Iran war prompts Braemar pivot on VLCC rate prospects
Broker is rethinking its outlook daily
Day: March 19, 2026
World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thu…
Russia Plans To Refer Women Who Don’t Want Children To Psychologists
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action against Iran, foreign minister says
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan accused Iran of premeditated hostile actions against its neighbours.
Amelia and Thales announce the successful large-scale deployment of their contrail-avoidance project
Airline Amelia and Thales on March 19, 2026 announced the successful large-scale deployment of their contrail- avoidance solution. This initiative, launched in 2024 on Amelia flights between Paris and Valladolid (Spain), optimizes flight plans by modif…
Tourist sues top Mexican restaurant for six-figure sum because its salsa was ‘too spicy’
A FUMING tourist has sued a famous Mexican restaurant for a six-figure sum after claiming its salsa was “dangerously spicy”. Faycal Manz was visiting New York City when he decided to enjoy a bite at Los Tacos No 1 in Times Square. After loading up thre…
Alibaba reports Q3 revenue up 2% YoY ~$41.3B, below ~$42B est., and net income down 67% YoY to ~$2.4B, as it seeks to monetize its expensive AI push (Luz Ding/Bloomberg)
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Alibaba reports Q3 revenue up 2% YoY ~$41.3B, below ~$42B est., and net income down 67% YoY to ~$2.4B, as it seeks to monetize its expensive AI push — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s earnings plunged while revenue…
Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild
An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.
Insane moment 45,000mph meteor explodes in huge boom heard 100 miles away
The 7-tonne cosmic projectile caused a massive blast over several states in the US.
Chinese University Tells Students To ‘Fall In Love’ During Spring Break
A Chinese university is urging students to “enjoy the flowers, fall in love” during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.