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• South Korea’s KOSPI index surged 17% to reach 6,549 points, recovering from a massive three-day selloff that saw the market tumble by nearly 17%. • The initial crash was triggered by heavy selling in semiconductor stocks due to growing fears of increased competition from Chinese memory chipmakers. • This volatility highlights the extreme sensitivity of the South Korean market to the global chip war and geopolitical tensions between China and the West.

• Lakers secured a 2-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets in NBA playoffs, receiving more good news on team health amid the victory. • Updates on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves emerged ahead of Game 2, boosting LA's momentum in the Western Conference matchup. • This strengthens Lakers' position as they aim to advance deeper in the postseason.

• Los Angeles Lakers locked in as fourth seed in Western Conference, gaining home-court advantage over Houston Rockets in first-round NBA playoffs. • The seeding positions Lakers favorably entering postseason amid tight Western standings. • Playoff matchups highlight Lakers' strong finish to regular season.

• Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta agreed to purchase the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and will relocate the franchise to Houston, as announced by the team on March 30, 2026. • The move expands Fertitta's sports portfolio and brings a WNBA team to Houston for the first time, tapping into the city's growing basketball market. • This relocation could boost WNBA visibility in the South, with Fertitta's resources likely accelerating arena and fanbase development for the team.

The facility was attacked on Friday night, bringing the toll of medical staff to 31 killed in past 12 daysIsrael killed 12 medical workers in a strike on a medical centre in south Lebanon on Friday night, bringing the toll of healthcare staff killed in the country by Israel to 31 over the past 12 days.A primary healthcare facility in the town of Burj Qalaouiyah was struck by Israeli rockets late on Friday, setting it ablaze and causing the structure to collapse on top of the staff inside. The strike killed doctors, paramedics and nurses on duty, according to the Lebanese ministry of health, which said it “violated all international humanitarian laws” in a statement. Continue reading...