The Gulf built a global events empire, now war is putting it on ice
As war grounds flights and threatens to destabilize the region’s carefully built future, events from cultural to crypto have been quietly rescheduled.
Day: March 25, 2026
Sweden Proposes Bill Requiring Migrants To ‘Live Honestly’ Or Face Deportation
Sweden’s new bill that increases the scope of deportation for migrants by making their work permits conditional on ‘honest living’.
European markets finish higher as U.S. seeks end to Iran conflict
European stocks advanced Wednesday as the U.S. showed more signs it was trying to de-escalate the war with Iran.
‘Political Band-aid’: cutting Australia’s fuel excise could make petrol shortages worse, economists say
Fuel tax cuts also risk adding to inflation by enabling some households with enough income to spend moreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFuel excise cuts would be a “politi…
‘Asia’s Ukraine moment’: How the Iran war could accelerate a shift into renewables
The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.
Large US corporations are not ditching core business software for AI yet, instead seeking better vendor deals and “vibe-coding” smaller apps and customizations (Belle Lin/Wall Street Journal)
Belle Lin / Wall Street Journal:
Large US corporations are not ditching core business software for AI yet, instead seeking better vendor deals and “vibe-coding” smaller apps and customizations — Tech leaders at large cor…
Pauline Hanson wants to work with Liberals and Nationals to defeat Labor – but rules out official coalition
One Nation leader says voters ‘want to get rid of the Labor party, by all means’ but rejects possibility of formal power-sharing partnershipFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder – Reuters
Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder ReutersIran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz The New York TimesIs Iran minting millions from Strait of Hormuz blocka…
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Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.