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A pedicab passes by a traffic light that disappeared due to a power outage in Havana on March 4, 2026.Yamil Raji | AFP | Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump said the communist-ruled Caribbean island was in “serious trouble” and reiterated his threat of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba.His latest comments come less than a week after he indicated his administration would turn its attention to Havana after the U.S. military operation in Iran ends.The Trump administration had been trying to ratchet up pressure on Cuba since the Jan. 3 military operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a longtime ally…

This one! After months of preparation, the 2026 Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching.This big tournament has lost quite a few of its star players to injury, but what we’re left with is four days that are particularly competitive given the trends of the tournament over the past decade or so. For those of us with that inclination, there won’t be many odds-on favorites to bet big on, but those of us who tend to play with larger sums will, as always, be very well catered for. Remember, this meeting is a marathon, not a sprint. Let’s hope this column is…

Foreign workers stare into the sky as black smoke rises after an explosion in the Fujairah industrial area on March 3, 2026.Fadel Senna | AFP | Getty ImagesIran has defended its attacks on Gulf states, telling CNBC that U.S. military facilities in the region are “legitimate” targets for counterattacks against the United States and Israel. But Gulf states told CNBC the attack had created a “huge gulf of trust” that would persist for years to come.Iran’s decision to attack neighboring countries as part of retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks has confused analysts, and Tehran itself has sent mixed messages…

There are increasing signs that an El Niño phenomenon is developing and could develop into a potentially severe event in the coming months, disrupting weather patterns around the world. El Niño (if timed right) could influence the Atlantic hurricane season and further accelerate global warming, making another record-warm year this year or next much more likely than it otherwise would be. El Niño and La Niña are periodic climate cycles that occur every few years in the tropical Pacific Ocean and can have a significant impact on global weather patterns. These can cause flooding in parts of Africa and drought…

Scottie Scheffler has been a dominant force in the men’s game for the past four years, but is it possible that the world No. 1 player is showing signs of diminishing in his superpowers ahead of The Players?It seems absurd to describe a player who has played in four majors in so many seasons and won 20 (yes, 20) times on the PGA Tour during that time as suffering a dip in form, but the statistics suggest he is not at his glorious best that we are accustomed to seeing week in and week out. Scheffler remains the pre-tournament favorite…

Kevin Mandia testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing at the Capitol on February 23, 2021 in Washington, DC.Drew Angerer | Getty ImagesFour years ago, Kevin Mandiant agreed to sell his cybersecurity company Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion. Now, he’s back in the game with the help of Google.On Tuesday, Mandya startup Almadine announced it had raised approximately $190 million in a funding round led by Accel. In addition to Google Ventures, other companies participating include Kleiner Perkins, Menlo Ventures, and Ballistic Ventures, which was co-founded by Mandia. In an interview with CNBC, Mandia said the emergence of artificial…

When Eddie Howe called Tuesday’s game against Barcelona the biggest game in Newcastle’s history, there was an underlying message to his players that went beyond what he actually said.He is right that this game is one of the biggest for the club at international level. They have never been this far in the European Cup or the Champions League. But I would argue that the last two cup finals against Liverpool and Manchester United were bigger than this. But really, I think he was trying to make sure that playing Barcelona at home didn’t get lost in the haziness of…

The war with Iran is now in its second week, and its impact has gone beyond a local conflict to the global level. This conflict, aggressively and illegally imposed by the United States and Israel, not only disrupts diplomatic efforts but also challenges the foundations of international law.In response to this invasion, Iran will exercise its inherent right of self-defense, which is a strategic necessity to maintain territorial integrity and national sovereignty. For our country, this war is a war of survival, governed by limited red lines and strategic imperatives.The need for genuine guaranteesIran has previously been forced into war…

Energy ministers from G7 countries will meet virtually on Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of releasing oil reserves to deal with supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, sources told CNBC. G7 finance ministers met on Monday to discuss the release of reserves, but no decision was reached. G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Sources said the G7 talks had a “positive” outcome. They said any coordinated action regarding the release of reserves would take place after the energy ministers’ meeting. The U.S. believes a joint release of 300 million to…

Indian social activist, women’s rights activist, and educationist Sheda Sayyidain Hameed opens a memorial book on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, India on March 5, 2026. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty ImagesIndia faces a difficult diplomatic balance as rising tensions over Iran threaten its oil supplies and test New Delhi’s traditionally neutral foreign policy.The crisis also comes as China pushes for greater cooperation within BRICS, a bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday called…