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Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

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Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos

Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia’s rivers

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia’s rivers

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

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Representatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

Representatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Philippine officials say 2 Americans among suspected communist rebels killed in clash with troops

Philippine officials say 2 Americans among suspected communist rebels killed in clash with troops

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

Stocks slip and oil prices rise on uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

US forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, Defense Department says

US forces board an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, Defense Department says

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa

Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa

Chinese man jailed for one year by Kenyan court over ant trafficking

Chinese man jailed for one year by Kenyan court over ant trafficking

Photos show New Year celebrations rooted in faith and harvest in parts of Asia

Photos show New Year celebrations rooted in faith and harvest in parts of Asia

US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran

US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran

Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump’s summit with China’s leader

BTS opens world tour in South Korea after hiatus for military service

BTS opens world tour in South Korea after hiatus for military service

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