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Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» TEHRAN — The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.
South Lebanon residents flee death and destruction
AFP, Published on 18/03/2026
» SIDON, Lebanon - The line of cars stretched as far as the eye could see along the coast of southern Lebanon, as residents of areas bombarded in the Israel-Hezbollah war poured into the ancient city of Sidon in search of safety.
North Korea fires 10 missiles into the sea
Published on 14/03/2026
» YEONCHEON, South Korea - North Korea fired more than 10 ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, South Korea said, as US and South Korean forces conducted military drills and US President Donald Trump renewed overtures towards Pyongyang for dialogue.
After the raids, Asia’s billion-dollar scam trade flickers back
Bloomberg, Published on 06/03/2026
» After only four months in Cambodia, Chen Xian Jin reckons he can spot a scam manager when he sees one. Unlike other Chinese businessmen, they avoid flashy cars and jewelry and keep a low profile.
Israel keeps up Lebanon strikes as ground forces advance
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» BEIRUT - Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» CARACAS - US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.
Hope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» UBá (BRAZIL) - Despair hung over two cities in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday as rescuers and residents searched for 21 people missing after torrential rains unleashed flooding and landslides that killed at least 46.
Rescuers search for missing after deluge kills 30 in Brazil
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» JUIZ DE FORA (BRAZIL) - Three firemen pulled a man's body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern Brazil, where 30 people died and 39 were still missing on Tuesday after torrential rains.
Nepal bus crash kills 19, including British tourist
AFP and Reuters, Published on 23/02/2026
» KATHMANDU — A passenger bus in Nepal skidded off a mountain road and plunged into an icy river, police said Monday, killing at least 19 people, including a British tourist.
China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» BEIJING — Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.