Iran war triggers major environmental damage, carbon emissions surpass Iceland levels
ISTANBUL The war in the Gulf has added new environmental challenges to an already fragile region, as attacks…
Iran chides ‘caveman’ Trump over strong language on social media – POLITICO
Iran’s Embassy in Thailand suggested the president needed to watch his “language,” while Tehran’s Embassy in Austria wrote, “When you…
ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
Economy China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO Dong He, chief…
Serbia says explosive found near pipeline to Hungary, days before crucial election – POLITICO
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said “someone tried to blow up the TurkStream pipeline,” which conveys Russian natural…
High fuel prices mean some young Australians cannot afford to get to work
Young people and people living in regional Australia are taking extraordinary steps to deal with the fuel crisis,…
Should UK travellers worry about axed flights due to fuel shortages? – London Evening Standard
Should UK travellers worry about axed flights due to fuel shortages? London Evening StandardEtihad Airways cuts fares by 50%…
The anti-war song Stevie Nicks said would live on forever
(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Sat 4 April 2026 2:00, UK Stevie Nicks didn’t want to spend…
Private Equity Sales Slump as AI, Iran War Bring New Stress Fractures
Private equity sales have fallen by more than a third this year, as developments in artificial intelligence and…
Europe up for policing Hormuz — but only if the fighting stops – POLITICO
The virtual meeting came days after the U.S. president called for NATO countries to “take the lead” and…
U.K. Hosts Coalition Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz—Without the U.S.
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a…
UK and US lock in pharmaceutical deal – POLITICO
In an announcement on Thursday, the government confirmed it had agreed a text with the U.S. that exempted…
New York’s Jewish Museum opens Paul Klee exhibition without its centrepiece – The Art Newspaper
A Paul Klee exhibition at the Jewish Museum in New York opened as planned on 20 March—except that…