electronics' automotive affiliate, is investing 131 million euros ($151 million) in Hungary to carry out research and development projects targeting the European market.
· Jo He-rim
Police arrest man hiding in dumpster after car chase
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Iran war risks, Southeast Asia’s fuel crisis, Xinjiang’s ‘salmon’: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From a fuel crisis gripping Southeast Asia to an elderly Chinese man’s undying love, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
As Philippines battles fuel crisis, will Marcos postpone Asean summit?
Lawmakers have urged the president to postpone or scale down the event and redirect funds towards softening the blow of rising energy costs
· Sam Beltran
Albanese government says fuel supply ‘same, if not higher’ in coming weeks as Coalition calls for halving of excise
Latest figures from ACCC show diesel and unleaded petrol prices across the five largest cities up 10% and 8% respectively
· Josh Butler
DSWD eyes second round of financial aid for public transport drivers
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it was considering another round of financial aid if fuel price increases continue..
· Allen Limos
Fuel price increase eases further next week amid US-Iran talks on de-escalating war in Middle East
MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices will increase again next week although at a slower pace as discussions between the US and Iran are ongoing to de-escalate the war in the Middle East, a local industry source said on Friday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Huawei's Solution HMS for Car Exhibits at BIMS for the Third Consecutive Year, Partnering with Three Automakers to Jointly Optimize Thailand's Smart Mobility Experience
BANGKOK, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei's solution HMS for Car returned to the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) for the third consecutive year. Showcasing its "Global One-Stop Smart Cockpit Service Solution," HMS for Car provides reliable cockpit ecosystems and smart navigation for automakers' ove…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Big banks hike rates - but not all customers will feel it right away
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Maddison Leach
Queensland fuel outages grow as state doubles down on national dashboard
The number of Queensland petrol stations running out of fuel has increased as the state government doubles down on demands for a national dashboard to monitor supply in real time.
· James Hall
Teen driver rams through Texas home in middle of night, killing mother and young son
A Texas mom and her 7-year-old child were killed when a teen driver plowed through their home in the middle of the night, according to police and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Breaking: Driver sentenced to 13 years' jail over hit-and-run of Canberra schoolboys
A man who was high on drugs when he hit two students outside a Canberra school in a stolen car has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison.
· Monte Bovill
Can states cap fuel prices? Tasmanian emergency fuel laws explained
Motorists with fuel-powered cars have been squeezed at the bowser in recent weeks. (ABC News: Adam Griffiths)
· Adam Holmes
Marcos opens new NAIAX expressway to ease traffic
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday opened the new NAIA Expressway (NAIAX) westbound off-ramp, a 320-meter road designed to improve access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 and ease congestion along Andrews Avenue in Pasay City.
· Catherine S. Valente
Hate symbol etched into glass of popular Jewish bagel shop in Sydney
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Joseph Sahyoun
Inflation set to soar as fuel costs hit prices of everyday items from bread to ridesharing
The war in the Middle East has led to oil supply shocks, which have led to higher fuel prices. (ABC News: John Gunn)
· Emilia Terzon
Footy legend's drunken incident charges dismissed on mental health grounds
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Tom Wark
Mexico’s navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing
The boats are part of a broader grass roots aid effort for energy-strapped Cuba as it reels from a US-imposed fuel embargo
· Agence France-Presse
F1's Japanese GP will be the last for 5 weeks due to the effects of the Iran war
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy works with his team members in the garage in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of Sunday’s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
· Stephen Wade
Service stations introduce 50L caps as supply shock continues
Some service stations in New South Wales have begun imposing their own caps on fuel purchases.Rural and regional communities were first impacted by fuel shortages and disruptions to supply, but it appears the crisis has widened to cities.On Sydney's Northern Beaches, a petrol station has posted a notice at the bow…
· Richard Wood
Fuel fight: Albanese rejects Coalition’s demand to cut fuel tax amid record prices
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has demanded a cut of 26 cents per litre to the cost of fuel, as the government rejects his call to reduce the fuel tax and declares Australia’s petrol and diesel supply is secure in the near term and ramps up its efforts to calm public panic over shortages at service stations.
· Mike Foley, Paul Sakkal, Brittany Busch, Shane Wright
Disabled activists stage 'bus-boarding' protest in central Seoul
A disability rights advocacy group staged a surprise "bus-boarding" protest in central Seoul during the morning rush hour Friday, causing partial road closures and severe traffic congestion.
· Yonhap
Push to get cyclists, scooters off footpaths – and onto busy roads – behind new laws
E-bike cyclists and e-scooter riders are being pushed to use high-speed roads with traffic, instead of footpaths and shared paths, under Queensland government laws that will be passed this year.
· Felicity Caldwell
PM leaves door open to halving fuel excise temporarily
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened another meeting of the national cabinet on Monday. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
· Jake Evans
Sydney's wild weather to continue, bringing strong winds and cold blasts
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Joseph Sahyoun
Lakers found identity on road trip, now they have to sharpen it before playoffs
There are road trips that only matter in the NBA standings, and then there are road trips that define who you are.
· Michael Duarte
Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes by 10 days to 8 p.m. April 6
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will extend his pause on US military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days to 8 p.m. on April 6 at the request of the Islamic Republic.
· Yonhap
Moment SF Mayor’s $135k SUV suddenly breaks and gets rocked by cable car
Nothing seems to go quite right for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie these days. Following a violent street scuffle that ended with a homeless man body-slamming one of his own security officers, we’re learning new details about a luxury SUV crash involving Lurie and a cable car. The transit smash happened back in De…
· Daniel Farr