Tanker with Russian diesel to arrive in Cuba in 'days' A tanker carrying Russian diesel is set to arrive in crisis-hit Cuba "in several days" after using deceptive maneuvers to reach the island, which is under a US fuel blockade, according to a maritime tracker. Cuba • 19 Mar
Tanker with Russian diesel to arrive in Cuba in 'days' A tanker carrying Russian diesel is set to arrive in crisis-hit Cuba "in several days" after using deceptive maneuvers to reach the island, which is under a US fuel blockade, according to a maritime tracker. Cuba • 19 Mar
EU politicians move to implement US trade deal EU politicians today took a key first step towards implementing a trade deal with the US, put on hold after the Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 19 Mar
EU politicians move to implement US trade deal EU politicians today took a key first step towards implementing a trade deal with the US, put on hold after the Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Business • 19 Mar
Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially begins Meteorologists in Japan have declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in Tokyo, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. News Lens • 19 Mar
Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially begins Meteorologists in Japan have declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in Tokyo, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays. News Lens • 19 Mar
European gas prices up 35% after strikes on Qatar LNG hub European gas prices soared as much as 35% today as fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar's main gas facility. Business • 19 Mar
European gas prices up 35% after strikes on Qatar LNG hub European gas prices soared as much as 35% today as fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar's main gas facility. Business • 19 Mar
Bank of Japan sees inflation rising on oil price spike Japan's central bank said today it expected inflation to increase because of the "recent rise in crude oil prices" caused by the Middle East war. Business • 19 Mar
Bank of Japan sees inflation rising on oil price spike Japan's central bank said today it expected inflation to increase because of the "recent rise in crude oil prices" caused by the Middle East war. Business • 19 Mar
Safety measures failed on day of deadly Hong Kong fire Almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day a devastating blaze tore through a Hong Kong housing complex last year, killing 168 people, a public inquiry has been told. Asia • 19 Mar
Safety measures failed on day of deadly Hong Kong fire Almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day a devastating blaze tore through a Hong Kong housing complex last year, killing 168 people, a public inquiry has been told. Asia • 19 Mar
Canada's central banks holds rate steady Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25% today, but said it was "ready to respond" if the war in the Middle East caused inflation to surge. Business • 18 Mar
Canada's central banks holds rate steady Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25% today, but said it was "ready to respond" if the war in the Middle East caused inflation to surge. Business • 18 Mar
Cash returns to Sweden in case of emergency Years after leading the revolution towards a cash-free society, Sweden is now urging inhabitants to keep banknotes on hand in case of emergency. News Lens • 18 Mar
Cash returns to Sweden in case of emergency Years after leading the revolution towards a cash-free society, Sweden is now urging inhabitants to keep banknotes on hand in case of emergency. News Lens • 18 Mar
Australia hikes rates citing 'sharply higher fuel prices' Australia's central bank hiked its key interest rate yesterday, pointing to "sharply higher fuel prices" driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. Business • 18 Mar
Australia hikes rates citing 'sharply higher fuel prices' Australia's central bank hiked its key interest rate yesterday, pointing to "sharply higher fuel prices" driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. Business • 18 Mar
Trespasser caught in viral hippo Moo Deng's Thai zoo pen A Thai man broke into the zoo enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, police have said, as the zoo filed a trespassing complaint. News Lens • 18 Mar
Trespasser caught in viral hippo Moo Deng's Thai zoo pen A Thai man broke into the zoo enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation, police have said, as the zoo filed a trespassing complaint. News Lens • 18 Mar