Palisades Fire Recovery Tests L.A.’s Ability to Invest in Resilience
[Palisades fire victims want to raise money for disaster hardening. Their idea could be a model — if it can get past L.A.’s most vexing housing problems.
Month: March 2026
Japan plans to join US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence initiative
TOKYO: Japan will inform the US next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due to the Middle East war and other conflicts, two sources said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the latest plan when she meets US President Donald Trump in Washington … Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed as Middle East war intensifies
US President Trump defends actions in Iran, claiming financial gains from rising oil prices A woman sits outside her destroyed apartment after it was damaged by an airstrike while she was inside, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first … Read more
Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.
Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.
Pakistani owned brand FELAÇI debuts at Paris Fashion Week
FELAÇI debuts at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing Pakistani leather craftsmanship inspired by ancient tradition London-based brand FELAÇI made its debut at Paris Fashion Week on March 5, bringing the craft of Pakistani leatherwork to an international runway. Rooted in traditional artisan techniques, the collection features tanned cream tones and sharply cut black silhouettes that echo … Read more
AI agent ‘Lobster Fever’ grips China despite risks
OpenClaw can execute real-life tasks such as sending emails, organising files, or even booking flight tickets Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words ‘Artificial Intelligence AI’ in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING: Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours managing his social media accounts, … Read more
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PIDE advocates oil stock monitoring, hedging
[ Study highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability due to heavy reliance on petroleum imports A $10-per-barrel rise in oil prices increases import bill by $1.25 to $1.5 billion per year. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Thursday released a new “policy viewpoint”, cautioning that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could … Read more
Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz
Iran warns it would ‘set the region’s oil and gas on fire’ if its own energy infrastructure and ports were targeted Plumes of smoke from an oil facility linger and merge with the cloudy sky over Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices held around $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after … Read more
‘Reminders of Him’ Review: A Second Chance at Love
The movie, based on a Colleen Hoover book, is an unabashed tear-jerker. Terrific lead actors Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers make it work.
