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After months of a crippling oil blockade on Cuba imposed by the United States, the fuel-starved country may now see some relief after the US government said it would begin authorising companies to resell Venezuelan oil, even as tensions between the two reach a head.On Wednesday, the US Department of the Treasury said it would allow the resale of Venezuelan oil for “commercial and humanitarian use” in Cuba as the small island nation faces one of its worst fuel crises in decades.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listVenezuela is the largest provider of oil to Cuba. However, since US forces…

Fachie won double gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.With five gold medals and one silver, he is Team Scotland’s second most successful athlete.”Had it not been Glasgow I don’t think I would have been going,” he explained.”Yes, I have been drawn back in, purely because Scottish Cycling asked the question and I love Team Scotland – I have loved every minute of every Commonwealth Games I have ever done so that was obviously a big big draw and I couldn’t say no.”The opportunity came up where questions were asked, ‘could you make it back?’ and I am still…

By Staff The Associated Press Posted February 26, 2026 9:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as president and chief executive of the forum, known for its annual January summit in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.“I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and…

Wing James Lowe has been ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury. Lowe, was replaced by Tommy O’Brien just 20 minutes into Ireland’s stunning 42-21 victory against England at Allianz Stadium. Before the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed the news on Thursday, Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby admitted the 33-year-old Leinster player was “struggling”. “I think he’s due to see someone today, a specialist,” Easterby said after Ireland’s open training session in front of nearly 5,000 fans at Aviva Stadium. “I would have thought they’d make a call on it over the next…

Aiden Markram smacked 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup.South Africa’s captain struck seven fours and four sixes as South Africa chased 177 with 23 balls to spare to move two points clear at the top of Group 1 in the Super 8s and put one foot in the semi-finals.The 31-year-old, who brought up his half-century off 27 balls, shared a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock (47 off 24) before the wicketkeeper was removed by Roston Chase in the…

Robertson has been a fixture in Cardiff’s midfield recently, a far cry from the early stages of the campaign when he was out in the cold.His absence was a surprise to many because he had featured regularly for the Bluebirds in the Championship last season.Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy, who had worked with Robertson at Manchester City, explained he wanted to see more “intensity” from the midfielder in training.Since answering that call and regaining his place in the team, Robertson appreciates regular first-team football more than ever.”After that I thought if I play, if I don’t play, anything was better than…

An independent expenditure committee backed by Silicon Valley executives spent $4.8 million on television ads supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s gubernatorial bid that will begin airing Thursday.The two 30-second ads highlight the Democrat’s life story — being raised in a working-class family and working on a grounds crew and as a middle school teacher — and his accomplishments leading the state’s third-largest city.Mahan’s parents “taught him the difference between nice to have and need to have,” a narrator says in one of the ads. “So as mayor of San Jose, Matt focused on the basics and delivered results on…

NVIDIA’s Q4 revenue soared 265% to $22.1 billion.

Mysore Silk saree stocks may run out in two days! Mysore/Mysuru: Silk saree production at the famed Mysore Silk weaving unit of the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) on Manandavadi Road in city came to a complete halt this morning, as employees struck work in protest against the proposed construction of a stadium in the  premises of KSIC Filature Factory at T. Narasipur. Production had already been partially affected since yesterday, with some employees travelling to T. Narasipur to join the ongoing agitation. Today, however, operations were fully suspended, with many workers either heading to T. Narasipur factory or staying…

Over 500 trees absorb intense heat from cocoon boilers Mysore/Mysuru: Of the 12 acres of land at the KSIC Filature Factory at T. Narasipur, the State Government has handed over 5.8 acres to the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) for the construction of a stadium. While officials maintain that the Filature unit itself has not been closed and that only a portion of the land has been transferred, employees who have worked there for decades told Star of Mysore that the move threatens the very survival of the historic unit. They said, the Maharaja of Mysore established the…