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Prolonged conflict will lead to higher energy costs and prices, lawmaker Kim Young-bae says Semiconductor chips are seen on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS The US-Israel war with Iran could disrupt supplies of key semiconductor manufacturing materials, a South Korean ruling party lawmaker said on Thursday, … Read more
Pakistan defeated Austria 4-2 in their third match of the FIH Men’s World Cup Qualifier to reach semi-finals Pakistan defeated Austria 4-2 in their third match of the FIH Men’s World Cup Qualifier Round, strengthening their position at the top of the pool standings and securing a place in the semi-finals. Pakistan delivered a disciplined … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan defeated Nepal 2-1 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the ITF World Juniors Competition at the 2026 Asia Oceania Pre-Qualifying Event held in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. Seeded sixth in the event, Pakistan topped Group F after an impressive performance in the group stage to qualify among the top eight teams. The … Read more
Nearly every Republican voted to block a measure that would require that President Trump win authorization from Congress to continue the offensive in the Middle East.
[Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan, the center of global chip making, plunged on fears about energy prices. Their recovery shows the bullishness over artificial intelligence.
Explosions heard in Jerusalem; strikes hit Beirut as widening conflict disrupts shipping and air travel across ME Interception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Jerusalem March 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel said it carried out strikes on Beirut targeting Iran-backed militant group … Read more
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 26, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday that “military assets” had been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan. Countries have rushed to evacuate their citizens from the … Read more
new video loaded: On the Ground in Beirut Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings. March 5, 2026
My colleagues address your queries about the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Premier Li Qiang said ‘multilateralism, free trade are under severe threat’, 7% increases in the defence budget, R&D Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. PHOTO: ANADOLU China on Thursday vowed to deepen investment in high-tech industries and scientific innovation, framing them as essential to bolstering national security and self-reliance amid rising geopolitical tensions and an intensifying … Read more
