Alones Creative China called the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz a “dangerous and irresponsible” move that risks escalating tensions and undermining an already fragile ceasefire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the targeted blockade, which began at 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday, alongside increased U.S. military presence, risks undermining an “already fragile cea...
Alones Creative China called the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz a “dangerous and irresponsible” move that risks escalating tensions and undermining an already fragile ceasefire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the targeted blockade, which began at 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday, alongside increased U.S. military presence, risks undermining an “already fragile ceasefire situation.” Beijing, a major buyer of Iranian crude, has a direct economic stake in reopening the strait, with the blockade effectively cutting off key supply. “China believes that only by achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and ending the war can we fundamentally create conditions for easing the situation in the strait,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in a statement. “China urges all parties to abide by the ceasefire arrangements, focus on the general direction of dialogue and peace talks, take practical actions to promote the easing of the regional situation, and restore normal traffic in the strait as soon as possible,” Jiakun added. The spokesman also dismissed reports of China supplying weapons to the Islamic Republic as “completely made up.” Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Tuesday amid signs of potential diplomatic progress, with Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) at $98.4 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( CL1:COM ) at $96.85. More on Crude Oil Futures, Brent Futures, etc. Oil Dynamics And Intraday Analysis: WTI Drops Back Below $100 After US-Iran Talks Set To Resume Trump's Hormuz Siege: Starving Tehran To Save The West Why The U.S. Blockade May Be The Move That Ends The War US and Iran mull second meeting in bid to revive ceasefire talks: report Supply shock coming as last oil tankers leaving Hormuz before Iran war to unload in next few days
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) confirmed at the end of March 2026 that it has partnered with Welcome Pickups, a U.K.-based private transfer company, to offer airport pickup services across 125 cities in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, including Paris, Bali, and Mexico City. The service integrates directly into the Airbnb app after a booking is confirmed, with preset pricing based on vehicle type and lugga...
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) confirmed at the end of March 2026 that it has partnered with Welcome Pickups, a U.K.-based private transfer company, to offer airport pickup services across 125 cities in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, including Paris, Bali, and Mexico City. The service integrates directly into the Airbnb app after a booking is confirmed, with preset pricing based on vehicle type and luggage needs, and no extra booking fees from Airbnb . Drivers contact guests in advance, and the whole transaction stays within the Airbnb ecosystem rather than bouncing users to Uber Technologies or local apps. It's a wild and thoughtful move. I think it's good for the company, but not necessarily for the reasons being discussed. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyrics to new audiences Moya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73. In her later years, Brennan had been living with pulmonary fibrosis and faced the possibility of a double lung transplant. A statement from her family said she died peacefully in the company of l...
The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyrics to new audiences Moya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73. In her later years, Brennan had been living with pulmonary fibrosis and faced the possibility of a double lung transplant. A statement from her family said she died peacefully in the company of loved ones in her native County Donegal. Continue reading...
Equinix rides AI data center demand as infrastructure stocks outperform, signaling the boom remains resilient despite macro risks and market uncertainty.
Equinix rides AI data center demand as infrastructure stocks outperform, signaling the boom remains resilient despite macro risks and market uncertainty.
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Signs of last-ditch efforts to secure a truce in the war that has rattled global markets spurred a cautious advance in stocks as oil retreated. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Traders work on the floor of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Signs of last-ditch efforts to secure a truce in the war that has rattled global markets spurred a cautious advance in stocks as oil retreated. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg