US sanctions a dozen Iran-linked ships as last-chance peace talks loom
Treasury says vessels have transported Iranian oil and products since 2020
Day: February 26, 2026
Zohran Mamdani Seeks $70 Million For Municipal Grocery Stores Amid Budget Deficit
Zohran Mamdani has said that city-owned grocery stores would not pay property taxes or rent, a strategy he argues would help keep prices low for consumers.
China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine
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UN approves first carbon credit to Myanmar woodstove project
The UN on Thursday announced the approval of the first carbon credits to a South Korean company distributing efficient wood-burning cookstoves in Myanmar. The UN-run market, established under the Paris climate accord, allows companies and countries to…
Jamaat Chief Blasts Bangladesh President After Explosive Yunus Regime Claims
Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh’s radical Jamaat-e-Islami party, has launched a scathing attack on the country’s President, days after Mohammed Shahabuddin talked about the mistreatment he received under the previous regime.
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls March election amid ‘Greenland bounce’ in polls – as it happened
‘It will soon be spring – and the Danes will soon be going to the polls,’ Danish PM tells the parliament in a special statementNordic correspondentFrederiksen is speaking now. Continue reading…
Japan Births Fall For 10th Straight Year
The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Juggernaut market drives up profit at VLCC pure-play Hunter Group
Oil surplus is enough to drive rates higher, VLCC charterer argues
Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
How China Is Masking Drone Flights In Potential Taiwan Rehearsal
A large Chinese military drone has conducted regular flights over the South China Sea in recent months while transmitting false transponder signals that made it appear to be other aircraft.