Breaking 16:50 Tungsten prices surge 557 percent as China tightens export controls 16:30 BBC urges U.S. court to dismiss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit 16:20 Currency volatility hits eight month high as Iran conflict shakes markets 16:10 Oil prices top 100 dollars after drone strike on Fujairah port 15:50 Ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz drops to zero amid Iran conflict 15:47 One battle after another wins best picture at 98th Academy Awards 15:40 Salesforce launches record 25 billion dollar share buyback 15:20 Oil prices exceed 100 dollars as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens 14:50 Iran strikes Gulf states as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens 14:45 Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training practices 14:20 UN climate chief warns fossil fuel dependence threatens Europe’s security 14:17 US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls talks with China in Paris constructive 13:50 JPMorgan warns oil above $90 could trigger S&P 500 correction 13:20 Asian markets fall as oil holds above $100 amid Iran war 12:50 Coinbase signals bitcoin may have passed peak pessimism in market sentiment 12:20 Allies press Trump for war strategy as Iran conflict enters third week 10:40 Tony-winning British actress Jane Lapotaire dies aged 81 10:20 Reuters investigation identifies Banksy as Bristol native Robin Gunningham 09:50 Peter Thiel lectures in Rome draw criticism from Vatican advisers 09:20 Japan begins releasing oil reserves in largest IEA stockpile draw 08:50 Hormuz blockade exposes fragile foundations of global semiconductor supply chain 08:20 Gold steadies near $5,000 as Iran conflict clouds Fed rate outlook 07:50 South Korea tanker operator Sinokor gains windfall as Strait of Hormuz crisis drives shipping rates 07:20 Australia and Japan decline naval deployment in Strait of Hormuz coalition 07:00 Bitcoin approaches $74,000 as Middle East oil crisis fuels crypto rally 17:00 Zelenskyy says Russia declined proposed U.S. meeting on Ukraine peace talks

Dollar gains momentum as Fed turns hawkish and Iran tensions flare

The US dollar is set for its first monthly gain since October, supported by renewed geopolitical risks and a more assertive stance from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index rose near 97.65 late Friday, up between 0.6 and 1.4 percent against major global currencies, reflecting investors’ sharp shift toward safe-haven assets amid rising......

Bezos AI lab plans massive industrial acquisition push

Jeff Bezos’ artificial intelligence venture Project Prometheus is seeking tens of billions of dollars to build a new holding company that will buy industrial businesses reshaped by AI, deepening the Amazon founder’s latest return to an executive role in the technology sector. The planned vehicle would target manufacturers in areas......

Gold prices stay above $5,000 as ETF and retail demand surge

Gold prices remain above $5,000 per ounce in late February, supported by strong inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and growing interest from a younger generation of investors. The metal is trading near $5,200, reflecting a gain of about 6.7% this month as demand broadens from central banks and institutions to individual buyers. The......

Audi reshuffles global leadership as part of strategic reorganization

Audi has announced a broad executive reshuffle across its key markets in North America, China, Canada, and South Korea, effective April 1, as part of efforts to strengthen its global operations and boost sales in underperforming regions. The German automaker described the move as part of its most extensive product launch initiative in company......

Silver rises above $90 as tariffs and Middle East tensions trigger safe-haven demand

Silver prices climbed sharply on Friday, surpassing $90 per troy ounce as growing trade uncertainty in the United States and escalating Middle East tensions ignited a wave of safe-haven buying. The rally also reflected tightening physical supplies, amplifying the white metal’s role as both a hedge against risk and a critical industrial......

Bungie launches open beta for Marathon ahead of full release

Bungie opened access to the Marathon Server Slam this week, marking the first large-scale public test of its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter before its official launch on March 5. The open beta, which began on February 26 and runs until March 2, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with full cross-play and cross-save functionality.......

Gold gains poised for seventh straight monthly rise as safe-haven demand persists

Gold hovered near recent highs on Friday and remained on track for a seventh consecutive monthly increase, supported by persistent safe-haven interest, renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Spot prices have advanced more than 6% so far in February, extending a powerful run that has taken the metal......

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS departs after brief stop in our skies

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is now racing away from the inner solar system after a fleeting but revealing visit that has given astronomers fresh insight into the chemistry of deep space. The icy body is only the third confirmed object known to have entered our planetary neighborhood from another star system, following 1I/‘Oumuamua in......

Satellite mega-constellations raise climate and ozone concerns

The rapid expansion of satellite constellations in low Earth orbit is drawing increasing concern from the scientific community. Researchers warn that the routine incineration of decommissioned satellites as they reenter the atmosphere could alter Earth’s climate and threaten the ozone layer. As companies like SpaceX seek approval to......

Türkiye closely monitors US operations in Syria and Iraq, ministry says

Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring US military activities in Syria and Iraq, alongside other regional developments, to ensure national security and maintain situational awareness. According to ministry sources, Washington’s reassessment of its presence in Syria is influenced......

Belgium to receive first NASAMS air defense system in 2027

Belgium is set to strengthen its national air defense capabilities with the delivery of its first NASAMS battery in 2027, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s security infrastructure. Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed that the government has already placed an order for the Norwegian-American National Advanced......

Gaming industry backlash intensifies over use of AI in development

The global video game industry is facing mounting resistance to the use of generative artificial intelligence, as both players and developers warn the technology is eroding creative work and threatening jobs in a sector worth roughly 200 billion dollars annually. A large-scale survey by analytics firm Quantic Foundry, which polled about 1.75......

Stellar Blade director criticized over alleged AI image celebrating new Evangelion project

Stellar Blade director and Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim is under fire after sharing what appears to be an AI-generated crossover illustration to celebrate a new Neon Genesis Evangelion anime written by NieR creator Yoko Taro. Kim posted the image on his personal X account following the announcement that Taro would handle series composition for......

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