Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe’s economy hostage
From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one…
China treads carefully on Iran war as it balances energy security and neutrality
The Iran war is disrupting global energy flows and increasing the risk of wider regional escalation, leaving major economies such as China walking a tightrope. Read more at Read More
UN maritime body starts talks on Middle East shipping with Hormuz strait effectively closed
At least 21 ships have been hit, targeted or reported attacks since the start of the conflict, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval monitor. Read more at…
Israel says Iran’s intelligence minister killed and authorises targeting of all officials
Israel killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s Basij force, Gholamreza Soleimani, on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
‘Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza’, UN Humanitarian Chief tells Euronews
The United Nations’ Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground…
China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots
Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors. Read more at Read More
Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures
Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes…
Dublin St Patrick’s festival draws 500,000 as Irish roots take centre stage
Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture. Read more…
South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwe
The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But…
Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms
A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported…