Global markets shaken by Iran conflict: a week of volatility and fragile optimism
Global financial markets closed the week under continued pressure as the escalating Iran conflict drove sharp swings across equities, commodities ...
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Month: March 2026
On this day in 1985: French painter, printmaker, and designer Marc Chagall, died at age 97
Marc Chagall remains one of the most distinctive voices in 20th-century art, blending folklore, memory and modernism into a visual ...
Wall Street opens under pressure as geopolitics weigh on sentiment
U.S. equity markets opened lower on Friday, extending a volatile week as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions and rising ...
Blockchain philanthropy struggles to deliver lasting impact in Africa
Blockchain-based philanthropy initiatives in Africa are increasingly being criticised for failing to create durable, locally owned systems, with experts warning ...
Iran war reshapes the path of the global clean energy transition
The ongoing Iran war is emerging as a pivotal moment for the global clean energy transition, simultaneously accelerating the strategic ...
Iran says Trump “negotiating with himself” as war diplomacy stalls
Iran has dismissed US diplomatic efforts as incoherent, accusing President Donald Trump of “negotiating with himself” while rejecting Washington’s ceasefire ...
Kenya urges African self-reliance at historic global inflection point
Kenya has called for greater African self-reliance and deeper regional partnerships, warning that the world is at a “historic inflection ...
Banks race to match debit card demand with smarter mobile app features
As consumers increasingly turn to debit cards for day-to-day financial control, banks are under growing pressure to upgrade their mobile ...
US markets suffer sharpest drop since Iran conflict escalation
US equity markets recorded their steepest decline since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, as escalating geopolitical tensions ...
Hanoi stocks edge higher on strong domestic momentum
Vietnam’s stock market opened slightly higher on Friday, with the VN Index supported by continued domestic growth optimism and resilient ...