Vucic, Reshetnikov discuss strategic issues for Serbia's energy stability
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Belgrade on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key strategic issues for energy stability and economic stability in Serbia. "With Minister Reshetnikov (I spoke) about bilater»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in Dovev and Mattat in the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in Dovev and Mattat in the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration 20-03-2026 12:36 PM Latest News Ur»»»
Europe Undermining Itself by Rejecting Russian Energy Resources – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia should and will do what corresponds to its interests and benefits in terms of the energy issue, Peskov said. "Russia must and will do what best suits its interests and its benefits," Peskov told reporters, commenting on a statement by European Commission President Ursula v»»»
EU Council meeting
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
Oil prices fall as Europe, Japan move to secure Strait of Hormuz
London, March 20 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Friday after major European countries and Japan signaled readiness to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures dropped $1.24, or 1.1 percent, to $107.41 a barrel, while U.S. W»»»
Council of Regions and Districts reaffirms commitment for inclusive development
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts reaffirmed its commitment to contributing actively to the development process with a view to strengthening national unity and meeting the aspirations of the Tunisian people.In a...»»»
Tunisia receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»
Tunis hosts EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, March 25
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The 'EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, part of a flagship series of policy dialogues under the EuroMed Clusters Forward (ECF) project, will be held March 25 in Tunis, with a view to fostering policy...»»»
Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has told national TV that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, breaking seven weeks of silence after the extent of her contacts with him emerged. "I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don't realise it from the sta»»»
MRF-New Beginning Leader Says PM Gurov's Comments about Bulgaria Not Joining Board of Peace Is “Media Smoke and Mirrors”
Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, has dismissed caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov’s comments about Bulgaria not joining the Board of Peace as “media smoke and mirrors.” “I want to remind this man [Gurov] that Bulgaria’s security and future can»»»
UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE air defence systems on 20th March 2026 engaged 4 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 338 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,740 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the marty»»»
'War Has Aged Us': Lebanon's Kids Aren't Alright
Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the tall teen from south Lebanon told AFP in Beirut. "»»»
EU envoy in Syria extends Eid al-Fitr greetings to Syrians
Damascus, March 20 (SANA) The European Union’s chargé d’affaires in Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Syrian people on Friday, expressing hope for peace and stability across the country. In a post on X, Ohnmacht said the holiday offers an opportunity to promote values o»»»
US's OFAC extends operating licence for NIS until April 17
BELGRADE - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury has extended until April 17 an operating licence issued to the Serbian oil company NIS. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. "As President Aleksandar »»»
10 smart ways to save money as oil prices surge above $100
Dubai: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined 10 immediate ways households, businesses and governments can save money as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following what it calls the largest supply disruption in global oil market history. The crisis stems from the US-Israel war on »»»
NATO Battlegroup Joins Artillery Training at Koren Ground
Field training for service personnel from the Fourth Artillery Regiment will take place at Koren Training Ground from March 20 to 27, the Defence Ministry press service said on Friday. The programme includes tactical drills, live-fire exercises, and integrated training activities, with service pers»»»
Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024
MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region’s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at current market prices, according to new data. Figures released by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gul»»»
Rain, hail and strong winds to hit Abu Dhabi as NCM issues weather alert
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast intermittent rainfall of varying intensity across Abu Dhabi, with some areas likely to experience hail and strong winds. In Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, rain may be accompanied by fresh to strong winds, causing dust and sand and reduci»»»
IRGC Launches Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4, Strikes US and Israeli Targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 67th wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeting US-led coalition forces and Israeli military installations in a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign. Moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv.Fol»»»
How US Marines could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — and break the blockade
The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil tanker passage. It’s a key waterway in global trade. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses a brutally simple playbook here: squeeze the world economy through this narrow gate — and control the gate. At just 39 km wide at its narrowest, shipping is»»»
Running App Reveals Location of France Aircraft Carrier in Mediterranean
A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country's flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle -- and accompanying frigates -- to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after US-Isr»»»
Early Southwest Heat is Latest in Parade of Weather Extremes as Earth Warms
The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the US Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. Experts said unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that someti»»»
Transport Ministry receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»
Qatari firms secure 11 spots on Forbes 2026 most valuable companies ranking
DOHA: Eleven Qatari firms were featured in the list of 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East by Forbes 2026 magazine. The following firms have made it to the ranking of most valuable companies in their respective categories in March issue of Forbes Middle East: QNB Group (Rank 11, market v»»»
Running app reveals location of France aircraft carrier in Mediterranean
Paris: A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country’s flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle - and accompanying frigates - to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after U»»»
Trump's Pearl Harbor remark overshadows Japan PM visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to the US has been overshadowed by President Donald Trump's comment on a key piece of shared history - Pearl Harbor. Asked by a Japanese journalist why the US had not warned its allies it was going to strike Iran on 28 February, Trump referenc»»»
Abu Dhabi Police arrest 109 for filming and sharing misinformation amid regional tensions
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested 109 individuals of various nationalities who filmed sites and events and shared inaccurate information on social media amid ongoing regional tensions. Authorities said these actions could stir public opinion and spread rumours among community members. The police have »»»
Massive fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures 55, search for missing continues
Seoul: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Korea's central city of Daejeon injured at least 55 people on Friday, with officials warning the toll could rise. The National Fire Agency said 24 were seriously hurt in a blaze likely caused by an explosion. Officials could not immediately confirm wh»»»
Progressive Bulgaria: Radev's Blueprint for Dismantling the Oligarchy
After weeks of calculated silence, Rumen Radev finally unveiled his political vehicle on the eve of Bulgaria's April 2025 election campaign. "Progressive Bulgaria" represents Radev's calculated response to a decade of political chaos, positioning itself as the force that will finally break the olig»»»
US State Department Seeking Procurement Manager for Drones for Ukrainian Security Forces
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US State Department has announced a search for a specialist to coordinate the procurement of drones and other high-tech equipment for Ukrainian security forces, Sputnik revealed after reviewing government documents. The position is titled "Emerging Technology Advisor and Cont»»»
Cote d’Ivoire PM meets Qatar's envoy
Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire H E Robert Beugre Mambe met with Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. The two sides reviewed relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation .»»»
GCC Human Rights Institutions hold emergency meeting on Iranian attacks
DOHA: GCC National Human Rights Institutions held an emergency meeting yesterday to discuss the Iranian attacks on the Gulf states and their repercussions on the human rights situation. The meeting, convened at the initiative of the Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), was attended by re»»»
14 unaccounted for in fire at Daejeon car parts plant - UPI.com
Fire authorities are on the scene of a fire that broke out at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon on Friday, injuring at least 53 people, with 14 others unaccounted for. Photo by Yonhap A fire broke out at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon on Friday, injuring at least 53»»»
Navy retires storied Themistoklis frigate
On Friday morning, the frigate Themistoklis, hull number F-465, will pass into history after a total of 45 years at sea, including half of that time in service with the Hellenic Navy. The Themistoklis, the ninth Standard-class frigate of the navy, spent its first 22 years as HNLMS Philips van Almon»»»
Standing together: Qatar and Sri Lanka in challenging times
DOHA: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qatar H E Sithra Khan Azard, has expressed deep appreciation to Qatar’s leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Sri Lankan community in the country during the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. In a statement yesterday, the ambassador conveyed the g»»»
Qatar slams Iran attacks at NATO meeting, warns of regional escalation
Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in a meeting of the NATO Council with the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative countries, held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels. The session was chaired by HE NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska. Charge d’Affaires at Qatar’s Mission t»»»
Avoid the Eid rush! Dubai RTA issues Metro and Tram travel advisory
As Eid Al Fitr festivities kick off across Dubai, residents are expected to hit the roads and public transport in large numbers. To ease the travel rush, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended operating hours for Dubai Metro and Tram, alongside convenient parking options at »»»
US is now prioritizing supplying its own military over Ukraine, Pete Hegseth says
The Pentagon is now prioritizing refilling its own weapon stocks instead of sending them to Ukraine, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, blaming the Biden administration for any “challenges” the US military has been facing lately. Hegseth made the remarks on Thursday during a media briefing »»»
Discover why the UAE is still the happiest country in Arab world
Dubai: The World Happiness Report 2026 has once again placed the UAE as the happiest country in the Arab world, keeping its place on the 21st spot globally and ahead of countries such as the US and UK. The UAE has maintained its position from last year, achieving a score of 6.821 out of 10 based on»»»
Allianz-Țiriac announces revenues of nearly RON 4 billion in 2025
In 2025, Allianz-Țiriac paid nearly RON 1.7 billion to insured clients and third-party claimants in compensation for covered events, 12.7% more than in 2024. On each working day of the past year, around 900 customers benefited from insurance coverage, with Allianz-Țiriac covering their costs. Total»»»
Israeli Reservist Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Iran
Israeli police said on Friday they had arrested an army reservist who served on the Iron Dome air defense system on suspicion of passing secrets to Iran. The arrest comes as Israel and the United States are locked in a war with Iran that has spread across the Middle East. "Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old »»»
Truth or Fake - Video of Iranian soldier being targeted in Tehran strike is AI-generated
Since Tuesday, videos supposedly showing Iranian soldiers being bombed in Tehran have been widely shared by pro-Israel accounts, Israeli media and even an official Israeli government social media account. But doubts have surfaced over their authenticity, as Emerald Maxwell explains.»»»
Middle East war live: US-Israeli air strikes kill Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesperson
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in dawn US-Israeli air strikes on Friday, state media reported. The strikes came as an Iranian drone attack hit Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, causing several fires but no casualties. Follow our liv»»»
'There's a lot of ways that this could escalate and get worse': Iran war rattles energy markets
Dan Marks, a research fellow in energy security at the Royal United Services Institute, breaks down the impact of Israel's attack on Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field on global energy markets – and just how both sides could escalate the crisis with further attacks on critical energy infra»»»
IC3IT26, Innovating the Future through Intelligent Information Technologies, March 26-28
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The Second International Conference on Innovative and Intelligent Information Technologies (IC3IT’26) will be held March 26-28 in Hammamet, bringing together researchers, academics, industry experts, and practitioners from...»»»
Żabka Group reports a net profit of over PLN 1 billion (EUR 234 million) in 2025
Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 4.07 billion, up 16% YoY, driven by accelerated network rollout, higher sales, cost discipline, and the improved profitability of the Digital Customer Offering (DCO). Adjusted Net Profit rose 40.6% to a record PLN 1.0 billion, with the Adjusted Net Profit margin reaching»»»
Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case
ATHENS/LONDON – A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show. An Athens prosecutor alleges the manager, who cannot be na»»»
Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4 has been launched: IRGC - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4 has been launched: IRGC 20-03-2026 11:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Enemy media: Sirens sound in Kiryat»»»
Bulgarian PM Gyurov Says Board of Peace Membership Driven by “One Oligarch,” Not National Policy
Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has clarified that the country’s participation in the Board of Peace, a controversial initiative led by US President Donald Trump, was not a government consensus but the result of “one oligarch’s decision,” in an interview with Euronews. Gyurov empha»»»
In ‘Solidarity’ Visit to Beirut, French FM Vows to Pursue Lebanon Truce Efforts
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday expressed solidarity with Lebanon and pledged to press ahead with diplomatic efforts to halt escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Barrot’s visit came as Lebanon faces mounting security and humanitarian problems resulting from ongoing h»»»