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N2.5bn Fraud Charges: Ex-minister Stella Oduah, co-defendant begin returning alleged looted funds

Nigeria, March 5 -- Former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah has commenced steps to return some looted funds to the Nigerian government amid settlement talks over the N2.5 billion fraud charges instit... Read More


Nikkei bounces back 1.90%

Mumbai, March 5 -- Japanese markets bounced back on speculation that tensions in the Middle East could ease. The Nikkei average jumped 1,032 points, or 1.90 percent, to 55,278.06 after losing more th... Read More


China's Shanghai Composite index rose 0.64%

Mumbai, March 5 -- Asian stocks advanced on Thursday after U.S. jobs and services data beat forecasts, and reports emerged that Tehran is willing to talk with to talk on ending the war. However, Iran... Read More


Ex-SLAF officer files petition challenging Suresh Sallay's 90-day detention order

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligen... Read More


French finance chiefs try to allay fears of big spike in petrol pump prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry In Paris a day after conceding increases of a few cents at petrol stations around the country. "It's norm... Read More


French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

France, March 5 -- Economy Minister Roland Lescure met fuel suppliers at the finance ministry in Paris to discuss the situation after acknowledging that petrol prices could rise by a few cents at stat... Read More


Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

Nepal, March 5 -- The international market has seen a rise in gold and silver prices. After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce. On Wedne... Read More


Economic Buzz: Eurozone retail sales down 0.1% in January

Mumbai, March 5 -- Retail trade in the euro area declined by 0.1% in January compared to December, and the European Union observed an increase of 0.1% in the same month, Eurostat revealed in its repor... Read More


Commodities Buzz: US Crude oil imports surge 10.3% on year in last four weeks, says EIA

Mumbai, March 5 -- The US Energy Information Administration or EIA stated yesterday that US crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.8 million barrels per day during the week ending February 27, 2026, wh... Read More


Disabled voter's ballot cast against their will in Sindhupalchok

Nepal, March 5 -- In Sindhupalchok, the vote of a person with a disability was reportedly cast for a candidate against their will. The incident occurred at the Ganesh Basic School polling center in P... Read More