The price of oil rarely makes it into dinner table conversation. But over the last two weeks it has dominated headlines, with huge and unusual rises and falls starting to feel like the new norm. It is currently trading over a third higher than before the conflict began, pushed up by air strikes on »»»

The caretaker government is preparing targeted measures to support vulnerable households and businesses in response to rising fuel prices, it was announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government has been working intensively o»»»

OMNIYAT Group announced it has contributed Dh5 million to support the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with »»»

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported yesterday that its Chairman and CEO, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, held a meeting on the same day in Paris, with the Libyan Ambassador to France and several officials from the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Treasury. The meeting focused on discussi»»»

Infosan, the only private ophthalmopediatric hospital in Romania, recorded a turnover of approximately 20 million RON (approx. €3.9 million) in 2025, generated entirely from medical services. These results reflect a steady increase compared to the previous year, when medical revenues stood at appro»»»

Walking through the aisles of his grocery store in Brooklyn, New York, Alap Vora points to a box of breakfast cereal. He says he paid roughly $5 (£3.75) to his distributor to get the pack of Honey Bunches of Oats onto the shelf. But his much larger rivals, the big US supermarket chains, can sell th»»»

Warning: This story contains graphic sexual descriptions. "If I had disobeyed my mother and gone to New York, what might have happened to me?" asks Gláucia Fekete. In 2004, as a 16-year-old living in the Brazilian countryside, she was taking her first steps in the modelling world. She says French m»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has allowed expatriate residents currently abroad whose residency visas have expired to return to the country without obtaining a new entry permit, under a temporary measure announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP). The decisi»»»

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday that oil prices are unlikely to reach $200 a barrel, with President Donald Trump touting US gains from higher prices as the war with Iran disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. "I would say unlikely, but we are focused on the military opera»»»

Economic power is increasingly built on ideas protected by intellectual property, said Habip Asan, Director of the Division for Transition and Developed Countries at the World Intellectual Property Organization. He stated this during the high-level intellectual property conference "Innovation Empow»»»

Paris: The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that Gulf countries are currently cutting their oil production by at least 10 million barrels per day amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East, causing the largest disruption to global oil supplies in history. The agency, in a repor»»»

Bulgaria’s caretaker government is preparing measures aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel prices on both households and businesses. Speaking at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the planned actions are designed to provide targeted s»»»

Saudi Arabia has been named among the world’s top ten mining investment destinations in the Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, one of the most respected global benchmarks for assessing mining investment environments and a key reference for international investors. The report»»»

The White House says it is not currently considering a ground operation in Iran. At least that is what Donald Trump has suggested, assuring reporters that he is not preparing to send American special forces to Isfahan, home to one of the Islamic Republic’s key nuclear facilities. His remarks were q»»»

U.K. energy regulator Ofgem on Thursday greenlit Tesla's bid to enter Britain's domestic and commercial electricity market withthe firm expected to offer a version of its "virtual power plant" where Tesla owners get low rates to charge their vehicles and "Powerwall" batteries and can return any sur»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced continued support for passengers affected by recent operational disruptions beyond the airline’s control, providing assistance to travellers stranded in Doha and facilitating limited flight operations. The airline said passengers stranded in Doha have been provided»»»

Tunis, March 12 (TAP) – The second international meeting of participants in the “Belgrade Expo 2027” was held in Belgrade, Serbia from March 10 to 12. During the meeting, Tunisia signed its participation contract for the global event, scheduled to...»»»

Risks never disappear in business. They just change their form, frequency, and intensity. But one thing remains unchanged: companies need clarity, speed in decision-making, and a reliable partner. Paraphrasing a famous quote by the American founding father Benjamin Franklin, “in this world nothing »»»

Paris: With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security. A third of fertiliser shipped by sea comes from the region and cannot make it to the global market as Iran has e»»»

1 of 5 | The Artemis II Space Launch System rocket is shown rolling to the Vehicle Assembly Building from Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 25. NASA decided to bring the rocket back to repair and check the faulty helium system, postponing the launch into a "no earlier than"»»»

China is fully leveraging its productivity to meet the needs of Global South populations, financial analyst Paul Goncharoff tells Sputnik, commenting on a new US probe into alleged excess manufacturing by China and other trade partners. "Excessive industrial capacity, or simply overcapacity, occurs»»»

1 of 4 | A suspect in the shooting attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue sits inside a defendant's enclosure during a hearing on pretrial restrictions at Basmanny district court, in Moscow, Russia, on March 24, 2024. File Photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA-EFE March 12 (UPI) -- Russia sentenced 15»»»

Having secured the political of the President of the High State Council, Mohamed Takala, and the President of the Presidency Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, for his new ministerial appointments and reshuffles, Aldabaiba’s new-look cabinet emerged at the first 2026 Cabinet meeting at the Cabinet Office i»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. His first statement since his appointment was read on state television by a news anchor. Khamenei did not app»»»

Formula for Resilience: Efficiency + Adaptability = Sustainability The theme of this year’s edition is “The Formula for Resilience: Efficiency + Adaptability = Sustainability,” a concept based on the idea that competitive advantage in the construction and installation industry is built on companies»»»

The US-Israel war with Iran has made startlingly clear how much the world relies on energy from the Gulf region. Since the conflict began, the price of oil has soared and is currently trading at over a third higher at $100 a barrel, pushed up by air strikes on shipping and energy infrastructure, an»»»

The Bulgarian government will approve a 5% increase in subsidies for several public service organizations, including BDZ-Passenger Transport (Bulgarian State Railways), NRIC (National Company Railway Infrastructure), the Bulgarian Posts, and municipal urban transport systems. The additional funding»»»

Research conducted in Romania and other European countries by the automotive data company carVertical examined the most extreme cases encountered in 2025 on the used car market. We discovered cars that had been “refreshed” with hundreds of thousands of kilometers, repair costs reaching astronomical»»»

Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange maintained its upward trend, closing Thursday's session with a 1.51% surge to 15,499.14 points, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.Trading volume on the exchange reached TND 20.4 million, driven by...»»»

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue. His first statement since his appointment was read on state television by a news anchor. Khamenei did not app»»»

Dubai: The disruption caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict is already being felt across the wider travel economy, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting travel and tourism across the Middle East, reducing i»»»

Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28. Iran declared a 40-day period of mourning. The country was under the control of a temporary leadership council for just over a week. On the night of March 9, the Assembly of Experts confirmed that Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, had be»»»

Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, fuelling concerns of a prolonged conflict and potential disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures climbed $6.41, or 7%, to $98.45 a barrel by 1235 GMT, h»»»

Food packages were distributed at the Republican Prosthetic and Orthopedic Institution to residents of Chui region and Bishkek. The Ministry of Labor’s press service reported. According to it, 500 food packages were delivered to needy families during the event. The recipients were pre-selected by t»»»

Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winters, Standard Chartered Bank Korea CEO Lee Kwang-hee and employees cheer at the head office of the Korean lender in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Standard Chartered Bank Korea SEOUL, March 12 (UPI) -- Standard Chartered Chief Executive Bill Winter»»»

Runners strap headlamps on to tackle deepest marathon over 3,000 ft undergroundhttps://t.co/bfxoFBJEsa— Guinness World Records (@GWR) March 11, 2026 March 11 (UPI) -- A group of runners held a certified event over 3,000 feet underground, earning them a Guinness World Record for the deepest marathon»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday the Serbia 2030 strategy was a programme aimed at building a modern, strong and successful Serbia for the decades and generations to come, and noted that 2027 would be one of the more important years in Serbia's ec»»»

The caretaker government will support households and businesses due to rising fuel prices, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. "The measures that the caretaker government will take are targeted and aim to address three problems. First, t»»»

Creating compelling visuals for e-commerce can often be a complex, time-consuming task. From adjusting images for different screen sizes to ensuring they load quickly across platforms, it’s crucial to deliver high-quality visuals that don’t sacrifice performance. E-commerce businesses are under con»»»

WASHINGTON The State Department will permanently close the US consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point before, during and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified»»»

Learn how to manage your company’s B2B reputation so that procurement teams find the right story about your business — and your sales pipeline stays strong even when competitors target your credibility. B2B procurement has become a digital-first process. Before a purchasing manager at a potential c»»»

"We thought they'd kill all the senior figures and the regime would collapse in days, but we are in the second week now, and every night I wake to explosions," a Tehran resident told the BBC. She initially supported the war, but her frustration is growing. For some Iranians who oppose their country»»»

Shanghai: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator. The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australi»»»

A ministerial meeting was held between Mr. Philippe Le Houérou Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC and the Ministers of International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Energy and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Eng. Tarek Elmola, Trade and Industry Eng. Tarek Kabil a»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark EGX30 index rebounding strongly after earlier volatility during the week. The EGX30 climbed 2.29% to close at 47,516.44 points, while broader market indices also recorded gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the »»»

Dubai: Lulu Group International said Thursday has arranged special flights to transport fresh food products from India to Kuwait, including fruits, vegetables and meat supplies for its retail operations. Two special flights operated by Kuwait Airways departed from Kochi and Delhi on March 12, carry»»»

Two Chinese backpackers working their way around Australia have been found dead inside their vehicle after it was swept away in severe flooding in Queensland's Gympie region. Image by Simaah from Pixabay March 12 (UPI) -- Police divers in Australia's Greater Sunshine Coast region on Thursday recove»»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov held a working meeting with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the country, Alexandra Solovieva. According to the ministry’s press center, the sides discussed current results of cooperation and further are»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a request to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury for a new special licence that would enable it to continue to operate without obstructions after March 20, when the current operating licence - issued o»»»