Thursday 02 April 2026 - 21:21
Fuel prices have climbed to multi-year highs worldwide after one month of conflict involving Iran disrupted global energy flows and tightened supply. The shock has hit consumers across major economies and forced governments to deploy emergency measures to contain economic fallout. In the United Kingdom, average petrol prices reached 148.8......
The European Central Bank has warned that banks across the euro area must prepare for tighter liquidity conditions as excess reserves decline rapidly. In a blog post published on April 2, the ECB said nearly half of the banking system will soon operate close to minimum reserve comfort levels. Central bank reserves have dropped sharply from......
The Institut français du Maroc in Essaouira will host the ninth edition of the Océanes festival from April 2 to April 5, 2026. The event brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local stakeholders to raise awareness about ocean protection and environmental challenges. The festival is designed as a platform for dialogue......
Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, shed roughly $55.9 billion from his net worth during the first three months of 2026, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as the world's largest luxury conglomerate recorded its steepest quarterly stock decline on record. The losses reduced his fortune to approximately $152 billion and pushed......
Tesla reported 358,023 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2026, falling short of Wall Street expectations and renewing questions about demand for the automaker's electric vehicles in a post-tax-credit environment. The figures, released Thursday morning through a Business Wire press release, showed Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles......
The war in Iran, now entering its second month, is fueling a worsening agricultural emergency across South Asia as disruptions to energy and fertilizer supply chains threaten food production in some of the world's most populous nations. Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, the near-total closure of maritime traffic......
Shares in Shell and BP surged to all-time highs on Thursday as the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict continues to drive crude oil prices sharply higher, generating windfall gains for major oil companies while hitting consumers hard at the pump. Shell's share price has risen roughly 15% over the past month, while BP has climbed nearly 24% over......
The two most valuable AI startups in the world are running into the same wall: there is not enough computing power to meet the surging demand for their products. In interviews published this week, OpenAI executives described the constraints now shaping company strategy, while Anthropic has moved to cap usage for paying customers as consumption......
Poland has launched a formal investigation into an attack targeting its soldiers serving in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The incident occurred during a patrol conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), when an improvised explosive device was used against a Polish military convoy. According to authorities,......
The iconic Eurovision Song Contest is set to expand beyond Europe for the first time, with a new Asian edition scheduled to take place in Bangkok in November. Organized by the European Broadcasting Union, the initiative marks a major milestone as the competition celebrates its 70th anniversary. The new format aims to showcase the diversity,......
Iran carried out the executions of at least five political prisoners over four days ending Thursday, conducting each without notifying families or legal counsel, according to the country's own judicial news agency and international human rights organizations. On Monday, March 30, authorities hanged Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, 59, and Akbar......
Tensions in global maritime trade have risen after reports of detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China, prompting concern from international stakeholders. Marco Rubio expressed alarm over the situation, warning that such actions could raise questions about the use of economic measures in international disputes. The remarks follow increased......
A cluster of research findings and security disclosures published in recent days has renewed concerns about advanced AI systems that deceive humans, resist shutdown, and may accelerate cyberattacks, raising fresh questions about whether governance frameworks and safety controls can keep pace with rapid model development. At the center of......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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