Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country. Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodríguez at the presidential palace in Caracas»»»
Iran-US tensions: Why stock market dips can be buying opportunities for UAE investors
Dubai: UAE residents investing in global stocks may see current market dips as opportunities to buy rather than signs of a long downturn, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Markets face pressure from the war in the Midd»»»
Iran signals willingness to talk: US says diplomacy still far off
Iranian intelligence has quietly conveyed to the United States that Tehran may be open to discussions on ending the war, CNN reported Thursday quoting sources "familiar with indirect communications". The messages were reportedly passed through a third country to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA»»»
South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis
In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially d»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: the shadow of Libya’s regime-change hangs over Moscow’s perception of the Iranian war
The Kremlin is looking on with concern as Operation Epic Fury unfolds in the Middle East. The US has gone in with its standard “shock and awe” strategy of attacking with overwhelming force. But Russian President Vladimir Putin must be thinking the outcome will not be the short sharp victory that US»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Serbia ready to forgo veto rights in push for faster EU entry
Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Serbia ready to forgo veto rights in push for faster EU entry
Serbia is prepared to forgo veto rights and accept a form of second-tier European Union membership if it speeds up accession, officials say, signalling a shift in strategy after years of stalled talks. Frustrated by the sl»»»
RAGOZIN: The unholy alliance between Ukraine’s far right and the Western defence industry
A look at Ukrainian units dealing with cutting-edge unmanned technology reveals an unholy alliance between far-right extremism and the Western defence industry. It came into the limelight during the latest Munich Security Conference, the world’s most prestigious gathering of global security practit»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
Warehouse market stays resilient
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Non-Jordanian companies listed on ASE reaches 46.4%
AMMAN — ASE revealed that the value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors at the ASE in February 2026 was JD28.8 million, representing 13.1 per cent of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD31.0 million.The value of shares bought by non-Jordanian inve»»»
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran campaign
US Senate Republicans narrowly defeated a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, backing the administration as the conflict widens and lawmakers confront the political and human costs of a potentially prolonged war. Senate Republicans vo»»»
Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'
Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Ab»»»
A propos - Confidence in Gulf countries as destinations and travel hubs 'has been fundamentally broken'
Middle East tourism, worth some $367 billion annually to the region, is taking a hit from the widening conflict between U.S.-Israel forces and Iran, putting at risk the region's carefully-constructed image as a safe and high-end vacation hotspot after billions in investment in recent years from Ab»»»
China to unveil five-year roadmap at 'Two Sessions' annual political conclave
China on Wednesday kicked off its annual "Two Sessions" political meetings during which the country's leadership will announce its annual growth target, defence budget and new five-year plan. The National People's Congress will ratify new laws decided by China's Communist Party leadership. China be»»»
Spain's Sanchez defies Trump trade threat, compares Iran war to ‘Russian roulette’
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez doubled down Wednesday, criticising US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refusing to bow to trade pressure from Washington. In a defiant televised address, Sanchez warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was akin to “playing Russian roulett»»»
Business - Korean stocks suffer worst crash ever as Iran war hits chipmakers
South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, lost 12 percent on Wednesday, sending retail investors into a panic as fears of energy shortages due to the war in Iran battered shares in chipmakers and industrial giants. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says the US will insure oil tankers transiting the Persian »»»
Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
Billionaire Elon Musk told a jury in California on Wednesday that stock market investors read too much into his social media posts. Musk was defending himself against claims from investors, who have accused him of trying to manipulate markets with a series of misleading messages in the run-up to hi»»»
Supreme Court weighs freight broker liability in negligent hiring case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court was asked to rule on a case that could redefine liability standards for freight brokers and impact the broader transportation industry and interstate commerce landscape. Photo by Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, M»»»
Turkish Embassy in Doha hosts annual Iftar to strengthen diplomatic bonds during Ramadan
Ashraf Siddiqui The Holy Month of Ramadan is observed by more than 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide as a sacred period of renewal, reflection, and compassion. For many, it represents far more than abstaining from food and drink; it is a time to reconnect with faith, strengthen character, and renew a s»»»
PHCC services are available as normal at all health centres
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has confirmed that its health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Patients may book, cancel or reschedul»»»
Corendon Airlines Highlights European Growth Strategy at ITB Berlin
Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading leisure airlines, met with industry representatives at ITB Berlin (March 3–5, 2026) to present its growth strategy for the year ahead. At ITB Berlin, Corendon Airlines emphasized its strategy of sustainable growth in key European markets, particularly Germ»»»
World’s tallest 3D-printed tower points the way forward
The world’s biggest 3D-printed structure has towered over a tiny village in the Swiss Alps. Tor Alva, or White Tower in Romansh, is more than a global technological milestone; it is also a powerful antidote to the Swiss countryside’s growing depopulation. The driving forces behind this impressive p»»»
Spain rebukes Germany over solidarity snub
Spain’s top diplomat has rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for failing to show solidarity after US President Donald Trump launched a verbal attack on Madrid during a White House press conference on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he had conveyed his “surprise” at Merz’s re»»»
'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
"The number of explosions, the destruction, what is happening - it's unbelievable," says Salar, whose name has been changed. Iran's capital, Tehran, is under heavy attack since strikes began on 28 February, as the US and Israel target military and political sites in a bid to weaken the Islamic regi»»»
Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting convenes tomorrow
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi said that the Emergency GCC-EU Ministerial Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The meeting will bring together the foreign ministers of the GCC states and the European Union (EU) member states. High Represen»»»
KEY – Energy Transition Expo opens in Rimini, spotlights Tunisia–Italy energy partnership
Rimini, March 4 (TAP correspondants Chayma Zenaidi & Meriem Khadhraoui) – The 4th flagship European and Mediterranean event on energy transition, KEY – The Energy Transition Expo, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy.Nearly...»»»
Senate to vote on Democrats' war powers resolution on Iran - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before briefing senators on the war in Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution Wednesday to stop the action in Iran without congressional approval. Photo by Bonnie Cash»»»
Saudi East-West Pipeline Underpins Kingdom’s Energy Security Strategy
As regional military tensions escalate and attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz recur, Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline has re-emerged as a critical safeguard in the global energy system. With markets closely watching threats to the vital maritime corridor, the Kingdom’s sovereign infra»»»
Russia could use its Middle East connections to end the US-Israel-Iran war
The Middle East has seen many crises that began as ‘limited’ operations and turned into open-ended wars. The familiar pattern is not caused by miscalculation alone, but by geography and structure; once the first missiles fly, the region’s tightly interlinked security and economic systems pull neigh»»»
U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking - UPI.com
The U.S. Southern Command said the mission began Tuesday and is aimed at “designated terrorist organizations” operating in the South American country. The United States said it is functioning in an advisory capacity, while Ecuadorian soldiers conduct the operation. Photo by Gerardo Menoscal/EPA Mar»»»
Ukraine is Preparing to Undermine 'Turkish Stream' and 'Blue Stream' - Putin
The Russian special services have intelligence data on preparations for blowing up the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. The threats to blow up the pipelines under the Black Sea are 'very dangerous game' on Ukraine's part, Putin emphasized»»»
Competition Protection Commission Recommends Urgent Measures to Ensure Fuel Market's Competitiveness and Stability
The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) recommended that the executive authorities take immediate coordinated actions to ensure a competitive environment and the stability of the fuel market in Bulgaria amid the complicated situation in the Middle East, the regulator’s press centre report»»»