After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …
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Pakistan conflict, rival narratives persist
On the anniversary of the India-Pakistan conflict, New Delhi and Islamabad remain divided over blame and Trump's role. Meanwhile, Modi …
UK science leader on what’s wrong with the latest funding cuts
Nature, Published online: 11 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00757-9Paul Howarth, president of the Institute of Physics, says ‘constructive dialogue’ with the government …
How Africa gets shortchanged in trade with Europe
The establishment of free trade between much of both continents for half a century has created growth in many areas. …
UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat
From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, many of the world's most iconic cultural heritage sites are under …
Lufthansa cabin crew to strike on Friday, UFO trade union says
The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back …
Alex Zanardi, F1 driver and multiple CART and Paralympic champion, dies at 59
Italian race driver turned Paralympian Alex Zanardi has died aged 59. The former Formula 1 driver and two-time CART champion …
3 women with IS links arrested on return home
The women flew back to Australia from Syria after years in a refugee camp. Children were also among the returnees.
Here's what happens when cities ban cars
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities …
Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits BMW plant in US
Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set …
Meta, YouTube found liable in US social media addiction case
A California jury has declared that social media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for harming a young woman by …
Shiite and other minorities living in fear
An attack on a Shiite place of worship in Herat killed least 11 people. While the Taliban have pledged protection, …
Iran war to dent Gulf state investment
Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have invested, or promised to invest, trillions around the world, everywhere …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
How are governments responding?
In Germany, a liter of diesel costs up to 40% more than before the Iran war and other countries have …
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and …
Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons
Russia has been holding thousands of Ukrainian civilians behind bars for years, in breach of international humanitarian law. Families have …
The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
Editor’s Note: Joe Lieberman, an independent, is a former US Senator who represented Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He was …
Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33
India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra …
Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the …