Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of shifting responsibility for securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz to countries that use the waterway, saying it would put some "non-responsive" allies "in gear." Trump made the remarks in a social...
U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation | Yonhap News Agency
Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive time on Wednesday, amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on oil prices and inflation. This photo, released by the Associated Press,...
AI set to map risks of future climate disasters
To this end, Brazil is developing an artificial-intelligence agent that will provide climate-disaster information and advice for its residents. Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies — but disaster is not inevitable And so, in July 2025, the government launched...
The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing
Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing March 18, 2026 7:27 AM ET By Brittney Melton Life Inside Iran, Trump and Cuba, Fed Interest Rates Listen · 13:44 13:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed < iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-114267/nx-s1-mx-5751705-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"...
Bears' Yang Eui-ji becomes 2nd highest-paid player in KBO history | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji will earn a record 4.2 billion won (US$2.8 million) this season, becoming the second highest-paid player in Korean baseball, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Wednesday. Yang's pay marks...
Major Turing computing award goes to quantum science for first time
Turing Award “for their essential role in establishing the foundations of quantum information science and transforming secure communication and computing”. This is the first time that the Turing Award, often described as the most prestigious prize in computer science ,...
Legoland Korea eyes turnaround on stronger marketing, brand recognition | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Legoland Korea Resort, owned by Europe's largest theme park operator Merlin Entertainments Ltd., said Wednesday it is moving toward a turnaround this year, driven by expanded promotions and improved brand recognition....
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Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff, made the announcement in a briefing after returning from his trip to the UAE, amid concerns over global energy markets with the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes entering their third...
Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals
Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Victoria’s Myki card system cannot be retired until the new tap-and-go technology is fully operational. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals...
Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...
SK Telecom's AI data center architecture certified by U.N. body as global standard | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. (SKT), South Korea's biggest telecommunications company, said Wednesday its artificial intelligence (AI) data center interconnection architecture has been certified as a global standard by a United Nations-affiliated body. The International Telecommunication...
Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?
On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran. Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before...
India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
Analysts expect around 50 branded semaglutide generics to enter the market within months - a familiar pattern in India's fiercely competitive pharmaceutical industry. But he adds a warning: "The quality of the drugs being made here must be very tightly...
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case 5 hours ago Share Save Ana Faguy Washington Share Save Getty Images A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over...
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
Media Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake March 17, 2026 7:46 PM ET David Folkenflik Kari Lake, who led Voice of America's parent agency for the past year, holds up a...
Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
NPR Middle East LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Middle East Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity' March 17, 2026 6:27 PM...
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned 15 minutes ago Share Save Daniel Thomas Senior tech reporter Share Save Getty Images An advert for a video and image editing tool that implied viewers could digitally...
USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment March 17, 2026 5:29 PM ET By Steve Walsh The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. In response to a request for comment,...
Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession
Photograph: supplied Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn...
Triple-junction solar cells with improved carrier and photon management | Nature
Sargent Authors Kerem Artuk View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Deniz Turkay View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Austin Kuba View author publications Search author on: PubMed Google Scholar Stefan Riemelmoser View author publications...
Why the crisis in official statistics matters — and how it can be fixed
Statistics reach a ‘crisis point’: nations struggle with a critical lack of data Our reporters spoke to more than 20 researchers and staff members at national statistics agencies around the world. Nature 651 , 557-558 (2026) doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00838-9 Reprints and...
Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
Health Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap March 17, 2026 12:57 PM ET By Will Stone Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps Listen · 3:09...
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones March 17, 2026 1:06 PM ET Eleanor Beardsley Ukrainian towns turn to drone nets to try stop deaths Listen · 3:49 3:49 Transcript Toggle more options Download...
Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term
Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term 24 minutes ago Share Save Aleks Phillips Share Save Reuters Only a small portion of the planned barrier has so far been cut into the Atacama desert Chile's new...
Discussion over the future of Sark launched
Discussion over the future of Sark launched 29 minutes ago Share Save Julia Gregory Channel Islands Share Save BBC Islanders are invited to send in video messages about Sark's future A new community-driven conversation aimed at shaping the long-term future...
Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past
Review Geopolitics may test the World Cup — a new book draws lessons from the past March 17, 2026 10:02 AM ET By Jeffrey Pierre Dey Street Books This summer, when soccer and the World Cup come to America, FIFA...
U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes
LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, SCOTUS blocks vaccine changes March 17, 2026 7:33 AM ET By Brittney Melton Israel's Incursion...
KRX to delay launch of 12-hour trading to Sept. | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's main bourse operator, the Korea Exchange (KRX), said Tuesday it will delay the launch of pre- and after-hours trading by three months to September. The bourse operator held a meeting with its...
Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge' March 17, 2026 6:00 AM ET By Nathan Rott An experiment in...
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war 5 minutes ago Share Save Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Share Save Getty Images A typical mortgage taken out now is £788 a year more expensive than before...