A fire broke out at Kuwait International Airport following a drone attack, though details remain scarce. The incident adds to a series of global disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
In Australia, fuel shortages are worsening, with at least 184 petrol stations running dry across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns reported 51 stations out of petrol and 164 out of diesel on Tuesday, up from 38 and 131 the previous day. Victoria saw 101 stations without petrol and 83 without diesel, with demand surging up to 400% in some areas. Queensland had 32 stations lacking regular unleaded and 47 without diesel. The Australian government's fuel supply taskforce is set to meet for the first time on Tuesday.
Vietnam Airlines will suspend 23 domestic flights per week from April due to limited jet fuel supplies caused by the Middle East war. The country's civil aviation authority cited the conflict for the shortage, noting that major domestic and international routes will be maintained. Vietnam has sought fuel support from Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, and Japan, and signed a deal with Russia on oil and gas production.
Iran launched fresh missiles at Israel on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump claimed “very good” talks to end the war. Tehran denied any discussions. Trump had set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on its power plants. He later extended the deadline by five days, but the US will continue striking other Iranian targets. Israel carried out seven air raids on southern Beirut overnight, capturing two Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon.
Japan is bracing for a typhoon, though specific details on its path and impact are not yet available. The storm adds to the region's challenges amid geopolitical tensions.
