Cuban power grid collapses for second time in a week amid US oil blockade
The Cuban power grid faces repeated failures as the country grapples with the impact of an ongoing US oil blockade.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Shin nominated governor of Bank of Korea
Strategic angle: BIS top economist chosen to lead monetary policy amid won weakness and oil price shock
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked
Strategic angle: The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Tens of thousands rally in Prague to protest new PM Andrej Babis
Strategic angle: Protesters voice their opposition to the new Czech government's policies led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Disarming Hezbollah 'extremely difficult', expert says amid Israel tensions
Strategic angle: Ziad Majed highlights the challenges faced by the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah post-ceasefire.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Learning from uranium’s past without fearing nuclear’s future
Strategic angle: Exploring the lessons of uranium history to embrace a sustainable nuclear future.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Global Cobalt Supply Chain at Risk of Sudden, System-Wide Collapse, Study Warns
Strategic angle: A new study highlights the vulnerabilities in the global cobalt supply chain, raising concerns over potential disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: A Look At TeraWulf (WULF) Valuation As It Pivots From Bitcoin Mining To AI And HPC Infrastructure
Strategic angle: TeraWulf is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to focus on AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: In the war’s fourth week, the hunt for Iran’s enriched uranium takes center stage
Strategic angle: The Times of Israel reports on the intensified search for Iran's enriched uranium amidst ongoing conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Oil prices hold above $110 as Israel, Iran target major energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf
Rising tensions in the Gulf region are impacting oil prices significantly.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Iran war leaves US oil and gas dealmaking ‘in paralysis’
Strategic angle: Surging energy prices have made it challenging to calculate transaction valuations.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Slovenia votes in tight polls, with conservatives eyeing comeback
Strategic angle: Veteran politician Janez Jansa, an admirer of US President Donald Trump, is eyeing a comeback amid foreign interference claims.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Polluted drinking water takes center stage in Denmark's election campaign
Strategic angle: The presence of nitrates and pesticides in drinking water catchment sites raises concerns among Danes regarding industrial farming practices.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: 'All eyes are on the three biggest cities– Paris, Marseille and Lyon'
Strategic angle: FRANCE 24's journalist Antonia Kerrigan discusses the political stakes in France's major cities.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: World faces gas supply cliff edge as Gulf’s final LNG shipments approach ports
Strategic angle: Carriers that departed from the Middle East before Iran’s missile attacks began are due to arrive in the next 10 days.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Energy crisis fuels nuclear power surge
Strategic angle: The ongoing energy crisis is driving a significant increase in nuclear power usage.
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Strategic angle: US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping
Editorial Staff Mar 22
Briefing: Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Strategic angle: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals
Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Limited jobs block social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas, study shows
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that the lack of job availability in coastal and rural areas significantly restricts social mobility for young residents.
Editorial Staff Mar 21