Shifting alliances shape Horn of Africa tensions
Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are influencing security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
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Israeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety …
Mathematician who reshaped number theory wins prestigious Abel prize
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00819-yMathematician Gerd Faltings showed that arithmetic equations have a finite number of solutions.
India reach T20 final in shootout with England
India's 253 runs in Mumbai proved just enough to best England and reach the cricket T20 World Cup final. Meanwhile, …
In Iran, hope gives way to fear as conflict rages on
Nearly a month after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began, many who hoped the regime would soon fall have been …
Hong Kong: New rule forces people to surrender passwords
The rule applies to investigations connected to the financial hub's strict national security law. Those who fail to comply face …
Fighting immune cells inside mice
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00857-6Gene-editing technique promises a potentially safer way to create CAR T cells with a …
Insulin resistance prediction from wearables and routine blood biomarkers
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10179-2A machine-learning model that integrates data from wearable devices (such as smartwatches) with blood …
World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause
As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026. DW …
Indians flock to fuel pumps as Iran war drives shortage fears
From Gujarat to Tamil Nadu, long lines at fuel pumps reflect growing anxiety over oil supplies even as officials urge …
The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes
Americans are embracing easy, plug‑and‑play solar units that slash energy costs — even as Washington tries to slow the clean‑energy …
Russian students duped into signing contracts with military
University students are being recruited to serve in drone units fighting Ukraine. They are offered lucrative contracts and promised they …
Leading the charge to explain static electricity
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00839-8There’s a shocking lack of understanding of the physics underlying this commonplace phenomenon, but …
Germany calls conflict economic 'catastrophe'
The comments by German Defense Minister Pistorius come amid mixed signals over negotiations to end the war. Follow DW for …
Now we know why
Nature, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00876-3Scientists have identified the neurons that worsen the condition during stress.
Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Nature, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10372-3Direct conversion from alkenes to alkynes
Why gold prices are not soaring
Gold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war …
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany party. That is despite the fact the …
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply …
Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as …