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• China's OpenClaw 'lobster craze' shows its AI adoption outpaces the West
  Nikkei asia 2026-03-24T08:19:57Z
• Denmark votes in election shadowed by Trump’s Greenland ambitions
  Danes were voting ⁠on Tuesday in an election that may hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term thanks to her staunch line against US President Donald Trump over Greenland even though cost-…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T08:14:09Z
• Police disclose identity, mug shot of ex-pilot accused of killing captain
  BUSAN, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday disclosed the identity and mug sho...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T08:13:52Z
• Cathay Pacific extends suspension of flights between Hong Kong, Middle East to end of May
  Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has further extended its suspension of all flights to and from the Middle East until the end of May, amid a regional conflict that shows little sign of ab…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T08:08:58Z
• The referendum: The center-left celebrates together in the streets of Rome.
  Landini, Schlein, Conte, Fratoianni, Bonelli, and Gualtieri: "Giorgia Meloni must acknowledge this."
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T08:06:20Z
• Singapore says involvement in groups linked to the Israeli military is "not acceptable."
  Singapore authorities warned on Tuesday that participation in organizations linked to the Israeli military, such as Sar-El, would not be acceptable under current conditions and could lead to legal act…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T08:05:47Z
• Australia, EU sign comprehensive trade deal amid global tensions
  The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty …
  RFI europe 2026-03-24T08:04:13Z
• Yonhap News Summary
  The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T08:01:46Z
• Japanese ‘soldier’ forces way into Chinese embassy in Tokyo
  A Japanese person who claimed to be an active officer of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces illegally and forcibly entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Beijing said. The person admitted to the illegality …
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T08:01:01Z
• Bids are being solicited for transportation services for court employees; the goal is to ensure they arrive on time and reduce their stress.
  To avoid stress and the risk of theft on public transportation for its employees, the Judicial Administration Body (OAJ), an organization that replaced the Federal Judiciary Council, is preparing to c…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T08:00:38Z
• US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder
  Dayton Webber, 27, accused over shooting death of Bradrick Wells in Maryland, reportedly after argument inside car A Maryland man who made history as the first quadruple amputee to compete in the prof…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T08:00:13Z
• Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia again: One person injured, gas station on fire
  Russian troops struck the Kosmichnyi district of Zaporizhzhia, causing a gas station to catch fire and leaving one person injured.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T07:59:00Z
• (URGENT) Foreign ministry calls in Japanese Embassy official to protest Dokdo claims in new textbooks
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  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:58:58Z
• Cape Town Mayor Is Favorite to Lead South Africa’s No. 2 Party
  Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis appears set to win an internal election as head of South Africa’s second-biggest political party next month, with a little-known municipal councilor his only chall…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T07:57:05Z
• Asian stock markets closed higher today, with investors looking to a potential agreement between the United States and Iran.
  Good news from Tokyo and China. The yen is strengthening against the dollar.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T07:54:17Z
• Vorobey-10 drone carrying thermobaric munitions to be tested in special op zone
  The Vorobey-10 has a range of approximately 15 km, and can carry a payload of up to 10 kg
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:54:00Z
• Belarusian president to travel to North Korea on March 25-26 — media
  The two leaders will hold talks to discuss the full range of bilateral ties, identify major areas of mutual interest and the most promising projects, the news outlet said
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:53:11Z
• Belarus leader Lukashenko to visit N. Korea: KCNA
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will visit...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:53:00Z
• Kuwait, Bahrain Hit by Iran Strikes as Optimism Fades
  The US and Israel continued to bombard Iran overnight, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported retaliatory strikes by Iranian missiles. Countries including Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Oman have engaged in bac…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T07:52:20Z
• Dollar Rises as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist
  The dollar rose along with oil prices as optimism over an easing of the Middle East conflict faded.
  WSJ us 2026-03-24T07:52:00Z
• Rights to antibody drug by China’s Keymed change hands in Gilead acquisition of Ouro
  US biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences agreed to buy Ouro Medicines, which is developing an antibody-based medicine for autoimmune diseases licensed from China’s Keymed Biosciences, in a deal …
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T07:51:07Z
• Air Defense Forces shoot down 25 Russian missiles and 365 drones
  Air Defense Forces shot down 25 Russian missiles and 365 drones of various types.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T07:50:00Z
• Iran Strikes Persist Even as Trump Claims Talks to End Conflict
  Fighting between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance continued unabated, even as President Donald Trump claimed talks are under way to end the conflict.
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T07:46:27Z
• Share of Indians among Canada students dropped from 50% in 2023 to 10% in 2025
  India's share of international students in Canada plummeted from over 50% in 2023 to under 10% in 2025, amid concerns over immigration integrity.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T07:45:53Z
• Sheridan Gorman's mother has spoken out, vowing to seek "justice" for the murdered Loyola college student: "We are beyond devastated."
  Sheridan Gorman's mother has spoken out several days after her 18-year-old daughter, a freshman student, was murdered by 25-year-old Venezuelan migrant Jose Medina-Medina.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T07:45:34Z
• UK veterinarians are facing increased scrutiny over their fees, as pet owners are reportedly being kept uninformed about the costs of treatment.
  Practices must publish price lists, cap prescription fees, and reveal if they are part of a large group, a regulatory body says. Business live – latest updates The UK's competition watchdog has orde…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T07:43:23Z
• Australia lowers diesel standards in bid to increase supply as number of service stations running empty surges
  Chris Bowen says move aimed at accessing fuel imports from markets with lower burning temperatures, including the US, Canada and Europe Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Aust…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T07:42:42Z
• (LEAD) Seoul stocks rebound on hopes of easing tension in Mideast
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday amid h...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:42:06Z
• FSB seizes shipment of shoe insoles rigged with explosives destined for special op zone
  A Ukrainian handler ordered a foreign national to receive a shipment of 504 improvised explosive devices disguised as heated shoe insoles through a logistics company in Moscow
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:41:58Z
• [Constantly Updated] Russia launches military invasion of Ukraine (March 24th developments).
  The military invasion of Ukraine by Russia continues. Fighting persists between Russian and Ukrainian forces in various parts of Ukraine, and a large number of civilians have been displaced and are se…
  NHK asia 2026-03-24T07:41:29Z
• Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov during key EU meetings
  Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó has confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov during private EU meetings following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in …
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T07:39:28Z
• Trump announces a truce. Overnight, Iran launches an attack on Israel, and Tel Aviv retaliates by bombing Tehran - LIVEBLOG.
  Israeli forces are striking missile launchers and infrastructure in western Iran.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T07:37:09Z
• Saudi Arabia, UAE may join conflict against Iran — newspaper
  According to The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional countries are "unified" in their discontent with Iran
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:36:11Z
• Samsung Electronics' unionized workers to resume talks with management
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics Co. said Tu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:33:37Z
• Ukrainian strikes affect over 130 Russians, including 10 children in past week — diplomat
  According to Rodion Miroshnik, most deaths and injuries were caused by UAV attacks
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:33:17Z
• Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'
  Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trad…
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T07:33:14Z
• Read the Edited Highlights of Marcos’s Interview With Bloomberg
  Following are the edited highlights of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s interview on Tuesday at the presidential palace in Manila with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin.
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T07:31:07Z
• Attention, drivers! "Pico y placa" restrictions are in effect in Bucaramanga on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  The restriction will apply to different types of vehicles, depending on the last digit of their license plate.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T07:30:00Z
• Find out the details of the "pico y placa" traffic restriction scheme in Pereira for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  The mobility restriction will be in effect for a continuous period of 14 hours, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T07:30:00Z
• Here's how the vehicle restriction system (pico y placa) will work in Medellín on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  The measure is in effect from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T07:30:00Z
• Attention, drivers! "Pico y placa" restrictions are in effect in Cali on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  For the first semester of 2026, the peak and plate driving restriction schedule in Cali will be in effect from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T07:30:00Z
• Xi Jinping urges Xiongan to embrace science and technology to build a "city of the future."
  During a visit to the Xiongan New Area, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the area to be transformed into an innovation hub to drive high-quality development, a project designed to alleviate pre…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T07:29:46Z
• Top EU official calls for negotiations with Iran and an end to war
  European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T07:28:53Z
• Concerns grow for stranded whale still stuck on German coast
  A large whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Despite rescue efforts around the clock, the animal remains stranded — raising urgent ques…
  DW europe 2026-03-24T07:28:00Z
• Eritrea to end 18-year AFCON isolation by playing Eswatini in qualifier
  Eritrea vs Eswatini on Wednesday will serve as the first AFCON qualifier for the east African nation since 2008.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T07:27:35Z
• Tuesday's papers: UN aspirations, oats lose steam, and a rainy respite
  Finland wants a seat at the United Nations Security Council's "horseshoe", the inner circle of global decision-making.
  YLE eeurope 2026-03-24T07:26:48Z
• Marcos Says War May Spur Energy Talks With China in Disputed Sea
  Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to restarting talks with Beijing on a joint oil and gas project in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying the war in Iran may provide the impe…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T07:25:44Z
• Russians shell Central district of Kherson; one person killed and several injured
  Russian troops fired multiple-launch rocket systems at the Central district of Kherson this morning.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T07:25:00Z
• (2nd LD) Gov't to strictly enforce five-day vehicle rotation system for public sector
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The government will strictly enforce a mandatory fiv...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:24:48Z
• HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU team up for fund backing university research start-ups
  Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), the government’s investment arm, has teamed up with venture capital firm Gobi Partners and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to launch a fund on Tuesday to i…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T07:21:49Z
• Singapore Airlines, Cathay add Europe flights as Iran war spurs demand
  Nikkei asia 2026-03-24T07:19:54Z
• Who was Mackenzie Gunther? What we know about 2nd pilot killed in LaGuardia crash
  The second Air Canada pilot killed in the LaGuardia Airport crash has been identified as Mackenzie Gunther.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T07:18:49Z
• Hungarian Far-Right Recruitment in Serbia’s Vojvodina: Not Going to Plan
  A declining, ageing, politically divided ethnic Hungarian community in the Serbian region is complicating efforts by Hungary’s extreme right to recruit there.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-03-24T07:16:52Z
• Alleged accomplice back in court over deadly 2018 Strasbourg market attack
  A Paris appeal court is revisiting the role of an alleged accomplice in the 2018 Strasbourg Christmas market attack in which five people were killed, reopening questions over what he knew – and when…
  RFI europe 2026-03-24T07:15:08Z
• Where do reported US-Iran ‘negotiations’ leave Israel?
  Israeli analysts describe confusion as US President Trump unexpectedly shifts from threatened strikes on Iran to talks.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T07:13:28Z
• Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
  Smoke rose from central Tel Aviv as Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states Tuesday, even as US President Donald Trump said the US was in talks with the Islamic Republic to en…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T07:12:04Z
• Gov't approves resumption of Incheon-Jeju flights
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government said Tuesday it has appr...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:11:01Z
• Europe Clinches Critical Mineral Access with Australian Trade Deal
  The European Union and Australia have shaken hands on a trade deal that would improve access to aluminum, lithium and other critical minerals for the 27-nation bloc.
  NYT us 2026-03-24T07:10:12Z
• Polls open in key Denmark elections clouded by Trump’s Greenland threat
  Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is projected to win a third term after standing up to the US president over Greenland.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T07:05:47Z
• Rama's clash with justice shatters illusions about Albania's democracy.
  The prime minister's actions to protect his deputy from arrest suggest the potential end of an era for Albanians' hopes that those in power would finally be held accountable.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-03-24T07:03:13Z
• Seoul stocks rebound on hopes of easing tension in Mideast
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday amid h...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T07:02:44Z
• Day 25 of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran: everything you need to know.
  The conflict in the Middle East entered its 25th day on Tuesday, March 24th, amidst a week of rumors surrounding potential negotiations. Donald Trump postponed the ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Str…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T07:02:12Z
• Oil traders are increasing their speculative positions in anticipation of an update from the US President regarding talks with Iran — FT.
  According to the publication, approximately 6,200 contracts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil were traded.
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T07:01:51Z
• Chip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: Mar. 24
  New technical papers recently added to Semiconductor Engineering’s library: Technical Paper Research Organizations NL2GDS: LLM-aided interface for Open Source Chip Design University of Bristol, Ruth…
  SemiEngineering tech 2026-03-24T07:01:39Z
• Research Bits: Mar. 24
  Dual-modulated transistor Researchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) and University of Cambridge designed dual-modulated vertically stacked transistors in which two g…
  SemiEngineering tech 2026-03-24T07:01:27Z
• Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds
  As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and inte…
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T07:00:51Z
• Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson’s Patients
  Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination.
  NYT us 2026-03-24T07:00:19Z
• War update: 168 clashes on front lines, Pokrovsk sector hottest
  Ukrainian forces engaged in 168 combat clashes with Russian invaders on March 23.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T07:00:00Z
• Ukraine pledges to consider non-refoulement for detained N. Korean soldiers: civic group
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The Ukrainian government has affirmed that it will c...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T06:59:27Z
• LIVE: The Iranian regime has attacked Tel Aviv with missiles; at least six people injured.
  During the early hours of Tuesday, the Iranian regime launched massive attacks against central Israel and countries in the Gulf region. Kuwait reported damage to its power grid following impacts from …
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T06:58:33Z
• US Senate confirms Trump ally Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief
  The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late on Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem…
  France 24 europe 2026-03-24T06:58:31Z
• ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected?
  Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were reportedly sent to 14 airports, including New York’s JFK.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T06:58:30Z
• Russia launches into orbit first 16 satellites of Rassvet constellation
  They were taken under control by the Bureau 1440's Mission Control Center
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T06:57:55Z
• Traveling through the Marche region, along the coast between San Bartolo, Conero, and the Riviera delle Palme.
  Over 180 kilometers of coastline to explore, with rocky beaches and stretches of fine, golden sand.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T06:57:54Z
• Pregnant in a Warzone: Giving Birth as NATO’s Bombs Fell on Yugoslavia
  Emine Berisha was an expectant mother in Pristina in March 1999 when NATO started bombing Yugoslavia. The experience made her understand the price pregnant women pay in conflict.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-03-24T06:57:03Z
• (LEAD) S. Korean currency rebounds from 17-yr low on hopes for Middle East de-escalation
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won gained sharply against the U. S....
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T06:57:00Z
• Europe Today: Trump backs down as EU seals trade deal with Australia and Meloni suffers defeat
  Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T06:56:52Z
• Gov't revokes nat'l merit for military officers involved in 1979 military coup
  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday revoked national orders of...
  Yonhap asia 2026-03-24T06:56:07Z
• SDV deployment of auto Tier-1 and processor players
  Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) enter the accelerated deployment era; integration of AI models by automotive processor players becomes an inevitable direction.
  DigiTimes tech 2026-03-24T06:55:52Z
• North Korea's Kim criticizes US "state terror" but does not mention Trump in his address on a third term.
  He accused the United States of "state terror." He vowed that North Korea would never surrender its nuclear weapons. And yet, Kim Jong-un's address to the Supreme People's Assembly contained one notab…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T06:55:43Z