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$7M in Stolen Cargo, $1M Cash: 9 Arrested in Southern California Theft Ring
Authorities in Southern California announced the arrest of nine individuals and the recovery of approximately $7 million in stolen cargo, alongside $1 million in cash, marking … Read more
San Jose Man Resentenced to 25 to Life in 1987 Brutal Killing
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge on Friday resentenced Erik Chatman, 61, to 25 years to life in prison for the … Read more
US to Send Thousands of Marines, Sailors to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
WASHINGTON – The United States is planning to send several thousand Marines and Navy sailors to the Middle East, U.S. Officials confirmed Wednesday, a move signaling … Read more
Trump-Takaichi Summit: Japan Scores Economic Wins, Foreign Policy Mixed
WASHINGTON – A recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have yielded significant diplomatic progress for Japan on … Read more
US-Japan $73bn Deal: Energy Investments in Nuclear & LNG
WASHINGTON – The United States and Japan on Thursday unveiled a recent wave of collaborative investment, totaling up to $73 billion, focused on bolstering energy security … Read more
Europe & Japan Pledge to Stabilize Energy Market, Secure Strait of Hormuz
LONDON — Japan and several leading European nations have jointly pledged to function towards stabilizing energy markets and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, … Read more
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Main Points Iran has halted gas supplies to Iraq and threatened to attack oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, after attacks on the … Read more
Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Date Confirmed for South Africa & Saudi Arabia
Muslims in South Africa will observe Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, marking the end of Ramadan. The determination follows the lack of a confirmed … Read more
Retail: Mercari Sees US Growth in Hobbies & Entertainment | Nikkei Asia
Tokyo – Japanese e-commerce company Mercari is aiming to sustain double-digit revenue growth in its U.S. Marketplace business, fueled by rising demand in categories like entertainment, … Read more
Iran-Israel Conflict: Strikes, Oil Prices Surge & Travel Chaos – Live Updates
Main Points The US and Israel are continuing to strike at targets in Iran Three US fighter jets have been downed in Kuwait in a case … Read more