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Australia urges long-distance drivers to refuel in cities amid fuel shortages

Australia urges long-distance drivers to refuel in cities amid fuel shortages

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says filling up at metropolitan stations before road trips would help ease pressure on regional supply

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China speaks out against ‘discrimination,’ controversial Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners
03.04.2026

China speaks out against ‘discrimination,’ controversial Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners

Beijing’s statement comes after Israeli parliament passed law imposing death penalty on Palestinian prisoners

Myanmar’s former junta chief elected president by parliament
03.04.2026

Myanmar’s former junta chief elected president by parliament

Min Aung Hlaing, internationally condemned for Rohingya persecution, secures majority vote

South Korea, France vow to jointly secure safe passage via Strait of Hormuz
03.04.2026

South Korea, France vow to jointly secure safe passage via Strait of Hormuz

President Lee Jae Myung hosts visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in Seoul on 1st visit since 2017

Death toll from floods in Afghanistan rises over 50 as heavy rains batter multiple provinces
03.04.2026

Death toll from floods in Afghanistan rises over 50 as heavy rains batter multiple provinces

18 provinces affected across country with 676 houses damaged, hundreds of people displaced

Maldives settles 1st Islamic bond worth around $500M despite impact of Mideast war
03.04.2026

Maldives settles 1st Islamic bond worth around $500M despite impact of Mideast war

Archipelago country repaid $500M principal along with $24.68M coupon for sukuk issued in 2021