South Africa disinvited from G7 in France, backtracks on initial claim of US pressure
South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»
Abortion anarchy: What the new UK law will really achieve
In March 2026, the BBC announced: “Peers in the House of Lords have backed plans to decriminalize abortions, which MPs voted in favour of last summer.” Immediately, and following demonstrations in front of the House of Lords, people went into a fury on social networks, accusing the government of th»»»
Egypt, Syria Boost Rapprochement Through Reconstruction, Economic Cooperation
Egypt and Syria are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand economic and trade partnerships, following a series of visits and meetings at various levels in recent weeks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed his country’s “commitment to actively contributing to efforts to »»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports
Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»
Qatar’s PPI for industrial sector decreases by 14.90% in January
Doha: The general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector for January 2026 is estimated at 97.02 points, reflecting a 4.03% decrease compared to the previous month. On a year -on-year basis, the index recorded a 14.90% decline compared to January 2025. The relative weights of the four »»»
LuLu’s Yusuffali briefs Indian PM on continuous food supplies to GCC
DOHA: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Yusuffali M A, Chairman of LuLu Group, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the »»»
U.S. ambassador joins V-BAT UAV demonstration on Romanian frigate Regina Maria
The U.S. ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, attended on Thursday a demonstration of the V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle system aboard the frigate Regina Maria.He was joined by the leadership of the Romanian Defense Ministry and security partners."The demonstration highlighted how cooperation be»»»
Speakers Abrudean, Kurtulmus meet: Turkey remains Romania's top non-EU trade partner
The visit to Romania by a Turkish parliamentary delegation led by Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmus reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership and advancing pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation for the benefit of citizens in both countries, the Sena»»»
Governor-General of Jamaica receives credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador
Kingston: Governor-General of Jamaica H E Dr. Patrick Linton Allen has received the credentials of H E Tariq Othman Al Othman as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Jamaica. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-»»»
Kara-Balta—Chaldovar road prepared for reconstruction with EBRD support - | 24.KG
The implementation of Kara-Balta — Chaldovar road reconstruction project was discussed at the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister Baktyluu Mombekov and Regional Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Ay»»»
G7 wants 'lasting peace and stability' in Middle East, France's foreign minister says
G7 nations want to "create the conditions for lasting peace and stability" in the Middle East, France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at a two-day conference outside Paris on Thursday. The talks aim to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war. France's foreig»»»
Report: Iran Hardliners Ramp up Calls for a Nuclear Bomb
The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating US-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say. With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader»»»
Woman Detained for Stabbing Four German Nationals in Two Attacks in Central Sofia
Police have detained a 39-year-old woman late Thursday after she allegedly stabbed four German nationals in two separate incidents within minutes of each other in central Sofia, authorities said. All victims were hospitalized with stab wounds but are not in life-threatening condition, according to »»»
Woman Detained for Stabbing Four German Nationals in Two Attacks in Central Sofia
Police have detained a 39-year-old woman late Thursday after she allegedly stabbed four German nationals in two separate incidents within minutes of each other in central Sofia, authorities said. All victims were hospitalized with stab wounds but are not in life-threatening condition, according to »»»
Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»
Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»
Mexico risks Beijing trade retaliation in bid to curry favour in Washington
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) delivered its most pointed rebuke yet of Mexican trade policy on March 25, capping a six-month investigation by formally designating Mexico's recently enacted import tariffs as barriers to trade and investment. And, most crucially, reserving the right to impose»»»
Trump extends pause on US strikes against Iranian energy sites
Donald Trump has extended a pause on US military strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. In doing so, the US president is now lengthening the initial five-day halt to a two-week period. Trump first announced the s»»»
Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says
Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»
Poland begins work on digital services tax bill, risking US fury
Poland’s government will begin work on legislation introducing a digital services tax, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said on March 24, in a move that could heighten tensions with the United States. »»»
Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants
A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»
Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices
Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»
Vladimir Bradyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Sofia Region 26th 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. Vladimir »»»
Qatar’s industrial PPI drops in January 2026
QNA & TNN Doha Qatar’s general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector recorded a notable decline in January 2026, reflecting continued pressure on key sectors, particularly hydrocarbons. According to data released by the National Planning Council, the index stood at 97.02 points, mark»»»
UNESCO: Tunisia reaffirms support for emergency actions in Yemen and Gaza
Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Tunisia to UNESCO Dhia Khaled took part on Thursday in two briefing sessions organised by the organisation's secretariat, dedicated to emergency situations and UNESCO's actions in Yemen...»»»
Syrian Foreign Minister receives Norway Ambassador’s copy of credentials
Damascus, Mar.26 (SANA) Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Thursday the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Syrian Arab Republic, Hilde Haraldstad, in Damascus. During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, »»»
FM meets Bazzi, calls for greater support to Tunisian community in U.S.
Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting on Thursday with Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia Bill Bazzi, during which he expressed keenness that the U.S....»»»
What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»
FM meets with US ambassador to Tunisia, calls for providing greater support to Tunisian community living in US
Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting on Thursday with Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia Bill Bazzi, during which he voiced hope that the U.S....»»»
FM meets with US ambassador to Tunisia, calls for providing greater support to Tunisian community living in US
Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting on Thursday with Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia Bill Bazzi, during which he voiced hope that the U.S....»»»
Air India and Air India Express boost Gulf connectivity
Dubai: Air India Group on Thursday announced that Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined 22 flights to and from the Gulf region on March 27, 2026. Air India will run four scheduled flights between India and Jeddah, with two services each from Delhi and Mumbai, and two flights betwe»»»
Trump says he's thought about suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration has considered suspending the federal gas tax as oil prices climb hi»»»
JTI Romania has announced a EUR 300 million investment in a new factory in Stefanesti
“This is one of the largest investments made by JTI in Romania. It reflects our long-term confidence in this country, its infrastructure, and the quality of its workforce. Romania is a key market for our company, serving as an important industrial hub in Europe. Currently, nearly 1,600 employees wo»»»
Hezbollah targets defense ministry in Tel Aviv, rocket attack kills man in Nahariya
Hezbollah said Thursday it had targeted a defense ministry complex in Tel Aviv, as well as other military objectives in northern Israel. Israeli emergency services said a rocket fired from Lebanon killed a man and seriously wounded another in Nahariya in northern Israel on Thursday. Hezbollah also »»»
First Negotiations Between Russian, US Lawmakers in Washington Excellent - Russian Official
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The start of the Russian parliamentary delegation's negotiations with their US counterparts went remarkably well, and the parties have already achieved good results, Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Boris Chernyshov told Sputnik on Thursday. "It was a wonderful experience, w»»»
Foreign Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Security and EU Enlargement
Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky met with France's Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin to discuss key issues on the European agenda, including security and the future of EU enlargement, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday. The talks focused on the need for in-depth societal reforms in EU c»»»
Hezbollah targets defense ministry complex in Tel Aviv, rocket kills man in Nahariya
Hezbollah said Thursday it had targeted a defense ministry complex in Tel Aviv, as well as other military objectives in northern Israel. Israeli emergency services said a rocket fired from Lebanon killed a man in Nahariya in northern Israel on Thursday. Hezbollah also said it had fired rockets in L»»»
‘We shouldn’t only expel Iran’s ambassador, but cut all ties with a repressive regime that has violated Lebanon’s sovereignty’: Kuyumjian – Ya Libnan
Share: Richard Kouyoumjian, a former Minister and the Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Lebanese Forces Party emphasized In a statement that “what is required is not merely the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador, but the severing of all ties with a repressive, reactionary, and totali»»»
EU Court Advocate General Issues Opinion on Requirements for Bulgarian National Bank Leadership
EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»
China, Russia Should Work Together to Promote Deescalation in Mideast - Special Envoy
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Russia should jointly promote deescalation in the Middle East, Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun said Thursday at a meeting with Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov. "Russia and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, support a ce»»»
Suspects in arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances freed on bail - UPI.com
British police said Thursday they had released two men being held in custody on suspicion of carrying out an anti-Semitic arson attack on a Jewish volunteer community organization that destroyed four ambulances. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- Two men suspected of arson with intent to enda»»»
Israel says it killed leader of Iran’s navy Alireza Tangsiri - UPI.com
The IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, is seen here in a screenshot from video as it was torpedoed by a U.S. Navy submarine in the Indian Ocean on March 4. The Israeli Defense Ministry said Thursday that it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, the Iranian naval commander responsible for»»»
Hezbollah boycotts cabinet session over Iran ambassador expulsion
Ministers from Hezbollah and its ally Amal boycotted a cabinet session on Thursday in protest over the government declaring the Iranian ambassador persona non grata. The two Shia parties have a combined four ministers, with one independent Shia also represented in the cabinet present at the meeting»»»
Lebanon: Hezbollah Boycotts Cabinet Session over Iran Ambassador Expulsion
Ministers from Hezbollah and its ally Amal boycotted Lebanon's cabinet session on Thursday in protest over the government declaring the Iranian ambassador persona non grata, a Lebanese official told AFP. The two Shiite parties have a combined four ministers, with one independent Shiite also represe»»»
Apostolovic: Vucic-Rama proposal should be backed by EU, Kos's position unfair
BELGRADE - Serbian Ambassador to the EU Danijel Apostolovic, who also chairs Serbia' Operating Team for EU Accession, said on Thursday a joint call by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Albanian PM Edi Rama for fast-tracked integration of candidate countries into the EU single market and the Sc»»»
“Dubai recalibrates under pressure quickly”: From figure skater to skin care entrepreneur's journey
“Dubai is home. It’s all I’ve ever known, and it’s a city that encourages entrepreneurship and allows ideas to take shape quickly,” says Mamta Nihalani in an interview with Gulf News. For Mamta, a former UAE figure skater turned mompreneur, that energy became her driving force. “I founded Apothecar»»»
Mideast conflict could spark financial system stress: ECB
Frankfurt, Germany: The Middle East conflict is a threat to financial stability, a senior European Central Bank official said Thursday, warning that it could spark "systemic stress" in the markets. The turmoil unleashed by the conflict has come at a time of growing worries about a bubble in tech st»»»
Pepe Escobar: New World Busy Being Born While Old One is Busy Dying
The 15-point plan that Team Trump presented to Iran is already D.O.A. It’s an imposed capitulation: a surrender document disguised as “negotiation”.The non-plan plan – imposing demands while begging for a one-month ceasefire - includes zero uranium enrichment on Iranian soil; full dismantlement of »»»