Visit Malaysia 2026 meets an Iran war crisis it never planned for

Julia had a plan: spring break, Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, then a long-overdue reunion in the jungles of Sarawak. What she got instead was a travel booking screen showing €3,000 (US$3,440) flights and a cascade of cancellation alerts. “I just can’t afford that,” the 22-year-old Romanian told This Week in Asia. Her original Emirates itinerary had … Read more

Donald Trump open to Iran talks, slams new leader Khamenei

US President Donald Trump told Fox News that it’s possible he would be willing to talk with Iran but that it depends on the terms, the cable news network said on Tuesday. Trump also reiterated his unhappiness with Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who was named by Iran’s Assembly of Experts  to replace his … Read more

Iran’s strikes on Gulf energy sites rattle markets and raise recession fears

During the US-Israeli military buildup preceding the war that erupted one week ago, Iran continuously warned the world that it would fight back if attacked to bring havoc to the region and beyond. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT One week after the war engulfed the region, Iran’s waves of attacks triggered significant turmoil in the global energy markets. … Read more

Oil Prices & Stock Market Update – March 6 | Milan Falls -1.02%

Europe weak at the end with Wall Street, Milan -1.15% European stock markets were weak at… The post Oil Prices & Stock Market Update – March 6 | Milan Falls -1.02% appeared first on Archynetys. Source link

Manila Bulletin – Marcos expresses solidarity with UAE amid Gulf tensions

Published Mar 6, 2026 07:05 pm President Marcos spoke with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity with the Emirati people amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos conveyed his support to the UAE leadership during the call on Friday, March 6. The … Read more

Ramadan 2026: Will the month of fasting begin from Wed, Feb 18 or Thurs, Feb 19?

Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar … Read more

China, Asean, Gulf states pledge economic, energy solidarity amid US tariff tensions

China, Southeast Asian nations and six Gulf states have pledged to foster closer cooperation with a strong emphasis on economic integration and energy collaboration, marking a milestone in enhancing tripartite alignment to tackle regional and global challenges. In a comprehensive joint statement, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Gulf Cooperation Council … Read more

ASEAN tilts toward China and Gulf states as Trump tariffs bite

KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asia will seek to strengthen trade ties with China and the Gulf states in a landmark trilateral summit on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing economic cooperation in response to sweeping U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Leaders from ASEAN, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected to agree to form … Read more

ASEAN to host summit with China and Gulf states amid global tensions

KUALA LUMPUR — ASEAN leaders will break new ground at their two-day summit in Kuala Lumpur that starts on Monday when they hold a trilateral meeting with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council, marking a new phase in the bloc’s diplomacy in the face of escalating U.S. protectionism. “There’s no issue of a power triangle … Read more