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Source: bbc.com

MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying

One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 14:54 MSK
March 5, 2026
Global News Read full in source

Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba

A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid. Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least 72 hours to restore operations at one of Cuba's largest thermoelectric power plants, where a shutdown sparked the outage.

March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Read full in source

Water Sector Anti-corruption Forum Launch Marks A Decisive Step In Safeguarding South Africa’s Water Resources

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) as an arm in the fight against corruption in the water sector.
The post Water Sector Anti-corruption Forum Launch Marks A Decisive Step In Safeguarding South Africa’s Water Resources appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-03-05 14:54 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after US sinking of frigate

Urgent request submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area with torpedo on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesA second Iranian ship has been reported in waters close to Sri Lanka and has sought emergency permission to dock, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate killing more than 80 people onboard.The Sri Lankan minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament that another Iranian vessel was sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday morning. “We are making necessary interventions to resolve this issue, restrict the threat to lives and to ensure regional security,” said Jayatissa. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 13:57 MSK
March 5, 2026
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Source: wsj.com

In a Day of Wild Market Moves, Oil Is a New Haven

In a Day of Wild Market Moves, Oil Is a New Haven

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 02:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Iran Conflict Could Turn Canada Into the Market’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier

Iran Conflict Could Turn Canada Into the Market’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 04:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Read full in source
Source: cnbc.com

Cramer says the oil market is signaling the Iran war won't spiral — and that's bullish for stocks

"The oil market always seems to know everything," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 02:47 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Read full in source
Source: cnbc.com

BYD sales plunge in first two months of 2026 as EV giant loses more ground to competitors

BYD lost ground to its domestic competitors over the first two months of 2026, as overall demand in China's electric vehicle market slowed.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 12:40 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

Shabana Mahmood to outline ‘firm but fair’ asylum system that could see some claimants enter job market – UK politics live

The home secretary is expected to announce that some claimants may be allowed to enter the jobs market to support themselves financiallyMahmood hit back yesterday in a column for the Guardian at demands from senior labour movement figures for ministers to stop focusing on migration and to soften their attacks on the Green party.The home secretary wrote:Restoring order at our border is not just an embodiment of Labour values, it is the necessary condition for a Labour government to do anything at all. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 13:38 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Read full in source

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Source: bbc.com

MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying

One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-03-05 14:54 MSK
March 5, 2026
Global News Continue in source

Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba

A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid. Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least 72 hours to restore operations at one of Cuba's largest thermoelectric power plants, where a shutdown sparked the outage.

March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Water Sector Anti-corruption Forum Launch Marks A Decisive Step In Safeguarding South Africa’s Water Resources

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) as an arm in the fight against corruption in the water sector.
The post Water Sector Anti-corruption Forum Launch Marks A Decisive Step In Safeguarding South Africa’s Water Resources appeared first on Infrastructure news.

Source: Infrastructure news · Published: 2026-03-05 14:54 MSK
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after US sinking of frigate

Urgent request submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area with torpedo on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesA second Iranian ship has been reported in waters close to Sri Lanka and has sought emergency permission to dock, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate killing more than 80 people onboard.The Sri Lankan minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament that another Iranian vessel was sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday morning. “We are making necessary interventions to resolve this issue, restrict the threat to lives and to ensure regional security,” said Jayatissa. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 13:57 MSK
March 5, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source
Source: wsj.com

In a Day of Wild Market Moves, Oil Is a New Haven

In a Day of Wild Market Moves, Oil Is a New Haven

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 02:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Iran Conflict Could Turn Canada Into the Market’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier

Iran Conflict Could Turn Canada Into the Market’s Most Reliable Oil Supplier

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-03-04 04:00 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Cramer says the oil market is signaling the Iran war won't spiral — and that's bullish for stocks

"The oil market always seems to know everything," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 02:47 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

BYD sales plunge in first two months of 2026 as EV giant loses more ground to competitors

BYD lost ground to its domestic competitors over the first two months of 2026, as overall demand in China's electric vehicle market slowed.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-03-05 12:40 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Continue in source

Shabana Mahmood to outline ‘firm but fair’ asylum system that could see some claimants enter job market – UK politics live

The home secretary is expected to announce that some claimants may be allowed to enter the jobs market to support themselves financiallyMahmood hit back yesterday in a column for the Guardian at demands from senior labour movement figures for ministers to stop focusing on migration and to soften their attacks on the Green party.The home secretary wrote:Restoring order at our border is not just an embodiment of Labour values, it is the necessary condition for a Labour government to do anything at all. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-03-05 13:38 MSK
March 5, 2026
Financial News Continue in source