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Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays
Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
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European nations, Japan to join ‘appropriate efforts’ to open Hormuz Strait
Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.
US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women’s Asian Cup final
Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.
From: NewsFeed
Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
Published On 16 Mar 2026
Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo’s move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan’s footballer Honda loses US ad deal over Iran support at World Cup
Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills
Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
From: NewsFeed
Huge pipe emerges from the ground in Japanese city
Traffic in Japan’s Osaka was brought to a standstill after residents discovered a huge steel pipe had emerged.
Published On 13 Mar 2026
Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says strikes on Iran could last weeks.
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Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
