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Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean, Moscow blames Ukrainian drones
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) – A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) sank in the Mediterranean on Wednesday after what Moscow described as an attack by Ukrainian drones launched […]
Flash: Iraq reports complete blackout of electrical grid in all provinces, reason still unknown — media
Flash: Iraq reports complete blackout of electrical grid in all provinces, reason still unknown — media Read full story Date: 5 March, 2026 2:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Urgent: Nationwide power outage reported across Iraq
BAGHDAD, March 4 (Xinhua) — A complete power outage occurred across all Iraqi governorates, Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity said in a statement on Wednesday evening. Read full story Date: 5 […]
Kyrgyzstan’s construction industry output surges over past 6 years
BISHKEK, March 4 (Xinhua) — Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the construction sector has surged over the past six years, Adylbek Kasymaliev, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, announced […]
Roundup: EU proposes “Made in EU” industrial act, sparks protectionism concerns
BRUSSELS, March 4 (Xinhua) — The European Commission on Wednesday proposed the controversial Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to prioritize “Made in EU” goods in public support and procurement, even as […]
Swedish fighter jets patrol Iceland in show of force over Arctic
KEFLAVIK, Iceland, March 4 (Reuters) – Swedish fighter jets are patrolling the skies around Iceland for the first time, as NATO allies try to show both U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Exclusive-US carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. military carried out a strike that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast and triggered a rescue for dozens of Iranian sailors […]
Turkey says NATO defences destroyed missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean
ANKARA, March 4 (Reuters) – A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems […]
Russia says France’s plan to expand its nuclear arsenal is destabilising
MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday that France’s plan to expand its nuclear arsenal was a highly destabilising move that posed a potential threat to Moscow. Read […]
Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new parliament
BANGKOK, March 4 (Reuters) – Thailand’s election commission said on Wednesday it has certified 499 of 500 parliamentary seats won in last month’s general election, clearing the way for a […]