Japan calls for swift US–Iran agreement amid rising regional tensions

Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement” that would help stabilize the......

Rockstar confirms data breach as hackers set ransom deadline

Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which is threatening to release stolen information unless a ransom is paid by April 14. The studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI said that a “limited amount of internal non sensitive information” was accessed through a breach involving a third-party......

Artemis II crew reflects on iconic ‘Earthset’ photo after return

Six days after capturing a crescent view of Earth slipping behind the Moon, the crew of Artemis II has returned to Earth as their image, known as “Earthset,” gains global attention and comparisons to the historic “Earthrise” photograph from Apollo 8 in 1968. The photograph was taken on April 6 at 18:41 EDT as the four-member......

Hormuz crisis boosts China clean energy exports as oil flows disrupted

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated a global shift away from fossil fuels, driving a sharp increase in China’s clean energy exports as countries seek alternatives to disrupted oil and gas supplies. Since Iran effectively blocked the strategic maritime route on February 28 following US and Israeli airstrikes, roughly one......

Apple pulls high RAM Mac mini and Mac Studio amid chip shortage

Apple has removed several high-end configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio from its online store, as a global memory chip shortage tightens supply across the consumer technology sector. According to reports from 9to5Mac and AppleInsider, multiple models are now listed as unavailable in the United States store. These include the Mac......

Rare comet unseen for 170,000 years now visible to naked eye

A long-period comet from the outer reaches of the solar system is now visible before dawn, offering a limited viewing window for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. The comet, C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), was spotted with the naked eye on April 11 at an estimated magnitude of 5.1. It was first discovered on September 8, 2025 by the Pan-STARRS......

Harvard AI decoder cuts quantum computing errors by up to 17 times

A series of recent breakthroughs highlights the growing convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research, with major contributions from Harvard University, IBM, and Cleveland Clinic. On April 10, researchers at Harvard University unveiled “Cascade,” a neural network-based decoder designed......

Oil prices surge while gold falls after announcement of Iranian port blockade

Global commodity markets reacted sharply after the United States announced a blockade targeting Iranian ports, triggering a surge in oil prices and a decline in gold. Crude oil benchmarks rose significantly, with prices climbing above the symbolic $100-per-barrel threshold. The increase reflects growing concerns over supply disruptions, particularly......

Chinese crystal sets record in race to build nuclear clocks

Chinese scientists have developed the first crystal capable of generating the ultraviolet light required to power thorium-based nuclear clocks, marking a key step toward navigation systems that can operate without GPS. The material, a fluoroborate compound created by a team led by Pan Shilie at the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics......

United States and Australia double investment in critical minerals projects

The United States and Australia have significantly increased their financial commitment to critical minerals projects, pledging billions of dollars to strengthen supply chains and reduce dependence on external sources. The joint investment, which has nearly doubled compared to earlier commitments, is aimed at supporting the development and......

Trump warns China of steep tariffs over potential military support to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China could face heavy trade penalties if it provides military assistance to Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump stated that Washington could impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods if Beijing were found to be supporting Iran militarily. The remarks......

United States deportation policy sends migrants, including Moroccans, to Costa Rica

A group of migrants, including Moroccan nationals, has arrived in Costa Rica after being expelled from the United States under a new bilateral migration agreement between the two countries. The group, composed of 25 individuals from various nationalities, marks the first transfer carried out under the deal signed in March between Washington......

Oman urges the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” to sustain peace talks

Oman has called on both the United States and Iran to make “painful concessions” in order to advance ongoing diplomatic negotiations and prevent further escalation of tensions between the two countries. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the appeal on social media platform X, stressing that meaningful progress in negotiations......

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