Fragile Iran truce brings brief relief to African markets
The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities …
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A CPU crunch and Alibaba's latest chip
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times The U.S. company …
Trump extends deadline in Iran ultimatum
US President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure on Monday after previously threatening …
Funding calls plummet as NIH turns away from agency-directed science
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00897-yThe US National Institutes of Health will now focus on ‘unsolicited’ research proposals driven …
Starmer says he would't have appointed Mandelson as US envoy if he'd known he failed vetting process
Under-fire Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that neither he nor his ministers were told that the …
Mojtaba Khamenei says there will be 'change' in Strait of Hormuz 'management'
Iran's supreme leader issued a statement implying that Tehran wanted to keep its nuclear program and perhaps impose tolls in …
Taliban install new diplomat without telling Germany: Report
Despite not being recognized by Germany, the Taliban have appointed a new head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without …
The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind
US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. President Donald Trump is pushing to loosen water …
Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism
In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say …
Orban's election defeat sparks hope and relief
Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and …
Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several monuments, including palaces and a historic mosque, already damaged by US …
Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind
At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean …
Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs
Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to …
India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'
The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for …
US maritime restrictions increase economic pressure on Iran
A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. …
Spain, Brazil, Mexico vow to boost Cuba aid amid US threats
The pledge comes amid a US oil embargo and Donald Trump's threats to invade the island. Leftist leaders meeting in …
The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to
The stakes are high as Pakistan's government says it is prepared to mediate negotiations. The prospect of a protracted regional …
First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels
The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.
Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming
Thousands of people on the Hawaiian island of Oahu have been evacuated as winter storms dump masses of water on …
How Ukraine is rebuilding its energy system under fire
Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing …