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USPS cutting delivery days 'on the table', as agency runs out of cash, postmaster general tells lawmakers — 17 March 2026 (LINK)
U.S. considers withholding H.I.V. aid to Zambia unless it expands minerals access — 16 March 2026 (LINK)
War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief — 16 March 2026 (LINK)
UN report says Israeli 2025 air strike on Iran prison is a war crime — 16 March 2026 (LINK)
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.
Switzerland faces worst housing shortage for renters since 2014 — 16 March 2026 (LINK)
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.
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.
Swiss cinema admissions fall to lowest level in half century: 9.47 million admissions, 8% less than the previous year — 16 March 2026 (LINK)
Michelle Bachelet, running for UN chief, says a renewed commitment to global cooperation can save humanity — 15 March 2026 (LINK)
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.
Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts — 14 March 2026 (LINK)
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)
Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is 'targeted attack' against Jewish community — 14 March 2026 (LINK)
US judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, citing 'essentially zero evidence' — 13 March 2026 (LINK)
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."
