# NuseReal

U.S. considers withholding H.I.V. aid to Zambia unless it expands minerals access — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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UN report says Israeli 2025 air strike on Iran prison is a war crime — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

— Trump hosted the board meeting at the White House in a reminder of the influence he has held over the Kennedy Center during his second term.

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Switzerland faces worst housing shortage for renters since 2014 — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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The US stock market sounds an alarm for the first time in 25 years. Here is what history says the S&P 500 will do in 2026 — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

— Currently, the CAPE (cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings) ratio stands at 39 — more than double its long-term average and inching closer to its all-time high. The only other times in history when the CAPE ratio was near its current level were in the late 1920s and in 2000. Right now, the stock market remains elevated relative to historical levels, driven by tailwinds from demandq for artificial intelligence (AI). Opt for blue chip stocks with durable, diversified business models. In addition, complementing high-conviction positions with cash will further insulate you from any downturns while providing you the flexibility to buy the dip.

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French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

— Martin Ryan was accused in December 2023 of spying on behalf of Paris and collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan. He was also accused of helping recruit French-speaking Azerbaijanis to co-operate with French intelligence. Both France and Ryan have repeatedly denied the spying allegations. An Azerbaijani citizen, Azad Mamedli, was sentenced to 12 years for treason, AFP news agency reports.

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Swiss cinema admissions fall to lowest level in half century: 9.47 million admissions, 8% less than the previous year — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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Michelle Bachelet, running for UN chief, says a renewed commitment to global cooperation can save humanity — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

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Zelensky accuses EU allies of seeking to 'blackmail' Kyiv into reopening pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

— Hungary depends on Russian energy and is blocking both fresh EU sanctions on Moscow and a vital €90bn ($103bn) loan for Kyiv until the pipeline is reopened.

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Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts — 14 March 2026 (LINK)

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Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near island — 14 March 2026 (LINK)

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why — (LINK)

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Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is 'targeted attack' against Jewish community — 14 March 2026 (LINK)

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US judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, citing 'essentially zero evidence' — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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Trump administration invokes emergency powers to restart oil operations off California coast — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

— Restarts an oil pipeline that state officials have kept offline since 2015. The Energy Department: "Today, more than 60 percent of the oil refined in California comes from overseas, with a significant share traveling through the Strait of Hormuz — presenting serious national security threats."

The Atlantic: Why Trump didn't plan for the Strait of Hormuz: officials assumed that such a move would hurt Iran more than the United States — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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'Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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TSA workers miss a full paycheck, while travelers keep paying airport security fees — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

US airports ask for donations for unpaid TSA staff amid partial government shutdown — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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Myanmar's military commissions unstated number of jets to boost air power as it recaptures a key town from rebels — (LINK) ground.news: 9 media reports — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime: it has spent roughly 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency. — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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France returns sacred talking drum looted in 1916 to Ivory Coast — (LINK) ground.news: 33 media reports — 13 March 2026 (LINK)

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UN: Venezuela's repressive State apparatus 'intact' despite leadership change — 12 March 2026 (LINK)

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Accidental discovery reveals new climate threat to emperor penguins: losing sea ice for annual molt, a vulnerable life stage when they shed and replace all their feathers — 17 March 2026 (LINK)

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Encyclopedia Britannica is the latest giant to sue OpenAI — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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Trump stuns CNN anchor with head-spinning flip-flops in minutes — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

• 12:21 p.m.: If we ever needed help, they won't be there for us. I've just known that for a long period of time.
• 12:53 p.m.: We have some that are really enthusiastic. They're coming already.
• 12:54 p.m.: This is a need, need would be one of the big boys.
• 12:55 p.m.: If we need their mine boats or if we need anything, any piece of apparatus that they may have because of a situation that they have, they should be jumping to help us.
• 12:19 p.m.: We want them to come and help us with the Strait.
• 12:56 p.m.: My attitude is, we don't need anybody. We're the strongest nation in the world. We have theq strongest military by far in the world. We don't need them.

Swiss study finds the beaver is best ally for restoring biodiversity — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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BBC: Exhilarating winners, stunning eulogies and a party atmosphere: Six reasons why it was the best Oscars in years — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history as first woman cinematographer to win an Oscar — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

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Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97 — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

— Deighton was food correspondent for The Observer newspaper in the 1960s and wrote several cookbooks aimed at men — a then-novel idea.

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Paul Ehrlich died on 13 March: often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out — 16 March 2026 (LINK)

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March 16 could be a big day for the stock market: Nvidia's GTC AI conference and expo begins — 15 March 2026 (LINK)

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Banksy's new identity is finally revealed — after the shy superstar street artist changed his name when we unmasked him — 14 March 2026 (LINK)

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CSW70 outlines official work plan for two-week session in New York 9-16 March — 4 March 2026 (LINK)

— On Wednesday, March 11th, the round table will focus on achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all older women, and on Thursday, March 12th, there will be a high-level meeting on violence against women and girls. The CSW70 discussion will continue on Friday, March 13th, where a platform will be provided for voluntary presentations by Member States on the review theme: women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. On the second week of CSW70, the sessions will start with an interactive expert panel on the priority theme: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices.

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Montreux Jazz sets the tempo in the city: the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city centre, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time — 5 February 2026 (LINK)

— More than 6,000 retailers, 1,600 international journalists, and some 1,500 guests from around the world are expected to attend this major watchmaking event. Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its ticket office on February 10 on its website. With a brand new 600-square-metre space in the heart of the city, Quai Général-Guisan, the Montreux Jazz Festival will enliven the evenings with a music programme from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., including DJ sets and live performances.

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Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 — 11 February 2026 (LINKS)

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25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha — 22 January 2026 (LINK)

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11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027:: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 — 22 January 2026 (LINK)

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