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Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites
Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout
Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout

Cuba's power grid was restored Sunday, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil blockade.

March 23, 2026

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Asian stocks tumble as Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum
Asian stocks tumble as Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum

Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices rose after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks.

March 23, 2026

Wolves rally past Celtics, Nuggets sink Blazers
Wolves rally past Celtics, Nuggets sink Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves shrugged off the injury absence of Anthony Edwards to complete a come-from-behind 102-92 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

March 23, 2026

Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'
Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'

Energy industry leaders will converge on Texas this week for an annual conference dominated by oil and gas supply disruptions from the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

March 23, 2026

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OMP Positioned Highest for Both Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Process Industries
OMP Positioned Highest for Both Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute in the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Process Industries

OMP, a global leader in AI-powered supply chain planning solutions, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Process Industries, positioned highest for both "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute".

March 23, 2026

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Real Madrid down Atletico in derby, leaders Barca edge Rayo
Real Madrid down Atletico in derby, leaders Barca edge Rayo

Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona's tail at the top of La Liga.

March 22, 2026