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Air France: Due to the security situation at the destination, Air France has canceled all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh until March 5, 2026 (inclusive).

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer: Regardless of political affiliation, the American people are frustrated by the ongoing wars in the Middle East.

Hong Kong sporting goods stocks fell, with Li Ning (02331.HK) falling more than 5%, Anta Sports (02020.HK) falling 3%, 361 Degrees (01361.HK) falling nearly 2%, and Xtep International (01368.HK) falling 1.7%.

The 20-year JGB yield rose 7.0 basis points to 2.950%.

JKSA Students Association: Indian Embassy in Iran moves Indian students to safer places.

U.S. State Department: The United States orders non-emergency government personnel and their families to evacuate Iraq.

The 40-year Japanese government bond yield rose 5.0 basis points to 3.555%.

U.S. State Department: The United States ordered non-emergency public servants and their families in Jordan to leave the country.

Goldman Sachs: The forecast for the average TTF natural gas price in the second quarter of 2026 is 45 euros/MWh, compared with 36 euros/MWh previously.

Goldman Sachs: Due to disruptions in the supply of Qatari LNG, it has raised its TTF natural gas price forecast to 55 euros/MWh ($19/million British thermal units) on April 26, from 36 euros/MWh previously.

According to Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said he will hold "candid talks" with U.S. President Trump during a summit in Washington later this month to discuss the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed down 123.60 points, or 1.34%, on March 3 (Tuesday), at 9077.30 points.

Central Bank of Russia: A petition has been submitted to challenge the EU’s illegal actions against the sovereign assets of the Russian Central Bank.

U.S. Central Command: U.S. forces have destroyed Revolutionary Guard command and control facilities, Iran’s air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airports in ongoing operations. We will continue to take decisive action against the imminent threat posed by the Iranian regime.

Mahindra Group: The company has not received any notification from Indonesia regarding the suspension of vehicle supply orders.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Various issues, including next steps, will be discussed in depth at the Japan-US summit.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The Bank of Japan will carry out technical trials for settlement of central bank currency in the form of demand deposits on a blockchain-based system.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: In order for the new era financial ecosystem, characterized by the generation of new financial services through the integration of AI and blockchain, to develop, it is necessary to establish a mechanism to ensure the transparency and authenticity of transactions, especially the security and soundness of payments.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo: Looking into the future, blockchain technology is likely to develop into an infrastructure for transactions and settlements involving various assets and services (including currency-bank transactions).

The five-year Japanese government bond yield rose 6.0 basis points to 1.590%.