UN Watchdog Confirms Damage to Natanz Nuclear Site Entrance, Says No Radiation Risk
IAEA confirms Natanz entrance damage via satellite. No radiation risk, main halls unaffected after June damage.
World
Politics
Nepal To Hold First Election Since Deadly Gen Z Protests, Pitting Young Reformers Against Veteran Politicians
Nepal votes March 5 post-2025 uprising (77 dead). Balendra Shah (rapper/mayor) challenges KP Oli comeback. 19M voters, first woman interim PM Karki.
Business
Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Global Fuel Price Surge as Iran Vows to ‘Burn’ Any Vessel
IRGC closes Hormuz—”ships will burn.” Brent $82+, gas +46%. 150 tankers stranded, insurance cancelled. Morgan Stanley forecasts $80-200 as Qatar LNG offline.
Science & Tech
NASA Overhauls Artemis Moon Program with New Docking Mission, Targets 2028 Lunar Landing
NASA Administrator Isaacman: Artemis III 2027 Earth-orbit docking before IV lunar landing 2028. Ends 3-year gaps, cancels Boeing upgrade amid SLS leaks.
Special Reports
The Calm Before the Storm: How WFP’s February 2026 Anticipatory Actions Are Rewriting the Humanitarian Rulebook
Feb 2026: WFP gave 6,500 Cox’s Bazar families 5,000 taka pre-flood via bKash. Global activations despite 40% budget cuts threaten Somalia/Nigeria programs.
Travel & History
Global Civilizations & Cultural Heritage: Tourism, Preservation & Governance
A structural analysis of world civilizations, UNESCO heritage governance, repatriation debates, tourism economies, sustainability challenges, and cultural diplomacy systems shaping global exchange.
Edu. & Research
Global Education Systems Explained: Access, Research & Innovation
Global education systems and research institutions form the foundation of economic growth, innovation, and social mobility. This in-depth analysis examines governance models, access inequality, funding structures, academic freedom, AI integration, and the future of global knowledge economies.