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US war with Iran threatens global helium supply

Besides affecting energy supplies, the war in the Middle East is also threatening the global supply of helium. The gas, exported by Qatar, is crucial for Malaysia’s semiconductor sector. A longer shutdown will also affect production in Taiwan and South Korea, with a likely knock-on effect. Emily Angwin reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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