Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.
Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
Rare Middle East storm could bring floods, damaging winds and tornadoes
Parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf could be hit by strong thunderstorms later this week. Major highways and airports in the region could be inundated.
Trump says peace talks progressing as Iran officials deny negotiations
Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have taken the lead in efforts to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, though conversations have been indirect thus far.
Israel says it will take control of large buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Thousands of displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return home until northern Israel is safe, Israel's defence minister says.
Danes vote as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks third term after Greenland boost
Frederiksen enjoyed a surge in popularity for standing up to the US over Greenland but her support is down on 2022.
'Truly magical woman': Tributes to Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling
The TV dating coach is remembered as "a radiant, shining light" following her death at the age of 54.
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
Search for four missing soldiers after Colombia plane crash kills 66
The Hercules military transport plane crashed minutes after take-off near Colombia's southern border with Peru.
At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.
Israel, Iran trade strikes as U.S. says it is pausing attacks on energy targets
Four Persian Gulf states reported fresh missile and drone threats from Iran, as Israel pledged to keep up its attacks in Iran and Lebanon “with full force.”
Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia
Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.
Musique Libre Femmes plays for Women's History Month at Tompkins Square Library in New York City
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Musique Libre Femmes (Cheryl Pyle, Roberta Piket, Ayumi Ishito) at Tompkins Square Park Library in NYC Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons) . On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Tompkins Square Library in New York City hosted a concert by Musique
Rubio testifies against friend accused of secretly working for Maduro
Former congressman David Rivera, accused of secretly lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela, climbed Miami politics alongside Marco Rubio.
Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief
The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.
Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.
UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972
Donna Motsinger alleged Cosby gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated after picking her up in a limousine in 1972.
How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded
Video shows the aftermath of the collision between a passenger plane and a firefighting vehicle on the runway of the New York airport.
ICE agents deploy to major US airports as security queues stretch for hours
Hundreds of ICE agents have been deployed to 14 airports, in cities including New York, Atlanta and Houston.
Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.
