Jordan Times 20m

Global shipping industry caught in storm of war

PARIS, France — For anyone in the import business, the economic risks from the war in the Middle East arrive by sea -- and that goes for everyone who buys their products, too.As the war rages into its third week, the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz has upended not just the oil »»»

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France24 30m

Middle East matters - Strait of Hormuz: Iran leverages control of a critical chokepoint in the global oil trade

Amid the current crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Guy Laron, Author of "Oil Wars", Historian and Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. According to Dr Laron, what we are witnessing is not merely a regional co»»»

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France24 30m

Mideast war puts Lebanon's patients and hospitals at risk

Beirut – As Israel steps up its bombing campaign on Lebanon, many hospitals have had to close, leaving only a handful of healthcare facilities still operating. For patients with chronic illnesses — and the doctors and nurses treating them — every trip to the hospital now carries»»»

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France24 30m

The World This Week - Iran: A 'Nepo-Ayatollah', the 'Hubris trap" & the costs of a "very complete war"

It’s been a week that’s seen a new Ayatollah proclaimed in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has not been seen in public and is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being injured in the same strike that killed his father. State television showed crowd»»»

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France24 55m

US allows sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war sends energy prices soaring

The United States will temporarily allow the sale of Russian oil already at sea, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, as energy prices surged after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered war in the Middle East. The license permits cargoes loaded by March 12 to be delivered and sold until April 1»»»

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BNE 1h

K&H focuses on digitalisation, AI as digital banking grows in Hungary

Hungarian lender K&H Group is deepening its push into integrated digital services and artificial intelligence (AI) as customers increasingly expect banking to match the speed and simplicity of major online platforms. D»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE flight status March 14: Updated schedules, destinations and travel advisory

UAE carriers are running reduced flight schedules due to regional airspace limitations. Passengers are advised to check flight status before travelling and to only go to the airport with a confirmed booking. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have all updated their operations, provi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US‑Israel war with Iran Day 15: What you need to know

Debris from a missile interception struck the facade of a building in central Dubai, though authorities confirmed no injuries or fire. Officials warned residents to avoid fallen debris and arrested dozens for filming incidents or sharing misleading videos online. Meanwhile, UAE aviation is graduall»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Osh Mayor orders expedited road and bridge construction - | 24.KG

Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev inspected the progress of road and bridge construction on Suyunbaev, Atabaev, Tolonov, St. Petersburgskaya, and Abduvaliev Streets. The Osh City Hall reported. According to it, the mayor instructed the relevant agencies to complete the construction work on time and to the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air travel disruption: Chemical odour stops flights at four US airports

Washington: Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia, halted all flights on Friday evening for over an hour because of a strong chemical smell that was impeding air traffic controllers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The ground stop affected Ronald»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Adylbek Kasymaliev visits several social facilities in Tyup district - | 24.KG

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev visited several social facilities in Tyup district. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In the village of Tyup, he visited a secondary school, which has been recently reno»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines: Coal dominates power generation, while oil is only at 1% — so why are electricity rates rising?

Manila: Following the massive jump in oil prices due to the tanker squeeze in the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines' power distribution giant Meralco has announced an additional electricity charge. And this does not yet include the effect of the current crisis in the Middle East. Where does the ele»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weekend weather: Temperatures rise, chance of rain midweek

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected across the UAE on Saturday, with humid weather forecast overnight and into Sunday morning in some coastal areas, where fog or mist may form, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Light to moderate winds are expected, occasionally fresh»»»

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Gulf News 3h

World’s richest nations ranked by natural resources — where Iran, US, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Congo and the Philippines stand

In an era where energy security and mineral dominance shape international alliances, a fresh compilation of data has unveiled the world's wealthiest nations — not by GDP, but by the staggering value of their untapped natural resources. Drawing from authoritative sources like the World Bank, IMF, an»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organized rally after Israeli warning – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO – Smoke rises following an explosion during a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on March 13, 2026. © Mohammad Mahdi Dehghani, Reuters A blast rocked a major pr»»»

UPI 4h

Trump advisor banned by Lula from visiting Brazil - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a Trump administration advisor's visa canceled over a planned visit to jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing his re-election race. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

PM Netanyahu appoints Dermer to lead peace talks with US and Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: By Ali Hussein, Lebanese Political Analyst Israeli Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tapped former minister and longtime aide Ron Dermer to handle the Lebanon file for the duration of the ongoing Mideast war. Dermer will reportedly be leading the talks with the U»»»

BBC 5h

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so

Stephanie Baker had been celebrating her birthday with friends at a bar on Palm Jumeirah - Dubai's iconic man-made palm-shaped island lined with luxury hotels and beach clubs. But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky. Moments »»»

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UPI 5h

FBI investigates Old Dominion shooting as terrorism - UPI.com

A person was arrested on Friday for selling a stolen gun to the man who opened fire in a classroom at Old Dominion University the day before, killing one and injuring two. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 13 (UPI) -- Police arrested the person who allegedly provided a gun to the Virginia man»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE schools and students seek clarity after India's CISCE cancels ICSE, ISC Board Exams

Dubai: Some relief, some disappointment, and a need for clearer answers. That is how students and school leaders in the UAE are responding to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations' (CISCE) decision to cancel all 2026 ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) board examinations in the »»»

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Sana 6h

Erdoğan: Keeping Türkiye out of regional conflict is top priority

Ankara, March 13 (SANA) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Friday that safeguarding Türkiye’s security and preventing the country from being drawn into the ongoing regional conflict is Ankara’s top priority. Speaking during an iftar event in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye is acting with “great caution” to a»»»

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BBC 7h

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

Like many exiled Iranian Kurds, Shaho Bloori, 53, hears the call of home from both the living and the dead. Two of his sisters remain in Iran, and 18 of his relatives lie buried there, killed by the regime. That includes one of his brothers, who he tells us is "forever young" - a protest singer, ex»»»

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RT 7h

EU rules on IDs of transgender citizens

EU member states are obliged to amend the data on gender in the identification documents of citizens who have undergone a sex change, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled. The papers of transgender persons in the bloc must reflect their “lived gender” rather than their biolog»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Who gets richer in a war? Follow the money in escalating Iran-US conflict

Dubai: Oil tankers stalled outside the Arabian Gulf, traders bidding up alternative crude supplies and defense contractors preparing new contracts — wars rarely leave markets unchanged. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The escalation between Iran and the United Statesth»»»

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UPI 8h

Judge quashes subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell - UPI.com

A judge quashed subpoenas issued to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by the Department of Justice because they appear to be part of a Trump administration attempt to force the Fed to change interest rates based on their liking. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- A fe»»»

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TAP 8h

Stock market news for March 9-13

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Here follows the stock market news for March 9-13 as published on Friday by broker Tunisie Valeurs: SOTUVER : An application for authorisation to acquire a controlling stake was submitted on March 10 to the Financial...»»»

BBC 8h

Tourism was booming in Cyprus, then a drone hit

"They keep giving me free beer" John Jones from Queensferry in North Wales is having the time of his life, sipping foamy cold larger by a glistening pool. He and family have dozens of empty loungers to choose from at their resort a few miles from Ayia Napa, where management are clearly keen to keep»»»

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UPI 10h

Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls synagogue attack anti-Semitism - UPI.com

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday said that an attack earlier this week on a West Bloomfield temple was "anti-Semitism -- plain and simple." File Photo by Andrew Harrer/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday thanked security personnel for risking their»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE media professionals gather for Ramadan Suhoor

Abu Dhabi: The National Media Office in the United Arab Emirates organised a Ramadan Suhoor gathering, bringing together an elite group of officials, experts and media professionals from various media institutions across the country. The evening was marked by a warm and friendly atmosphere that ref»»»

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Albanian Daily News 10h

Albania Monitoring Citizens in Middle East as Conflict Escalates, Foreign Minister Says

Albania’s Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha told lawmakers on Friday that authorities are closely monitoring the situation of Albanian citizens in the Middle East following the escalation of conflict in the region. Speaking at a hearing in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Albanian Parliament, Hoxha »»»

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UPI 10h

Yosemite National Park to shift from snow-covered to summer preview - UPI.com

Yosemite Valley was blanketed in snow following a storm in February 2026. File Photo curtesy of Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is about to have a taste of summer with temperatures predicted to reach the 80s early in the new week, a dramatic shift from the snowy weather that recently »»»

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UPI 11h

Watch: Goldfish drives custom-built car a record distance in one minute - UPI.com

March 13 (UPI) -- A Netherlands engineer built a car for his pet goldfish, Blub, who drove the vehicle a distance of 40 feet in one minute to break a world record. Thomas de Wolf constructed a four-wheeled vehicle with a water tank for a driver's seat. The vehicle is steered by analyzing the moveme»»»

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UPI 11h

Argentina expands pistachio production amid rising global demand - UPI.com

pistachios are experiencing strong popularity in multiple markets. Consumption as a snack continues to grow steadily, while their use in ice cream, chocolate and baked goods is becoming more common. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 13 (UPI) -- Pistachio cultivation is expanding rapi»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Iran Defiant, US Vows Even Heavier Bombing

Iranian officials led a pro-government rally in Tehran as explosions rocked the city on Friday, while the United States vowed it would intensify strikes in the coming hours and days. The hardline stances and renewed strikes unleashed by Israel and Iran presaged no let-up in the conflict engulfing t»»»

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BBC 11h

Canada sheds more than 100,000 jobs in first two months of year

Canadians have lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the beginning of 2026, adding pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as it seeks to shield the economy from the impact of US tariffs on Canada. Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.7%, according to the latest labour figures rel»»»

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Tanjug 12h

NBS gross FX reserves at 29,818 mln euros at end-February

BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 29,818.0 mln euros at end-February 2026, rising to the highest end-of-month level, the NBS said this week. In a statement, the central bank said the reserves had risen by 421.3 mln euros relative to the previous month. The reser»»»

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UPI 12h

Fourth quarter GDP growth revised down to 0.7% - UPI.com

Gas prices rise in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Tuesday. The economic effects of the violence in Iran -- which controls much of the world's oil -- come as the United States's GDP weakens. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. gross domestic product rose at a inflation-ad»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

IndiGo introduces fuel charge on all routes from March 14 amid surge in fuel prices

Doha, Qatar: Indian airline IndiGo has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international routes, effective from March 14, 2026, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The airline said the move comes in response to a significant surge in fuel prices following ongoi»»»

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TAP 12h

Stock market up 3.1% over week

Tunis, March 13 (TAP) – The stock market posted a gain of 3.1% over the week, closing at 15,413.59 points, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.Trading activity accelerated notably during the week, with the market generating a total turnover of...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Caretaker Health Minister Okoliyski: Pilot Cancer Screening Starts in June

Pilot screening for cervical and colorectal cancer is expected to begin in June in three regions of Bulgaria, caretaker Minister of Health Mihail Okoliyski told reporters on Friday. The two programmes were originally due to start last year. In early March, Okoliyski said the Public Financial Inspec»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Citizens Protest in Downtown Sofia Demanding Truth about Petrohan-Okolchitsa Case

Citizens staged a peaceful protest in front of the Palace of Justice in Sofia demanding that the truth be revealed about the Petrohan-Okolchitsa case. The event was organized by Ralitsa Asenova, mother of Nikolay Zlatkov, one of the victims, together with relatives and friends of the other victims.»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar 1812 KM rescheduled to October 22–24 at Lusail International Circuit

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the Qatar 1812 KM, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), has been rescheduled and will now take place from October 22 to 24, 2026 at Lusail International Circuit. Originally sch»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE aviation sector shows strong recovery in flights

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed the gradual and strategic resumption of flight operations across the country’s airports, supported by high operational readiness and efficient air traffic management systems. In a statement, the authority said the progressiv»»»

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Tanjug 13h

Mali: EXPO 2027 to be largest-ever event of its kind, development opportunity for Serbia

BEIJING - Serbia's First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday EXPO 2027 in Belgrade would be the largest-ever event of its kind and that, to date, 137 countries were confirmed to attend. In an interview for China's CGTN, Mali said Serbia had applied to host the expo as it wante»»»

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DW 13h

US eases oil sanctions, boosting Russia

BusinessUS eases oil sanctions, boosting RussiaArthur SullivanThe US has further eased sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring soaring energy prices down. The news is a huge boost to the Kremlin, just when it needed one. https://p.dw.com/p/5AM3iA tanker carrying Russian oil, pictured on Jan»»»

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BBC 13h

Iranians react to new Supreme Leader's first address

"I don't even think it was his message," an Iranian woman in her 40s told the BBC after her country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his first official address in the form of a statement read out on state TV. Having not seen him since he was named leader, some are now casting doubts on wh»»»

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UPI 14h

Florida legislature passes new voter ID law similar to SAVE Act - UPI.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely to sign a voter ID law passed by the state's legislature that could disenfranchise thousands in the state. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Florida's legislature has passed a voter registration law similar to the Safeguard American V»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE assures UN of resilience and ongoing aid amid regional tensions

Geneva: Jamal Al Musharakh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva, held a series of high-level meetings with leaders of UN agencies and international organisations to brief them on the recent escalation in the Arabian Gulf region a»»»

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UPI 14h

Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: ‘Don’t need to worry about it’ - UPI.com

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth downplayed the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing Friday and claimed 15,000 Iranian targets have been struck. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo March 13 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth downplayed the shutdown of the Strait »»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE-India flights to get pricier: IndiGo to also add fuel charge from March 14

Dubai: India’s largest airline by market size, IndiGo, will introduce a fuel charge on domestic and international routes starting March 14. The airline has cited the additional charge due to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to geopolitical issues in the Middle East. Stay updated: Get the late»»»

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