Asia

US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; NATO destroys missile heading for Turkey

Sri Lankan officials said 87 bodies and 32 survivors were picked up by rescuers after the IRIS Dena was hit by a US torpedo.

Energy shock fears drive South Korea stocks to biggest one-day crash; STI falls 2.1%

South Korea was the worst hit Asia's stock rout as the Kospi index plunged 12.06 per cent - its biggest one-day crash on record.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 4, 2026

Foreign workers watch smoke rising from the UAE's Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, following an explosion.

Trump’s Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China

A US Navy handout photo shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet preparing to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, from an undisclosed location on Feb 28.

Asia scrambles for oil and gas alternatives as Iran war drags on

Asian nations, including China, have stockpiles of crude and LNG that will help to buffer any short-term disruptions, but a sustained conflict threatens to quickly drain those supplies.

Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

Checks of several airlines’ websites on March 3 showed few near-term bookings available and high prices on offer for flights from Asia to London.

Asian banks’ billions in Gulf loans at risk amid Middle East turmoil

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the UAE’s biggest oil producer, has halted plans to market its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, which could have raised as much as 14 billion yuan (S$2.6 billion).

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Players to watch at the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Kenyans trapped in Cambodia by trafficking scheme seek government aid to return home

India skipper Suryakumar backs opener Sharma despite three ducks in T20 World Cup

Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group A - India v Netherlands - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 18, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav reacts after the match REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

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