Intelligence Leak Undercuts Trump’s Claims of ‘Winning’ Iran War

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U.S. intelligence reporting in the eleventh day of the conflict indicates Iran’s ruling structure remains intact and in control, contradicting former President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the campaign was decisively won. Multiple, recent intelligence assessments say the regime is not at imminent risk of collapse and retains authority over the population, according to people … Read more

Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices – Al Jazeera

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Lead The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic coordinated release of 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to stabilise markets after the escalation of the United States–Israel war with Iran. Global benchmarks jumped immediately—the Brent price rose roughly 15% after the announcement—and traded near $100 a barrel as of 02:00 GMT … Read more

Thai Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing

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Lead: On March 11, 2026, the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz shortly after departing the United Arab Emirates. The 30,000 deadweight-ton vessel, owned by Precious Shipping Pcl, suffered an attack that forced crew to abandon ship. Oman’s navy rescued 20 crew members and brought them ashore in … Read more

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘gutted’ that trade for Maxx Crosby fell through – The New York Times

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he was ‘gutted’ after the team withdrew from a trade to acquire Maxx Crosby, describing a decision he called painful but necessary for the organization. The Ravens had agreed last Friday to send two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for the … Read more

Partners Group sounds alarm on private credit default rates

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Lead Partners Group, the Switzerland-based private markets manager, has warned of rising default rates in private credit markets, according to a Financial Times report. The warning, published this week, links higher borrowing costs and stretched refinancing timelines to growing stress among mid-market borrowers. Partners Group said the trend could force investors to reassess allocations to … Read more

Atlassian cuts 10% of workforce to adapt to AI threat – Financial Times

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Atlassian has announced cuts of roughly 10% of its global workforce as it reorganises to prioritise artificial intelligence and automation across its product lines. The company said the reductions will free resources to accelerate AI investments and restructure teams that it says are less aligned with its strategic goals. The move affects multiple functions and … Read more

Brent crude tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping exacerbate supply fears

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Lead: Brent crude oil climbed above $100 a barrel early Thursday, days after a near-$120 spike, as renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz intensified global supply worries. U.S. benchmark crude rose to about $94 a barrel while markets from Tokyo to New York reacted with selling and volatility. The International … Read more

Jack Osbourne Names Newborn Baby Girl After Ozzy

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Jack Osbourne announced on March 11, 2026, that his newest daughter carries the name of his late father. The couple’s newborn, revealed in a short Instagram video, is named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne and was born on March 5 at 8:49 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 inches. Jack and his wife, … Read more

Google rolls out Play Games Sidekick and Game Trials

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At the Game Developers Conference on March 11, 2026, Google began rolling out Play Games Sidekick and announced Game Trials and cross-buy pricing for select titles. The Sidekick adds a landscape or vertical overlay in supported Android games with quick actions—screenshot, screen record, Do Not Disturb, streaming—and an inaugural carousel of AI-generated Game Tips “based … Read more

Oil price surges back to $100 as explosions reported on two more foreign ships in Gulf

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Lead Brent crude climbed back to about $100 a barrel after explosions struck two foreign tankers near Umm Qasr, Iraq, deepening supply fears across global markets. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, yet traders remain uncertain how long the Strait of Hormuz will stay a … Read more