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Bahrain's Alba confirms Iranian attack on its facilities
Reuters, Published on 29/03/2026
» Aluminium Bahrain, also known as Alba, confirmed early Sunday that its facilities were targeted in an Iranian attack a day earlier, Bahrain's state news agency reported.
Yemen’s Houthi enter war with missile targeting Israel
AFP, Published on 28/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced their entry into the Middle East war on Saturday by launching a ballistic missile towards Israel, as the world struggled to contain the economic damage of a conflict now entering its second month.
Japan pilot suspected of abusing power to grope cabin attendant
Kyodo News, Published on 27/03/2026
» A Japanese airline pilot has been indicted for allegedly groping a cabin attendant in a suspected abuse of power between work colleagues, people familiar with the case said on Wednesday.
Thailand among countries facing US trade probe
AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, including Thailand, opening the door to penalties such as further tariffs as President Donald Trump seeks to replace duties struck down earlier by the Supreme Court.
More flights cancelled as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic continued Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai and Doha shuttered as Iran lashed out after US-Israeli strikes.
US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The EU's trade chief said Tuesday his US counterparts had told him Washington stands by a key trade deal with the bloc, following an adverse Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Small US firms wary but hopeful amid tariff upheaval
AFP, Published on 21/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Small American businesses warned on Friday that a tougher trade landscape was here to stay, as the Supreme Court’s rejection of sweeping tariffs was quickly followed by President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose new duties.
'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» TOKYO — Two popular pandas are set to leave Tokyo for China Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in 50 years as ties between the Asian neighbours fray.
Carney answers Trump: 'Canada doesn't live because of US'
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» MONTREAL - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump's inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that "Canada lives because of the United States."