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Japan PM Takaichi Faces Tough Talks with Trump Amid Iran Strait Tensions

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi prepares for challenging talks with Trump amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and trade issues, balancing national interests and alliance commitments.

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Getty Images Sanae Takaichi (left) punches fist into the air as Donald Trump, wearing a white cap that says USA, speaks in front of US Navy personnel on board the USS George Washington aircraft carrier in Japan

Pakistan Announces Five-Day Pause in Afghan Strikes Following Deadly Kabul Airstrike

Pakistan announced a five-day pause in strikes against Afghanistan following a deadly airstrike on a Kabul drug rehab centre that killed over 400. Both sides declared temporary ceasefires amid ongoing conflict and international calls for de-escalation.

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Afghan Red Crescent Society volunteers carry coffins of victims of a Pakistani airstrike, during a mass burial at the Badam Bagh Hilltop in Kabul on Wednesday

Southeast Asia Implements Energy Cuts Amid Middle East Oil Crisis

Southeast Asian nations heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil are implementing energy-saving measures and subsidies amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict, impacting transport workers and prompting government interventions.

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Workers change the price of fuel at a petrol station

Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Off to Save Fuel Amid Regional Energy Crisis

Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays public holidays to conserve fuel amid potential shortages caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Other Asian countries adopt various austerity measures to manage energy demands.

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Getty Images Motorists wait in a queue to refuel their vehicles at a filling station in Wellawatte on the outskirts of Colombo

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for Deadly Airstrike on Kabul Hospital

An airstrike on a Kabul drug treatment centre has killed and injured dozens, with Afghanistan blaming Pakistan. Pakistan denies targeting health facilities. The conflict between the two nations has escalated since February, with international calls for ceasefire ongoing.

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AFP via Getty Images Firefighters douse water on a drug treatment centre that is on fire in Kabul, Afghanistan during the night

Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for Deadly Airstrike on Kabul Drug Treatment Hospital

Afghanistan reports 200 deaths after a Kabul hospital treating drug users was hit by airstrikes, blaming Pakistan, which denies targeting civilian sites amid ongoing border clashes.

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Firefighters work to extinguish fire at a hospital in Kabul

Key Insights from China's Largest Political Gathering: NPC Highlights

China's National People's Congress highlights priorities: economic stability, tech innovation, and plans to boost domestic consumption amid global uncertainties.

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AFP via Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping adjusts his navy blue jacket as he sits at the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 11, 2026 in Beijing, China. He is sitting in front of a long wooded table with two white tea cups in front of him.

Kasasa Island: Japan’s Half-Abandoned Isle Amid Rising China-Japan Tensions

Kasasa island, home to just seven residents, has become a focal point of Japan-China tensions due to Chinese land purchases near key military bases, sparking debates over national security and foreign investment.

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Hideya Yagi looking towards the sea as a boat approaches

Rapper-Politician Balendra Shah Poised to Become Nepal's Next Prime Minister

Rapper Balendra Shah defeated former PM KP Oli in Nepal's parliamentary election, positioning himself as a leading candidate for prime minister amid strong youth support and promises to boost the economy and job creation.

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Reuters Balendra Shah standing out of a car's sunroof as he takes supporters' hands who are gathered around the car

Eluned Morgan yn ymateb i arestiadau tri ar amheuaeth o ysbïo dros China

Mae Prif Weinidog Cymru, Eluned Morgan, wedi ymateb i arestiadau tri dyn ar amheuaeth o ysbïo dros China, gyda'r tri wedi cael eu rhyddhau ar fechnïaeth wrth i ymchwiliad gwrthderfysgaeth barhau.

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Nepalis Vote in Landmark Election Following Youth-Led Protests

Millions of Nepalis voted in the first general election since youth-led protests toppled the government, focusing on corruption and inequality. Key candidates include former PM Oli and newcomer Balen Shah. Results are expected next week amid hopes for change.

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AFP via Getty Images A female voter with long dark hair and wearing a red patterned dress shows her inked thumb after casting her ballot at a polling station during Nepal's parliamentary election in Kathmandu on March 5, 2026

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Iris Dena Near Sri Lanka, Officials Confirm

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US submarine sank the Iranian warship Iris Dena near Sri Lanka. The incident resulted in significant casualties amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and other nations.

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AP Iranian military ship the Iris Dena is pictured in the Bay of Bengal.

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