Telecom. IT: ANCOM consults market on future use of 26 GHz, 42 GHz and 28 GHz frequency bands
Electronic communications service providers, manufacturers and distributors of radio equipment can express their opinion on the opportunity to acquire spectrum in the 26 GHz, 42 GHz or 28 GHz bands, the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announced on Wedn»»»
APIA: New vehicle registrations in Romania down almost 25pct in February 2026
New vehicle registrations in Romania decreased by 24.4% in February 2026, year-on-year, with electrified vehicles witnessing a 3% decrease in registrations, according to data with the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) published on Monday.In terms of market sh»»»
Fear of flights? UAE psychologist explains how to calm yourself during turbulence
She made the mistake of looking out of the window. It was pitch black. That might sound like the start of a horror film, and for Dubai-based Gita (name changed on request), it really was. “We were leaving an area of cold winds from what I understood. And the feeling of the plane suddenly shaking, t»»»
Gold Gains on Weaker Dollar, Easing Inflation Concerns
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing energy costs after US President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could end soon. Respite from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the chances of central banks raising interest rat»»»
Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel
Hanoi: Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has encouraged remote work where possible to reduce travel demand and transportation needs, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have caused sharp volatility in the global energy m»»»
Romania to participate in London Book Fair, 10 to 12 March
Romania will participate in the London Book Fair, one of the most important international fairs dedicated to literature professionals, from 10 to 12 March. Romania's presence at the event is organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR), through the National Book Centre and its London branch.A»»»
Coface Romania: Conflict in the Middle East has strong contagion effects on Romania's economy
The conflict in the Middle East generates strong contagion effects on Romania’s economy, the main transmission channel being the vulnerability of the energy market, says Bogdan Nichisoiu, Regional Enhanced Information Manager, Coface Romania.According to an analysis by Coface Romania, the escalatio»»»
President Dan to attend Friends of Competitiveness meeting
President Nicusor Dan is participating today in a meeting of the Friends of Competitiveness group of European states for coordination on the internal market and competitiveness, in order to prepare the European Council meeting of March 19-20.The meeting is scheduled for the evening in a videoconfer»»»
Milei Cheers Economic Benefits of Iran War for Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei, a staunch ally of US President Donald Trump and Israel, on Monday hailed the benefits of the Iran war for his country's exports and foreign currency reserves. The libertarian Milei, who has backed Washington and Israel's strikes on Iran, said he expected an "improv»»»
Fuel Prices Rising in Bulgaria: Government Demands Clarity on Reserves and Deliveries
Energy Minister Traycho Traykov has held talks with representatives of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association to discuss developments on international energy markets and their impact on fuel prices in Bulgaria. The meeting focused on fluctuations on global exchanges and the need for institutions to »»»
China Starts Year with Booming Trade, Despite US Exports Drop
China's trade surged by a fifth in the first two months of the year, official data showed Tuesday, significantly outpacing forecasts as a plunge in shipments to the United States was offset by sales to other major markets. The boost is a lifeline for the world's second-largest economy as domestic c»»»
Bulgaria Officially Ends Leva Circulation as Euro Transition Reaches Final Stage
Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation. Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets and head of the Coordination Center for the Euro Introduction Mechanism, confirmed at a b»»»
Australia to deploy long-range reconnaissance plane to Gulf
Sydney: Australia will deploy a long-range military reconnaissance plane to the Gulf to protect civilians, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting defence force personnel will be sent for an initial period of four weeks to help "protect and secure the»»»
Qatar’s payments market set for rapid growth as digital transactions accelerate
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»
Al Jazeera English wins RTS Award for Breaking News
Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera English has won the 2026 RTS Television Journalism Award for Breaking News for its coverage of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. At a gala event in London on March 4, judges from the Royal Television Society praised the broadcaster for its ‘visually distinctive, authent»»»
How Filipinos in the Middle East can get free calls back home
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»
Iran Vows to Fight ‘As Long as Needed’ as Trump Says War Will End ‘Soon’
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came»»»
Bulgarian PM to Participate in Second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov will be among the participants in the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris Tuesday, the government press service announced. The aim of the event is to strengthen international cooperation on the development of safe nuclear energy for civilian purposes amid gro»»»
When oil trembles, nations prepare: The quiet reserves of America, Japan and Europe — What you need to know
Oil is the force that turns the wheels of our present age. This treasure beneath the earth — called by many “black gold” — moves ships across oceans, lifts aircraft into the sky, and carries the daily commerce of nations upon its unseen tide. Yet it is also among the most restless of commodities, q»»»
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surge
MANAMA — Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf on Monday, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared on fears over supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility was hit, causing a fire and damage, with the co»»»
Gold surges again as global turmoil fuels safe haven demand
Dubai: Dubai gold prices jumped sharply on Tuesday morning, pushing retail rates higher after several days of volatile trading driven by global geopolitical developments and currency movements. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.25 am, the price of 24K gold in Dubai »»»
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan speaks about water resource distribution - | 24.KG
Saidikram Niyazhodjaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke on Birinchi Radio about the work of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on water resource distribution and transboundary river management. He noted that, given water shortages, rational resource u»»»
Iran’s defiant regime picks a new supreme leader
For a week Iran had functioned surprisingly smoothly under American and Israeli bombardment. Preparations ordered by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before his assassination on 28 February, proceeded as planned. The first wave of air strikes killed fewer among Iran’s leadership than was»»»
Trump Says Iran War Could Be Over Soon, but Oil Disruption Would Trigger Harsher US Strikes
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by Tehran, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader. Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a»»»
Iran's justifications for attacks on Qatar, other countries are 'totally rejected': PM
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar and other Gulf countries, saying the justifications provided by Tehran are “totally rejected.” In an interview with Sky New»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
Countries Can Gain Passage Through Hormuz Strait If Expel US, Israel Envoys - IRGC
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Any Arab or European country will gain passage through the Strait of Hormuz if it expels US and Israeli ambassadors from its territory, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. "Any Arab or European country that expels Israeli and American ambassadors from its territ»»»
Bahrain- Pakistan travel: Gulf Air opens special Dammam–Karachi flight
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has opened registration for a special flight between King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (DMM), and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan (KHI) on March 10. The flight allows passengers to travel during the temporary closure of »»»
Japan’s Nikkei records third-largest fall on record
Tokyo equities tumbled on March 9, with the Nikkei Stock Average posting its third-largest point decline on record as crude prices surged amid rising expectations of a prolonged Middle East conflict. The 225-share Nikkei c»»»
COMMENT: Oil at or above $100 per barrel threatens Indonesia’s Eid spending
Indonesia is heading towards the end of Ramadan, and Eid this year, under a massive cloud of economic stress. The real trouble started in the global energy markets, where crude oil recently blew past $100 per barrel. »»»
India’s quick commerce boom reshapes retail landscape
India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»
The Straits of Hormuz have closed, but a trickle of tankers still getting through
Iran’s military declared the Straits of Hormuz were shut on March 2 and traffic fell to nearly zero within a day. But it is not at zero. At least five ships have traversed the passage since the blockade began and commercial deals being offered to Tehran may see more ships allowed to pass. »»»
Argentina seeks allied loans to avoid tapping global bond markets
Argentina is in talks with several allied governments about bilateral loans as Buenos Aires seeks cheaper alternatives to international bond markets ahead of a $4.2bn payment to private creditors due on July 9, according to officials familiar with the discussions cited by La Nacion. »»»
Argentina seeks allied loans to avoid tapping global bond markets
Argentina is in talks with several allied governments about bilateral loans as Buenos Aires seeks cheaper alternatives to international bond markets ahead of a $4.2bn payment to private creditors due on July 9, according to officials familiar with the discussions cited by La Nacion. »»»
Argentina seeks allied loans to avoid tapping global bond markets
Argentina is in talks with several allied governments about bilateral loans as Buenos Aires seeks cheaper alternatives to international bond markets ahead of a $4.2bn payment to private creditors due on July 9, according to officials familiar with the discussions cited by La Nacion. »»»
India’s quick commerce boom reshapes retail landscape
India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»
"Now it's business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»
COMMENT: Oil at or above $100 per barrel threatens Indonesia’s Eid spending
Indonesia is heading towards the end of Ramadan, and Eid this year, under a massive cloud of economic stress. The real trouble started in the global energy markets, where crude oil recently blew past $100 per barrel. »»»
GCC information ministers hold emergency meeting over Iran attacks
Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»
COMMENT: Oil at or above $100 per barrel threatens Indonesia’s Eid spending
Indonesia is heading towards the end of Ramadan, and Eid this year, under a massive cloud of economic stress. The real trouble started in the global energy markets, where crude oil recently blew past $100 per barrel. »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
GCC information ministers hold emergency meeting over Iran attacks
Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»
GCC information ministers hold emergency meeting over Iran attacks
Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
UK pulls embassy dependants from UAE
The British government has temporarily withdrawn the dependants of embassy staff from the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced on March 9, UK-based Emerging Travel reported. »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
GCC information ministers hold emergency meeting over Iran attacks
Gulf Cooperation Council information ministers held an extraordinary virtual meeting on March 9 to coordinate media strategy amid the escalating regional conflict, the Oman News Agency ONA reported. Oman was represented by»»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»