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Australia and Germany committed Thursday to develop a shared space-based early-warning system. The pact targets growing orbital threats from Russia and China. The agreement marks a historic deepening of defense ties between these middle powers [thenewdaily.com.au]. Defense ministers Boris Pistorius of Germany and Richard Marles of Australia......
Researchers at Japan's Kyushu University have shown a way to generate more energy carriers from sunlight than photons absorbed. They achieved about 130% quantum yield, surpassing a longstanding physical limit in solar energy conversion. The findings, published March 25 in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, offer proof-of-concept......
Europeans rush toward used electric vehicles as Iran war-driven gasoline price spikes bite. Online car sales platforms report sharp demand increases continent-wide. Consumers seek cheaper, immediate EV alternatives amid fuel cost surges. The conflict began February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran. These disrupted the Strait of Hormuz,......
Germany's lower house of parliament has approved initial measures aimed at controlling rising fuel prices following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The legislation permits petrol stations to raise prices only once per day at noon local time, while price reductions can occur at any time. Violations may result in fines up to €100,000......
At least 11 liquefied natural gas tankers originally bound for Europe have been redirected to Asia since early March, as buyers in the region outbid European importers for limited cargoes following the escalation of war in the Middle East. Data from MarineTraffic shows the rerouting trend as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz removed......
German consumer goods giant Henkel has reached an agreement to acquire hair care brand Olaplex in a deal valued at approximately $1.4 billion, marking a significant move in the global beauty industry. The acquisition reflects Henkel’s strategy to strengthen its position in the premium hair care segment. Olaplex, known for its specialized......
The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider raising interest rates as early as April if inflationary pressures intensify, according to Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Speaking about the economic outlook, Nagel said that a rate increase at the next ECB meeting remains “an option,” particularly as rising energy......
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that companies and workers could transmit rising energy costs stemming from the Iran conflict more rapidly than they did during the 2022 inflation surge, because the memory of that episode remains fresh. Speaking at the ECB and Its Watchers conference at Goethe University......
European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, boosted by optimism over a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investor sentiment improved following recent statements from U.S. officials, who outlined a 15-point peace plan reportedly shared with Iran. In early trading, Paris’ CAC 40 index rose 1.32%,......
More than 1,000 employees of Dutch chip equipment manufacturer ASML participated in a lunchtime walkout at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven on Tuesday. The protest was organized in response to plans to cut 1,700 jobs, representing 3.8% of the workforce, as part of a broader reorganization. Union leaders urged ASML management......
Deutsche Lufthansa has extended the suspension of several routes to the Middle East as the conflict involving Iran enters its fourth week with no clear signs of de escalation. The airline said flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv will remain suspended until May 31, while services to Abu Dhabi, Beirut, and Tehran are halted until October 24. The......
Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite PMI fell to 50.5 in March from 51.9 in......
Russia’s central bank has reduced its gold holdings to the lowest level in four years after selling roughly 500,000 troy ounces in early 2026, as mounting fiscal pressure and declining energy revenues weigh on the country’s finances. Data released by the Bank of Russia shows reserves fell to 74.3 million troy ounces as of March......
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