Morgan Stanley Joins Peers in Pushing Back Fed Cut Forecasts on Inflation Fears
Morgan Stanley on Thursday joined Goldman Sachs and Barclays in pushing back its forecast for the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate cut to September from June after the central bank flagged inflationary risks amid the Middle East conflict. The Wall Street brokerage now expects quarter-point »»»
"LEAP 2026" tech event: call for application postponed
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Communication Technologies Ministry announced on Thursday the postponement of the call for applications to select 6 Tunisian startups to partake in a prospecting mission at "LEAP 2026" tech event, initially scheduled from...»»»
Vucic, Orban discuss possibilities to overcome energy sector crisis
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
Thousands attend “Free Imamoglu” rally in Istanbul 12 months after jailing
Thousands of Turks gathered in central Istanbul on March 18 for a protest held exactly 12 months after Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief political rival, was jailed after a dawn police raid on his home. »»»
Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
Paris, France: Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. Iran is currently scheduled to play its group matches in the US in this year's tournament. "We will be preparing f»»»
Storm batters Karachi, kills 19 as winds up to 90 kph lash city
KARACHI: A powerful overnight storm accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds killed at least 19 people in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, and injured several others, as walls and roofs collapsed across multiple areas, according to officials and local media. Heavy rains and strong winds lash»»»
Tunisia to partake in "Leap 2026" tech event, April 13-16 in Riyadh
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - Six certified Tunisian start-ups will receive support from the Communication Technologies Ministry so as to take part in a business development mission at the LEAP 2026 tech event, due April 13-16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. To...»»»
Qatar Airways urges use of self-service channels amid surge in customer calls
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced that it is experiencing higher-than-usual call volumes due to the ongoing regional situation, as many passengers seek immediate assistance regarding their travel plans. The airline said it is working to support affected customers as quickly as possible, while also »»»
Media Review: March 19
POLITICS According to an analysis in mediapool.bg, which has perused relevant public documents, it is highly unlikely that Bulgaria's Constitutional Court will be able to determine explicitly whether a Judicial System Act amendment that limited the term in office of an acting prosecutor general to »»»
Eid Al Fitr 2026: Which countries will sight the Shawwal crescent today?
While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»
US-Israel war with Iran: UAE business leaders stand united amid regional tensions
Dubai: In the wake of recent regional developments involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, UAE business leaders have expressed steadfast confidence in the nation’s leadership, resilience, and long-term stability, underscoring the theme of “Unity in Strength.” Since February 28, parts of the »»»
The Middle East conflict is reshaping the landscape of global economic risks
The length of the blockade remains the decisive factor The duration of the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains the decisive factor in assessing the economic impact. Allianz Trade analysts estimate that a disruption of up to two months in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—w»»»
US intelligence chief says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded'
The top intelligence official in the US said on Wednesday that the Iranian regime was "intact" but "largely degraded". Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and other top Trump administration officials testified at a congressional hearing for more than two hours about worldwide threats to»»»
Alive Capital and Sieyuan Electric to build a battery energy storage capacities of up to 2.5 GWh in SEE
The agreement outlines the deployment of BESS in both stand-alone and co-located configurations, across multiple power classes. The agreement covers Alive Capital’s own investments, those of its affiliated group companies and the projects developed for its clients. “The energy market in Europe is e»»»
Roborock becomes world’s number one brand in smart robot vacuum cleaner category
According to IDC, considering companies that sell robot vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, and other types of home robots, Roborock ranked first globally in terms of shipments (5.8 million units in 2025) and market share (17.7%). In Romania, Roborock has been the leader in the robot vacuum cleaner (RVC)»»»
Long war may undercut global economy, analysts warn
PARIS, France — Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, analysts fear that a long-drawn out conflict and the associated disruption to oil trade may undermine the global economy.Economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.The conflict,»»»
Wienerberger announces a new phase of development in Romania
In light of these changes, Răzvan Boșomoiu, General Manager of wienerberger Romania, has decided to pursue new professional challenges outside the Group. Until a new successor is appointed, operations in Romania will be coordinated directly by Tin Ban, Regional COO, who is expanding his responsibil»»»
Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists - UPI.com
This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to its lowest level in 17 years amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean currency fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar »»»
Minister of Municipality inspects local farms
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reached 100 percent self-sufficiency in essential vegetables and 99 percent in fresh poultry, underscoring the efficiency of its production systems and the stability of its food supply chains. Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the Food Security Policies Implementation »»»
Shopping centres buzz with activity as people prepare for Eid
Doha, Qatar: With the approach of Eid Al-Fitr, citizens and residents across Qatar are stepping up preparations, as shopping malls, traditional markets and hypermarkets witness a surge in activity despite the backdrop of ongoing regional developments. Families and residents are making final prepara»»»
Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»
Bulak mobile app to help prepare for Nationwide Testing in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A free mobile app Bulak has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for preparing for the Nationwide Testing. Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education for Digital Development, announced at a press conference. According to her, the app was developed jointly with the Department for Education Quality Develop»»»
Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing Reopens for Small Numbers of People
Gaza's border crossing with Egypt reopened on Thursday for a limited number of people, Egyptian state media and a Red Crescent official said, for the first time since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran. An Egyptian Red Crescent official, speaking anonymously to AFP, said the Rafa»»»
Romania’s eCommerce market faces challenges as AI and marketplaces reshape competition – report
Romania’s eCommerce market reached approximately EUR 8.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass EUR 8.5 billion in 2026, although growth is entering a more competitive and less predictable phase compared to previous years. According to the MerchantPro eCommerce Insights 2026 report, inflation, »»»
Baby Monkey Punch Acclimatizing, Making New friends at Japan zoo
Clutching a monkey plushie, Eliete Ikeda screamed "Punch!" as she caught sight of the underdog baby macaque still drawing crowds of photo-hungry visitors to a Japanese zoo weeks after he shot to stardom. Seven-month-old Punch was abandoned by his mother and became an internet sensation after clips »»»
Foundever opens new office in Bucharest, plans to grow team to 140 this year
Foundever®, a service provider focused on improving customer experience (CX), has announced the opening of a new office in Bucharest, marking a new stage in the company’s development in Romania and across Central and Eastern Europe. The company plans to grow its local team to over 140 employees thi»»»
Qatar activates exceptional port tariff facilities to support supply chains
Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational activities in Qatar with a focus on enhancing and supporting supply chains. In a post on its official X platform, yesterday Mwani Qata»»»
Al Ittihad crowned Al Shahaniya Ramadan Tournament champions
Doha, Qatar: Al Ittihad were crowned champions of the fifth Al Shahaniya Ramadan Tournament, held in a lively Ramadan atmosphere under the sponsorship of the Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB). Al Ittihad secured the title after defeating Al Mareekh 3–0 in the final, taking a 2–0 lead in the f»»»
Data on super-polluting plumes show Turkmenistan’s joining of Global Methane Pledge has achieved little
Back in December 2023, Turkmenistan proclaimed that it had joined the Global Methane Pledge and was set to tackle its proliferation of super-polluting plumes. Around 28 months later, new analysis has shown that it is still one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to potent methane mega»»»
Peslier steers Anika to Al Jumail Cup triumph in Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: Wathnan Racing's Anika continued her remarkable rise with a dominant victory in the 1400m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation for Fillies & Mares, capturing the Al Jumail Cup in style at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday night. The four-year-old grey, trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden»»»
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union. Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the Europ»»»
Election Campaign Begins: Bulgaria Heads to Eighth Early Vote Since 2021
The election campaign for Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections on April 19 officially begins at midnight on March 20. Political parties and coalitions will have until midnight on April 17 to campaign and seek voter support. A total of 24 formations have been registered for the vote, including 1»»»