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Countries in Asia Try to Contain the Economic Fallout of the Mideast Conflict

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.

Oslo Police Investigate Explosion Outside U.S. Embassy

A motive for the explosion was unclear as of Monday morning, but the police were investigating what they called a “targeted attack.”

Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription

Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.

Glasgow Train Station Is Shut Down After Fire Tears Through Neighboring Shop

The fire started in a commercial building on Sunday afternoon, and firefighters worked through the night to contain it. Train service was disrupted on Monday.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack

Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.

Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’

As toxic clouds and rain smother Tehran, analysts say Israel’s aims is to break the resilience of the Iranian people.

Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes

Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have stepped up their criticism of Iran after facing a barrage of missiles and drone attacks over the past week.

It is time for the world to move on without the United States

The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It's time the rest of us take this responsibility.

N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'

The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.

Walid Khalidi, historian of the Palestinian cause, dies aged 100

Khalidi, who documented the Nakba and founded the Institute for Palestine Studies, died in the US on Sunday.

At least 14 dead after migrant boat crashes into Turkish coastguard vessel

Collision involving inflatable boat carrying migrants or refugees occurs off southwestern Turkiye's Antalya province.

Trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s Rival, Begins in Turkey

Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul who stands accused of corruption, clashed with the judge and criticized the trial as baseless.

The 2027 Chevy Bolt is the McRib of the automotive world

TechCrunch drove the 2027 Chevy Bolt and found that incremental improvements build on a solid basic recipe to deliver an affordable EV.

Flipkart moves its headquarters back to India ahead of IPO

Flipkart's headquarters shift comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant reaches about $30 billion in GMV.

Police release images of Oslo US embassy explosion suspect

Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.

As Khamenei son takes over, Nigerian Shias mourn Iran’s old supreme leader

In northern Nigeria, Shias see new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a 'continuation of his father’s resistance'.

Iranians celebrate as Mojtaba Khamenei named new supreme leader

Supporters across Iran gathered to celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei was named the country’s new supreme leader.

Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers

Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.

Europe becoming arms powerhouse despite increased imports, says SIPRI

Europe’s imports mainly driven by Ukraine’s needs, but the EU is surging in arms manufacturing and exports, report says.

Bahrain king calls Iranian attacks unjustifiable

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa says “unprecedented attacks” by Iran against Bahrain “cannot be justified".

Bag of cannabis and cash accidentally donated to NZ charity shop

Two teenagers have been arrested after inadvertently leaving the knapsack for staff to find.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure

The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisis.

Alleged Bondi gunman seeks order to suppress family's identity

Naveed Akram is seeking to prevent media publishing details about his mother, sister and brother.

Sizing Up Iran’s Elite Guards

Many see the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as the main barrier to regime change, or any change at all, in Iran.

Ring’s Jamie Siminoff is still trying to calm privacy fears, but his answers may not help

The facial recognition question is where things get more tangled.

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The Suburb That Won’t Sleep

Food is bringing thousands of people together to an unexpected place: a plaza west of Toronto. Some fear it’s tearing a neighborhood apart.

Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Democrats Seize on Oil Topping $100 a Barrel, as Trump Downplays Jump

The global oil benchmark topped $100 a barrel late Sunday, putting Republicans on the defensive on an issue at the center of this year’s midterm elections.

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?

Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

This is what happened on March 8.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Lebanese Villagers Bury Hezbollah Fighters, Praising Their Defiance of Israel

After a fierce ground fight between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the village of Nabi Sheet mourned its dead. “We are not here to bow,” said one villager. “We will not kneel.”

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

West Bank Violence Intensifies, as Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians

A rise in settler attacks is terrorizing Palestinians in the occupied territory, at a time when global attention is focused on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Trump Executive Order Protected Weedkiller Roundup and a Munition, White Phosphorus

Citing national security, an unusual executive order gave protection to the herbicide Roundup. It also protected the U.S.’s only supply of a controversial, highly flammable munition.

Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader

Iranian state media reported that the country’s top clerics have identified who will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They have not released his name.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”

Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new month

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran

Brazil, China and Russia all denounced the U.S.-Israeli attacks, but other nations in the BRICS group haven’t, even though Iran is a fellow member.

Ahead of Colombia’s Elections, Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Politicians

Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the country ahead of the vote.

Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran

Huge flames erupted into the sky over Tehran and a nearby city on Saturday.

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles

A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.

Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots

Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands

Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.

Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and Oklahoma

The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.

Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender or Stop Its Attacks

Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran was determined to avenge the killing of the leader.

The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India

Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.

This is what happened on March 7.

What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz

Pakistan Praised Trump. Now It Risks Being Caught Up in His War With Iran

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have set off a crippling energy crisis and sparked deadly protests in one of the world’s most populous Muslim nations.

Two Toronto-Area Synagogues Are Struck by Gunfire

The episodes, which happened late Friday and early Saturday, came after a third synagogue was damaged by gunfire on Monday, officials said.

Ian Huntley, Whose Murder of Schoolgirls Appalled Britain, Dies After Prison Attack

The 2002 deaths of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, and the manhunt that led to a local school caretaker, shook the U.K.

TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal

TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?