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Kabul drug rehab clinic in ruins after Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan
Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs
Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs

Hundreds of Philippine tricycle drivers lined up Tuesday in Manila for cash handouts they hope will provide temporary relief from a war-driven surge in fuel prices that has left the country scrambling for short-term answers.

March 17, 2026

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Venezuela end Italy fairytale to reach World Baseball Classic final
Venezuela end Italy fairytale to reach World Baseball Classic final

Venezuela advanced to the final of the World Baseball Classic on Monday, ending Italy's fairytale campaign with a come-from-behind 4-2 victory.

March 17, 2026

Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war
Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war

Price pressures fuelled by the Middle East war may push Indonesia's government to reconsider its dogged defence of energy subsidies and a costly meals scheme close to the heart of President Prabowo Subianto, analysts say.

March 17, 2026

In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives

Artificial intelligence is transforming Hollywood at a pace that has sent shockwaves through creative industries, but human creativity will always prevail, a leading executive at the cutting edge of that change told AFP.

March 17, 2026

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Gold IRA Rollover: Learn to Transfer Gold IRA Guide Released (2026)
Gold IRA Rollover: Learn to Transfer Gold IRA Guide Released (2026)

IRAEmpire has released a new gold IRA rollover guide to help consumers learn about the process and make better-informed decisions in 2026.

March 17, 2026

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Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow
Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow

A damaged Russian gas tanker that has been drifting in the Mediterranean without a crew for almost two weeks has 700 tonnes of fuel on board, Russia's foreign ministry said Monday.

March 16, 2026