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Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the Middle East and threatens to torpedo the world economy. Since erupting on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the war has cascaded throughout the region, drawn in global powers, and sparked a major oil shock. AFP journalists in Tehran reported loud blasts over the city skies, as Israel’s military said it had hit more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in the past day. Black smoke rises following an airstrike, as Iranians take part in the Al-Quds Day rally, a commemoration in support of the Palestinian people on the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran on March 13, 2026. — AFP Iran’s state media said at least one woman was killed when blasts hit an area near a demonstration, where large crowds had gathered waving flags and brandishing banners reading “Death to America” and “Death to Israel”. “These...

Рост цен на топливо из-за конфликта на Ближнем Востоке привел к тому, что крупная авиакомпания сократила пять процентов своих рейсов.

Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated. Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader stablecoin market, according to Messari, as Washington remains divided over how crypto-linked yield should be treated under US law. Yield-bearing stablecoins have outpaced the growth of the broader stablecoin market 15-fold over the past six months, according to a Messari research report published on Thursday. The increase was driven by a 198% rise in the market cap of Circle’s USYC (USYC), a 169% increase in Paxos’ Global Dollar (USDG), a 114% rise in the value of the Tron DAO-linked Decentralized USD (USDD), and a 91% rise in Ondo Finance’s Ondo US Dollar Yield (USDY). The overall stablecoin market capitalization rose 9%. Read more

Norway's reputation as a peace-broker could be tarnished by the allegations against the country's elite

In light of Iran's aggression, the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC – Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman) are discussing the possibility of creating a military alliance.

Владелец дома продал свою недвижимость всего за пять дней, позволив искусственному интеллекту (ИИ) ChatGPT управлять процессом продажи.

Iran’s attacks using “Shahed” drones against its neighbors in the Middle East have opened the eyes of many countries to the danger that Ukraine has been warning about for years.

Американская компания Lucid концепт двухместного беспилотного электромобиля Lunar, который предназначен для использования в качестве такси. Новое роботакси не имеет педалей и руля.

Украина до сих пор работает по советскому КЗоТ 1971 года, где прописаны нормы о премиях за "высокие результаты труда, рационализаторские предложения" и "общественные взыскания". Новый Трудовой кодекс обещает гибкость для бизнеса и 9 типов договоров. В то же время критики пугают "упрощением увольнений". Поэтому, Фокус выяснил, нас ждут реформы по европейским стандартам или повышенный риск потерять работу в один момент.

13 марта, стало известно, что популярный украинский эколог Владимир Борейко погиб в дорожно-транспортном происшествии.

The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants. The Bank of England’s (BOE) position on stablecoins is evolving to a more friendly stance, but according to the bank’s deputy governor, constructive dialogue with the industry is still lacking. The UK’s central bank launched a consultation on stablecoins in November last year. Some of the proposed requirements drew the ire of crypto industry representatives, who claimed they could stifle innovation.  Over the past few months, the bank has been working with industry groups to develop its stance on stablecoins. These include revising backing requirements and rethinking account limits.  Read more

Rassemblement National beheerst de campagnes en gaat wellicht burgemeestersposten veroveren. De partij heeft nog weinig ervaring op bestuursposities.

The residential market in capital city Bucharest and its surroundings could see a significant rebound in 2026, with more than 20,500 new homes and apartments likely to be completed, according to "Romania Residential Market Genome 2026” report by real estate consultancy SVN Romania.

ISLAMABAD: Data from Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Programme shows that a majority of the environmental samples for poliovirus, which causes the crippling disease, collected during the first two months of 2026 have tested negative. Moreover, a comparison of the first two months of 2025 with the current year shows a more than threefold reduction in positive environmental samples. However, ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions could create an opportunity for the virus to rebound during the upcoming high-transmission season, which may begin next month. According to a document from the Polio Eradication Programme, available with Dawn, 111 environmental samples out of 126 tested negative across the country in February. It is worth noting that sewage samples are a key indicator of whether polio vaccination campaigns are being carried out successfully. After samples are detected, polio campaigns are launched in the area to eradicate the virus. A polio case can be reported in any city due to the frequent movement of p...

Het kabinet zet het plan door om alle zelfstandigen te verplichten een verzekering af te sluiten tegen arbeidsongeschiktheid. Het moet ondernemers behoeden voor armoede, maar er is veel kritiek.

Some of the involved cryptocurrencies nosedived by over 80% after the disclosure.

Bitcoin hit by macro in the absence of a strong narrative, Ethereum down for now, but AI and CLARITY Act make it unstoppable. Trade Secrets

Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings.

“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” CENTCOM announced.

Sui (SUI) gained 6.7% and Cardano (ADA) rose 5.8%, leading the index higher.