Beijing warns of more chip supply worries after Nexperia China claims it was cut off from SAP
PLUS: Indonesia joins kids social media ban; China frets about AI job impacts; India’s PC market fails to launch, again; And more
China’s Ministry of Commerce has warned of further disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain after Dutch chipmaker Nexp….
The tech billionaire plotting to ignite Welsh Fire
Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament's history..
Why fertilisers could be the war’s soft underbelly victim
India’s food security is heavily tied to fertiliser material supplies from West Asia. The consolation is that stocks are comfortable for now and the next crop season is three months away.
Your next phone will cost more—and have less RAM: The hidden ‘AI Tax’ hitting India’s mid-range market
With only a few global players in the RAM business, memory supply has suddenly become constrained, as AI companies are getting first access to memory for their data centres and are willing to sign long-term deals..
Sensex crashes over 2,000 points as crude oil prices cross $115/barrel on Middle East conflict
The NSE’s Nifty 50 index is down 686.85 points or 2.8% at 23,663.60 points at around 10:30 AM, the lowest level since April 2025 when US President Donald Trump had first announced reciprocal tariffs..
Knowledge Nugget | International Maritime Laws: From UNCLOS, SOLAS to MARPOL and what they mean
UPSC Current Affairs: The sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which killed at least 80 sailors, has widened the US-Israel-Iran conflict beyond West Asia and brought maritime conventions into the spotlight. What are the key international maritime laws? H….
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha gets July 10 release date after YRF denies OTT rumours
After reacting strongly to rumours of releasing Alpha on OTT, Yash Raj Films has confirmed that the Alia Bhatt film will release in theatres on July 10, 2026..
Sacred Games actor Elnaaz Norouzi’s explosive warning on Mojtaba Khamenei and Iran’s ‘ruined’ future: ‘Who made him the Supreme Leader?’
Elnaaz Norouzi recalled how every time the people of Iran took to the streets to protest and demand the right to choose their leader, the establishment suppressed them violently..
‘Half of what’s required’: Why experts are calling Maharashtra Budget 2026 a blow to public healthcare
Jan Arogya Abhiyaan (JAA) activists describe the allocation for health in Maharashtra Budget 2026-27 as a "crippling neglect" of public needs. With funding for ambulances and ASHA workers slashed and a stagnant procurement budget, experts warn the state is pr….
Canadá impulsa un club de poderes medios para reconstruir el "fracasado orden internacional"
El desafío de España a Estados Unidos por la ofensiva en Oriente Próximo ha puesto a nuestro país en el escaparate mundial. Pedro Sánchez es percibido como la némesis de....
Strategic oil bets may outperform in current geopolitical crisis: Mark Matthews
Global markets are grappling with a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100. Strategists note that markets are already digesting this shock, impacting Asian markets significantly. India, however, may face less downside due to its recent ec….
Rupee may slip further if Middle East tensions persist: Naveen Mathur
The Indian rupee is under pressure due to global geopolitical tensions and soaring crude oil prices. Currency markets are watching the Reserve Bank of India's next move. Traders expect continued volatility as the dollar strengthens and oil import demand rises….
Canadian military personnel identified on white supremacist dating site
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among the profiles leaked from a white-only dating website that promoted white supremacist ideology, a CBC News visual investigation found..
Amphotericin B promotes respiratory viral entry by enhancing late endosomal maturation and fusion via glucocerebrosidase-mediated ceramide remodeling
This study reveals that Amphotericin B activates glucocerebrosidase to remodel late endosomal lipid and protein composition, promoting respiratory viral entry. This highlights a risk of secondary viral infections during antifungal therapy..
NPM3 functions as a lactyltransferase to promote necroptosis in male diabetic cardiomyopathy mice models via FASN transcription modulation
NPM3 promotes histone lactylation (H3K18la/K27la) and drives FASN transcription and cardiomyocyte necroptosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Targeting this pathway with dihydroartemisinin alleviates cardiac dysfunction..
You can get Galaxy S26 delivered in India within minutes
In India, Samsung will stop taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series tomorrow, and will make the phones available to purchase from authorised offline and online stores the day after (March 11, 2026). With two days to go for that, two of the country's most ….
Samsung reveals Galaxy M17e 5G launch date and features
At the beginning of this year, we learned that Samsung is developing a smartphone called the Galaxy M17e 5G, and that it may be a rebranded variant of the Galaxy A07 5G. Last week, the brand put up the device’s support pages on its website, suggesting that it….
El G7 discutirá la liberación conjunta de reservas de petróleo de emergencia
Los ministros de finanzas del G7 hablarán sobre una posible liberación conjunta de petróleo de sus reservas, coordinada por la Agencia Internacional de la Energía (AIE), en una....
As Israel-US’s war with Iran continues, a brewing crisis of trust in the Global South
Smaller countries may question the logic of establishing close ties with leading Global South states or becoming part of the organisations they lead if their interests and even the survival of the regime largely depend on ties with the US.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers..
Contemporary Design in Cool Hues: Well-Priced Rugs from 1001 Knots
A great rug is like a great pair of shoes: The right choice can take an already good outfit (or room) to new heights or make a plain one memorable. And 1001 Knots, founded over 40 years ago in India, designs rugs that make just such a statement. Using proprie….
Global arms exports soar on European demand: study
Stockholm (AFP) Mar 8, 2026
Global weapons flows grew by almost 10 percent in the past five years, with Europe more than tripling imports, a report showed on Monday.
The surge in European countries can be explained, in part at least, by the fact they are….
Washington, United States (AFP) Mar 5, 2026
When the United States fought the 1991 Gulf War, president George H.W. Bush boasted of building a broad coalition unseen in decades. When his son attacked Iraq in 2003, he faced wide criticism but secured several….
Tehran (AFP) Mar 8, 2026
Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed their slain leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, defying threats against him from the United States and Israel as they pummel the country.
Nine days after U….
El negocio de la guerra, en números: las exportaciones de armas crecen casi un 7 % en España
España aumentó sus exportaciones de armas un 6,7 % en los últimos cinco años respecto al lustro anterior, según un informe difundido este lunes por el Instituto Internacional de Estocolmo para la Investigación de la Paz (SIPRI).]]>.
"Nueva era" de Jameneí II, alza del crudo y ataques cruzados: así arranca la segunda semana de la guerra en Irán
El poder iraní cerró filas este lunes en torno al nombramiento del ayatolá Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Jameneí como nuevo líder supremo, en desafío a Estados Unidos, mientras continúa el conflicto y el precio del petróleo supera los 100 dólares por bar….
Strait of Hormuz siege threatens global energy collapse as Trump dismisses $100 oil as ‘small price’ for Iran war
With Iran’s retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli strikes, one-fifth of the planet’s daily oil supply is now under direct siege. From the gas pumps of California to the heating systems of Europe, every citizen will soon feel t….
India news: FM Jaishankar briefs parliament on Iran war
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the government was closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East, after opposition parties criticized the government for its silence..
La jueza Alaya permanece atrapada en la India por el conflicto en Oriente Medio
La situación de crisis aérea y de transportes generada en Oriente Medio a raíz de la ofensiva militar de Estados Unidos e Israel sobre Irán sigue teniendo impacto en personas públicos de la sociedad sevillana. De esta manera, la jueza Mercedes Alaya se encuen….
Carlos Dorado, nutricionista: «Un té de este rizoma después de entrenar reduce las agujetas casi al instante»
El jengibre se ha puesto de moda en los últimos años. Lo vemos en infusiones, pastillas de herbolario y hasta en platos de cocina. Sin embargo, esta raíz lleva cultivándose desde hace miles de años en el sur de Asia, especialmente las zonas tropicales de Indi….
Sevilla está a una escala aeroportuaria de las principales ciudades de todo el mundo
Sevilla sigue esperando pacientemente los vuelos de largo radio. Un deseo que parece que pretende cumplirse este 2026 con un vuelo directo a Estados Unidos. Mientras tanto volar a las grandes ciudades del mundo implica obligatoriamente tener que hacer escala ….
India roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand
Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lo….
Mitsui partners with Kaynes and AOI Electronics to support Indian OSAT business
Mitsui has concluded a strategic business partnership agreement with Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, an OSAT (semiconductor back-end process) company in India, and AOI Electronics, the largest Japanese OSAT company. The agreement aims to support the start-up ….
Ursula von der Leyen propune schimbarea de doctrină a Uniunii Europene: „Europa nu mai poate fi un gardian al vechii ordini mondiale”
La conferința anuală a tuturor ambasadorilor UE, președinta Comisiei Europene, Ursula von der Leyen, a pledat pentru mai multă influență a UE în lume, a vorbit despre independența Uniunii și a recunoscut că vechea ordine mondială a dispărut și nu se va mai în….
Samson rises from year of struggle to become India's World Cup hero
AHMEDABAD, India, March 9 : India opener Sanju Samson's rise from not being a preferred opener to finishing as the player of the tournament became the campaign's most compelling redemption arc as the hosts retained the men's Twenty20 World Cup title.The 31-ye….
'Virtually unbeatable' India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown
March 9 : The cricketing world hailed white‑ball powerhouse India as they etched their name deeper into history with a third men’s Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad.Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run….
Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink
TOKYO, March 9 : The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for Asian central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation.For emerging Asian central ban….
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
TOKYO, March 9 : The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation.For emerging Asian central ba….
The OnePlus 16 May Be the Most Spec'd Out Flagship of 2026
As we get closer to Qualcomm launching the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (or whatever they decide to call it this year, we're hearing a "Pro" model is in.
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Cost Just $3 a Month to Make as Patents End
A blockbuster anti-obesity and diabetes drug could cost as little as $3 per month to manufacture once it goes off patent later this month, researchers said Friday, providing a major opportunity to boost health in low and middle-income countries..
Cum ar fi lovită România prin ricoșeu de un război civil în Iran. „O criză uriașă ar porni din China și ar mătura tot”
Adevărul” a discutat cu experți din zona economiei, intelligence și militară, pentru o perspectivă mai amplă, iar toți sunt de acord că riscurile ar fi uriașe. Toți sunt de acord că riscurile, în acest caz, ar fi uriașe, inclusiv la adresa României..
EEUU ataca presunta lancha con drogas en el Pacífico oriental; hay 6 muertos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos informaron que mataron a seis hombres el domingo en un ataque contra una embarcación que presuntamente llevaba drogas en el Pacífico oriental, parte de su campaña contra supuestos traficantes. Con esta o….
U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
Sunday's attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels, in early September..
Deploy municipal bonds to give urban India the makeover it needs—Here’s how to attract investors
Urban local bodies (ULBs) must mobilize vast sums to modernize India’s rapidly expanding cities and keep them liveable. Municipal bonds are a useful way to raise that capital. But India must first strengthen the market for ULB debt. Here’s what could be done..
Ajit Ranade: India’s stubbornly high PF payout rate is getting in the way of its monetary policy
The EPFO’s 8.25% payout is 3 percentage points above the Reserve Bank of India’s policy rate. For RBI’s credit easing to take effect, the PF rate must be linked in some way with rates in the larger savings market. When will India’s political economy let this ….
Marketers, take note: The spending patterns of Indian households change in distinct ways as incomes go up
Nobody can bank on assumptions of linear growth in spending by Indian households as they earn more. As a survey reveals, different income brackets display distinct patterns—with new market categories entering the picture—as key thresholds are crossed..
US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers..
China reiterates support for peace, multipolarity as new conflicts flare
China's top diplomat on Sunday reaffirmed the country's role as a vital force for world peace, stability and justice, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and proposing that China and the United States focus on win-win cooperation..
Chinese FM addresses 21 questions, pitches China's diplomatic vision in era of uncertainty
In roughly 90 minutes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday addressed 21 questions ranging from China's relations with major countries of Russia and the US, to the situation in Iran and the China-Japan ties...In front of this barrage of challenging and ….
Why Jane Austen Adaptations Just Keep Coming—And We Keep Watching
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every generation must be in want of a fresh Jane Austen adaptation (or several). However differently the youth of each generation may be characterized, this truth is so well fixed in the minds.
The Hoover Institution’s Survey of India 2026 Guides Policymakers Through New Period in US-India Relations
he Hoover Institution’s Survey of India returns for 2026 with a host of insights and policy prescriptions on offer for leaders working to navigate a unique period in US-India relations..
India Should Read This Book On The Chinese 'Engineering State'
Hoover Institution fellow Dan Wang is a Canadian of Chinese origin who spent his early childhood and then a few years inside China during the Covid pandemic..
Engineering fibrous-interconnected potassium bis(dioxovanadium) phosphate frameworks for fast-charging and high-rate sodium-ion supercapacitors
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA10577C, PaperRamu Manikandan, C. Justin Raj, Hyun Jung, John D Rodney, Periyasamy Sivakumar, Rajavel Velayutham, Amol Marotrao Kale, S. Saranya, Byung Chul Kim, Jae-Min OhHigh-performance sodium-ion sto….
Correction: In situ investigation of Li permeation through grain boundaries in garnet-based solid electrolytes
J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6TA90077A, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sung Heo, Myung Jin Lee, Dongwook Lee, Jaehan Lee, Jucheol Park, Seontae Park, Seo….
'Champions once again': Virat Kohli's emotional post after India lift T20 World Cup
Team India secured a dominant victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. They defeated New Zealand by 96 runs. India posted a record 255 for five, with Sanju Samson scoring 89. Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets. India successfully defended their T20 World C….
'Mitchell ko sorry bolne gya tha': Arshdeep Singh after on-field spat with Daryl Mitchell
India achieved a historic feat, retaining the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs. This marks their third title and first on home soil. Stellar batting performances, including Sanju Samson's 89, propelled India to a massive 255/5. A di….
Firm ideas, flexible tactics: How Gautam Gambhir helped India tame T20’s fickle nature
Head coach Gautam Gambhir's T20 World Cup triumph solidifies his dominance in the format, leveraging IPL experience and conviction. His 'form over reputation' mantra, despite controversial selections like dropping Gill and Pant, has reshaped the Indian T20 te….
'Trust and faith': Gautam Gambhir reveals India’s success mantra
Gautam Gambhir, fresh off coaching India to a T20 World Cup victory, emphasized his accountability lies with the team, not social media. He highlighted a fearless, high-risk, high-reward strategy and a selection philosophy built on trust, not hope. This appro….
On the day that the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule was unveiled, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav was asked his dream match-up for the tournament. On a glorious Sunday night, Team India achieved redemption, and it has rarely tasted sweeter. No defending champion ….
'Intensity with a smile is a killer combo': Dhoni playfully praises Gambhir after India’s T20 World Cup win
India has won its third T20 World Cup title. They defeated New Zealand in the final match. This victory marks a historic achievement for the Indian cricket team. MS Dhoni congratulated the team and coach Gautam Gambhir. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the ….
The tech billionaire plotting to ignite Welsh Fire
Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament's history..
Il blocco dello Stretto di Hormuz ha già provocato rincari di petrolio e gas. Ma gli effetti sistemici della guerra dipenderanno dalla sua durata e dal suo esito. L’unica previsione possibile riguarda un’incertezza globale che appare destinata a durare.
L'art….
Nigeria LNG cargo diverted to Asia amid price surge
A Nigeria LNG cargo originally bound for Europe has been diverted to Asia, as traders capitalize on a significant price surge and arbitrage opportunity.
Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-lng-cargo-diverted-to-asia-amid-price-surge/.
Ce se întâmplă cu sancțiunile americane asupra Rusiei după razboiul din Iran. Anunțul guvernului SUA
SUA nu intenționează să renunțe la politica de sancțiuni împotriva Rusiei, în ciuda unor relaxări izolate din cauza problemelor cu resursele energetice pe fondul războiului din Iran, a declarat șeful Departamentului Energiei al SUA, Chris Wright, la Fox News..
Cum încearcă Putin să obțină mai mulți soldați pentru războiul din Ucraina. „Interzicerea extrădării străinilor care luptă pe front”
Vladimir Putin a semnat o lege care interzice extrădarea străinilor și a persoanelor fără cetățenie care efectuează sau au efectuat serviciul militar pe bază de contract în armata rusă, în scopul urmăririi penale sau al executării unei pedepse în străinătate..
Sfidare cu efecte neintenționate. Clubul „puterilor mijlocii” ar putea da peste cap ordinea globală deja zdruncinată
Prim-ministrul canadian Mark Carney a avut o misiune diplomatică de o săptămână în India, Australia și Japonia. Imaginea unei țări nord-americane care colaborează cu trei dintre cele mai mari economii ale regiunii Indo-Pacific pentru a negocia acorduri comerc….
How to implement semantic search in applications using vector databases?
Unlock semantic search! Learn how vector databases and AI embeddings revolutionize information retrieval, enabling context-aware results beyond keyword matching..
Kijöttek a friss számok: elképesztő fegyverkezés indult Európában
Az európai országok fegyverimportja több mint háromszorosára nőtt az elmúlt öt évben, és ezzel a kontinens a világ legnagyobb fegyverimportőrévé vált - derül ki a Stockholmi Nemzetközi Békekutató Intézet (SIPRI) friss jelentéséből..
Rendkívüli lépés készülődik: akkora a baj, hogy felszabadíthatják a stratégiai olajtartalékot
A G7-ek pénzügyminiszterei hétfőn rendkívüli egyeztetést tartanak a Nemzetközi Energiaügynökség (IEA) által koordinált stratégiai olajtartalékok közös felszabadításáról. Erre azért van szükség, mert az Öböl-térségben kirobbant iráni konfliktus nyomán megugró ….
Rendkívüli lépés készülődik: akkora a baj, hogy felszabadíthathatják a stratégiai olajtartalékot
A G7-ek pénzügyminiszterei hétfőn rendkívüli egyeztetést tartanak a Nemzetközi Energiaügynökség (IEA) által koordinált stratégiai olajtartalékok közös felszabadításáról. Erre azért van szükség, mert az Öböl-térségben kirobbant iráni konfliktus nyomán megugró ….
Aszódi Attila: Irán egy hétre lehet az atombombától - Ezen áll vagy bukik, mikor ér véget a háború
Izrael és az USA Irán elleni támadásának 2026. február 28-i kezdete óta sok kritika jelent meg azzal kapcsolatban, hogy az Iránnal fennálló vitás kérdéseket esetleg nem így kellett volna rendezni. Én magam nem szeretem sem az erőszakot, sem a katonai megoldás….
Mai magyar premier: Rooster, Vampirina Tini vámpír 1. évad, A marsupilamik 1. évad, SuperThings: Kaboom City riválisai – Kazoom Power 1. évad + HBO Max: Gidalány 1. évad/A + Netflix: Sesame Street – Szezám utca 56. évad/B Premier: Rooster S1, The Capture S3 (….
India favours peace, return to dialogue and diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar
India favours peace and return to dialogue and diplomacy and advocates de-escalation, restraint and ensuring safety of civilians, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the widening West Asia conflict..
GAIL signs MoU with RailTel to build digital infrastructure backbone
The partnership aims to combine both companies’ network infrastructure assets and technological capabilities to expand digital connectivity across India.
India Global Forum Returns to Mumbai for Third Edition as Global Markets Navigate Volatility and Geopolitical Fragmentation
Two-day invite-only forum to examine capital flows, market reform and India’s role in a shifting global investment landscape — 9–10 March 2026, Mumbai.
India's finished steel exports jump 36.6% in April-February
India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, imported 5.6 million metric tonne of finished steel during April-February, down 37.4% year-on-year.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing, R&D for critical segments
This investment, along with over $35 million planned for 2025, demonstrates ABB’s commitment to its “local-for-local” strategy in India, according to a company statement.
Maharashtra’s software exports nearly triple in a decade
Software exports from Maharashtra have witnessed strong growth over the past decade, nearly tripling from ₹64,063.6 crore in 2015-16 to ₹1,79,275.1 crore in 2023-24, according to data from the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)..
