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Newest first · UTC+11:00WATCH: Marcos rolls out P10K cash aid to buses
President Ferdinand Marcos speaks with bus operators at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange on March 24, 2026 following the government’s rollout of subsidies to help them cope with rising fuel costs. The chief executive announced that each bus unit would receive P10,000 in cash.
· The Manila Times
Fuel supply cliff to hit at end of April as petrol prices in Australia hit record highs
Petrol prices have hit a record high of $2.38 a litre, as Australia’s fuel supplies are set to hit a cliff by the end of April when the Asian refineries that deliver 80 per cent of Australia’s supply exhaust their inventories due to the Iran war oil crisis.
· Mike Foley, Nick Toscano
Hercules C-130 crash kills 66 people (VIDEOS)
At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in the southern province of Putumayo. Many others were injured, while rescue and evacuation operations continued into the night.
· RT
Government to launch guide to help elderly Hongkongers with revised HK$2 fare scheme
Welfare chief says authorities will widely publicise changes to scheme, and guide will show commuters best routes to help them save money
· Lo Hoi-ying
Santos halts gas exports from Darwin amid global energy scramble
Oil and gas giant Santos has been forced to suspend shipments from a key Australian gas-export terminal just as the war in the Middle East is driving a global energy crisis and igniting the sharpest price rises in years.
· Nick Toscano
Malaysia battles fuel subsidy misuse after viral 71-litre petrol grab
The government blocked a customer from the subsidy scheme to ensure fair access amid rising oil prices and supply fears
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Connecting the Global Travel Industry: YeePay Builds a Bridge Between China and International Aviation Markets
BERLIN, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 3-5, 2026, ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, marked its landmark 60th anniversary, gathering over 5,600 exhibitors from 166 countries and regions, nearly 97,000 industry professionals, and 400+ experts sharing the latest global travel trends across 2…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Quadruple amputee cornhole player arrested in Maryland fatal shooting
A county sheriff’s office in Maryland said Monday that professional cornhole player who’s also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument.
· Audrey Mcavoy
Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet
Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads have held steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less
· Luca Ittimani, Penry Buckley, Josh Nicholas
Huawei Releases the NG WAN White Paper to Fully Upgrade IP Bearer Networks and Drive New Growth for Carriers
BEIJING, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Upperside World Congress 2026, Huawei hosted its IP Gala summit themed "Next-Generation WAN, Boosting New Growth for Carriers." At the summit, Huawei unveiled the white paper on Next-Generation (NG) WAN, with the WBBA, IPv6 Forum, and leading carriers present at the…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Fuel crisis. Industry lobbying counters national interest
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· Rex Patrick
New Zealand to give cash payments to some low income families as global fuel crisis worsens
Policy begins on 1 April and is aimed to ease financial pressure as the price of fuel surges due to conflict in the Middle East
· Eva Corlett
Doula refuses to give statement into influencer's free birth death
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Tara Cosoleto
Digital infrastructure powers Xiong'an, China's 'city of future'
BEIJING, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily:
· PRNEWSWIRE
SMARTIES™ Awards 2026 Call for Entries, Celebrating Marketing That Drives Real Business Impact
SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) proudly announces the opening of entries for the 2026 SMARTIES™ Awards, the premier marketing awards program that honors trailblazing brands, agencies, and marketers driving innovation and business impact.
· PRNEWSWIRE
This is what happens at the bowser when fuel prices skyrocket
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Flight attendant’s survival a ‘miracle’ after ejection from Air Canada jet
Strapped into her jump seat, Solange Tremblay was thrown from the wreckage at LaGuardia when the nose of the jet was severed
· Associated Press
South Korea cuts fuel use as war hits economy, launches measures amid energy crisis
South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has cancelled a planned trip to China to address mounting economic concerns at home linked to the fallout from the Iran war, local media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Sydney man allegedly intended to kill ex-girlfriend in stabbing, jury told
Anthony Monteleone is accused of stabbing his former girlfriend at a gym car park in Sydney's Alexandria. (Facebook)
· Jamie Mckinnell
Gov't to strictly enforce five-day vehicle restriction system for public sector
The government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle restriction system for the public sector to respond to possible oil supply disruption amid persisting tensions in the Middle East while implementing additional energy-saving measures, the climate ministry said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Sobot Wins the Partner Recognition Award at Meta Partner Summit 2026
Driving Customer Service and Marketing Success with Sobot's WhatsApp Solution
· PRNEWSWIRE
Alpha Drive One to host fan concert tour
Alpha Drive One invited fans to its first fan concert tour, “Star Road,” announced Monday via agency WakeOne Entertainment.
· Hwang You-mee
Renault Korea expands EV production capacity at Busan plant
Renault Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Metropolitan Government to invest in additional facilities for electric powertrain vehicle production at its Busan plant.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Boston Dynamics joins US push to shape robotics strategy
Boston Dynamics, the robotics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, is participating as a key player in The Special Competitive Studies Project, a private think tank shaping US robotics strategy.
· Lee Han-gyoul
'Point of no return' looming in Middle East war: Red Cross
GENEVA (AFP) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross demanded Monday a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" including harm to nuclear facilities.
· Yonhap
ICE agents doing little to address massive airport queues in the USA
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Nick Pearson
Military plane with 121 aboard crashes in Colombia, killing dozens
BOGOTA, Colombia — A military transport plane with 121 people on board, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 33 people and leaving at least 81 injured, according to the town's deputy mayor.
· Associated Press
Philippines scores poorly on work-life balance. Filipinos are not surprised
Low wages, poor workplace culture and heavy traffic are among the factors hampering Filipinos from enjoying a good work-life balance
· Sam Beltran
More than 100 petrol stations run out of fuel across Victoria
The Victorian government says fuel shortages at more than 100 service stations are likely only temporary. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane granted day release
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· April Glover
Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies
Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much of it passing through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas trade.
· Anton L Delgado
Foreign visitors injured by drunk driver in Hongdae
Four people were injured in a drunk driving accident on Monday evening, according to police on Tuesday, with two of them being Japanese nationals.
· Yoon Min-sik
'One man is to blame': US Senator says Trump responsible for sharp rise in fuel price
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed President Donald Trump for a sharp rise in gasoline prices, saying costs have jumped nearly 75 percent in less than a month.
· Middleeasteye
Why the Iran war could be a ‘game-changer’ for EVs – and China’s car industry
The ‘eye-watering’ surge in oil prices may push consumers around the world to switch to electric cars, boosting Chinese brands, analysts say
· Carol Yang
Chinese man modifies electric bike, uses dog as power source, draws animal abuse criticism
Elderly road rider filmed using dog placed under his seat to make vehicle move; has stick in his hand thought to have been used to whip animal
· Fran Lu
Australia gets $10 billion-a-year boost after almost a decade of waiting
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Daniel Jeffrey
New territory announces extra public holiday for Anzac Day 2026
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Rebecca Masters
Warning to airlines as domestic airfares set to soar
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Patrick Brischetto
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ Season 2 On Acorn TV, Where Jay And Mary Swan Settle In A Small Town With A History Of Murder And Missing Kids
Australia’s brand of small-town mystery is different than we see from most other countries, mainly because the small towns are tiny and insular, and the people who live there wear their biases on their sleeves (they’re also full of crocs, but that’s another matter). It definitely helps inform Acorn TV‘s prequel seri…
· Joel Keller
WBS Power Advances 3.2 GW Energy Infrastructure for Hyperscale Data Center Campus
TOMASZÓW MAZOWIECKI, Poland, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new hyperscale data center campus with a target capacity of 3.2 GW will be developed in Lublewo, in the municipality of Choczewo in northern Poland's Pomerania region. The project, named Baltic Data Center Campus, is being developed by WBS Power S.A., whi…
· PRNEWSWIRE
‘We consider every mile we drive’: how fuel shortages are affecting readers worldwide
From a shop owner in India to a community worker in New South Wales, rising fuel prices are forcing people to ration oil usage
· Jane Clinton
Trump puts off strikes on Iran power plants, says US, Iran want to make deal
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he ordered the postponement of threatened military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, stressing that both Washington and Tehran want to make a deal to end their war.
· Yonhap
Call to end 'time-waste' appointments for struggling Aussies amid fuel costs-spike
Critics argue the government should pause or stop compulsory in-person appointments related to Centrelink and JobSeeker payments, as fuel costs surge. Source: SIPA USA / AAP/SBS
· Sbsaustralia
Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?
The luxury car tax has been cut for zero-emission cars. Source: AAP / JONO SEARLE
· Sbsaustralia
Central Land Council push increased support for remote communities as fuel and living costs skyrocket
Petrol prices are rising across the country, but remote communities are facing costs almost double metropolitan areas. Source: AAP / AAP Image
· Nitvaustralia
Three Chinese EV makers raise prices – but analysts warn weak demand could force reversal
Xiaomi, Chery and FAW adjust prices amid surging chip and raw material costs, but analysts say soft sales could undermine gains
· Themis Qi
Air traffic controller stress comes into focus after LaGuardia jet-fire truck collision
Firefighters and investigators examine the site, Monday, March 23, 2026, where an Air Canada jet came to rest after colliding with a Port Authority firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, after landing Sunday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
· Rio Yamat