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As China's economy slows, young people buy cheap homes to retire early

While there's no available data about how many have left the Chinese workforce in recent years, figures show that from 2019 to 2024, Beijing lost 1.6 million people in their 20s and early 30s

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran

Netanyahu made the statement from the roof of the Kirya, Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following a meeting with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff and Director of Mossad

Trump vows to avenge US troops, says more deaths likely in Iran conflict

Trump called the three service members "true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation

Israel strikes Lebanese capital Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles

Hezbollah said in a statement that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei

Trump takes US into war with Iran, testing his 'America first' doctrine

Trump's predicate for joining Israel in attacks on Iran's leadership, military and critical infrastructure this weekend was that Iran posed unacceptable and imminent risks to US and allied interests

8 Opec+ nations boosts oil production amid rising tensions in West Asia

The Opec, in a meeting planned before the war began, said it would increase production by 206,000 barrels per day in April, which was more than analysts had been expecting

US, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk

Attacks on Iran showed no signs of relenting as US and Israel aimed at key military, political and intelligence targets in what appeared to be a widening war with potential for a prolonged conflict

Britain, France, and Germany ready to back US to stop Iran's strikes

We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action- a statement said

New Iran leaders want to talk and I have agreed, says Donald Trump

Asked whether his conversation with the Iranians would happen today or tomorrow, Trump responded, "I can't tell you that"

West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance

According to an advisory from the Gulf Cooperation Council to stakeholders, ports in several parts of West Asia remain in operation, albeit with riders

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan

All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city

Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for energy markets because a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes through each day

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report

The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes

According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates

US military says 3 service members killed, 5 wounded in Iran operation

Central Command made the announcement on social media Sunday without providing additional information

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez

Pezeshkian made the comment in a prerecorded message aired on Iranian state television Sunday

West Asia crisis may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs

Experts and exporters are of the view that prolonged tensions in the region will have consequences for India on the trade front

Rice exporters warned against CIF contracts to Iran amid West Asia crisis

The advisory comes after the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on February 28, with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed early on Sunday

Three people dead, 14 others injured after shooting at bar in Austin

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a press conference early Sunday that police received a call for reports of a "male shooting" at Buford's, a popular beer garden in city's entertainment district

Iran names third member to leadership council that will govern the country

Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next leader