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Painful fuel shortages are beginning to drive violence and instability in parts of Asia, adding to the cascade of repercussions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.In Bangladesh, illegal syndicates are stealing fuel in the middle of the night and raiding transport vehicles to stockpile supplies, according to a trade association for gas station owners. Gas pump workers in Bangladesh as well as in neighboring India and nearby Pakistan have been killed in fuel thefts or rage-driven assaults over the lack of supplies, authorities said. And in the Philippines last week, thousands of transport workers went on strike to protest soaring…

The more people use social media, the less likely they are to believe democracy is the best form of government, according to a massive poll.

The San Francisco Giants have had a challenging 2026 season thus far, and Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres suggested that frustration may already be creeping in. To start the season, the Giants endured a home sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees and were out-scored 13-1 across those three games. Wednesday presented an opportunity to erase those recent memories, as they had taken the first two games of the set against their National League West rivals. That turned out not to happen, as the Padres prevailed 7-1 behind a strong start from Nick Pivetta. As for those…

President Trump delivered a primetime address about the war on Iran on Wednesday evening, more than a month after hostilities commenced. Trump’s decision to launch the war, in conjunction with Israel, has come to look more and more risky.  The conflict has been unpopular since its inception. Soaring gas prices and turbulence on the financial…

The US Navy’s USS Cincinnati littoral combat ship (LCS) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia’s southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on January 24, 2026. At least three vessels of the same class have been equipped for mine-clearing operations. Suy Se/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Suy Se/AFP/Getty Images In the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, Iran has been threatening to mine the vital Strait of Hormuz, with reports suggesting it may have already placed devices in the narrow shipping chokepoint. It has set the stage for a possible complex…

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, speaks next to the World Baseball Classic trophy a day after her team’s victory over the United States in the championship match, at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Ariana Cubillos/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariana Cubillos/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website. The newly announced sanctions relief is the latest U.S. recognition of Rodríguez as a legitimate authority in Venezuela ever since the U.S. military captured her…

Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane is on the radar of Arsenal and Real Madrid, while Manchester United are weighing up a move for Benfica left back Samuel Dahl. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s gradesTRENDING RUMORSBayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane is attracting attention. Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images- Arsenal and Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Florian Plettenberg says that the Gunners were impressed by the 19-year-old during their clash in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, while Los Blancos are also…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! What would you say if one body of Congress didn’t take a formal roll call vote on a major piece of legislation – yet passed it at 2:19 on a Friday morning?Would you try to outdo your colleagues across the Capitol Rotunda with some Congressional chicanery of your own? Perhaps by passing an equally important version of the same bill – while officially sidestepping a direct up/down vote on the measure – at 11:28 p.m. on that same Friday night.That’s what happened late last week. The Senate scored approval from all 100…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A new report is raising concerns about Turkey’s role in the Middle East, arguing that under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the country has moved away from its traditional Western alignment and toward deeper engagement with Islamist movements, including the Muslim Brotherhood.The Foundation for Defense of Democracies report, led by senior fellow Sinan Ciddi and titled “Islamist Domination of Turkey: A Forward Base for Muslim Brotherhood-Aligned Jihadism,” argues that Turkey has ties to Hamas — the U.S.-designated terrorist group responsible for the Oct. 7 massacre — as well as to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The chair of the Hernando County, Florida, Democratic Party who was arrested for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a bullhorn during a “No Kings” protest, said that he did not act as an aggressor and did not escalate the confrontation.Brian Stewart, 63, was charged with simple battery, a misdemeanor in Florida, and booked into the Hernando County Sheriff’s Detention Center after the incident in Spring Hill on Saturday. He was released later that day, records show.Stewart said he is “not a violent person” and that the man he was accused…