Rising petrol prices spell chaos for Thailand’s farmers
Thailand and many neighbouring countries, which depend on energy imported from the Middle East, are on the frontline of an energy crisis triggered by the US and Israeli war against Iran. Rebecca Ratcliffe, the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, reports on the difficulties Thai farmers are facing as the conflict continuesContinue Reading
Nepal’s youngest PM takes oath of office after Gen Z protests toppled previous government
Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal’s established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.Continue Reading
England superfan hoping to sell house to fund trip to FIFA World Cup matches
Fan groups accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.Continue Reading
Ukraine’s interceptor drones set record. Last year, this number would have meant catastrophe
Ukraine’s “small” air defense has set a record. In February, interceptor drones destroyed more than 10,000 Russian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry reports. This refers to a segment of air defense that operates directly in the air, intercepting targets as they approach cities. It is this componentContinue Reading
Russian shadow war is escalating. NATO railways and sea cables are in the crosshairs.
Russian sub-threshold attacks on NATO countries are only poised to grow and European railways are especially vulnerable, according to a new report by the Royal United Services Institute. Russia is likely to target infrastructure, including rail networks, with both physical and cyber attacks. NATO supply chains are also vulnerable atContinue Reading
For Sperm Whales, Having a Calf Is a Group Effort
Researchers filmed a sperm whale giving birth in the wild, an event that is rarely documented.Continue Reading
AI’s explosive growth is sabotaging Big Tech’s climate goals
Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warmingContinue Reading
Media News Daily: Top Stories for 03/27/2026
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. New Poll Finds Americans Rarely Turn to AI for Breaking News A new survey from Pew Research Center shows that despite widespreadContinue Reading
Massachusetts Congressman Bars Staff from Betting on Political Events
A Massachusetts congressman has drawn a red line forbidding his staff from participating in the growing prediction market sector. Seth Moulton announced this week that employees in his office are barred from accessing prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The policy applies to all staff members…Continue Reading
Nixon to The Traitor: Pakistan’s long record as backchannel between rival powers
Islamabad reprises its role as diplomatic broker as US and Iran edge closer to wider confrontation., Islamabad, Pakistan – In the middle of 1971, at the height of the Cold War, a Pakistani government plane carrying US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew overnight from Islamabad to Beijing. The trip wasContinue Reading
Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years
Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending., Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending. Norway is set to raise defence spending by 3.5 percent of its gross domesticContinue Reading