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March 29th - U.S. employment is likely to rebound in March after one of the largest job losses since the pandemic began. Economists estimate that 60,000 jobs were added this month after a loss of 92,000. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.4%. Employment has not increased for several months since May of last year, indicating a lack of significant hiring momentum in the labor market, but without any worrying signs of deterioration. Against this backdrop of limited job opportunities, renewed concerns about inflation due to the war in the Middle East, fueled by soaring gasoline prices, have fueled fears among Americans. Economists point out that March's job growth is expected to rebound after disappointing February employment data—in which construction and leisure and hospitality jobs may have declined due to weather conditions. Employment in the healthcare sector may also increase as more than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente employees ended their strike.

March 29th - According to Nikkei, U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA.O) plans to double the number of its directly operated service outlets in Japan this year, reaching over 30, in an effort to improve after-sales service and expand market share. Tesla currently operates 14 service centers across the country, primarily located in major cities. These centers are equipped with facilities for vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair, including bodywork. Many new service centers will be located near Tesla dealerships. The company will utilize existing spaces previously used as repair shops to rapidly expand its service network at a lower cost. In areas without directly operated service centers, Tesla partners with local auto repair shops to provide customers with over 50 vehicle maintenance service points.

March 29th - According to the Wall Street Journal, hundreds of thousands of protesters may take to the streets on Saturday for nationwide "No Kings" rallies to protest President Trump. Organizers say Trump governs the country more like a king than a president. This Saturday's protest is the third "No Kings" rally in less than a year, amid controversy surrounding the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and debate over the deployment of federal troops to cities across the country. Organizers said this week that the U.S. involvement in the Iran war is another factor driving the protesters to the streets. Videos circulating on social media show protesters gathering on a beach in San Francisco, California, forming signs that read "Trump must step down immediately!"

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that it has activated its air defense system in response to missile and drone attacks from Iran.

On March 29, the German Federal Government approved the "2026 Climate Protection Plan," allocating an additional €8 billion over the next four years to promote the achievement of 2030 emissions reduction targets through measures such as expanding wind power capacity and increasing subsidies for new energy vehicles. The German Ministry of the Environment stated that these measures could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 25 million tons by 2030, and reduce natural gas consumption by nearly 7 billion cubic meters and gasoline consumption by approximately 4 billion liters. German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider stated that this climate protection plan will inject "new momentum" into climate action and help reduce Germany's dependence on high-cost, unreliable oil and gas imports.

Cnergyico Pk, Pakistan’s largest oil refiner, said that about 80% of its crude oil imports and nearly 25% of its diesel supply are usually transported through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Nikkei, Tesla (TSLA.O) plans to double the size of its service center network in Japan.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have stated that they will continue military operations in the coming days.

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry: Pakistan's Foreign Minister spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

The China Earthquake Networks Center automatically determined that an earthquake of approximately magnitude 6.1 occurred at 02:38 on March 29 near the southwestern islands of Indonesia (7.75 degrees south latitude, 127.93 degrees east longitude). The final result is subject to the official rapid report.

GFZ (German Center for Geosciences): A 6.25-magnitude earthquake has occurred in the Banda Sea.

Israeli military official: We are ready to welcome the Houthi rebels into battle.

Israeli military official: The Houthi rebels are just a distraction; we will continue our full-scale strikes against Iran.

Israeli military official: We will choose when and how to strike the Houthis based on our own considerations.

Israeli security officials: The second missile fired by the Houthis at Israel on Saturday has been intercepted.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) warns: Do not enter the Strait of Hormuz without prior permission from Iran; otherwise, you will be deported.

Iranian state television reported that the country has launched a new round of ballistic missiles at Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Several European leaders have said that this (the war with Iran) is not a European war. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is not an American war either, yet we have contributed more to this conflict than any other country in the world.

Israel Defense Forces: Recently, the Israel Defense Forces detected a missile launched from Iran heading towards Israeli territory. Defense systems are operational to intercept the threat.