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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says fuel prices could leap 40 cents a litre to between $ and $2.10 a litre on the escalating violence in the Persian Gulf.

NEW DELHI: A blast at an explosives factory killed at least 17 people and injured 18 others on Sunday (Mar 1), officials in the western Indian state of Maharashtra said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was “deeply distressing” and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors.Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis called the incident “extremely unfortunate and tragic” in a post on X.The accident happened in Nagpur, about 800km from state capital Mumbai. “Rescue operations have been accelerated, and so far, 17 people have lost their lives,” Fadnavis said, adding 18 others were injured.An investigation has been ordered into…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After Team USA’s thrilling win over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday, all Brady Tkachuk wanted to do was celebrate. However, he had to take a drug test first.Tkachuk, 26, wrapped up his media obligations and was on his way to the locker room when he got a tap on the shoulder.”I get a tap on the shoulder, ‘Hello Brady, you’ve been selected for a drug test,’” Tkachuk said on a recent episode of his podcast, “Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk.” Brady Tkachuk of the United States celebrates winning the…

The protest erupted following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US and Israeli strike.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 1 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAt least nine people have been killed near a United States consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi after protests broke out following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an official has told Al Jazeera.Several others were injured as security forces opened fire to scatter hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters trying to storm the consulate early on Sunday morning.Recommended…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While former President Bill Clinton has vigorously denied many of them, allegations of sexual improprieties have punctuated his career and repeatedly made questions about his character the focus of national attention.His truthfulness is again back in the national spotlight after lawmakers on Friday questioned Clinton about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in 2019 while incarcerated on charges of sex trafficking minors.Clinton has not been implicated in any wrongdoing.Friday’s questioning, however, is just the most recent case of controversy that stretches back almost 30 years. Former President Bill…

West Coast’s defensive stocks have taken another big blow with Harry Edwards suffering a concussion in their pre-season clash against Port Adelaide.Edwards copped a heavy hit early in the second quarter and was pulled out of the game after undergoing a HIA assessment with Lucca Grego replacing him.It will mean Edwards will miss the Eagles’ round one clash against Gold Coast on March 15, as he will not have completed the minimum two-week protocols.The Eagles are already sweating over several of their first choice defence with Liam Duggan (concussion), Reuben Ginbey (toe) and star Brandon Starcevich (calf) all missing Sunday’s…

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s foreign ministry has urged Malaysians to suspend non-essential travel to the Middle East because of the rapidly escalating United States-Iran conflict.In a statement on Sunday (Mar 1), the ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, said Malaysian travellers were strongly advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight schedules and route adjustments, warning that the fluid situation on the ground, coupled with flight disruptions, made travel unpredictable.“The Foreign Ministry’s Operations Room in Putrajaya is actively coordinating consular efforts,” it said.Wisma Putra also advised all Malaysians to register their presence immediately via the E-Konsular website to facilitate…

Watch CBS News Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in “Sentimental Value.”

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 17 Ultra at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 28. 2026.XiaomiXiaomi launched its latest flagship smartphones globally on Saturday as an unprecedented surge in memory chip prices threatens to dampen sales. The Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra represent the Chinese technology giant’s top tier devices aimed at challenging the likes of Samsung and Apple in the high-end segment of the market.Xiaomi, which is the third-largest smartphone player globally, has maintained the prices of the devices versus last year’s flagship, even amid the huge jump in memory prices that are critical for smartphones. The Xiaomi 17…

new video loaded: Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel and U.S. BasestranscriptBacktranscriptIran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel and U.S. BasesAfter a series of attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Iran retaliated, striking several countries in the Middle East that host U.S. bases.Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, oh my God, OK.After a series of attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Iran retaliated, striking several countries in the Middle East that host U.S. bases.By Cynthia Silva and Devon LumFebruary 28, 2026