Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil prices were poised for their biggest jump in three in a turbulent week for global markets as the conflict in the Middle East showed few signs of easing.

Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil prices were poised for their biggest jump in three in a turbulent week for global markets as the conflict in the Middle East showed few signs of easing.