Trump struggles to explain why he launched another Middle Eastern war
Reason for conflict that has already killed hundreds of Iranians and six US soldiers remains unclear
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-03
Cursor has reportedly surpassed $2B in annualized revenue
The four-year-old startup saw its revenue run rate double over the past three months, according to one Bloomberg source.
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How much could the Iran war cost the US? Here’s what we know
Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
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Golestan Palace majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Tehran's historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has sustained major damage after US-Israeli strikes.
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Why Eliminating Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult
Much of Tehran’s arsenal of missiles may be hidden underground, making it harder to destroy.
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The ‘European’ Jolla Phone Is an Anti-Big-Tech Smartphone
The Finnish company Jolla is back with the Linux-powered Jolla Phone. It's being positioned as an antidote to the US-dominated smartphone status quo of Android and iOS.
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UN chief calls for ‘way out’ of Iran war
‘What is needed now in the region more than anything, is a way out.’
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This AI Agent Is Ready to Serve, Mid-Phone Call
Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of its network’s calls in Germany. No app required.
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US LNG producers rush to seize on surging gas prices in Europe and Asia
Venture Global and Cheniere Energy look to bring on extra capacity as Iran conflict risks causing shortages
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Stronger UK public finances can withstand Iran war shock, Reeves to say
Chancellor will seek to promote ‘stability dividend’ in Spring forecast on Tuesday
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Iran executes Khamenei’s plan to spread regional war
Strikes on energy facilities and targets across Middle East form strategy devised to sow chaos in retaliation for US and Israeli attack