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Asia
EU under pressure as fertiliser costs soar on Middle East war
With the war in the Middle East sending global fertiliser prices soaring, the EU is coming under pressure from farmers and some member states to take action.
By AFP
1d ago
Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally.
By AFP
3d ago
By Xinhua
3d ago
By AFP
5d ago
India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year.
By AFP
5d ago
Gulf countries and Israel came under missile fire and Israeli forces struck Iran on Saturday, as the war raged into its second month with Washington expressing hopes for progress in talks with Tehran.
By AFP
1w ago
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise."
By AFP
1w ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, in a mark of defiance after President Trump claimed talks to end war
By AFP
1w ago
Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.
By AFP
1w ago
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency" on Tuesday, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war.
By AFP
1w ago
Fourteen people were killed in a fire in a car parts factory in South Korea that also injured 59 others, authorities told AFP Saturday, updating a previous toll of 11 fatalities.
By AFP
2w ago
Pakistan announces 5-day 'temporary pause' in hostilities with Afghanistan ahead of Eid al-Fitr, warns operations will resume if any attacks occur.
By AFP
2w ago
US President Trump lashed out Tuesday at "foolish" NATO over Iran, saying the US needs no help after allies rebuffed his calls to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By AFP
2w ago
Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.
By AFP
2w ago
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