Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Shakira concert in Doha, Abu Dhabi festival postponed as conflict rages
March 24 (Reuters) - A Shakira concert due to take place in Doha on April 1 has been postponed due to the "current regional situation," Visit Qatar said in a social media post on Tuesday. Abu Dhabi's ...
Mar 24, 2026
Norway wealth fund moves towards some AI-driven decisions but with humans in control
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, March 24 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, will eventually allow some investment decisions to be made by AI systems under human sup...
Mar 24, 2026
US Easter spending to touch a record $24.9 billion in 2026, NRF forecasts
March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending on Easter is expected to rise to a record $24.9 billion in 2026, a 5.5% increase from a year earlier, industry body National Retail Federation said on Tuesd...
Mar 24, 2026
Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says
March 24 (Reuters) - There is no direct Qatari mediation between the United States and Iran, but Doha supports all formal and informal diplomatic channels to end the war, Qatar's foreign ministry spok...
Mar 24, 2026
BMO to launch tokenized cash platform with CME and Google Cloud
March 24 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal said on Tuesday it plans to roll out tokenized cash capabilities in collaboration with CME Group and Google Cloud, as it seeks to meet rising demand for realtime ...
Mar 24, 2026
United Airlines bets bigger on premium travel as Iran war drives up fuel costs
CHICAGO, March 24 (Reuters) - United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled a broad aircraft and cabin overhaul centered on higher-end seating, pressing ahead with its long-term growth plan days after warning t...
Mar 24, 2026
Barclays raises 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 7,650 despite Middle East, inflation risks
March 24 (Reuters) - Barclays raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target on Tuesday, betting that strong corporate earnings led by the technology sector and resilient economic growth will outweigh rising...
Mar 24, 2026
Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Group of Seven foreign ministers in France on Friday for talks on Russia's war in Ukraine and the Middle East situat...
Mar 24, 2026
Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, Vatican says
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 24 (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Tuesday that Catholics can receive transplants of animal tissues to address medical conditions, as procedures involving genetic...
Mar 24, 2026
Iran war disrupting UK mortgage market at levels not seen since pandemic
By Lawrence White LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Iran conflict is causing price turmoil in Britain's mortgage market not seen since the disruption of the pandemic and the country's 2022 mini-budget ...
Mar 24, 2026
