Economy

Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face U.S. strikes on power plants, risking energy market upheaval and geopolitical tension.

Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw, Supermicro co-founder, arrested for allegedly diverting $2.5B in Nvidia GPU servers to China, DOJ confirms, Supermicro placed executives on leave.

Trump suspends Jones Act for 60 days, allowing foreign ships to move oil and gas across US ports to ease fuel prices amid Iran war and supply disruptions.

Donald Trump warns NATO allies of a “very bad” future if they fail to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and urges China to join efforts to secure the vital …

Italy’s Constitutional Court backs new law restricting citizenship by ancestry, ending generations-long jus sanguinis tradition for millions abroad.

Suspicious package at Reagan National Airport forces evacuation of Concourse D; cleared by authorities within 90 minutes, flights gradually resume, Baltimore Chronicle reports.

Ig Nobel Awards move to Zurich due to US visa restrictions, honoring quirky scientific research worldwide, ensuring safety and international participation.

Iran appoints a new supreme leader amid US-Israel strikes, regional drone attacks, and rising Gulf tensions in March 2026.

Military conflict in Iran disrupts Middle East food imports; Dubai has only ten days of fresh supplies as air and sea routes remain blocked.

Broadcom (AVGO) beats Q1 2026 earnings with $19.31B revenue and $8.4B in AI sales, while Okta (OKTA) forecasts slowest growth since IPO. Detailed analysis of tech sector AI trends.