Month: March 2026

Iran’s recent attacks on Gulf Arab states have raised an important question across the region: why would one Muslim country ...

European shares weaken at open amid Trump-linked geopolitical uncertainty

Markets shaken as global investors react to Iran attack

Global financial markets opened the week under heavy geopolitical pressure on Monday after military strikes against Iran triggered fears of ...

Bitcoin traders watch Iran crisis as oil surge raises inflation fears

Bitcoin traders are closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict ...

Ancient stepwells revived as India confronts growing water crisis

Centuries-old stepwells across India are being restored and brought back into use as communities face worsening water shortages, with some ...

As AI agents move into the real world, new risks come into focus

AI in banking: what accountholders want versus what they are ready for

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the banking industry, yet a growing gap is emerging between what accountholders say they want ...

Trust becomes the central challenge for agentic AI in financial workflows

As financial institutions accelerate the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence across customer service and operational workflows, improving trust, transparency and ...

Trump monitored Iran strikes from Mar-a-Lago resort as conflict escalated

US President Donald Trump reportedly oversaw the opening phase of the joint United States–Israel military strikes on Iran from his ...

Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices rose sharply in global trading following military strikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East, as investors reacted ...

Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through African trade and energy markets