The true cost of the Iran war: Beyond bombs and missiles
The war with Iran is already costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars in military operations — and that may only be the beginning. According to estimates compiled by think tanks cited by CNN, the conflict is currently costing about $891.4 million a day, as American forces deploy»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Blat Israeli site in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: Military Media statement no. 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Blat Israeli site in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: Militar»»»
UAE draft law proposes tougher penalties for vaccination neglect
Dubai: A draft law on combating communicable diseases approved by the Federal National Council proposes tougher penalties, including prison terms and fines of up to Dh100,000, for violations related to the spread and reporting of infectious diseases. Under the proposed legislation, anyone who knowi»»»
Germany, Austria will Release Reserve Oil in Effort to Calm Surging Prices
Germany and Austria said Wednesday they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for members to release a record 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war. Japan also said it will release some of its reserves startin»»»
Ramadan Nights 2026 in Sharjah: What you should not miss
Dubai: The 43rd edition of the Ramadan Nights exhibition has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together shopping deals, cultural experiences, and family-friendly entertainment during the holy month. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Indus»»»
Iran’s IRGC announces start of 39th wave of op. True Promise 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC announces start of 39th wave of op. True Promise 4 11-03-2026 14:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Massive funeral procession under»»»
Nearly 25% of Bulgarians Have Tried Quick Loans, Study Shows
A recent study by the Association for Responsible Non-Banking Lending (AONK) shows that nearly a quarter of Bulgarians have used quick loans at least once in their lives. The findings were presented by the organization’s chairman, attorney Nikolay Tsvetkov. The research indicates that most borrower»»»
Greenvolt Next delivers 1.32 MW decentralized solar energy for companies in the Moldova region
Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, announces the completion of five photovoltaic projects for the commercial and industrial sector in the Moldova region, with a cumulative installed capacity of 1.32 MW. Four of the projects are already operational, while the fifth is in the final phase of imp»»»
NETOPIA Group sells Web2SMS to LINK Mobility
NETOPIA Group announces the sale of Web2SMS, its SMS messaging business, to LINK Mobility, the leading European provider of Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) solutions. The transaction stands as a strategic step in NETOPIA Group’s medium-term development plan, allowing the group to focus»»»
West Group launches an international scholarship and internship program for employees’ children
West Group has launched the International Scholarships & Internship Program, an initiative dedicated to the children of the company’s employees, through which over 30 students from the first cohort are already benefiting from monthly scholarships and access to internships in Romania and Germany. Th»»»
Right to refuse sailing: What seafarers need to know amid ongoing geopolitical situation
Dubai: The Philippines has reiterated that Filipino seafarers have the “right to refuse sailing” to certain high-risk waters after a Filipino crew member was reported missing following an attack on a tugboat assisting a distressed vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. In light of this, the Department o»»»
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
Dozens of hereditary peers are set to lose their seats in the House of Lords, after the passage of a bill that will end a parliamentary role dating back hundreds of years. Peers passed the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill after ministers offered a compromise to end a long-running dispute with»»»
G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge
G7 nations have said they would support the collective release of oil from their reserves to tackle soaring prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The group of countries has been meeting with the International Energy Agency (IEA), which is reported to be readying its biggest ever in»»»
Deloitte, ranked the strongest and most valuable professional services brand in the world by Brand Finance
Deloitte was ranked the strongest and most valuable professional services brand in the world, according to the 2026 edition of Brand Finance Global 500 report and is also in the global top ten strongest brands regardless of their fields (8th place). The report calculates brands’ value based on indi»»»
Airlines raise fares and surcharges as oil shock hits global travel
Dubai: Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and adding fuel surcharges after sharp swings in global oil markets pushed jet fuel costs higher and disrupted key flight routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carriers say the moves are necessary to offset rising»»»
Meghan to appear at £1,400 per person 'girls' weekend' in Australia
The Duchess of Sussex is set to appear at a women-only weekend retreat in Sydney, with tickets starting at A$2,699 (£1,400) per person. The three-day event will take place during Meghan and the Duke of Sussex's trip to Australia in April, seven years after their first visit when they were still sen»»»
Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but "safe and sound", the son of the president said Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment at the weekend. "I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I hav»»»
With World's Oil Tap Shut at Hormuz, Pakistan Can Count on Russia - Ex-Ambassador
In the event of any disruption to oil and gas supplies, Pakistan will remain in contact with Moscow, said Abdul Basit, former Pakistani High Commissioner to India and ex-Ambassador to Germany. The Pakistani government is taking steps to cut oil and gas use amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz,»»»
At least six killed in blaze aboard bus in Switzerland - UPI.com
Police in western Switzerland are investigating the deaths of six people killed in a fire that gutted a bus in the town of Kerzers, near Bern. Photo courtesy Fribourg Cantonal Police/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- At least six people were confirmed killed and several were injured after a fire tore through a»»»
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities
Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic. Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai »»»
India’s top court allows withdrawal of life support for man in vegetative state
New Delhi: India’s Supreme Court authorised on Wednesday the withdrawal of life support from a man who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade, the first such ruling in the country’s history. India recognised passive euthanasia in 2018, permitting the removal of life support under strict c»»»
Dubai issues new law to regulate shared housing with fines up to Dh500,000
Dubai: Dubai has introduced a new law to regulate shared housing and set clear rules for property owners, tenants, and companies managing such units. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (4) of 2026 in his capacity as Ruler of D»»»
South Korea objects to US air defense redeployment to Middle East
South Korea has voiced opposition to the redeployment of US air defense assets from its territory to the Middle East but is not in a position to block the move, Seoul has said. With the US-Israeli war with Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on American assets in the region entering their 12th da»»»
G7 Energy ministers ready to take 'all necessary measures' on oil reserves
Paris, France: Energy ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday affirmed their readiness to take "all necessary measures" regarding oil reserves, hours before a meeting of G7 leaders, amid sharp volatility in crude prices caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. In a statement issued a»»»
BYD eyes Formula One as EV leader targets global spotlight
Dubai: BYD Co. is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One and endurance racing, in an effort to boost the Chinese brand’s appeal globally, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The automaker is lo»»»
Most of Iranian women’s football team leaves Australia, the rest evacuated from safe house
The Iranian women's football team, minus six of its members, left Australia for Iran Wednesday amid frantic efforts by Australian officials who sought to ensure they understood they were being offered asylum. Seven team members were granted asylum, but one changed her mind, exposing the location of»»»
Kharg Island: Iran’s Vital Oil Hub in the Crosshairs?
Kharg Island, a scrubby stretch of land in the northern Gulf, handles almost all of Iran's crude exports and any attempt to seize it would mark a major escalation in the conflict, analysts say. The US and Israel have so far treaded carefully around the island, but an Axios report over the weekend c»»»
Dubai start-up uses AI to slash food label errors
Dubai-based start-up slashes label approval times, helping food and beverage brands prevent costly errors Dubai: GoVisually, a Dubai-based AI-driven label compliance platform for food, beverage, and CPG companies, is tackling one of the sector’s biggest operational risks: labelling errors that dela»»»
UAE travellers continue searching for India, Europe despite regional tensions
Dubai: Travel searches from the UAE remain largely focused on major international hubs, particularly India, Europe and the Middle East, even as the region navigates geopolitical uncertainty following the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Data shared by travel search pl»»»
Volkswagen Accelerates Restructuring as China Competition Intensifies
WOLFSBURG — Volkswagen Group has announced a major restructuring programme as the company confronts declining profitability and rising competition from Chinese electric-vehicle makers. Europe’s largest carmaker said it plans to cut around 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, expanding earlier cost-reduc»»»
Egyptian Stocks Rebound as Benchmark EGX30 Rises 2.3% at Week’s Close
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 »»»
"Tunisia enjoys significant potential to speed up change" (Marco Carniello)
Tunis, March 11 (TAP/interview by Meriem Khadhraoui) - Stakeholders in the energy sector in the Mediterranean region gathered at the "KEY - The Energy Transition Expo," Europe's leading event on renewable energy and energy transition, organised...»»»
Media Review: March 11
JUSTICE Capital: A major controversy has erupted in Bulgaria after the prosecution office revealed details of an investigation into European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, following her announcement that she was willing to testify about alleged ties between judicial lobbyist Petyo [Pepi the Euro] Pe»»»
Christian Tour: Ready to go regional
Romanian tour operator Christian Tour is reshaping the country’s travel industry by embracing technology and launching innovative services. From pioneering online travel platforms to introducing Romania’s first travel subscription, the company is responding to evolving traveller needs. Forward-thin»»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Iran war inflation shock is on its way
An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Iran war inflation shock is on its way
An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Iran war inflation shock is on its way
An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»
Iran war inflation shock is on its way
An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»
Iran war inflation shock is on its way
An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»
Asia confronts energy price shock
Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»