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Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide
London (AFP) - Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening...
‘No indication’ Iran nuclear installations hit: IAEA
Vienna (AFP) - The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said on Monday his agency has "no indication" that any...
France arrests activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links
Dunkirk (France) (AFP) - Police arrested four Greenpeace activists on Monday for blocking a cargo ship in France that they...
Tech sovereignty and AI networks set to dominate mobile meet
Barcelona (AFP) - Tens of thousands flocked to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona Monday, with this year's edition...
Somaliland’s Israel deal could put Berbera port at risk
Berbera (Somalia) (AFP) - Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with...
Canada’s Carney to mend rift, boost trade as he meets India’s Modi
New Delhi (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will seek to reset strained ties and push efforts to diversify...
Crude, gas prices soar and stocks drop after US strikes on Iran
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil and gas prices soared while stocks fell in Asia on Monday after US-Israeli strikes on...
Activists pressure Milan Fashion Week to go fully fur-free
Milan (Italy) (AFP) - Animal activists have been turning up the heat on Milan Fashion Week to adopt a fully...
3D tool Unreal Engine makes real impact in creative industries
Paris (France) (AFP) - Massively popular video game "Fortnite", TV news graphics and acclaimed animated series and films have something...
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
Hanoi (Vietnam) (AFP) - A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first...
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