Why this matters: Escalation increases risks to civilians, journalists, and critical global trade routes. Date: 28 March 2026 Tags: Middle East, Conflict, Media, International Relations Summary: Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, broadcasters report. Israel claims one journalist was linked to Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV. Committee to Protect Journalists condemned attack on media workers. Yemen’s government accused Iran of dragging country into wider conflic

Why this matters:The move signals a shift in AI industry priorities away from video generation toward broader applications like robotics. Date: 25 March 2026 Tags: Technology, Business, Media Summary: OpenAI has closed its Sora AI video-generation app less than two years after launch. Company is also ending a reported $1bn content partnership with Disney. OpenAI says it will shift focus to robotics and “agentic” AI systems. Sora tools for both consumers and professionals are