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First Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since US blockade
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since a US blockade came into force, the tracking firm Kpler told AFP on Friday.
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.
Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» TAIPEI — Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
AI capability debated as tech guides Iran strikes
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has featured AI being deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology’s use in war remains hotly debated.
Fire-hardened house offers lessons on rebuilding Los Angeles
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» PACIFIC PALISADES — The house that Michael Kovac built is the only one on his street still standing after a huge fire raced through his Los Angeles neighbourhood.
NASA set to journey to a metal-rich asteroid
AFP, Published on 13/10/2023
» KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (UNITED STATES) - It's a world like no other: a metal-rich asteroid that could be the remnants of a small planet, or perhaps an entirely new type of celestial body unknown to science.
6bn tonnes of sand extracted from oceans each year
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» GENEVA - Some six billion tonnes of sand and other sediment is extracted from the world's seas and oceans every year, the UN said Tuesday, warning of the devastating toll on biodiversity and coastal communities.
Titan sub: what is a 'catastrophic implosion'?
AFP, Published on 23/06/2023
» BOSTON - A "catastrophic implosion," such as that believed to have destroyed the Titan submersible, would have happened with incredible force and speed given the crushing water pressure on the floor of the ocean.
AI could replace 80% of jobs 'in next few years': expert
AFP, Published on 09/05/2023
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Artificial intelligence could replace 80 percent of human jobs in the coming years -- but that's a good thing, says US-Brazilian researcher Ben Goertzel, a leading AI guru.
AI-generated song yanked from streaming services
AFP, Published on 19/04/2023
» MONTREAL - A new song created using AI software to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd has been removed from streaming services after quickly racking up millions of listens and sparking debate over the new technology.