Global markets turbulent, investors left without safe havens
New York, Mar.28 (SANA) Nearly one month after the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict, global financial markets are undergoing one of their most volatile phases since the global financial crisis, amid sharp fluctuations that have pushed portfolio managers to scale back their positions an»»»
Virus Kills Tiger Cubs in Indonesian Zoo
Two Bengal tiger cubs born in Indonesia's Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, a conservation official told AFP on Friday. The cubs, two males named Huru and Hara, were born last July to tigress Jelita, who remains in good health. According to the conservation agency of West Java»»»
EU Parliament endorses initiative to create ‘return hubs’ for illegal migrants
European lawmakers have endorsed the opening of talks with the EU Council on a controversial legal framework to establish block-wide mechanisms to expel illegal migrants, including the creation of ‘return hubs’ in third countries. The idea to create de facto detention facilities outside of the EU’s»»»
Dimitar Donchev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Direct Democracy for Veliko Tarnovo 4th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar D»»»
Live updates: Yemen’s Houthis fire first missile on Israel as war in Middle East intensifies – Ya Libnan
Share: An Israeli first responder walks from the site of a missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, March 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Maya Levin) Major developments we’re following: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel on Saturday, raising concerns ab»»»
Biser Iliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Pleven 15th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Biser Ili»»»
Tsanko Kartalov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Smolyan 22nd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Tsanko Ka»»»
Vladislav Goranov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Varna 3rd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladislav»»»
FII PRIORITY Miami Concludes with Focus on Investment Strategies and Critical Minerals
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute concluded FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 with conversations about how the global economic outlook is being reshaped in real time by disruption, and how capital is adapting and reinventing itself accordingly. Across the day’s plenary sessions, speakers provi»»»
President al-Sharaa to visit Germany, UK in push to strengthen post-liberation ties
Damascus, March 28 (SANA) – President Ahmad al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom next Monday and Tuesday. According to the Presidency’s Media Directorate, cited by SANA, “President al-Sharaa will meet with senior officials in both countries »»»
What’s different about holy week preparations in the UAE this year
Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»
Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army
In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»
Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile. The war, now marking its one-month anniversary, erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran»»»
33 million litres/day: Diesel consumption in the Philippines — a data-driven look at diesel dependence and the electrification challenge
Manila: The Philippines faces ongoing energy security pressures. This was highlighted by recent government actions amid global oil market volatility induced by the Mideast war. According to data from the Philippine National Oil Co (PNOC) and the Department of Energy references cited in recent analy»»»
On This Day, March 28: Sumatra quake kills hundreds - UPI.com
On March 28, 2005, an 8.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the western coast of Sumatra, killing about 1,000 people and destroying hundreds of buildings. 1 of 6 | An aerial photograph taken February 12, 2005, shows damage six weeks after a tsunami hit Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. On M»»»
Spotlight - 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What di»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Crisis-virus: From disruption to destruction
The global economy is already sick, infected by a crisis virus spreading through supply chains after the war in Iran shifted from tempo»»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Iran war creates perfect storm for the petrodollar - Deutsche Bank
The world was already dedollarising thanks to rising East-West tensions and the US decision to weaponize the dollar in 2022 by seizing the Russian central bank’s reserves. Trump has gone a step further and one of the outcomes of the war in Iran will be acceleration of de-dollarization, a rush into »»»
Czechoslovak Group reports 72% y/y rise in revenue in 2025 amid surging defence demand
Regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG - CSG.NV) reported a rise in revenue by 71.7% year-on-year to €6.7bn in 2025. Net profit increased to €872mn, which is up by 35.5%. The figures are »»»
Warehouse shortage grips western Ukraine as business relocations drive property boom
Western Ukraine is facing a near-total shortage of vacant warehouse space as businesses relocate away from front-line regions, fuelling a surge in demand for commercial real estate, reported Ukraine Business News. The tren»»»
Czechoslovak Group reports 72% y/y rise in revenue in 2025 amid surging defence demand
Regional weaponry and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG - CSG.NV) reported a rise in revenue by 71.7% year-on-year to €6.7bn in 2025. Net profit increased to €872mn, which is up by 35.5%. The figures are »»»
March 2026 to 'change everything': 'Tipping point' for global EV adoption
March 2026 could change everything for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, marking the "tipping point" for global adoption, according to an industry expert. The internal-combustion engine (ICE) era is not ending through gradual replacement by battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone. Instead, a rapid»»»
One killed in Israel as army reports Iranian missile attack
Emergency responders said a man was killed in Israel on Friday after the Israeli military reported missiles fired from Iran. The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said a man was killed in Tel Aviv following the latest attack, which triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem. Two other men, aged »»»
What regret can you live with?
I’m not a natural risk-taker. I like stability, predictability, the comfort of knowing what comes next. Nor am I a purist or rigid conformist — I bend, negotiate, and adapt. And yet, life has pushed me to crossroads that changed me. Moments where every choice felt like a gamble, where hesitation ca»»»
Secret Service agent on Jill Biden's detail shoots himself in leg - UPI.com
Former first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2024. A Secret Service agent on her detail mistakenly shot himself in the leg at an airport Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI.. | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. Sec»»»
Committee approves 25 ethics breaches against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick - UPI.com
A House ethics committee found that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found Friday that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherf»»»
More Than 300 US Troops Injured Since Start of Iran War
More than 300 US troops have been wounded since the start of the Iran war on February 28, US Central Command said on Friday. "Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 US service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 273 troops have retu»»»
Israeli Military Kills Two in Raid, Says Palestinian Ministry
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men on Friday during a raid north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based health ministry and relatives said, while the army said troops had shot at instigators of stone throwing. "The young man Mustafa Asaad Hamad (22 years old) was killed by Israeli gunfire in Kufr »»»