Singapore’s ban on caged lorries revives debate over migrant worker transport
The government says the move improves workers’ safety, but advocacy groups say the wider transport risks remain
· Kolette Lim
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hong Kong authorities propose ferry fare adjustments to keep operators afloat
Proposal includes 12.5 per cent fare rise for one-way trips between Central and piers on Cheung Chau and Lamma, but consolidates fees elsewhere
· Harvey Kong
Richmond plays Duquesne on 6-game road slide
Richmond Spiders (15-15, 5-12 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (16-14, 8-9 A-10)
· The Associated Press
Dubai airport partially resumes services after drone attack
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, has announced it is partially resuming services.
· Middleeasteye
Quick hits: Verstappen's big crash and Mercedes accused of sandbagging
Max Verstappen suffered a big crash during qualifying, as his car spun into the barrier. (Getty Images: LAT Images/Alastair Staley)
· Michael Doyle
From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war
In reality, US president’s opposition to foreign entanglements had only ever been partial
· Julianborger, Roth Andrew
Sweet 16 birthday party gatecrashed by 500 teens
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· 9News Staff
Watch: Fire engulfs houses in Quezon City
Residents watch as firefighters battle a massive blaze that engulfed houses along NIA Road in Pinyahan village, Quezon City on March 6, 2026. About 4,000 families were affected by the fire. Meanwhile, fire also left over 200 families in Manila homeless the next day. Both incidents are under investigation.
· The Manila Times
Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging
The conflict started by the US president lacks clear rationale, stoking public opposition and economic concerns amid rising fuel prices
· Agence France-Presse
Iran vows it won't surrender as war with the U.S. and Israel enters second week
Heated exchanges between Iran and the U.S. continued unabated over the weekend, while Iranian missiles rained down on Gulf states and Israel attacked critical infrastructure in Tehran.
· Pia Singh, Azhar Sukri
Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain walks down pit lane after winning the qualifying session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
· Stewart Bell
Dallas visits Toronto on 3-game road skid
Dallas Mavericks (21-42, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-27, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
· The Associated Press
Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with Phoenix
Charlotte Hornets (32-32, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (36-27, seventh in the Western Conference)
· The Associated Press
Videos show death of US citizen shot by immigration agent in Texas
In this image from video provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Jack Stevens pulls Ruben Ray Martinez from his vehicle after shooting Martinez at a roadblock in South Padre Island, Texas, on March 15, 2025. (Officer Miguel Leal/Texas Department of Public Saf…
· Michael Biesecker
Motorists stranded after heavy rains pound Kenya's capital overnight
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Motorists in the Kenyan capital were stranded for hours on Saturday after roads were flooded following heavy rains overnight.
· Evelyne Musambi
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tyler Jaggers dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic
The US Coast Guard on Friday confirmed Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician stationed at USCG Air Station Astoria, Oregon, died Thursday following a medical evacuation mission off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington.
· Fox News
OG Anunoby’s huge night propels Knicks to dominant road win over Nuggets
DENVER — There’s something about playing a mile high that suits OG Anunoby.
· Stefan Bondy
Quezon City fire affects 4,000 families
MANILA, Philippines — A massive fire that tore through a residential community along NIA Road in Pinyahan village, Quezon City destroyed 80 to 95 percent of houses in the area and affected about 4,000 families, barangay officials said Saturday.
· James Daniel Danio
South Korean EV Battery Maker SK Lays Off 958 Workers in Georgia
The battery unit of SK Innovation Co. is laying off more than a third of the workforce at its plant in Georgia as the South Korean manufacturer navigates a slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
· Yonhap
Jamie Dunn, voice behind beloved puppet Agro, dies aged 75
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· Emily Bennett
Wife's plea over camera after husband killed in Bondi terror attack
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· Sarah Swain
Philippines, Malaysia strengthen aviation partnership
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Malaysia modernized their aviation framework following two days of bilateral negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, which concluded on March 5, 2026.
· Benjamin L. Vergara
DFAT shuttle buses to help stranded Aussies
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Eleanor Wilson
Aussie crashes out with teammate in dramatic start to F3 season
Formula 3 Prema Racing teammates Louie Sharp and James Wharton walk away from the wrecked car of Sharp. (X: F3)
· Michael Doyle
Porn giant blocks Australian website access over new age-check laws
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Eleanor Wilson
Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar of France arrives at the track 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)
· Stewart Bell
[Vantage Point] The ₱90 per liter oil warning: How Gulf conflict could hit local fuel and power prices
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· gdecastro0289
Logging off: The quiet Formula 1 life of Alex Albon
Driving for Thailand but born and raised in the United Kingdom, Formula 1 driver Alex Albon can't be put in a corner. Source: Getty / Peter Fox
· Sbsaustralia
Plane that crashed in Maine spent more time than typical to take off after de-icing
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board investigate a plane crash at Bangor International Airport Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Bangor, Maine. (Linda Coan O’Kresik/The Bangor Daily News via AP, File)
· Patrick Whittle
ICE arrests US Spanish-language news outlet reporter without warrant
Estefany Rodriguez Florez of Nashville Noticias, who had produced reports that were unflattering to ICE, was arrested during traffic stop
· Associated Press
Qatar Airways to run repatriation flights after airspace corridor approved
Qatar Airways said it will operate a series of special repatriation flights on 7 March after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority authorised a temporary safe operating corridor.
· Middleeasteye
16 hurt when bus, car collide on Manhattan Bridge — victims left with broken leg, concussion: officials
Sixteen people were hurt when a bus and a car collided on the Manhattan Bridge late Friday morning, fire officials said.
· Amanda Woods
Aussies to prove their age to access these online sites and services
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Yashee Sharma
Robertson and Salah help Liverpool to redemption over Wolves in FA Cup tie
This time around, Liverpool made no mistake at Molineux. They remain on the road to Wembley, and thanks to two players signed in 2017, two time-honoured club legends with now uncertain futures. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah scored the goals that took the game away from Wolves to soothe the pain of Tuesday’s Premi…
· John Brewin
theScore Bet bonus code NPNEWS: Get a bet reset up to $1,000 for St. John’s vs. Seton Hall
The No. 15 St. John’s Red Storm close out their Big East regular-season schedule on the road in Newark against the Pirates of Seton Hall on Friday.
· Mike Turay
It's a desert doubleheader for IndyCar and NASCAR at Phoenix
23XI Racing’s team co-owner Michael Jordan watches the final laps by Tyler Reddick during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
· Jenna Fryer
#FreeBritney was a mistake — and exposes society’s failures in dealing with mental health
Britney Spears was arrested late Wednesday near her Los Angeles home for allegedly driving under the influence — yet another unsettling chapter in the story of one of America’s most famous and tragic celebrities.
· Bethany Mandel
Melbourne teens arrested over deadly station brawl
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· Eleanor Wilson
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Associated Press
Indonesia to follow Australia in under-16s social media ban
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Associated Press
LI fugitive who fled after deadly 2005 crash smiles as he’s confronted by victim’s tearful family and given up to 10 years
The family of a man killed by a reckless driver who fled to India over two decades ago tearfully described how the loss of their father has forever changed their lives.
· Brandon Cruz
UN calls for investigation after fuel tanker hit off Gaza coast
A tanker operated by the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) was hit from the direction of the sea on Thursday while on its way to collect fuel for distribution inside Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Tony went through 'hell' due to unnecessary surgery as a child
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Yashee Sharma
Threats to water supply and food inflation stalk Gulf states
Gulf countries are shutting down oil and gas production as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, but it's not just their energy infrastructure that is currently held hostage to Iran’s retaliatory missiles and drones: food and water are, too.
· Middleeasteye
GJDP helps achieve overall development in Jaffna – Minister Bimal - DailyNews
The Greater Jaffna Development Plan (GJDP) has been formulated by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to guide the physical, economic, and social development of the region, Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament yesterday. We have allocated Rs. 250 million through the l…
· Mavan perera
‘Vladimir’ Episode 4 Recap: Put on Your Red Pants and Dance the Blues
“I think it would be good for him to have an affair.” Well, roll out the red carpet, why don’t you? If the narrator of Vladimir wants to hook up with the title character, she could not be on more of a glide path: The man’s own wife is behind the idea. “I wish Vlad would fuck other people,” Cynthia tells the professo…
· Sean T. Collins
Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war
The Trump administration on Friday announced a $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers and other maritime traffic in an effort to get vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Spencer Kimball
SK Battery America Inc. lays off 958 workers at Georgia plant
ATLANTA (AP) — Battery company SK Battery America Inc. laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid automakers’ changing electrification plans and uncertain consumer demand for EVs.
· Alexa St John
‘I believe I can do it’: George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins
Rule changes will affect driver style and car performance with world champion Lando Norris already under scrutiny
· Gilesrichards
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
· Associated Press