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Internet blackout leaves anxious Iranians in the darkParis, France (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Iran's internet is still 'around 1 percent of ordinary levels', monitor Netblocks said on Thursday, leaving most Iranians struggling to access independent news or communicate with the outside world. ... more  
China tells oil refiners to suspend exports: Bloomberg reportBeijing (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 China has told its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing unidentified sources, as the war in the Middle East risks an energy supply crunch. ... more  
Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertaintyParis, France (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide. ... more 
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off KuwaitKuwait City (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 A tanker was hit by a 'large explosion' in waters off Kuwait, causing an oil spill, British maritime security agency UKMTO said Thursday, as the US-Iran-Israel war paralysed Gulf shipping. ... more |
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China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran supportBeijing (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say. ... more  
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan mineralsCaracas (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals. ... more  
AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needsNew York (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Seven US tech giants at the forefront of artificial intelligence committed Wednesday to offset the costs of their increased electricity needs through investments in energy infrastructure. ... more 
Gulf countries risk revenues, reputations in Middle East warDubai (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability in the Middle East, but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens. ... more |
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AAC Clyde Space adds Sedna satellites to boost maritime data servicesLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 18, 2026 AAC Clyde Space has started building two additional maritime data satellites, Sedna-3 and Sedna-4, to expand capacity in its established space-based maritime data services. ... more  
Denmark inaugurates first flight with sustainable fuelCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Denmark on Wednesday inaugurated its first domestic aviation route powered 40-percent by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative expected to cut CO2 emissions on the route by 3,000 tonnes a year, the airline said. ... more  
Left, right and faithful unite to demand human control over AIWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 A coalition spanning US conservative figure Steve Bannon, progressives, labor unions and faith groups announced Wednesday a joint declaration of principles on artificial intelligence, framing the effort as a pushback against what they called Silicon Valley's reckless deployment of AI. ... more  
Malaysia anti-graft agency probes $280 mn govt deal with UK chip giantPutrajaya, Malaysia (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said Wednesday it was probing alleged abuse of power, fraud and governance issues linked to a 1.11 billion ringgit ($280 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip giant Arm Holdings. ... more |
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Europe should focus on industrial AI, SAP saysWalldorf, Germany (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Europe should focus on competing in industrial AI, a top executive at German software giant SAP said, as the continent plays catch-up in the race for the cutting-edge technology against the United States and China. ... more  
Bolivians scramble to exchange banknotes after money plane crashLa Paz (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Thousands of Bolivians rushed to banks on Tuesday to exchange banknotes at risk of being mistaken for money stolen from a military plane that crashed at the weekend, AFP reporters said. ... more  
Pollution exposure linked to mental health problems: EU agencyCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) warned Tuesday, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious. ... more 
Malaysia renews Lynas licence despite waste concernsKuala Lumpur (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Environmental watchdog Greenpeace voiced concern on Tuesday over Malaysia's decision to renew rare earths processor Lynas' licence for another decade, saying there were 'unresolved long-standing concerns over radioactive waste management'. ... more |
Global talks on plastic pollution treaty were 'constructive': sourceTokyo (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Talks in Japan aimed at salvaging efforts towards a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution were 'constructive', a source involved in the negotiations told AFP Tuesday, with another meeting scheduled for May. ... more  
China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boomShanghai (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao - or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor. ... more 
OpenAI hires creator of 'OpenClaw' AI agent toolWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 16, 2026 OpenAI has hired the Austrian creator of OpenClaw, an artificial intelligence tool able to execute real-world tasks, the US startup's head Sam Altman said on Sunday. ... more 
Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chiefBangkok (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Global economic resilience was being tested yet again by the latest war in the Middle East, the head of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva warned Thursday. ... more |
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China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lagsBeijing (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 China set its lowest annual growth target in decades on Thursday, at 4.5-5 percent, as the government outlined plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market. ... more  
Japan eyes remote Pacific island for nuclear wasteTokyo (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Japan is looking into using a remote deserted Pacific island nearly 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) from Tokyo as a site for burying nuclear waste, officials said. ... more 
Greek ship workers strike to support of stranded Gulf crewsAthens (AFP) Mar 5, 2026 Greek ships were confined to port on Thursday, the coastguard confirmed, as workers staged a 24-hour strike in support of crews stranded in the Gulf by the Middle East war. ... more  
UK dieselgate lawsuit enters final journey for carmakersLondon (AFP) Mar 2, 2026 A trial involving five major carmakers entered its final phase in London on Monday, in the run-up to a decision on the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal. ... more |
Iran war oil 'chaos' shows value of renewables: UNParis, France (AFP) Mar 2, 2026 The oil and gas price hikes triggered by the war in the Middle East show the importance of renewable energy, which is cheaper and more resilient to global turmoil, the UN's climate chief said Monday. ... more 
Mideast war exposes fragile oil, gas dependencyParis, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say. ... more 
France says planning G7 finance meeting on MideastParis, France (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 France said Wednesday it is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis for early next week, as the war fuels fears for the global economy. ... more 
Asian equities in freefall as oil extends gains on Middle East crisisHong Kong (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Stock markets across Asia were pummelled Wednesday as investors began panic-selling on fears the Israel-US war on Iran will fan inflation and hammer the global economy. ... more |
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China's factory activity slump deepens; Chinese consumers scout lower prices, secondhand goods as spending sputtersBeijing (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 China's factory activity slowed in February, official data showed on Wednesday, missing forecasts and extending a slump just ahead of closely watched announcements on policy planning. ... more 
Chinese shipping giant Cosco halts services to and from GulfBeijing (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Chinese shipping giant Cosco, which operates one of the world's biggest oil tanker fleets, announced it was suspending services to and from Gulf countries from Wednesday, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait. ... more  
Flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle EastParis, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Governments and airlines scrambled Tuesday to repatriate tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East following the eruption of a regional conflict sparked by Israel-US strikes on Iran. ... more 
China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz StraitBeijing (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. ... more |
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