An Australian man from Melbourne could face prison in the United States after allegedly assaulting a federal officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The 35-year-old was travelling on a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, when he allegedly approached a uniformed Transport Security Administration…
PHILIPPINE running reaches a defining moment this year with the historic EDSA Run, a landmark race that places one of the country’s most iconic roads at the center of the nation’s growing marathon movement.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced an odd-even system for fuel distribution at filling stations across the country, starting tomorrow (19), to regulate supply and manage demand more effectively.
HDC Group on Wednesday unveiled its new slogan, "To the Greater Value," as the Korean construction conglomerate marked its 50th anniversary. HDC Group Chairman Chung Mong-gyu noted the company's role in developing Korean cities and infrastructure, and underlined a new vision for the next 50 years that will incorpora…
Western Australia’s top cop says the force is bracing for a spike in fuel theft and drive-offs as prices surge and anxiety grows about supply shortages.
An ex-council deputy chief executive – touted as the youngest person in WA to ever hold the position – has been arrested in a public car park after allegedly stealing from the Shire of Coorow for his own personal benefit.
Samsung SDI CEO Choi Joo-sun signaled potential reshaping of US joint ventures with Stellantis and General Motors, as the company explores a shift from premium electric vehicle batteries toward more cost-competitive products and fast-growing energy storage systems.
Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week.
An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Tel Aviv, medics said, as air raid sirens sounded across central Israel and falling munitions struck multiple locations, AFP reported.
Airlines around the world have cancelled or suspended flights as the Middle East conflict forces the closure of key aviation hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Balancing a cake on your lap can be a white-knuckle ride − just ask my Dad, who once ferried a croquembouche tower on his knee in a Volkswagen Beetle along winding mountain roads.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) admitted it did not regulate or monitor the miscellaneous fees charged by its accredited medical clinics, as lawmakers pressed for greater transparency in the costs imposed on driver’s license applicants.
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani isn’t just the best baseball player in the world. He’s also the driving force behind why Japanese fans are watching Major League Baseball.
Oil prices slipped on Wednesday despite escalating attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure, as rising U.S. crude inventories helped offset rising geopolitical risk premiums.
A pedestrian was killed in a shocking late-night hit-and-run in East Los Angeles Monday night — and the driver didn’t just flee the scene behind the wheel, but allegedly jumped out and ran off on foot.
TORONTO — For all the pregame hype around Matthew Schaefer playing his first game in Toronto, it was the Islanders’ other local-native rookie, Cal Ritchie, who scored in his first game back home Tuesday.
Taihan Cable & Solution Vice Chair Song Jong-min on Tuesday pledged to transform the company into a global leader in the power infrastructure market, as it marked its 85th anniversary.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed no Australian soldiers were injured after an Iranian missile struck close to an airbase they were stationed on.A road leading to the Al Minhad Air Base on the outskirts of Dubai was struck by a missile hours ago, the PM confirmed, adding that Australian personnel were st…
Australian prime minister says US–Israeli war on Iran has shifted the international reality, likening current economic shock to Covid pandemic and Ukraine invasion
Global airlines sounded the alarm Tuesday over soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran, warning of hundreds of millions of extra costs, higher fares and cuts to some routes.
Premier Jacinta Allan has rejected claims the CFMEU delayed the North East Link or that the construction union’s disruption added to the toll road’s $10 billion blowout.
Aussies all over the country are being hit by rising petrol prices at the pump as the cost of oil skyrockets due to the war in the Middle East.The average price of petrol across Australia reached an average of $2.19 a litre at the end of last week, with the price of diesel shooting up to above $2.40 a litre.With pet…
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti speaks during the champions news conference after theiir win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, on Jan. 20, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said exercising the emergency power to suspend or reduce tax on petroleum products depends on the trends on oil prices, admitting that it is a "very complicated calculation."
Victoria’s transport department failed to resolve early contract disputes and accepted an unrealistic timeline for the rollout of the new myki system before the program suffered a $136.8 million blow-out and an 18-month delay, an audit has found.
A suspected drunk driver turned a quiet mountain road into a chaotic crash scene Monday night, and then laughed her way straight into handcuffs.The bizarre incident unfolded around 9 p.m. near Red Rock Road and Burnt Mill Road in the Lake Arrowhead area, where emergency crews rushed to reports of a car that had slam…
Sydney’s India-born population has driven a spike in business creation in the city’s west and north-west as members of that community founded more than half of all new firms across much of that region last year.
BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV…
Jim Chalmers said the conflict in the Middle East "is a defining influence on global growth and inflation this year, and that’s why it will be a defining influence on the May Budget". Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
Huge queues form for petrol in Sri Lanka as countries in Asia prepare for a fuel crisis, while Australia insists rationing won't be necessary. Source: AAP / Chamila Karunarathne