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Daily news brief — 30 March 2026

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Pakistan to Host Middle East Powers Meeting on Iran Conflict

Pakistan will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt on March 30 to pursue a regional diplomatic solution to the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, global markets fell sharply as Brent crude surged to $112.57 and the VIX fear gauge crossed 30.

Why it matters

A regional diplomatic push and simultaneous market stress signal how quickly the Iran conflict is reshaping both geopolitics and the global economy.

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The Guardian
Morningstar

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Iran Threatens U.S. and Israeli Universities in Retaliation for Strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target US and Israeli universities in the Middle East unless Washington condemns strikes that destroyed two Iranian universities. A deadline of March 30 has been set.

Why it matters

The threat raises security concerns for academic institutions in the region and signals potential escalation in US-Iran tensions.

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Times of Israel

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Final Preparations Underway for NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission

NASA completed final preparations at Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis II mission on March 29, with the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Complex 39B targeting an April liftoff. A news conference provided a status update three days before the scheduled launch.

Why it matters

Artemis II will be the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17, marking a significant milestone in NASA's return to deep space exploration.

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NASA
NASA
Spaceflight Now
Space Coast Daily

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Apple Introduces M5 MacBook Pros and New Monitors

Apple refreshed its professional lineup with M5 MacBook Pros optimized for AI workflows, introduced a $599 MacBook Neo focused on repairability, and quietly discontinued the Mac Pro, signaling a full shift to M-series chips.

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Daily Tech News Show
Daily Tech News Show
Ars Technica

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New pro-AI group backed by Trump allies plans $100M midterm spending push

Innovation Council Action, a new pro-AI group backed by Trump allies including David Sacks, plans to spend over $100 million in the 2026 midterms. The group aims to support candidates favoring AI deregulation and counter those pushing stricter rules, joining similar efforts from Leading the Future and Meta's super PAC.

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Fox News
National Today
Fox News

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U.S. Dollar Rallies 2.6% in March as Commodity Buyers Scramble

The U.S. Dollar Index rose 2.6% in March, on pace for its strongest monthly gain since July, as commodity buyers drove demand for dollars. Safe-haven flows from Middle East tensions added further support, pressuring stocks, bonds, and metals.

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Dow Jones
Fortune

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Faraday Future Schedules Q4 and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call for March 31

Faraday Future has scheduled its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call for March 31, offering investors a closer look at the struggling EV maker's financial standing. The report arrives amid broader market volatility tied to geopolitical tensions.

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StockTitan
StockTitan

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Saudi Pipeline Hits Full Capacity as Alternate Oil Route to Bypass Hormuz

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has reached full capacity, moving 7 million barrels per day to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. This provides a critical alternate route for oil exports that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.

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Fortune

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Iran War Risks Dragging into 2027, Analysts Lower Odds of Quick Resolution

Analysts at Capital Alpha Partners estimate only a 25% chance the Iran conflict ends by May, 45% by fall 2026, and 35% it extends into 2027. Broadening tensions across the Middle East are dimming hopes for a swift resolution.

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Fortune

10tech

Nvidia CEO Claims AGI Achieved

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated in a recent interview that artificial general intelligence has been achieved, a claim that has prompted widespread debate across the global technology community.

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YouTube Tech Roundup