US ‘Not Concerned’ by Reports Russia Aiding Iran’s Targeting
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the United States is "not concerned" about reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on US troop positions and movements. While declining to confirm the reports, Hegseth, in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," said: "We're tracking ev»»»
Hong Kong Firm Seeks $2 Billion Over Panama’s Takeover of 2 Key Canal Ports
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings, said in a Frida»»»
Chinese company to modernize irrigation system in Bazar-Korgon - | 24.KG
Work has begun on Kara Unkur-Sai irrigation system modernization project in Bazar-Korgon district of Jalal-Abad region. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan announced. It is noted that the irrigation infrastructure providing irrigation water to eight s»»»
Is China training an army of robots? Nope, it’s an AI-generated video
Some media users have been sharing videos that they claim are proof that China has started training humanoid robot soldiers. It turns out, however, that these videos were – surprise surprise – created by AI. Have Chinese dancing robots been turned into killing machines? People were »»»
China signals limited stimulus and only modest rebalancing
China’s leadership has indicated that policy settings will remain largely unchanged this year, with modest monetary easing but little additional fiscal support a note from Capital Economics says. Despite declaring an intent to rebalance the economy toward consumption, concrete policy measures remai»»»
Hormuz crisis: oil markets move from disruption to chaos
The global oil market perception of Operation Epic Fury is sliding rapidly from seeing the conflict as a “disruption” into what could become a full-scale “crisis.” Given the limited oi storage capacity in the Gulf and inadequate alternative pipeline network to the Red Sea, the region will hit a pro»»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
China signals limited stimulus and only modest rebalancing
China’s leadership has indicated that policy settings will remain largely unchanged this year, with modest monetary easing but little additional fiscal support a note from Capital Economics says. Despite declaring an intent to rebalance the economy toward consumption, concrete policy measures remai»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Norway rare earth discovery could reshape Europe’s supply chains
A rare earth deposit discovered in Norway is about 80% larger than initially estimated, potentially making it one of the world’s biggest sources of the critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defence systems, according to a report by the Norwegian Geological Survey. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
Swiss voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to reduce sharply the annual licence fee for their national broadcaster. The fee for the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation has already been cut in recent years but currently costs 335 Swiss francs (£320; $435) per household a year. That is hi»»»
FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks - UPI.com
The FBI is investigating a breach into unclassified but significant networks that may have granted access to information about ongoing investigations and persons of interest. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating what it calls a "su»»»
Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran - UPI.com
Russia is reportedly giving the Iranian regime intelligence on the location of American assets in the Middle East region as the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran continues into its second week. Photo by Hossein Esmaeil/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Russia is helping Iran by giving it intellig»»»
Global trade’s lifelines: 6 shipping lanes that keep the world economy moving
Global shipping lanes are the lifelines of international commerce. They carry vast amounts of goods, energy, and raw materials. Disruptions in one can cascade worldwide, affecting energy security, inflation, and supply chains. Also In This Package Cheap insurance to crush Iran's oil chokehold: Trum»»»
This speech started the Cold War – and still haunts the world 80 years on
Eighty years ago, on March 5, 1946, one of the most famous leaders of World War Two delivered a fairly short but stern message which helped lock humanity into a future of open-ended and high-risk Cold War. That was the essence of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s Fulton Speech (if w»»»
Safe-haven assets draw global inflows amid rising Middle East risks
Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Global financial markets are witnessing a shift toward safer assets as investors reassess geopolitical risks following the escalation of military conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other since Feb. 28. Investment funds have begun red»»»
Oil prices surge to highest level in two years
Washington, March 6 (SANA) – Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, reaching their highest levels in two years amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose above $»»»
Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins - UPI.com
Pall bearers carry the casket containing the body of the Rev. Jesse Jackson as it arrives for the public service at the House of Hope church in Chicago on Friday. The public service is for people to pay respects and honor Jackson. Jackson, a well known advocate for civil rights and for the poor, an»»»
Trump to meet a dozen Latin American leaders in Miami summit - UPI.com
Donald Trump (C), while running for his second term, greets participants during a roundtable with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in near Miami in October 2024. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will meet Saturday n»»»
TISP Floor Leader Questions Whether Joining France's Nuclear Umbrella Initiative Would Make Bulgaria Potential Target
Speaking in Parliament's lobby on Friday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov questioned whether joining France's nuclear umbrella initiative would make Bulgaria a potential target. Earlier in the day, Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) a»»»
World Food Prices Rebound in February, United Nations’ FAO Says
World food prices rose in February after falling for five straight months, as higher cereal, meat and most vegetable oil prices outweighed declines in cheese and sugar, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a »»»
Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan allows import of gasoline and diesel from China by road - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a government resolution dated October 22, 2019 (No. 566) that imposed a temporary ban on the import of oil and certain petroleum products into the country by road transport. The document was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Ka»»»
Russia in Dialogue With Leadership of Iran, Will Continue This Dialogue - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is in dialogue with the Iranian leadership and will continue this dialogue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We are in dialogue with the Iranian side. We are in dialogue with representatives of the Iranian leadership. And we will certainly continue this dia»»»
Israel’s long penetration war pays off
On the morning of 28 February 2026, as senior Iranian officials convened for a Saturday security meeting in the heart of Tehran, they had no idea missiles were already inbound—and those who might have warned them couldn’t get through. Within minutes of the first explosions, 30 missiles slammed into»»»
'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples. In the short-term, it has enough oil supplies for several months, after which it could turn to neighbour Russia for help. But China will be calculating what this could mean long-term - not just for its in»»»
Asia Has Limited Options to Diversify from Middle East Energy Reliance
Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil. The world's top crude importing region buys 60% of its oil and petrochemical feedstock »»»
American anger at Iran and scenarios for Gulf security
This article is a direct translation of the original article written in Arabic. The current security escalation in the Arabian Gulf cannot be seen as a brief flare-up within the familiar pattern of clashes the region has long endured. Rather, it should be understood as a genuine structural test of »»»
Australia Complains to China After Encounter Between Military Helicopters
Australia has raised concerns with China following an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between two military helicopters, the defense department said on Friday. An Australian military helicopter was flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea when it was intercepted by a Chinese helicop»»»
South Korea calls for Korean War 'peace declaration' with North - UPI.com
South Korea’s Unification Ministry called Friday for pursuing a political declaration formally ending the Korean War, in a report submitted to the National Assembly. This 2022 photo shows the Panmunjom truce village straddling the border between the two Koreas. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | Li»»»