Dubai Police issue rain alert, urge motorists to drive with caution
Dubai: Dubai Police have called on motorists to remain extra vigilant as rainfall persists across parts of the emirate, urging strict adherence to traffic rules and safety guidelines. Drivers have been advised to reduce speed, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and avoid distractions behind »»»
Over 2.4 Tonnes of Unsafe Meat, Meat Preparations Discovered in Pleven Store
More than 2.4 tons of meat and meat preparations that do not meet safety and traceability requirements have been discovered in a shop in Pleven, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) reported. The inspection was carried out following a submitted signal. The site has been closed by the Regional Di»»»
Battery boom is here: How energy storage solves biggest knock against solar, wind
From humble powerbanks for everyday gadgets to gigawatt-rated packs, a new calculus is driving a serious rethink about batteries across the planet. Giant energy storage banks have proven to be silent, fast-acting gladiators popping up everywhere energy storage needs to scale. Grid operators, utilit»»»
Iran envoy has rejected talks with the US in an interview with RT
Iran does not currently need negotiations but remains a “rational player” that is “not looking for war,” Tehran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said. Speaking on RT’s Sanchez Effect, Jalali said Iran has “never denied peace talks” but insisted there must be “proper conditions” before any »»»
NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch
Cape Canaveral: NASA began its two-day countdown Monday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth's satellite that is to pave the way for future exploration. The first window to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in F»»»
Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs - UPI.com
Korean Air will enter emergency management mode this week to respond to rising fuel costs, according to industry sources Tuesday. This April 4, 2025, photo shows a Korean Air plane in front of a maintenance hangar in Incheon. File Pool Photo by Yonhap Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, wil»»»
Media Review: March 31
The topic of rising prices of food and fuels in Bulgaria dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud’s front-page story reads that the prices and the inflation rate are jointly going up. One in three retailers expects retail prices to go up over the next three months, according to a survey of busi»»»
Opinion | Leonardo Badea, BNR: Economics in the age of geopolitics
We are living through a moment of inflection in which the economy, after decades of dominance of efficiency and globalization, is once again becoming subordinate to geopolitics. If the beginning of the millennium was marked by the illusion of perpetual stability, the rapid succession of recent cris»»»
Indonesia says won't raise fuel price despite Mideast war pressures
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia said on Tuesday it would not increase fuel prices despite rising budget pressures from the war in the Middle East. A government statement sent to AFP said there would be no increase "for subsidised or non-subsidised" fuel from April 1, and urged citizens not to panic i»»»
Sweden invests $40 mn in space rocket launch site
Stockholm: Sweden said on Tuesday it was investing 386 million kronor ($40 million) to boost the country's satellite launch capabilities, citing deteriorating security. The investment would strengthen the launch capabilities of the Esrange Space Centre outside the city of Kiruna, north of the Arcti»»»
UAE schools cancel IB exams: What NECM grading means for students
Dubai: UAE schools have told Grade 12 students that IB final examinations this year will not go ahead, with results instead to be awarded through a special contingency measure. According to circulars sent out by Dubai IB schools, the International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that stude»»»
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Lebanon peacekeepers
The United Nations’ most powerful body will convene an emergency session Tuesday after officials announced that three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in the last 24 hours. The meeting was scheduled after a request from France. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explos»»»
IHC to take control of Indian lender in $1 billion deal
Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based IHC is moving to take control of India’s Sammaan Capital in a $1 billion deal that signals a focus on financial services and emerging market growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The investment will give IHC a 41.5% stake in the mortgage-focuse»»»
France seeks 'urgent' Security Council meeting on Lebanon peacekeepers
United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed on Monday in a blast i»»»
What drives the strong demand for Filipino workers in Norway
Dubai: Filipinos in Norway are emerging as a model diaspora community, known for their strong integration and high-value contributions, particularly in the maritime sector. During a visit to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster h»»»
Qatar, Belgium explore economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), met yesterday in two separate meetings, H E Eugene Krens, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the State of Qatar, and H E Pong Kok Tian, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the State, in the »»»
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
TradeMiddle EastAfter the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?Nik MartinThe Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back. https://p.dw.com/p/5B69iEven cont»»»
Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly meets Qatari envoy
Yerevan: Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia H E Alen Simonyan met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Armenia H E Mansour bin Abdulla Al Sulaitin. The meeting reviewed cooperation and relations between the two countries.»»»
Trade: Wholesale trade turnover declined in January 2026
Turnover in wholesale trade (except for the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles) recorded declines both in gross series and in seasonally and business-day adjusted series in January this year compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute »»»
Gold Set for Worst Month in More Than 17 Years as US Rate-cut Hopes Fade
Gold prices rose on Tuesday on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, but were poised for their worst month in more than 17 years as higher energy prices dimmed hopes for a US interest rate cut this year. Spot gold was up 1.1% at $4,561.68 per ounce, as of 0427 GMT. US gold futures for»»»
Romania maintains 45th place in the world ranking for quality of life and social well-being
Romania maintains its 45th place in the global ranking of the Social Progress Index, which evaluates quality of life and social well-being across 171 countries. The index is compiled by the non-profit organisation Social Progress Imperative, with support from Deloitte.According to the research, Rom»»»
Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan warns about fraudulent videos, forged documents - | 24.KG
The State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan warned about the dissemination of fake information online. The agency’s press service reported. The State Customs Service does not sell goods from temporary storage warehouses or other customs infrastructure facilities to individuals or legal entities. The vi»»»
DefMin Miruta discusses Romanian-Dutch defence projects with Dutch Ambassador van Haaften
The Minister of National Defence, Radu Miruta, had a meeting on Monday with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bucharest, Willemijn van Haaften, during which they discussed, among other things, the progress of joint projects in the defence industry.According to a press release from»»»
Trump Signals Shift on Iran as Hormuz Standoff Exposes Limits of US Strategy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Signals Shift on Iran as Hormuz Standoff Exposes Limits of US Strategy 31-03-2026 09:29 AM US President Donald trump in an image from»»»
China and Turkmenistan cannot get their gas export numbers straight
China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»
US embassy reopens in Caracas after six-year freeze
The United States has formally resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, reopening a diplomatic mission shuttered since 2019 in a move that signals a marked shift in Washington's engagement with Venezuela. In a stateme»»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»
Bab al-Mandab strait: Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, raising fears over key trade route
As Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, Iran has threatened to disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait – a strategic waterway linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal – with the help of its Houthi allies in Yemen. While disruptions in the Strait o»»»
Sir Westmacott challenges Trump rationale as war on Iran sparks 'serious' economic fallout worldwide
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Sir Peter Westmacott, distinguished ambassadorial fellow with the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and former British Ambassador to Turkey, France and the US. As a senior British diplomat, he approaches the current crisis with both concern and an»»»
Spotlight - Sir Westmacott challenges Trump rationale as war on Iran sparks 'serious' economic fallout worldwide
For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Sir Peter Westmacott, distinguished ambassadorial fellow with the Atlantic Council's Europe Center and former British Ambassador to Turkey, France and the United States. As a senior British diplomat with decades of experience across key tran»»»
Cabinet of Ministers approves requirements for Islamic insurance - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved requirements for insurance based on Islamic principles. The resolution «On Approval of Requirements for Insurance Based on Islamic Principles (Takaful), Mandatory Insurance, and Annuity Insurance» was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Financial Ma»»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»
China and Turkmenistan cannot get their gas export numbers straight
China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»
US embassy reopens in Caracas after six-year freeze
The United States has formally resumed operations at its embassy in Caracas, reopening a diplomatic mission shuttered since 2019 in a move that signals a marked shift in Washington's engagement with Venezuela. In a stateme»»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»
US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses
A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»