A Night Light in the Sky? Start-Up Wants to Launch a Big Space Mirror.
The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.
Month: March 2026
nation celebrates Indian romp to World Cup glory
Indian cricket fans celebrate victory in the World Cup final. Photo: AFP MUMBAI: Millions of euphoric Indians celebrated on Monday what cricket great Virat Kohli hailed as a “phenomenal” display in winning the T20 World Cup for a record third time. The co hosts and pre tournament favourites swept aside New Zealand by 96 runs … Read more
Russia wins first Paralympic gold
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Russia won its first Winter Paralympic gold medal under its own flag since 2014 as skier Varvara Voronchikhina was crowned women’s super-G standing champion on Monday in Cortina. Despite Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has allowed six Russian athletes and four from their allies Belarus to represent their … Read more
Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes
Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have stepped up their criticism of Iran after facing a barrage of missiles and drone attacks over the past week.
Ed Davey Wants King Charles to Cancel his U.S. State Visit Over Iran War
Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.
Laporta stopped Messi Barca return
BARCELONA: Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the club’s president Joan Laporta scuppered the return of all-time great Lionel Messi in 2023 to avoid a power struggle. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and then two years later moved to MLS side Inter Miami. “Leo was signed, in January … Read more
India target Olympic gold
India captain Suryakumar Yadav says everyone is excited for the game against Pakistan. Photo: AFP/file AHMEDABAD: Captain Suryakumar Yadav said gold in 2028 on cricket’s return to the Olympics was India’s next big aim after extending their T20 domination with back-to-back World Cup titles. Co-hosts India hammered New Zealand by 96 runs in the final … Read more
Iran launches fresh missile barrage after Mojtaba Khamenei takes charge
Baghaei says ceasefire talks are ‘irrelevant’ while military confrontations continue, focus is on ‘defending homeland’ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. PHOTO: AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denied that the country had initiated any offensive action against Turkiye, Cyprus, or Azerbaijan, saying “no offensives were initiated from Iranian territory” towards these countries. He … Read more
Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis
The country imposed daily limits on Friday on fuel sales after panic buying and stockpiling Vehicles queue at a fuel station, as concerns grow over fuel supplies following U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eidul Fitr holidays as part of … Read more
Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
[A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
