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Global equity funds see second week of inflows amid hopes for war de-escalation

Global equity funds attracted a net $15.02 billion in the week from March 26 to April 1, marking the second consecutive week of inflows as investors hope the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could ease soon. The previous week saw inflows of about $40.14 billion, according to LSEG Lipper data. In the United States, investors purchased $7.05......

Taiwan secures alternative LNG supply as Hormuz blockade enters second month

Taiwan has received supply guarantees from an unidentified major energy-producing country and secured alternative liquefied natural gas deliveries, while the United Arab Emirates has moved to reassure its population on food and commodity stability, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade enters its second month with no resolution in sight. Taiwan's......

Oil prices hover around $110 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices settled around $110 per barrel on Monday as markets remain tense over the Middle East conflict, where Donald Trump has threatened critical Iranian infrastructure, while potential negotiations are being monitored. In Tokyo, one of the few exchanges open on this Easter Monday, the stock market saw slight gains. Oil fluctuates amid......

Artemis II pilot delivers Easter message from deep space, calling humanity one people

As the Orion spacecraft sped toward the Moon on Saturday, Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivered an unscripted Easter message that quickly resonated with millions on Earth. Speaking to CBS News on April 4, Glover shared his reflections on the view from deep space and urged humanity to recognize its common bond, addressing people of all faiths......

Artemis II crew begins historic lunar flyby, breaking distance records set in 1972

Four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft are set to loop around the Moon on Monday, completing a five-day outbound journey and marking the first time humans have traveled to the lunar vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972. The Artemis II crew, comprising Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch......

OpenAI's CFO privately questions Altman's push for a 2026 stock market listing

A rift has emerged at the top of OpenAI over the timing and financial viability of what could become one of the largest initial public offerings in technology history. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has privately questioned CEO Sam Altman's drive to take the company public as early as the fourth quarter of 2026, warning that OpenAI......

Artemis II moonshot and a sci-fi blockbuster put space back in the spotlight

The release of a hit science fiction film and NASA's first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century have created a rare moment of shared public enthusiasm for space exploration. Project Hail Mary, the science fiction adventure starring Ryan Gosling, has dominated the North American box office since its March 20 release, opening......

Artemis II crew tests survival suits ahead of historic lunar flyby

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission spent their fifth day in space on Sunday conducting a full evaluation of the orange Orion Crew Survival System suits they would rely on in an emergency, as the spacecraft closed in on the Moon at roughly 60,000 miles out ahead of a historic flyby scheduled for Monday afternoon. Mission......

Trump sets Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply could result in attacks on Iranian infrastructure. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump said the deadline is set for Tuesday evening. Trump emphasized that if Iran does not take action by the specified......

Congo to accept third-country deportees under new US agreement

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Sunday that it will accept nationals from third countries deported by the United States under a new bilateral agreement. The statement from the government in Kinshasa highlighted that this measure aims to formalize the handling of foreign nationals returned from the U.S. This agreement follows......

Britain seeks to attract Anthropic expansion amid US tensions

The United Kingdom is stepping up efforts to attract greater investment from Anthropic, as tensions between the artificial intelligence firm and U.S. authorities create new opportunities for global competition in the tech sector. According to reports, British officials are exploring a range of incentives to encourage the company’s expansion,......

Egypt engages in diplomatic talks with US and regional powers to ease tensions

Egypt has intensified its diplomatic efforts to promote regional stability through a series of high-level discussions with international and regional partners. According to official statements, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and several regional officials, including Iranian Foreign......

Cuba studies oil diplomacy as talks with US show signs of progress

Cuba is closely observing the arrival of sanctioned Russian oil tankers as a possible signal of progress in ongoing, secret negotiations with the United States. On Tuesday, the Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin docked at Matanzas, delivering 700,000 barrels of crude oil despite a U.S. oil blockade declared earlier by former President Donald......

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