Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over hijab remarks
World | Updated: Feb 06, 2026
- NY Mayor Zohran Mamdani called hijab "identity and pride" on World Hijab Day
- His remarks ignited debate over hijab as a personal choice vs. enforced practice.
- Critics condemn forced hijab laws and violence against women in Iran.
Disney CEO’s first week marred by ‘Fortnite,’ OpenAI woes
World | Updated: Mar 26, 2026
- Disney's $1B OpenAI Sora partnership ended abruptly this week
- Epic Games layoffs impact Disney's $1.5B digital universe plans
- Disney seeks new AI partners after Sora shutdown
British Airways proposes bonus for pilots who burn less fuel
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- BA gives pilots bonuses for cutting fuel use
- Pilots must cut CO2 emissions by 60,000 tons above 2025 levels
- Plan aims to balance fuel efficiency with safety and airmanship
Pentagon wants to shift funds to interceptors amid Iran war
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Pentagon seeks to shift $1.5B for missile interceptor purchases
- Bid to expand Patriot, THAAD, and Standard Missile stocks
- New deals boost output and strengthen supply chains
Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Meta ties exec stock options to $9T company valuation
- Meta options need 88% stock surge to unlock first tranche
- CEO Mark Zuckerberg not included in the new stock option plan
Trump taps Zuckerberg, Andreessen and Huang for tech council
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Trump appoints tech leaders to new AI-focused advisory council
- Council chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios
- Council aims to shape US policy on AI and science issues
'Will end the war on our terms': Why Iran rejected Trump’s peace proposal and the 5 demands it has set
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Iran rejected the US proposal to end the conflict, insisting war will only end on its own terms. Tehran demands five conditions, including halting US and Israeli actions, compensation, and recognition of its rights, before any negotiations can begin.
SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week: Report
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- SpaceX plans to file IPO prospectus soon, aiming for $75B+ raise
- IPO may draw Tesla retail and traditional space investors
- SpaceX tops launches, dominates space broadband via Starlink
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Netanyahu rushes to pass budget to avoid early elections.
- War with Iran has not improved Netanyahu's poll standing.
- Budget includes funds for allies and ultra-Orthodox schools.
‘Played twice already’: Why Iran fears Trump could be setting it up for a third time
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Iran remains deeply distrustful of US peace overtures, citing past military actions during talks, sweeping demands in the US proposal, ongoing troop buildup, and indirect negotiations. Tehran insists on a ceasefire before talks, highlighting a persistent trust deficit.
Meta is cutting several hundred jobs amid record AI spending
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Meta to cut several hundred jobs across multiple divisions
- Layoffs hit US and global staff; some reassigned to new roles
- Reality Labs division faces remote work and restructuring
Mines, missiles and risky waters: How Indian Navy is secretly guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz | Explained
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Navy is guiding merchant ships with layered strategies, including route planning, real-time support, escorting vessels post-strait, backchannel diplomacy, and humanitarian aid to ensure safe passage through volatile waters.
Iran rejects US proposal, sets five conditions to end war: Report
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Iran says war will end only on its own terms and timing
- Tehran rejects US proposal, calls it excessive
- Pakistan and Turkey act as mediators in diplomatic efforts
A golden opportunity missed? Iran war creates demand surge for African oil. Here’s what’s holding it back
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
The Iran war has disrupted global oil and LNG supply, boosting demand for African energy. While African oil is seen as a safer alternative, output remains limited by underinvestment and instability. LNG projects offer growth, but challenges persist for full potential.
Iran’s Hormuz blockade cracked? How ships are using 'secret code' to slip through world's most dangerous oil route
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Iran has tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, stranding thousands of vessels while allowing select ships, mainly linked to India, China, and Iranian oil, to pass using coordinated “secret signals.” Lawmakers may introduce transit fees, reshaping global shipping.
Hormuz tensions send sea drone maker’s stock up 700%, turning owners into billionaires
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Exail sea drones see soaring demand as global tensions rise
- Exail shares have risen over 700% since mid-2024
- Gorgé family wealth tops $1B on Exail’s strong performance
A 4 trillion Yuan bet: How China is quietly building an exit as the world fixates on Strait of Hormuz | Explained
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
China is building a nationwide electricity supergrid using ultra-high-voltage lines to reduce reliance on imported oil and vulnerable chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, investing trillions to boost domestic energy security and reshape global energy dynamics.
US moves to boost THAAD missile production output with BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin amid Iran war
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Pentagon to quadruple THAAD seeker production with new agreements
- Deal aims to secure supply chain and boost industrial capacity
- Move fits US “Arsenal of Freedom” defense buildup push
A 15-point deal, a closed strait and zero trust: What US wants, what Iran demands and why a deal looks distant
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
The US has proposed a 15-point plan to end the Iran war, demanding nuclear and military rollbacks in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran remains skeptical, seeking security guarantees and compensation. Talks continue indirectly, but deep mistrust hinders progress.
Iran demands crew, cargo details to send ships through Strait of Hormuz
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Iran demands crew, cargo lists for Hormuz Strait transit
- Some ships face protection fees, mainly oil and gas carriers
- Asian countries, especially India, hit by energy shortages
'He is fighting with us': Trump calls Saudi Crown Prince a ‘warrior’ amid claims of his push for Iran war
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
President Trump called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a “warrior” aligned with US efforts against Iran. Reports say MBS privately urges sustained US military pressure, seeing a “historic opportunity,” but Saudi Arabia publicly supports a peaceful resolution.
‘Negotiating with yourselves’: Iran tears into Trump’s 15-point peace plan, calls it a ‘ruse’ meant to hide US ‘defeat’
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Iran has rejected President Trump’s 15-point peace proposal, citing distrust and viewing US negotiations as deceptive. Both sides have issued conflicting demands, with ongoing military actions and deep mistrust overshadowing prospects for a breakthrough.
‘Please help open Strait of Hormuz’: How Iran is targeting Trump with missiles and mockery
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
Iran escalates tensions in West Asia by combining military actions with digital messaging, mocking US President Trump in missile footage. Tehran uses satire and memes to shape perceptions, while demanding sweeping conditions for talks amid ongoing diplomatic strain.
Pakistan hands over Trump's 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran; all eyes on Tehran
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- US sent Iran a 15-point ceasefire proposal via Pakistan
- Plan offers sanctions relief, nuclear cuts, missile curbs
- Iran denies active negotiations, unclear if plan will be accepted
‘Do not test our resolve’: Iran talks tough amid massive US military buildup in Gulf
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Iran warns US troops may face consequences amid rising tensions
- Iran rejects US truce proposal, insists on military strength
- US deploying thousands of Marines to Middle East region
'No direct talks with US': Iran envoy to Pakistan rejects US talk claims amid truce buzz
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Iran denies any negotiations with the US are underway
- Iran rejects claims of diplomatic progress with Washington
- US proposal for ceasefire dismissed by Iranian officials
Why ICE agents are showing up at US airports, and what they’re actually doing
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- ICE agents deployed to US airports amid TSA staffing crisis
- Agents help manage crowds and offer support, not do security
- TSA staffing shortages cause long lines and delays at airports
Why ICE agents are showing up at US airports, and what it means for travellers
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- US airports strained by surging travel and TSA staff shortages
- ICE agents deployed to 14 airports for crowd and line management
- ICE agents assist but cannot replace TSA in security screening
Who was Pak army's Gen Tikka Khan, known as 'Butcher of Bengal' during Operation Searchlight
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Tikka Khan led 1971 Operation Searchlight against Bengalis
- Systematic sexual violence hit up to 400,000 Bangladeshi women
- Survivors still seek justice and recognition for 1971 atrocities
Why Saudi Arabia could still gain from a Hormuz crisis that is hitting its oil sector
World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026
- Drone strikes halt Ras Tanura, exposing Saudi oil risks
- Supply woes lift oil prices, boosting Saudi income
- Saudi shifts oil via Yanbu, avoiding Hormuz-dependent route