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Iran conflict throws global travel plans into turmoil

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:03:20 GMT

SYDNEY/LONDON: The war involving Iran is disrupting travel worldwide, forcing airlines to reroute flights, raising ticket prices, and leaving many travellers scrambling to salvage long-planned holidays.

For some passengers, the financial impact has been immediate. In the small Western Australian town of Dardanup, accountant Natasha Earle and her family are facing thousands of

Airlines raise fares as Middle East war drives fuel spike

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:44:52 GMT

SYDNEY/AUCKLAND: Airlines are warning passengers to expect higher ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict squeeze operating margins across the global aviation industry.

Australia's Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand said on March 10 that they have begun raising fares, highlighting how carriers are struggling to absorb the rapid rise in fuel prices.

Jet fuel, which had be

Nifty, Sensex open marginally down, struggle continues as FPIs sold Rs 54,000 cr in March alone

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra), March 16 (ANI): Domestic equity markets continued to remain under pressure on Monday morning as both benchmark indices opened lower amid sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and rising global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East crisis.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,116.10 with a decline of 35 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,415.79, falling by 1

Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV Singapore in playoff

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:55:10 GMT

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Bryson DeChambeau forced a playoff with a birdie on No. 18, then saved par on the first playoff hole to win LIV Golf Singapore on Sunday.

But DeChambeau's joy was Richard T. Lee's heartbreak.

Lee, a LIV wild card who qualified for the league by winning LIV Golf Promotions in January, missed a 2-foot putt for par as the duo played the 18th hole again, giving De

Kochi to host Blue Tigers' last Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:31:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, will host the India senior men's national team's last match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round against Hong Kong, China, on March 31.

The match will kick off at 19:00 IST (Indian Standard Time), according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

This will mark the first time in 10

Will meet MPs in Delhi to discuss objections raised by Andhra on UKP: DK Shivakumar

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:32:35 GMT

Bagalakote (Karnataka) [India], March 14 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said he will meet the state Members of Parliament (MPs) in Delhi on March 17 to discuss objections raised by Andhra Pradesh for the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) and put pressure on the Centre.

The Deputy Chief Minister added that the state government is going ahead with the project as per the Tribunal order an

Bryson DeChambeau fires 65, up three at LIV Singapore

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:40:40 GMT

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Bryson DeChambeau separated from the pack at LIV Golf Singapore on Friday with five birdies and an eagle to fire a second-round 65 and build a three-shot lead over the field.

DeChambeau began the round with consecutive pars, then birdied No. 3 and eagled the par-5 fourth to set the tone for his round. He's 10-under through 36 holes and walked off the

Asian mid-market in red amid selling spree; Sensex down by 1500.12 pts, Nifty down 488.65 pts

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): The domestic equity markets midday market stood in the red on Friday, extending the ongoing selling spree amid Brent Crude moving up to trading at USD 102 per barrel and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.The benchmark indices opened lower in mid-day trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index stood at 23,150.50, declining by 488.65 points or (-2.07 per cent), wh

Sensex slips 590 pts, Nifty down 176 pts in weak opening amid FPI selling and crude spike

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:32:17 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 13 (ANI): Domestic equity markets opened in the red on Friday, extending the ongoing selling pressure amid persistent foreign outflows, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The benchmark indices opened lower in early trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,462.50, declining -176.65 points or (-0.75 per cen

Oil Tops $100 Again As Gulf Attacks Rattle Markets

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:25:00 GMT

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Georgian Sailors Survive Iranian Attack On Ship Off Iraqi Coast

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A ship burns after Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze.

All 23 Georgian crew members aboard a Malta-flagged tanker struck by Iran off the Iraqi coast have been rescued, a relative of one of the sai

Nifty down 250 pts, Sensex loses 800 pts in opening as crude surges past USD 100 amid West Asia tensions

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:31:48 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

The benchmark indices came under pressure after Iran's Navy Chief reportedly said that vessels seeking to sail through the Strait of Hormuz would require Iran's approval or could be targeted, raising concerns

Golf Glance: Elite field for The Players' $25M purse; LIV returns to Singapore

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:40:32 GMT

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The smallest field in the history of The Players Championship tackles the iconic TPC Sawgrass with the PGA Tour's largest purse at stake, while Jon Rahm looks to keep his red-hot LIV Golf streak going in Singapore.

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THIS WEEK: The Players Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., March 12-15

Course: TPC Sawgrass

US To Provide 172 Million Barrels To IEA Oil Reserve Release

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT

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Iran Continues To Target Gulf Oil Sites With Eye On '$200 A Barrel'

Iran continued to attack Gulf oil fields and shipping, telling the world to prepare for petroleum at $200 a barrel, a price that, if it should occur, would be sure to roil the world economy.

Saudi Arabia early March 12 said it intercepted a drone heading toward the massive Shaybah oil field, often a target of I

HKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th FYP: chief executive

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:56:28 GMT

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John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.

Lee extended his sincere gratitude for the country's steadfast support and care for Hong Ko

Vietnam: Free Political Prisoners Needing Medical Care

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

(Tokyo) - The Vietnamese authorities should give priority to releasing political prisoners with urgent health problems, Human Rights Watch said today.

Le Huu Minh Tuan, Can Thi Theu, and other unjustly imprisoned political activists should be urgently freed to obtain appropriate medical care in Vietnam or abroad. John Lee, chief executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, February 10, 2026. /CFP

Editor's note: Kong Qingjiang, a special commentator for CGTN, is the vice dean of the School of International Law, China University of Political Science and Law. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.

In March, John Lee,

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 1.45 pct higher

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:15:12 GMT

HONG KONG, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended higher on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 1.45 percent to close at 25,834.02 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.67 percent to end at 8,816.32 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 2.69 percent to end at 5,111.78 points.

The Hang Seng Tech Index, which represents the 30 largest technology companies listed i

Hong Kong stocks close up at midday, tech index rises over 2 pct

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:45:11 GMT

HONG KONG, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index gained 289.93 points, or 1.14 percent, to close Monday's morning session at 25,755.53 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 1.28 percent to end at 8,782.62 points.

The Hang Seng Tech Index, which represents the 30 largest technology companies listed in Hong Kong, climbed 2.24 percent by midday.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.12 pct lower

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:15:12 GMT

HONG KONG, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 29.33 points, or 0.12 percent, to open at 25,436.27 points on Monday.

Participation in national development set to bring Hong Kong great opportunities: HKSAR financial secretary

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:45:19 GMT

HONG KONG, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Participation in national development not only represents Hong Kong's mission and responsibility, but also presents huge opportunities in the future, said Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.

In a blog post published on Sunday, Chan said that the newly unveiled outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) has clearly p

Hong Kong Customs hosts regional conference to boost smart customs

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:19 GMT

HONG KONG, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong Customs, in the capacity of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Vice-Chair for the Asia-Pacific Region, hosted a three-day Regional Conference on Smart Customs from Wednesday to Friday, gathering key global stakeholders to advance digital transformation in customs operations.

This inaugural large-scale regional workshop on smart customs brought together over 200 represe

China rebukes reports indicating Jimmy Lai should be released

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:19:45 GMT

BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- There is every reason to bring Jimmy Lai to justice, because he is the principal mastermind and perpetrator behind the series of riots that shook Hong Kong, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing as media reports citing sources connected to the U.S. government say the U.S. side hopes that China will release La

HKSAR gov't actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development: chief executive

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:45:13 GMT

HONG KONG, March 13 (Xinhua) - John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.

Lee extended his sincere gratitude for the country's steadfast support and care for Hong Kong as demonstrated by the inclus

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.52 pct lower

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:45:15 GMT

HONG KONG, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 133.21 points, or 0.52 percent, to open at 25,583.55 points on Friday.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.7 pct lower

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:15:16 GMT

HONG KONG, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Thursday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.7 percent to close at 25,716.76 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.06 percent to end at 8,699.55 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.54 percent to end at 5,027.64 points.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.69 pct lower

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:45:17 GMT

HONG KONG, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 179.29 points or 0.69 percent to open at 25,719.47 points Thursday.

Cathay Group reports 9.5 pct net profit growth in 2025

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:45:30 GMT

HONG KONG, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong airline Cathay Group reported an attributable profit of 10.8 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 9.5 percent from a year ago and marking the third consecutive year of solid financial performance, the carrier said on Wednesday.

The result was driven by increased capacity, solid passenger load factors and resilient cargo demand, the compa

CPPCC member highlights HKSAR's integration into national development

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:07:13 GMT

The 15th Five-Year Plan provides a greater chance for development to China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which can also play four significant roles in developing itself and integrating into the country with synchronized efforts, said Tu Haiming, a Hong Kong member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Tu, the vice chairman of the Committ