Middle East · Breaking
US and Israel Strike Iran's Oil Infrastructure — Global Markets Reel as Hormuz Threat Looms
US and Israeli forces struck Iran's main oil-export hub at Kharg Island over the weekend, triggering the sharpest oil price jump since 2022 and sending global markets to a third straight week of losses. The S&P 500 fell 1.6%, the Dow shed 2.0% and the Nasdaq lost 1.3% over the week as investors priced in stagflation risk.
Global Desk·1h ago·6 min read
Economy
China Q1 Industrial Output Beats Forecasts; Property Drag Persists
Factory activity rose 6.1% year-on-year but prolonged housing weakness continues to weigh on the recovery.
Beijing Bureau·4h ago
Technology
Meta Unveils Standalone AI Wearable to Rival Google and Apple
The always-on ambient device, announced at Meta Connect, features a live camera and on-device AI processing.
Tech Desk·7h ago
Science
2025 Confirmed as Hottest Year on Record by Widest Margin Ever
Copernicus data shows last year beat the prior record by 0.23°C — ocean temperatures drove the anomaly.
Science Desk·9h ago
Africa
Sudan Civil War: Third Year, 12 Million Displaced, No Peace in Sight
The war between the SAF and RSF has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, the UN warns.
UN / Guardian·11h ago