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Politics

US Strikes Iran Again as Tehran Retaliates Across Gulf, Raising Fears of Wider War

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase after Washington launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, prompting Tehran to retaliate against US-linked facilities and allies across the Gulf region. The latest escalation began on Sept. 1, when US forces targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, including air-defense systems, radar installations, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications sites, according to U

September 3, 2026

Business

Stocks and Bonds Are Rallying Again — But One US Jobs Number Could Trigger the Fed’s Next Big Move

TOKYO — Global financial markets found some relief Thursday, with Asian stocks and government bonds rebounding from a bruising selloff. But underneath the rally, investors are preparing for a potentially decisive few days that could determine whether the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this month. Asian equities moved higher while bond yields retreated from recent peaks, as investors waited for fresh US economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials. The MSCI index of

September 3, 2026

Technology

TAIWAN ENTERS THE QUANTUM RACE AS NEXT-GENERATION COMPUTING TAKES CENTER STAGE

Taiwan is positioning itself for the next major computing revolution as quantum technology takes a prominent role at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. The Taipei Times highlighted a 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer displayed by Fujitsu at the semiconductor exhibition in Taipei, underscoring how the industry is moving beyond conventional silicon computing toward quantum systems. The timing is significant. SEMICON Taiwan 2026 has established a dedicated Quantum Technology Zone featuring superconduct

September 3, 2026

Politics

MADURO FIGHTS TO ESCAPE U.S. TRIAL: He Claims Head-of-State Immunity — But Will the Judge Buy It?

NEW YORK — Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is making a major legal push to stop his U.S. criminal case before it reaches trial, arguing that he is protected by the longstanding principle of head-of-state immunity. Maduro’s lawyers filed a motion in Manhattan federal court seeking dismissal of the charges, arguing that a sovereign foreign leader cannot be prosecuted by a U.S. court for conduct allegedly carried out while serving as Venezuela’s head of state. The move sets up a potent

September 3, 2026

Business

Taiwan’s Economy Gets a Major Upgrade as AI Boom Drives 11.5% Growth Forecast

Taiwan’s economy is on track for one of its strongest expansions in decades, with Standard Chartered raising its 2026 growth forecast to 11.5% from 9.5%. The upgrade reflects stronger-than-expected second-quarter growth, booming demand for artificial intelligence technology and increasing investment across Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI supply chains. Standard Chartered also lifted its 2027 forecast to 6.5%, up from 5%. That remains above Taiwan’s government projection of 6.04%. The AI boom is

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Carlos Queiroz Is Back With Ghana — But the Truth Behind His ‘Resignation’ Changes the Story

ACCRA, Ghana — Carlos Queiroz is staying with the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association has officially reached a new agreement with the veteran Portuguese coach, handing him another mandate to lead Ghana only weeks after the conclusion of his World Cup assignment — and after a confusing period in which he was widely reported to have stepped down. The GFA announced on September 2 that Queiroz would take charge of the “next phase” of Ghana’s national-team programme, beginning with the upco

September 3, 2026

Uncategorized

The Lasting Economic Damage From the China-Nepal Flood

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The floodwaters that tore through Nepal’s Himalayan border corridor have begun to recede, but the country’s economic crisis is only starting to emerge. The August 26 disaster devastated Nepal’s Rasuwa district and neighboring Tibet, destroying homes, roads, bridges, border facilities, hydropower infrastructure and vital trade links with China. For communities along the route, the immediate emergency is survival. For Nepal’s economy, the bigger challenge is rebuilding a corri

September 3, 2026

Asia

MAN FOUND DEAD INSIDE JAKARTA LRT POWER SUBSTATION — POLICE SUSPECT CABLE THEFT

A man was found dead inside an electrical substation beneath the Pancoran LRT Station in South Jakarta, with police suspecting he may have entered the high-voltage facility in an attempt to steal cables. The unidentified man was discovered on Sept. 1 after people nearby reportedly noticed a foul smell coming from the area. Police found a white sack, a hacksaw and a hat near the body. Police said the man appeared to have entered the substation from below and climbed to its second level, where h

September 3, 2026

Business

Samsung Asked to Prepay $15 Billion in Power Bills as South Korea Races to Build Semiconductor Grid

SEOUL — South Korea’s state-run electricity giant is seeking a massive upfront payment from Samsung Electronics as the country scrambles to finance the power infrastructure needed for its expanding semiconductor and artificial-intelligence industries. Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has proposed that Samsung Electronics prepay about 20 trillion won — roughly US$15 billion — for electricity through 2031, according to a report cited by Channel News Asia and South Korean media. KEPCO has also

September 3, 2026

Uncategorized

Taiwan Warns China’s Expanding Security Powers Could Put Travelers at Risk

The concern was highlighted in a Sept. 3 editorial by the Taipei Times, which argues that Beijing’s expanding security and border-control framework could allow personal information gathered from Taiwanese and foreign visitors to be used for political pressure beyond China’s borders. The editorial is an opinion piece, so its characterization of Beijing’s motives should be understood as the newspaper’s analysis rather than an independently established fact. Six-hour questioning in Shanghai raise

September 3, 2026