Oscars 2026 preparations are underway: Here are the streets to avoid
Roll out the red carpet — and the road closures.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hidden EV economy - DailyNews
With the right partnerships and technical knowledge from chinese and other asian EV manufacuters, Sri Lanka can move beyond typical assembly toward innovation. Over time, local entrepreneurs could design and manufacture home-grown electric vehicles, matching with local road conditions and maintenance, following a pa…
· Gayan Abeykoon
House panel okays bill authorizing president to suspend, cut fuel excise tax in economic emergencies
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday approved a substitute bill that aimed to authorize the country's president to suspend or cut fuel excise taxes during national or global economic emergencies.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway
Topic:Wildlife Traffic Accidents and Incidents
· Adriane Reardon
With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data'
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Glen Norris
Agreement for next five years to be signed today - DailyNews
The agreement regarding the printing of new number plates for the next five years will be signed today (10) at the Department of Motor Traffic.
· Gayan Abeykoon
The Iran war's big questions, from military assets to oil prices
A poster of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the successor to his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supreme leader is placed on an anti-riot police car as policemen stand on top of the car, during a rally to support him in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Cara Anna
This $3.1b Sydney road has been delayed by years. Now there’s an ultimatum
The NSW government has issued the builders of a $3.1 billion underground motorway in Sydney’s south an ultimatum to resume work on the project by May 1 or face legal action, two years after it was halted by a sinkhole that opened up above one of the twin tunnels under construction.
· Matt O'Sullivan
There's another energy market that may get hit harder than oil by Strait of Hormuz closure
Oil prices jumped Monday with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at a near standstill, but the longer-term implications of the Strait's closure may be more extreme for the liquefied natural gas market. That's in part because it's more difficult to move than crude oil and LNG production is more concentrated.
· Pippa Stevens
With an eviction crisis looming, Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders take a stab at solutions
Protesters gather at a rally for immigrants and workers outside Signature Aviation near the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Dec 3, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Baker, file)
Fuel prices increased from midnight today - DailyNews
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has announced a revision of fuel retail prices with effect from midnight today (09).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Infrastructure that supplies the world with oil and gas is at risk due to Iran war
In this Jan. 18, 2016 file photo, an oil pump works at sunset, in the desert oil fields of Sakhir, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)
· David Mchugh
Rhode’s spring collection is here, and the new limited-edition lip tints are sure to sell out
These products are on the road (or should we say, the Rhode?) to selling out.
· Hannah Southwick
New footage raises likelihood the US struck Iranian school
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Associated Press
Marcos set to ask Congress for powers to cut fuel taxes
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· Kristina Maralit
Customs warns of hit from fuel excise tax cut
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Scotland vape shop blaze closes Glasgow railway station, nation’s busiest
The fire also led to several businesses being wrecked amid the collapse of most of an ‘iconic’ four-storey building by the transport hub
· Associated Press
Huawei Debuts "Driving Mobility and Logistics into the Intelligent World" Vision for Transportation, Powered by Five New Solutions
BARCELONA, Spain, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei hosted a forum titled Accelerate Transportation Digital Intelligence. Together with industry customers, partners, and experts, Huawei explored new paths for smart transportation, shared its latest technical achievements, and announced five…
· PRNEWSWIRE
WATCH: Motorists load up on gas at a station in Las Pinas ahead of a double-digit price hike on fuel products
Motorists line up for gas at a station in Las Piñas City, on March 9, 2026, a few hours before a massive price increase will be in effect on fuel products brought about by the US-Israeli war against Iran. Data from the Department of Energy (DOE) indicate that the price per liter of gasoline is expected to increase f…
· The Manila Times
Trump says Australia must act after Iranian footballers escape handlers
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Kieran Campbell
Georgia teacher killed by student driving away from prank gone wrong
Five teenagers arrested after Jason Hughes run over outside his home after prank involving toilet paper
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
Sen. Lindsey Graham calls out Israel for blowing up Iran’s fuel depots: ‘Please be cautious’
Not even notorious Iran hawk Sen. Lindsey Graham could fully get behind Israel bombing Tehran’s fuel depots over the weekend.
· Ryan King
‘Bitter result’ for Friedrich Merz as Greens win in German car heartland
Cem Özdemir gains 30.2% of vote in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of CDU, with far-right AfD in third
· Deborah Cole
Chinese local governments offer OpenClaw project subsidies as security questions linger
Shenzhen and Wuxi pledge subsidies to fuel OpenClaw adoption even as analysts warn of a ‘tricky trade-off between ease of use and privacy’
· Ben Jiang
Takeaways from F1's first race of a new era with thrills and concerns ahead of Chinese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar, left, of France and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steer their cars out of turn two at the start of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
· James Ellingworth
Uber expands pilot program allowing women to seek women drivers, and vice versa
In this March 15, 2017, file photo, a sign marks a pickup point for the Uber car service at LaGuardia Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
· Alexandra Olson
Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas
Amazon's self-driving unit Zoox plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Dallas and Phoenix, the company announced Monday.
· Annie Palmer
Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say
In this March 6, 2015 photo, a sign marks the location of the barracks for the Pennsylvania State Police in Blooming Grove Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Michael Rubinkam, file)
WATCH: Motorists in PH queue at gas stations, anticipate fuel price increase
Motorists queue at gasoline stations in Manila on March 9, 2026 ahead of a significant fuel price increase driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Department of Energy said fuel prices would rise by P17–24 (0.29-0.41USD) starting March 10, with the increases to be rolled out in stages through the week…
· The Manila Times
‘We all want to know what he was doing in the bedroom’: Kerouac’s unseen archive goes on show in New York
As the original On the Road scroll heads to auction, a new exhibition uncovers the private life of the Beat legend
· Alexander Cheves
Aussie mum fighting for life after 'devastating' Bali truck crash
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Jorge Branco
Oil shock prompts South Korea to impose fuel price cap for the first time in 30 years
South Korea is set to impose a price cap on fuel products for the first time in 30 years, as oil prices skyrocketed on Monday due to the war in Iran.
· Lim Hui Jie
WATCH: Big-time fuel price hikes start Tuesday, oil companies to stagger increases
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· The Manila Times
Max Verstappen takes on 24-hour 'bucket list' race at famed Nürburgring track
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks down the F1 Paddock ahead of the first practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home
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· Chloe Henville
Iran war sends oil prices surging, prompting panic buying and rationing in parts of Asia | South China Morning Post
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar and Indonesia among the countries facing fuel shortages.
3-term lawmaker vows free access to public transit in Seoul mayor bid
Rep. Park Ju-min, a three-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, pledged Monday to grant all citizens free access to the Seoul public transit services within 10 years, reiterating his road map from February.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Seoul plans first fuel price caps in 29 years amid oil shock
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
How will suspending fuel excise taxes cushion a big oil price hike?
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· Dwight de Leon
Minister demands national fuel plan as Queensland farmers ‘on precipice’
Queensland’s energy minister has called on the Commonwealth to prioritise the state’s farmers and rural communities while the nation is gripped by diesel shortages and high fuel prices.
· Catherine Strohfeldt
Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station
Glasgow Central railway station was forced to close Monday following a major blaze at a nearby vape shop, with travel disruption expected throughout the day. Firefighters were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon and were still battling the blaze at the four-storey building as of 5 a.m. on Monday, a spokesperson …
Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say
A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, according to officials.
· Fox News
Rescues and road closures as Queensland smashed by intense rain
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Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage - DailyNews
Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Nvidia backs AI data center startup Nscale as it hits $14.6 billion valuation
AI data center startup Nscale has raised $2 billion at a $14.6 billion valuation, the company announced on Monday, as the AI infrastructure boom continues.
· Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Predators bring road losing streak into game against the Kraken
Nashville Predators (28-27-8, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (29-24-9, in the Pacific Division)
· The Associated Press
Diesel price tipped to soar in Perth despite premier saying ‘no reason’ for hikes
West Australian motorists are being warned that most branded metropolitan fuel stations will be hiking their diesel price on Tuesday.
· Michael Philipps
Hong Kong ‘more than China’s financial sandbox’, Paul Chan says
Finance chief says Hong Kong is driving country’s development, calls on city to ‘get empowered’ by AI
· Connor Mycroft
Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage
Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
· Al Jazeera
How Boston Dynamics IPO could unlock Hyundai Motor Group’s ownership overhaul
Successful listing could hand Chung Euisun billions, easing tax burdens, paving way for governance reform
· Ahn Sung-mi