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President Donald Trump made the remarks at an event to honour the 2025 MLS champions Inter Miami. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the United States could turn its attention to Cuba after the war against Iran.Speaking at a reception at the White House, Trump said his administration wanted to “fix” and “finish” the situation in Iran first, but indicated that Cuba could be addressed afterward. CUBA WAR NEXT? Trump Drops 'WAIT FOR TWO WEEKS' Bombshell As Iran Conflict Explodes | WATCH “We want to fix, finish this one first — but that will be just a question of time before you and a lot of unbelievable people are going to be going back to Cuba,” he said.Addressing US secretary of state Marco Rubio, the Miami-born son of Cuban immigrants, Trump added: “You’ve been doing a fantastic job on a place called Cuba.”“What's happening with Cuba is amazing, and we think that we want to finish this one first, but that will be just a question of time befor..

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranWorldEurope2 tankers carrying India’s Reliance fuel ditch Europe, divert to Singapore, Southeast AsiaAsian buyers are rushing to secure fuel as the near halt in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, due to war, constrains oil supplies
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 7:18pm, 6 Mar 2026Two tankers loaded with fuel from Reliance Industries in India ⁠that were headed to Europe ⁠made U-turns and are now bound for ⁠Asia, according to two trade sources and ship-tracking data, as the refiner capitalises on firm Asian margins with the Iran war squeezing supply.
The Advantage Life, which loaded around 100,000 metric tons (745,000 barrels) of diesel at Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery on February 28, is currently bound for Singapore, ‌according to Kpler, LSEG data and two trade sources.
The Navig8 Honor, which is carrying around 75,000 tons (591,000 barrels) of jet fuel and was initially headed to West-of-Suez markets, also turned around and is heading for Southe..

AdvertisementCrime in Hong KongHong KongLaw and Crime3 workers arrested over theft at Tai Po fire block, HK$90,000 in jewellery seizedPolice arrest three workers responsible for structural reinforcement work at the estate destroyed in blaze, insider says
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenJess MaPublished: 7:18pm, 6 Mar 2026Updated: 7:24pm, 6 Mar 2026Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of theft at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, seizing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source confirmed that police arrested three workers responsible for structural reinforcement work at the estate, destroyed in a blaze last year, for suspected theft on Thursday afternoon.
During the investigation, officers seized HK$90,000 worth of gold jewellery from the three labourers, who were working at Wang Tai House.
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Keir Starmer Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.Britain’s allies in the Gulf and Cyprus have raised concerns that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer did not act quickly enough to protect the region and British nationals during the latest Iranian missile attacks. According to The Times (UK), officials in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have privately questioned the UK’s response and its defence posture around Cyprus, where Britain operates two military bases.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: 'Indian navy's guest struck without warning': Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena'Will bitterly regret': Iran warns US after IRIS Dena, 'Indian Navy’s guest', sunk by torpedoWhat is Minuteman III missile? T..

AdvertisementCrime in Hong KongHong KongLaw and CrimeCustoms seizes record HK$230 million in gold and silver hidden in air cargoOfficers find 168kg of gold foil and 285kg of silver foil hidden in household cleaning machines destined for Japan
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenJess MaPublished: 7:20pm, 5 Mar 2026Updated: 7:26pm, 5 Mar 2026Hong Kong customs officers have discovered HK$230 million (US$29.4 million) worth of gold and silver hidden in two air cargo shipments of household cleaning machines destined for Japan, making the largest seizure of precious metals on record.
Senior Investigator Ho Ting-chun of the Customs and Excise Department’s syndicate crimes investigation bureau said on Thursday officers intercepted 168kg (370lbs) of suspected gold foil and 285kg of suspected silver foil worth HK$230 million in an operation on Monday.
“Precious metal prices have soared in recent years,” Ho said. “Customs has been monitoring the smuggling situation and noticed an upward trend since last year a..

AdvertisementCrime in Hong KongHong KongLaw and CrimeHong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan charged over driving against traffic in Wan ChaiBlack Tesla limousine was filmed travelling against the flow of traffic on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai on January 23
1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenLeopold ChenandJess MaPublished: 7:14pm, 5 Mar 2026A Hong Kong lawmaker has been charged with a traffic offence after she was filmed driving on the wrong side of a road in Wan Chai more than a month ago.
A police source said on Thursday that the force had earlier served a summons to prosecute a local female driver for careless driving, after she allegedly drove in the wrong direction of traffic on Jaffe Road on January 23.
It was understood that the driver was New People’s Party lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui, who represents the Hong Kong Island West geographical constituency.
Judy Chan leaves Traffic Police Hong Kong Island after giving a statement on January 24. Photo Edmond SoChan or her legal representative must attend a hearing..

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A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, has sunk in the central Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after a “sudden explosion” triggered a massive blaze on board, Libya’s ports and maritime transport authority said on Wednesday.They added that all 30 crew members were rescued in nearby Libyan waters.Libya’s ports and maritime transport authority said Arctic Metagaz tanker “had experienced sudden explosions followed by a massive fire, which ultimately led to its complete sinking,” ultimately led to the tanker’s complete sinking north of the Libyan coast.There have been no immediate reports of casualties among the crew.According to local reports, Russia’s transport ministry later accused Ukraine of launching a naval‑drone attack against the tanker from the Libyan coast, claiming that the Arctic Metagaz was struck by uncrewed surface vessels, but Kyiv has not publicly commented on the allegation.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches..

Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, which outlined the start date and duration of the holiday in line with labour regulations in the Kingdom.Saudi Arabia Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday datesAccording to the ministry, the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors will begin at the end of the working day on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, corresponding to 29 Ramadan 1447 AH. The break will last four days. Employees are therefore expected to remain off duty through Saturday, March 21, 2026, before resuming work based on their company’s official schedule.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches 'massive missile' strike at ..

AdvertisementSingaporeThis Week in AsiaPeopleSingapore’s ‘ageless’ photographer Chuando Tan turns 60 and fans still cannot believe itWhile online users continue to marvel over his looks and physique, Tan has said he does not have a secret formula for eternal youth
2-MIN READ2-MINSCMP’s Asia deskPublished: 7:10pm, 4 Mar 2026Updated: 7:16pm, 4 Mar 2026Singaporean fashion photographer and former model Chuando Tan has turned 60, and his birthday photos are once again fuelling disbelief online over the youthful appearance that first made him a social media sensation nearly a decade ago.
Tan shared a reflective message alongside photos posted to Instagram on Tuesday to mark the milestone, quickly attracting hundreds of thousands of likes and a wave of comments from followers marvelling at how little he appears to have aged.
“Today, on my 60th birthday, I am reminded that time is the only real wealth. Each sunrise arrives as an inheritance, not a guarantee,” Tan wrote in the post. “The wiser ..