Profitloss Centerstage Events

India Winning ICC Men's T20 World Cup took centerstage on Sunday, 08 March, 2026 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 1

LNG production at Ras Laffan Qatar stops...

QatarEnergy halts LNG production at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed in Qatar after Iranian drone strikes damage energy infrastructure. The company declares force majeure on deliveries, suspending LNG and downstream petrochemical output. The disruption—linked to tensions with Iran—affects nearly 20% of global seaborne LNG supply, sending natural gas prices sharply higher across European and Asian markets.

Monday, 2 March, 2026

United Kingdom introduces Visa brakes on countries....

The United Kingdom introduces an emergency visa “brake,” halting new study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, and suspending skilled worker visas for Afghans. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the policy targets rising asylum claims from people entering legally, aiming to curb misuse of student and work visa routes.

Tuesday, 3 March, 2026

Iraq in dark during the night...

A nationwide blackout strikes Iraq after the national electricity grid collapses, leaving all provinces without power. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity says the failure begins with a sudden gas supply drop at the Rumaila power plant in Basra, causing a loss of up to 3,000 megawatts and triggering a cascading grid shutdown. The outage occurs amid regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, highlighting the vulnerability of Iraq’s energy infrastructure.

Wednesday, 4 March, 2026

24 states in the US against 10% global tariff...

A coalition of 24 states in the United States files a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block a new 10% global tariff imposed by Donald Trump. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, the states argue the administration misuses Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to bypass Congress. The lawsuit seeks to halt the tariffs and secure refunds for duties already collected.

Thursday, 5 March, 2026

Indonesia bans social media for children under 16 years...

Indonesia announces a ban on social media access for children under 16 amid what the government calls a digital emergency. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid says the rules will begin March 28, targeting platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. The policy aims to protect minors from online fraud, pornography, cyberbullying, and addiction, though experts warn enforcement may be difficult.

Friday, 6 March, 2026

Shield of the Americas launched...

Donald Trump hosts leaders from Latin America in Miami to launch the “Shield of the Americas,” a military alliance targeting drug cartels. Participants include Javier Milei, Nayib Bukele, and Chilean president-elect José Antonio Kast. Trump also announces negotiations with Cuba and formally recognises the Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodríguez.

Saturday, 7 March, 2026

India Wins ICC Men's T20 World Cup...

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is held from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams compete across eight venues. India national cricket team defeat New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final, becoming the first team to win consecutive T20 World Cups and securing a record third title.

Sunday, 8 March, 2026