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- Iran Denies Holding Talks With United States
on March 24, 2026 at 6:05 amAs the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
- Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault, ordered to pay nearly $60 million in damages
on March 24, 2026Jurors found the former television star liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger. They awarded her $17.5 million in past damages and $1.75 million for future damages. In a second phase of the trial Monday afternoon, they awarded an additional $40 million in punitive damages.
- Seraphim: the space-focused fund that's ready for lift-off
on March 23, 2026Seraphim Space Investment Trust has graduated from a speculative punt to a more mature growth-stage holding, says […]
- Omar Condemns Cuba Oil Blockade as “Economic Warfare” Amid Third Total Blackout
by Sharon Zhang on March 23, 2026 at 9:22 pmActivists on the Nuestra América humanitarian aid convoy arrived over the weekend, as the island went dark.
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
On Monday, the Hong Kong government gazetted amendments to the implementation rules of the National Security Law that would significantly expand the powers granted to law enforcement, including the ability to compel suspects in national security investigations to reveal their device passwords under threat of [...]
During the “Two Sessions” legislative meetings earlier this month, one of the topics that attracted the most public attention was raising farmers’ pensions to reduce rural poverty and address the urban-rural pension gap. Although the recommended rise this year was a paltry 20 yuan (approximately [...]
The post below, the latest of several recent translations on the difficulties of navigating WeChat’s unpredictable content restrictions, describes how views of an innocuous post about the TV drama “Swords into Plowshares” abruptly flatlined after political disharmony erupted in the comments section. The historical drama [...]
During the recently concluded “Two Sessions” annual legislative meetings, the National People’s Congress (NPC) passed a new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” that many scholars and educators fear will threaten the survival of languages including Tibetan, Mongolian, and Uyghur, and further undermine cultural [...]
In what is becoming an annual event, a spate of bans on the eve of March 8 International Women’s Day has struck numerous WeChat public accounts focused on feminism, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, combatting human trafficking, and promoting mental health, a sign of the continuing [...]
China Digital Times (CDT) is seeking a fundraising consultant. CDT (chinadigitaltimes.net) is a bilingual non-profit media organization that brings marginalized and censored voices from China to the world. Reporting to the President, the fundraising consultant will participate actively in our fundraising strategy by developing and [...]
The death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli missile strike on February 28 was widely discussed on Chinese social media. Much of this conversation was reflexive, using the event to comment on various issues in China, ranging from economic anxiety over the [...]
In the run-up to March 8 International Women’s Day, a comedian known as Xiao Pa (full name Paziliyaer Paerhati) had her Weibo account suspended for posting this joke: “I’ve been bedridden for two days with a high fever. Suddenly it hit me that if I [...]
A surprising new study reveals that blocking a supposedly protective enzyme, Caspase-2, could actually backfire—raising the risk of chronic liver damage and cancer over time. Researchers found that without this enzyme, liver cells grow abnormally large and accumulate genetic damage, leading to inflammation, scarring, and [...]
Postmenopausal women may have a powerful new edge in the battle against weight gain. A Mayo Clinic study found that those using menopausal hormone therapy while taking the obesity drug tirzepatide lost about 35% more weight than those on the drug alone. The findings hint [...]
A new blood test could change the outlook for one of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic cancer—by catching it much earlier than ever before. Researchers identified two previously unknown proteins in the blood that, when combined with existing markers, dramatically improved detection accuracy. The four-marker test was [...]
Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove stains. Unlike traditional whiteners, it not only brightens teeth but also repairs enamel and supports healthy oral bacteria. Lab tests showed dramatic whitening effects, while animal studies [...]
Tiny plastic particles aren’t just choking oceans and cities—they’re quietly infiltrating forests too. Scientists discovered that most microplastics arrive through the air, settling onto treetops before being washed or dropped to the forest floor in rain and falling leaves. Once there, natural processes like leaf [...]
People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like nuts and underestimate how damaging beef really is. These misunderstandings come from relying [...]
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and [...]
Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during forceful exhalations like coughing, laughing, or exercise, also appears to activate nerves that tighten blood [...]
The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. [...]
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal. [...]
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike. [...]
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion. [...]
Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences. [...]
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board. [...]
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground. [...]
Iran's foreign minister said that it doesn't appear that the US is prepared to halt its aggression after President Trump said the US was considering "winding down" its war. [...]
Beijing fears a failed state on its border. [...]
But Tehran continues to deny that any such dialogue has occurred. [...]
Joe Kent’s resignation letter mixes fact and fiction to deleterious effect. [...]
Even once the war ends, it will take time to get back to normal energy flows. [...]
Tens of thousands of seafarers wait with fear and boredom as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. [...]
The shift to an attritional war focused on energy infrastructure risks becoming a quagmire. [...]
The shape of the war is being determined by the country’s rugged terrain and vast coastline. [...]
[allAfrica] Motsoaledi Ready for Tribunal in Gauteng Deaths Probe [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh details from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have sharpened the legal stakes facing former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with investigators pointing to possible violations of Section 129 of the Penal Code following what they describe as a staged disappearance. [...]
[allAfrica] Abuja -- The two gladiators Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and Dr Gbenga Hashim of the PDP. [...]
[Premium Times] The rollout, which will begin in eight states - Anambra, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)- is part of efforts to expand access to innovative HIV prevention options. [...]
[Leadership] Former Vice President of Nigeria and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, accused President Bola Tinubu of actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria toward full-blown authoritarian rule, with dangerous implications for the entire West African subregion. [...]
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged central and local government leaders to prioritise citizens' needs, warning against a growing culture of repeated mistakes, poor planning, and weak accountability in public service. [...]