Asian stock markets fell sharply after oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, sending shockwaves through global financial markets and intensifying fears that the expanding conflict involving Iran could trigger stagflation. Brent crude jumped as much as 20 percent to exceed $111 per barrel when trading opened......
The International Monetary Fund warned that the expanding conflict in the Middle East could push global inflation higher as oil prices approach $120 per barrel, adding new pressure to the world economy at a time when weak labor data in the United States is intensifying concerns about stagflation. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva......
Eon Systems, a startup based in San Francisco, has introduced what it describes as the first full brain emulation of a fruit fly controlling a physically simulated body, producing several natural behaviors without machine learning training. The announcement, made on March 6, marks a significant step in brain emulation research by linking a......
Nintendo has unveiled a series of promotions and events for Mario Day 2026, including a rare discount on a Switch 2 title, a special console bundle and a new preview for an upcoming animated film, as the company celebrates the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The annual MAR10 Day celebration, tied to the March 10 date that visually resembles......
Elon Musk rejected remarks by Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei suggesting uncertainty about whether advanced artificial intelligence systems might possess some form of consciousness, responding with a brief remark that quickly circulated online. The exchange gained attention after the prediction market platform Polymarket posted on......
A senior official from Israel’s National Security Council warned that Iran has abandoned restraint in overseas terror operations, shifting from proxy warfare to direct attacks targeting Israelis worldwide as hostilities between Iran and the United States Israel coalition enter a second week. The official told The Jerusalem Post that......
Sony has decided to halt the practice of releasing its major single player PlayStation games on PC, returning to a console exclusivity model that defined the brand for decades. According to a report by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, several upcoming titles will remain exclusive to PlayStation 5, including Ghost of Yōtei, Housemarque’s......
Stock markets across Asia fell sharply on Monday as crude oil prices jumped above $115 per barrel, heightening concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could damage the global economy. South Korea’s Kospi index dropped more than 8 percent, triggering a circuit breaker that halted trading for 20 minutes. It......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday via social media that he will not approve any other legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a controversial voter bill. The legislation, passed by the Republican-controlled House in February, still faces challenges in the Senate, also led by Republicans. Trump’s statement,......
A federal judge in the United States has invalidated a series of decisions taken in 2025 by Kari Lake during her time leading the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), including staff reductions and operational changes at Voice of America. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, determined that Lake’s leadership of......
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly criticized a regional meeting organized in Miami by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the gathering as “neocolonial” and warning that it could undermine regional sovereignty. The summit, known as the “Shield of the Americas,” brought together more than a dozen......
Authorities in Kuwait announced that two officers from the country’s Interior Ministry died while carrying out their professional duties, according to an official statement released on Sunday. The ministry confirmed the deaths in a brief message published on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Officials did not immediately......
A powerful explosion was reported overnight near the embassy of the United States in Oslo, Norwegian authorities said, adding that no injuries were recorded. The incident occurred around 01:00 local time, according to police statements. The blast affected the entrance area of the consular section of the diplomatic compound, causing minor......
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