Asia

The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies. Source link

The crew members, whose ship was seized in December, got their release order a day before the war began. Source link

“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement. Source link

Pakistan’s role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn’t. Source link

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel struck Iran in late February has sent shockwaves across the globe, with oil prices soaring and shipping disrupted. Nearly 90% of the oil and gas that passes through the strait is bound for Asian countries – but that has all but stopped since…

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban. Source link

No souped-up chairs are allowed in this competition. Source link

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been wanted since he shot dead two police officers on his rural property in August last year. Source link

The mliitary leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job. Source link

Or consider Rahul Singh, a delivery agent with a food delivery app. Singh explained that he borrowed money not just to finance his home renovation, which is a discretionary spend, but also for “covering essential expenses, such as rent, medical bills and any other unforeseen expenses, which were critical for survival”. Source link