News•Mar 5, 2026
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. This marks one of the largest public‑cloud‑based mobile core deployments, proving that high‑performance telecom workloads can run in a hyperscale environment. Ericsson plans to commercialize the SaaS offering later this year, extending it to broadband, voice and IoT services.
By Telecom Review
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Head for Points
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By AllAfrica – Mining
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Advanced Television
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By International Mining (IM-Mining)
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Music Ally
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By PharmaShots
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By STAT News — Pharma
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Bloomberg — Business
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By AdExchanger
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By AllAfrica – Mining
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By HIT Consultant
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Claims Journal
News•Mar 5, 2026
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...
By Airport World
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News•Mar 5, 2026
[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...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Post Office Awards Non-Horizon Modernisation Work to Accenture
The Post Office has awarded a £45 million three‑year contract to Accenture to modernise its back‑office IT applications, covering finance, HR, data management and process automation via cloud solutions. The agreement, running from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2029, excludes the controversial Horizon system....
By UKAuthority (UK)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Government, Industry Launch Network to Help Australian Exporters Diversify
The Australian Government and industry groups launched the Trade Diversification Network (TDN) on 4 March as part of the $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. The network brings together 40 national peak bodies to provide coordinated market‑intelligence, trade services and sector‑specific support...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Mar 5, 2026
Implats Doubles up on Interim Payout as Cash Surges
Implats announced a R3.7bn interim payout of R4.10 per share, double its stated dividend policy and backed by R12.1bn free cash flow for the six months to December. Despite the generous payout, Johannesburg‑listed shares fell 8% as analysts flagged the...
By Miningmx
News•Mar 5, 2026
Thailand Tourism Targets Balkans to Expand Longhaul Group Travel
Thailand’s Tourism Authority is targeting the Balkans with a 2026 roadshow to capture long‑haul group travel demand. The initiative, visiting Belgrade, Cluj‑Napoca, Bucharest and Sofia, linked fifteen Thai tourism entrepreneurs with eighteen regional buyers. Rising middle‑class income, improved air connectivity...
By TTG Asia
News•Mar 5, 2026
Home Office Signs £49 Million Biometric Deal
The UK Home Office has awarded Indian AI firm Mastek a five‑year, £49 million contract to manage and upgrade its biometric infrastructure, including the Biometrics Services Gateway and the National DNA Database. The deal includes optional two‑year extensions and covers specialist...
By UKAuthority (UK)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Sephora Doubles Down on K-Beauty Hair Care
Sephora is deepening its K‑beauty hair‑care offering, now featuring 17 Korean brands after adding Dr. Groot and Unove. Dr. Groot will launch online on April 1 and in stores on May 15, while Unove debuted earlier with a seven‑SKU line priced $13‑$28. The retailer...
By Glossy
News•Mar 5, 2026
Yahoo Pauses IAB Membership Amid a Series of Quiet Cost-Saving Measures
Yahoo has paused its global IAB membership and withdrawn from several IAB board seats in the U.S., U.K., and APAC as part of a quiet cost‑saving campaign. The move coincides with broader downsizing of international operations, layoffs, and a strategic...
By Digiday
News•Mar 5, 2026
Nvidia Refocuses TSMC Capacity as Export Controls Stall China Sales
Nvidia is redirecting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) production capacity away from chips destined for the Chinese market after U.S. export controls limited its sales. The chipmaker is prioritising higher‑margin data‑center and automotive GPUs for customers outside China, while TSMC...
By Financial Times – Technology
News•Mar 5, 2026
A History of the Deep Space Network
The Deep Space Network (DSN), established in 1963 under JPL, provides continuous 360‑degree coverage through three antenna complexes in the United States, Spain, and Australia. Over six decades it has evolved from 26‑meter dishes to 70‑meter giants, supporting iconic missions...
By New Space Economy
News•Mar 5, 2026
Expert Analyses: Why "Cheap Money" Policies Can Fuel Market Instability
In the January 2026 MPA TV podcast, mortgage veterans Damon Germanides and Tom Ahles examined a market rebounding on higher application volume but constrained by limited housing supply. They highlighted the broker channel’s surge toward a 30% share, the imminent trigger‑lead ban,...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Mar 5, 2026
Top Originators on the Growth of AI in Mortgage Lending
In January 2026 mortgage brokers reported a surge in activity, with the broker channel now holding about 30 % of market share and out‑competing banks on rates and speed. Insignia Mortgage and Edge Home Finance highlighted AI‑driven lead nurturing and probability...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Mar 5, 2026
The Coming Showdown Over Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a national emergency aimed at Cuba, accusing the island of hosting spies and terrorists and threatening tariffs on any nation supplying oil. Following the declaration, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, intensifying regional...
By Foreign Affairs
News•Mar 5, 2026
Code & Waves: 5G Network Digital Twin
Network engineers are turning to 5G digital twins to simulate deployments before any hardware is installed, using 3GPP‑compliant channel models and traffic patterns. The approach supports single‑cell baselines, 7‑cell interference studies, and 19‑cell large‑scale layouts, each revealing different performance limits....
By Microwave Journal
News•Mar 5, 2026
The Abiding Question of the Iranian Bomb
On February 28, President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping military strike against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and decapitated the regime’s senior leadership. The campaign quickly expanded to hit the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s missile forces, navy and...
By Foreign Affairs
News•Mar 5, 2026
Suikoden: The Anime Gets Its First Trailer, Will Begin Airing From October 2026
Konami unveiled the first trailer for Suikoden: The Anime, an adaptation of the beloved RPG Suikoden II. The series is slated to debut in October 2026, accompanied by a full Japanese voice cast announcement. A new name for the anime’s...
By RPG Site
News•Mar 5, 2026
Why an Obscure Rail Tax Credit Should Matter to Truckers
Railroads gathered on Capitol Hill to push a modernized 45G tax credit, which reimburses 40% of rail infrastructure spending up to $3,500 per mile. The industry cites more than $8 billion in investments and a 50% reduction in derailments since the...
By FreightWaves
News•Mar 5, 2026
Intertraffic 2026: Quarterhill Advocates Layered Weight Enforcement Strategy
Quarterhill’s Intertraffic 2026 briefing promotes a layered weight‑enforcement model that couples in‑lane weigh‑in‑motion (WIM) direct enforcement with supplemental screening WIM systems and traditional static scales. Direct enforcement automates citations from sensor data, expanding coverage and lowering staffing needs, while static...
By Traffic Technology Today
News•Mar 5, 2026
Hogan Lovells Partners with LawFairy to Offer Pro Bono Support for Undocumented Children in the UK
Law firms Hogan Lovells and LawFairy have launched a technology initiative to provide pro‑bono immigration support for undocumented children in the UK. The decision‑support platform, built with Central England Law Centre, screens eligibility for British nationality and triages cases for...
By Global Legal Post (Technology)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Chatrium Hospitality Goes for the Sun, Sand and Sea
Chatrium Hospitality, traditionally a city‑hotel operator, is set to debut its first beach resort, Chatrium Rawai Phuket, with an opening slated for July‑August 2024 on Rawai beach in southern Phuket. The new property will comprise 304 rooms and eight villas...
By TTG Asia
News•Mar 5, 2026
China to Inject 300 Billion Yuan Into State Banks, Deepen Reform of State Financial Firms
China announced a 300 billion yuan capital injection into state‑owned banks via a special treasury bond, coupled with deeper reforms of state financial firms. The move targets major lenders such as ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China to shore up capital...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Mar 5, 2026
Expert Evidence Helps Employer Defend Policy Breach Sacking
A safety‑critical employee at Cement Australia’s Railton plant was summarily dismissed after a random drug test detected amphetamines and methamphetamines. The employee appealed to the Fair Work Commission, arguing the breach of the company’s drug‑and‑alcohol policy was an isolated, inadvertent...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Mar 5, 2026
The Iconic Lifts Annual Earnings by over 70 per Cent
The Iconic posted a 71% jump in adjusted EBITDA to $45.7 million for FY25, while its net merchandise value rose 6% to $893 million. Gross margin expanded by two points to 49%, reflecting stronger marketplace and platform services. Active customers increased 4%...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Mar 5, 2026
Forrest Says AI the Stuff of Nightmares, but Also Critical to Fortescue’s Push to Real Zero
Mining and clean‑energy giant Fortescue is leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate its decarbonisation agenda, deploying over 200 autonomous haul trucks and using AI to manage a 500 km renewable grid. AI simulations recently produced 2,650 scenarios to inform a six‑year green‑steel...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 5, 2026
Space: The Final Frontier for Standards
In August 2025, NIST, NOAA and biotech firm Rhodium launched seven reference materials—including cholesterol, house dust and a freeze‑dried human liver—on a Falcon 9 to the International Space Station. Six of the samples are NIST standard reference materials (SRMs) that meet...
By Quality Digest
News•Mar 5, 2026
AW-Lake Expands Product Line With TH Series High-Accuracy Turbine Flow Meter
AW‑Lake has launched the TH Series high‑accuracy turbine flow meter, targeting demanding industrial liquid‑flow applications. The meter delivers laboratory‑grade accuracy of ±0.5% and repeatability as tight as ±0.1% thanks to precision machining and stainless‑steel construction. Designed for low‑viscosity fluids, it...
By Quality Digest
News•Mar 5, 2026
GLOMO Awards 2026 at MWC Barcelona Honor Global Mobile Innovation and Industry Leaders
The GSMA unveiled the 31st Global Mobile Awards (GLOMOs) at MWC 2026, honoring over 30 innovations across six categories. Highlights included Huawei winning Best Mobile Network Infrastructure, LG Uplus securing two security awards, and Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro taking Best Smartphone. The ceremony...
By TelecomLead
News•Mar 5, 2026
Air Force Vice Chief: No Contract for Extra KC-46s Until Deficiencies Are Fixed
The Air Force will not sign a contract for an additional 75 KC‑46 Pegasus tankers until Boeing fixes key deficiencies, including the Remote Vision System and boom actuator issues. The extra aircraft were intended as a short‑term bridge to keep...
By Air & Space Forces Magazine
News•Mar 5, 2026
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Ally with US Firm Raymond James
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group announced a strategic alliance with U.S. brokerage Raymond James, aiming to combine expertise in finance, M&A, real‑estate and asset management. The partnership gives SM Trust access to Raymond James' $1.8 trillion in client assets and its network...
By Asset Securitization Report