Canstar Signs LoI to Acquire Three Exploration Licences in Sweden
Canstar Resources signed a non‑binding letter of intent with LithOps to acquire full ownership of three exploration licences in Sweden’s Skellefte district, covering about 310 km². The deal provides LithOps with 15 million common shares, $150,000 cash and a 2.5% net smelter return royalty that Canstar can partially buy back. Completion depends on a definitive agreement, regulatory approvals in Canada and Sweden, and TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. Canstar plans a cost‑effective phase‑one program using geochemical sampling and historic data to target VMS deposits, reinforcing its strategy to grow in volcanogenic massive sulphide districts.
PAL Robotics Showcases TIAGo Pro at MWC Barcelona 2026
PAL Robotics used Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026 to showcase its next‑generation mobile manipulator, TIAGo Pro. The robot’s open‑source software stack and real‑time teleoperation demo highlighted its adaptability for research and industry deployments. CEO Francesco Ferro led a round‑table on human‑robot...
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[Industry News] Nitrado and Hathora Collaborate on Customer Transition to GameFabric
Nitrado and Hathora announced a partnership to transition Hathora’s gaming customers to GameFabric, Nitrado’s modern multiplayer server platform. The move follows Hathora’s decision to cease gaming operations and refocus on AI inference compute orchestration. Nitrado will provide hands‑on migration support,...
Air Tahiti Nui Announces the Opening of a Direct Route Between Tahiti and Australia
Air Tahiti Nui announced a new direct, non‑stop service between Papeete and Sydney, launching its inaugural flight on 14 December 2026. The airline will operate two weekly flights, cutting travel time and simplifying itineraries for both passengers and freight. The route supports...
Trip.com Group Reinforces AI Innovation and European Collaboration at ITB Berlin
Trip.com Group showcased its AI-driven travel solutions at ITB Berlin, highlighting rapid growth in its TripGenie assistant and the launch of the all‑in‑one Trip.Planner itinerary hub. The company reported a 400% year‑over‑year rise in AI‑assisted bookings and a 300% surge...
How Hoteliers Can Use Reddit to Strengthen Visibility and Brand Reputation
Reddit, while not a traditional marketing channel, now shapes how travelers research destinations and evaluate hotels, often appearing in search results and AI‑driven answers. Hoteliers can leverage the platform by monitoring brand mentions and competitor discussions rather than engaging directly....
HD Hyundai Selects Siemens Xcelerator for Integrated Digital Shipbuilding Platform
HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding arm, HD KSOE, has selected Siemens’ Xcelerator platform to create an integrated digital shipbuilding environment. The platform will provide a unified data backbone linking CAD, PLM, digital manufacturing, automation and simulation, eliminating data discontinuities from design through...
Mexico’s Tourism Security Challenge: Why the Country Needs a National Tourism Police
Mexico’s high‑season tourism faces a perception crisis after the February 2026 killing of cartel boss El Mencho sparked retaliatory violence, notably slowing visitor flow in Puerto Vallarta. While several destinations have created Tourism‑Oriented Police (TOPPs) units, they suffer from fragmented funding,...
Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges
IATA sharply rebuked AENA Chairman Maurici Lucena for linking airline calls to cut airport charges with safety concerns, labeling the argument as scaremongering. AENA is seeking a 16% increase in airport fees despite airlines’ push for cost‑efficient pricing. IATA highlighted...
SEABOURN INTRODUCES “YOURS TO EXPLORE EVENT,” OFFERING SUITE UPGRADES AND SHIPBOARD CREDIT
Seabourn has launched the “Yours to Explore Event,” a promotion running through May 5 2026 that grants a complimentary two‑category Veranda Suite upgrade and shipboard credit for bookings on 2026 and later voyages. Credits are tiered at $300 for itineraries of 13...
Industrial IoT in Manufacturing: Driving Smart Factory Efficiency and Sustainability
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is turning smart factories from concept to reality, linking sensors, edge devices, AI analytics and cloud platforms across production lines. Real‑time data enables predictive maintenance, automated workflows and energy optimization, driving higher productivity while trimming...
How The Hindu Is Embedding AI Into Its Data Journalism
The Hindu’s data journalism team leveraged large language models to process 22 million voter‑record PDFs, automatically generate SQL queries, and build a searchable database that informed court and parliamentary debates. Using prompts in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, reporters assembled a full‑scale...
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Sign Contract for Large-Scale Logistics Infrastructure Project
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have signed an EPC contract with China Railway Construction Engineering Group to build a modern multi‑purpose logistics centre (MPLC) in Tashkent. The 159.4‑hectare complex will include rail infrastructure and a container terminal, with the first phase valued...
Home Advantage: Kenyan Banks Outperform Foreign-Owned Competitors
Kenyan‑owned banks posted strong H1 2025 earnings, with I&M up 36%, Equity 17% and NCBA 12.6%, while foreign‑owned Standard Chartered and Stanbic saw profits fall 21% and 9% respectively. Moody’s kept a stable outlook for Kenya’s big three banks despite...
Strong Start to Year for Australian Retail Sales
Australian retail spending rose 5% year‑on‑year in January 2026, marking the strongest start to the year. Growth was led by cafes, restaurants and takeaway services, which posted an 8.7% increase, while other categories also posted double‑digit gains. Regional data shows...
Why the Future of MedTech Is Being Led by Consumers
MedTech is moving from a hospital‑centric model to a consumer‑driven ecosystem, with at‑home diagnostics, wellness tools, and direct‑to‑consumer devices reshaping adoption. Design teams must prioritize motivation, habit and identity over pure clinical protocol, making products feel like lifestyle accessories rather...
The Defense Contract Management Agency's Resource Workload Model Ecosystem
The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) evaluated its Integrated Resource Workload Model (IRWM), a tool launched in 2014 to translate contract‑management demand into staffing needs. The assessment found the model follows best‑practice manpower analysis but suffers from procedural gaps, data‑quality...
Embraer Unveils Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E
Embraer introduced the Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, the first evolution of its Praetor family, featuring redesigned cabins and advanced passenger‑focused technology. The flagship 600E adds a 42‑inch 4K OLED Smart Window that supports video conferencing and real‑time external views. Both jets...
House Plots Requirements in Heartopia
Heartopia limits new players to a tiny house plot, requiring them to unlock additional land through the Developer's Guild (D.G.) system. D.G. levels are earned primarily via daily quests called Daily Requests, which cap experience gains at five quests per...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Impacts 4% of Global Dry Bulk Trade
BIMCO analysis shows bulk‑carrier transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell about 70% week‑over‑week, affecting roughly 4% of global dry‑bulk volumes. Arrow Shipbroking data indicate 1.9% of Capesize, 5.6% of Panamax and 5.7% of Supramax/Handymax demand passed the strait in...
Iran Crisis Could Disrupt Supply of Key Chipmaking Materials, South Korea Warns
A South Korean ruling‑party lawmaker warned that the escalating US‑Israel war with Iran could jeopardize the supply of essential semiconductor materials, particularly helium, which is critical for heat management in chip fabrication. The Korean chip sector, responsible for roughly two‑thirds...
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Calls for Innovation and Resilience Amid Global “Poly-Crisis” At ITB Berlin
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett addressed ITB Berlin, warning that global tourism is confronting a “poly‑crisis” of climate, geopolitical and economic shocks. He highlighted Jamaica’s recent accolades—Destination of the Year and his own Tourism Minister of the Year Worldwide award—underscoring...
Moroccan Rail Freight Growth Carried by Phosphates
Moroccan rail freight volumes rose 8% year‑on‑year in 2025, reaching 23 million tonnes and generating roughly €181 million in revenue. The surge is driven largely by phosphate transportation, as the country’s exports of the mineral jumped 21% in the first seven months,...
'Smart Simplification' In the EU Telecom Policy
At Mobile World Congress, BEREC Chair Marko Mišmaš reaffirmed the regulator’s active role in shaping the EU’s Digital Networks Act. He highlighted the need for "smart simplification" – trimming regulatory complexity while safeguarding competition, consumer protection, and technological neutrality. Mišmaš...
Carbon-Ion Energy Explores Graphene Integration in Its Supercapacitors
Carbon‑Ion Energy announced it is re‑examining graphene integration in its supercapacitors. The effort involves collaboration with graphene producers Levidian and HydroGraph, which supply ultra‑pure graphene of 99.9% and 99.8% purity using combustion‑based processes. The company expects the new graphene structures...
ITV Remains in Sky Deal Talks, Posts Slight Full-Year Studios Profit Drop, Ad Revenue Falls 5 Percent
ITV confirmed it is still negotiating a potential sale of its Media & Entertainment unit to Sky for about £1.6 billion, while reporting a modest decline in ITV Studios profit and a 5% drop in advertising revenue for 2025. Total external...
Commission Holds First Meeting of Special Panel on Child Safety Online
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, convened the inaugural meeting of a new Special Panel on child safety online. The panel, announced in the 2025 State of the Union, will draft expert recommendations to protect children...
Ericsson Showcases 5G Core SaaS Innovation at MWC 2026
Ericsson demonstrated a 1 Tbps 5G Core network capable of handling 1 million concurrent subscribers, fully hosted on Google Cloud, at MWC 2026. The solution leverages Google Kubernetes Engine for automatic elasticity, a planet‑scale fiber backbone, and AI‑driven telemetry to optimize resources....
Hotels.com Rewards Is BACK – and Better than Ever for Low Spenders
Hotels.com announced the return of its original loyalty program for UK customers, ending the One Key scheme. The revamped Rewards gives a £100 credit after every ten nights booked, provided the average nightly rate is at least £75. This flat‑rate...
Africa: All of Africa Today - March 5, 2026
Across Africa, a deadly landslide at the Democratic Republic of Congo's Rubaya coltan mine killed over 200 people, raising concerns for the global tantalum supply chain. Sudan announced it is cholera‑free but faces rising dengue, malaria and measles cases, while...
AIDC2026: FIFO Territorians & South Australians
At AIDC2026, representatives from Australia’s state screen agencies highlighted a tightening of documentary funding eligibility. The South Australian Film Corporation now requires clear evidence of South Australian residency, often through co‑production arrangements. Screen Territory has begun cross‑checking applicants against the...
London Travel Disruption This Weekend: Full List of Tube and Train Closures for March 7-8 2026
London’s transport network faces extensive weekend disruption on March 7‑8, 2026, with the Piccadilly line almost entirely shut and the Hammersmith & City line fully suspended. Major sections of the Circle, District, Metropolitan, Overground, DLR and Elizabeth lines also experience closures...
Mideast Gulf Ports Resume Operations After Drone Strike
Operations at several Gulf ports have resumed after precautionary shutdowns caused by drone incidents linked to the US‑Iran conflict. Cargo movements between Iraqi ports and regional destinations are proceeding normally, but all tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains...
Study: Advertisers Face a ‘Paradox of Plenty’ in Measurement
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and the 4As released a study revealing a "Paradox of Plenty" for U.S. advertisers: abundant data and sophisticated tools have not translated into higher confidence in media measurement. Surveying 197 senior marketers, the...
Rio Tinto Signs Mining Electrification MoU with CATL
Rio Tinto and battery giant CATL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate electrification across mining operations. The partnership will develop strategies for battery‑powered equipment, supply‑chain integration, and circular‑economy initiatives such as battery material recycling. CATL will contribute its...
She Sounds. Wants to Bring the Female Gaze to Branded Audio
Sweden‑based studio She Sounds. has launched to embed the female gaze in branded audio, assembling a network of FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non‑binary, trans and agenda) producers, composers and artists. Founder Vivika Zuske leverages her background in licensing and brand music...
Coal India Shares Rise 4% as Citi Hikes Target Price, Puts Stock in 90-Day Catalyst Watch. Check Details
Citi placed Coal India Ltd on a 90‑day Upside Catalyst Watch and lifted its target price to ₹430, prompting the stock to climb over 4%. The brokerage cited stronger global coal prices and a potential shift from gas to coal...
Lidl GB Appoints Roberto Eretta as Chief Operating Officer
Lidl GB will appoint Roberto Eretta as chief operating officer, succeeding Maciej Tylkowski who moves to an international role this summer. Eretta, currently COO of Lidl Italy, has spent nearly two decades with the retailer, rising from area manager to...
7 Out of Last 8 Mainboard IPOs Delivered Negative Listing Gains. What Is Going Wrong with India’s IPO Market?
India’s IPO market has stalled, with seven of the last eight main‑board listings debuting below their issue prices. The Nifty’s 6% year‑to‑date decline and heightened volatility have curbed investor appetite for new issues. Overpriced offerings such as Omnitech Engineering and...
STAT+: Gilead and South Africa Are Negotiating a License for Local Production of New HIV Drug
Gilead Sciences is in talks with the South African government to issue a voluntary licence for the local manufacture of lenacapavir, a novel HIV‑prevention drug. The agreement would enable South African firms, identified with help from Unitaid and the US...
Moderna Settles LNP Patent Dispute with Genevant Sciences and Arbutus Biopharma for ~$2.25B
Moderna agreed to a roughly $2.25 billion settlement with Genevant Sciences and Arbutus Biopharma, ending disputes over lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology used in its COVID‑19 vaccine. The deal requires $950 million payable in July 2026 and an additional $1.3 billion contingent on an appellate...
Paschi Ushers in Exit of CEO Lovaglio After Mediobanca Deal
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS) announced that CEO Luigi Lovaglio will not be considered for the top job, just months after he sealed a transformative deal with Mediobanca. The board presented three alternatives: Fabrizio Palermo of Acea, former...
Sallie Has An Ad Business And Meta Is Declining Credit Cards
Meta confirmed it will drop credit‑card payments for ads next month, moving advertisers to invoice‑only billing to curb fraud and the “cashback loophole.” At the same time, student‑loan giant Sallie introduced Backpack Media, a retail‑media network that sells ad inventory...
Congo-Kinshasa: Over 200 Feared Dead in DR Congo Coltan Mine Landslide
A massive landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in North Kivu, eastern DRC, has left more than 200 people dead, including around 70 children, according to the Ministry of Mines. Rebel leader Fanny Kaj of the M23 group disputed the...
YellowScan Unveils NDAA-Compliant Venturer LiDAR
YellowScan introduced the Venturer LiDAR at Geo Week 2026, positioning it as an NDAA‑compliant solution for high‑precision, security‑focused surveying. The system processes all data locally via YellowScan CloudStation, eliminating cloud dependencies and ensuring full data sovereignty. It features 360‑degree adaptive...
1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold Headed for US Markets? Report Reveals Massive Deal Brokered by Trump Officials
Venezuelan state miner Minerven has signed a deal with the Trump administration to supply between 650 and 1,000 kg of 98 % pure gold dore bars to commodities trader Trafigura for the U.S. market. The agreement follows President Donald Trump’s recent removal...
Using Clinical NLP to Unlock Untapped Quality Data for HEDIS Compliance
Tim O’Connell, CEO of emtelligent, argues that most HEDIS‑critical information resides in unstructured clinical text, not traditional fields. Over 80% of healthcare data is narrative, leaving a compliance gap that can cost plans millions in lower Star Ratings. He highlights...
Sedgwick: European Product Recalls Rose Again Last Year
Sedgwick’s 2026 State of the Nation Product Safety and Recall Index shows European recall events hit a record 15,608 in 2025, up from 14,484 in 2024. Every sector except medical devices posted year‑over‑year growth, with automotive and consumer‑product sub‑sectors jumping...
Abu Dhabi and Cambodia Success for SITA
SITA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Airports to develop an AI‑driven Intelligent Total Management (iTAM) platform, aiming to unify real‑time data across the airport ecosystem. In parallel, SITA’s technology powered the opening of Cambodia’s new Techo International...
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[Interview] Navigating AI with Confidence: Sam Haslam Director at WTW Risk & Resilience Advisory
Sam Haslam, director of Risk & Resilience Advisory at WTW, explains how retailers are moving beyond chatbots to practical AI applications such as visual try‑ons, predictive supply‑chain models, and AI‑driven product design. He warns that rapid adoption without robust governance...