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  • US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks? | US-Israel war on Iran News

    US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks? | US-Israel war on Iran News

    Trump has delayed attacks on Iran’s energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well – though Iran disagrees.

    As the war enters day 28, United States President Donald Trump has delayed…

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  • North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship’ treaty during Lukashenko visit – Dawn

    1. North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship’ treaty during Lukashenko visit  Dawn
    2. Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea’s Kim as they sign friendship treaty  BBC
    3. Belarusian students will be able to study on exchange in the DPRK  Наша Ніва

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  • ‘It comes down to mindset not skillset

    ‘It comes down to mindset not skillset

    Western Force coach Simon Cron says the side needs a cutting
    edge to get a much-needed victory against the Chiefs in Saturday’s Swyftx
    Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 clash at HBF Park.

    The Force have fallen away in 20-minute spells this season
    but…

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  • UAE willing to join international force to reopen Straits of Hormuz, FT reports

    UAE willing to join international force to reopen Straits of Hormuz, FT reports

    Several US allies have said they have no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz

    The United Arab Emirates has told the US and other…

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  • Punjab to observe Earth Hour on March 28, Maryam urges public participation

    Punjab to observe Earth Hour on March 28, Maryam urges public participation


    Summary
    Punjab to celebrate Earth Hour on March 28 from 8:30–9:30 PM. Maryam Nawaz urges citizens, especially youth, to join the campaign promoting energy conservation and…

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  • Magnitude 5.3 earthquake recorded in northern regions: PMD – Dawn

    1. Magnitude 5.3 earthquake recorded in northern regions: PMD  Dawn
    2. Significant Magnitude 5.3 Quake Hits 104 km Northeast of Gilgit, Pakistan Early Morning  Volcano Discovery
    3. 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts KP, Gilgit-Baltistan  Dunya News
    4. Magnitude 5.3…

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  • Magnitude 5.3 earthquake recorded in northern regions: PMD – Dawn

    1. Magnitude 5.3 earthquake recorded in northern regions: PMD  Dawn
    2. Significant Magnitude 5.3 Quake Hits 104 km Northeast of Gilgit, Pakistan Early Morning  Volcano Discovery
    3. 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts KP, Gilgit-Baltistan  Dunya News
    4. 5.3-magnitude…

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  • Climate-Ready Wheat Could Secure Future Pasta Production

    Climate-Ready Wheat Could Secure Future Pasta Production

    Researchers from Skoltech, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico, the Research Center for Cereal and Industrial Crops in Italy, and other international partners have developed new durum wheat lines that can better…

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  • Taking Kharg Island is seen as key to opening Hormuz. There are better options

    Taking Kharg Island is seen as key to opening Hormuz. There are better options

    The future of the war in Iran is increasingly focused on less than 9 square miles of coral outcrop in the Persian Gulf.

    Kharg Island, which lies about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the Iranian mainland and 500 kilometers (300 miles)…

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  • New “L00 Series” Train for the Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line Begins Commercial Operation

    New “L00 Series” Train for the Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line Begins Commercial Operation

    The Frst New Leo Liner “L00 Series”

    Tokyo, March 27, 2026 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed delivery of the first trainsets L00 Series (“Leo-kei”) trains (4 cars per trainset, total 12 cars) ordered by Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. for its Yamaguchi Line, an automated guideway transit (AGT) system. Commercial operation of the first train began on March 27th. That same day, Seibu Railway held a commemorative ceremony for the start of commercial operation, attended by Tokorozawa City Mayor Masatoshi Onozuka and Higashimurayama City Mayor Takashi Watanabe.

    The new L00 Series are being manufactured at MHI’s Mihara Machinery Works in Hiroshima Prefecture, and are scheduled to be delivered sequentially by FY2027. The seating arrangement has been changed from the bench seats used in the existing 8500 Series vehicles to longitudinal seats to increase transport capacity to BELLUNA DOME baseball stadium and Seibuen Amusement Park. To meet diverse passenger needs, wheelchair spaces, children’s seats, and in-car information displays have been installed to enhance convenience.

    In addition, the new trains incorporate many unique specifications designed by MHI especially for AGT system vehicles, including aluminum bodyshells, the MHI bogie,(Note1), a ceiling duct air conditioning system,(Note2) and A-MVCS (Advanced Mitsubishi Vehicle Control System). The A-MVCS in particular, in addition to the vehicle control function, has monitoring and commissioning functions for each piece of on-board equipment, allowing it to flexibly meet the needs of railway operators.

    Further, a large glass window has been installed in the partition wall between the driver’s cab and the children’s seat, allowing children to enjoy the view from the front window and driver’s seat, enhancing the sense of excitement for passengers.

    Driver’s Cab kids SEAT

    This AGT system utilizes rubber tires for a smooth ride and low noise. In addition, as a type of clean mobility with low CO2 emissions, the system has a reduced environmental impact, supporting the realization of a decarbonized and energy-efficient world. The adoption of vehicles that combine excellent design and environmental performance also enhances the impression of the surrounding facilities.

    Going forward, MHI Group will continue to strive for technological innovation, and through services that safely and comfortably transport people and goods, contribute to the development of public transport that supports the lives of people around the world.

    • 1A bogie developed by MHI for AGT systems. It is compatible with general rubber tire operation for AGTs.
    • 2A system that directs air through ducts behind the ceiling to provide air conditioning.

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