Tuesday 02 - 10:20
The euro has failed to significantly increase its share in global financial markets despite expectations that inconsistent economic policies in the United States could strengthen its position, according to a new report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB found that the euro’s global market share rose only slightly to around......
Oil market analysts and consultants meeting at OPEC headquarters in Vienna warned that supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to persist until the end of 2026, even if maritime traffic resumes in the near term. The assessment reflects the scale of the ongoing energy shock linked to restricted flows through......
Kenyan authorities have defended plans to establish a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine facility at a military air base, arguing that the project forms part of broader efforts to strengthen public health preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The initiative has generated considerable public debate, particularly among residents living......
South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by total market capitalization, marking a rapid shift in global financial rankings driven by the artificial intelligence boom and surging demand for semiconductor technologies. The combined market value of listed South Korean companies has risen sharply......
Global equity markets reached fresh record highs as artificial intelligence driven stocks extended a powerful rally that overshadowed rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gains in major indices continued even as Iran suspended negotiations with the United States following escalating regional conflict linked to Israeli military......
British American Tobacco (BAT) has upgraded its annual growth forecast for its smoke-free product division, reflecting increasing consumer demand and favorable market conditions, particularly in the United States. The multinational tobacco company, known for traditional cigarette brands such as Lucky Strike and Dunhill, is continuing its......
British trip-hop group Massive Attack has transformed its 2026 world tour into a sustained critique of Palantir Technologies, the data analytics company co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel. Concert visuals across the tour highlight the company’s government and military contracts and draw attention to Thiel’s political views,......
A large-scale Russian aerial assault struck Kyiv early Tuesday, igniting residential buildings, damaging civilian infrastructure and forcing thousands of residents to seek shelter in metro stations and underground bunkers. The attack came days after Moscow warned it would begin carrying out systematic strikes against military-related targets......
Danish Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen secured a third consecutive term as prime minister after reaching an agreement to form a new center left coalition government, ending more than two months of political uncertainty following the snap election held on March 24. The new minority administration brings together the Social Democrats,......
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to restore unrestricted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and show flexibility in ongoing negotiations with the United States. The conversation, the third between the two leaders, took place as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington......
Anthropic is carrying out a large-scale effort to improve the performance of its AI coding assistant Claude Code by relying on a network of around 1,000 contract software engineers. The initiative, managed through data company Snorkel AI, focuses on testing, evaluating, and refining code generated by the AI system. Engineers reportedly receive......
Temu, the Chinese online shopping platform that has rapidly gained millions of users through aggressive discounts and viral marketing campaigns, is facing growing scrutiny in Europe after receiving a €200 million penalty from the European Commission. The sanction reflects increasing concern among regulators over product safety, consumer......
A Hamas delegation is set to travel to Cairo on Thursday to resume negotiations with ceasefire mediators, as the fragile Gaza truce faces its most serious test since it took effect in October 2025. The talks come days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to extend Israeli control over the Gaza Strip from 60%......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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