Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply
Sydney, Australia: Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres into the domestic supply, officials said Thursday. The country -- reliant on oil imports for fuel -- has seen petrol prices spike since »»»
Greek Patriot Shield Active: Bulgaria’s Skies Now Fully Covered
Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced that the Patriot air defense system provided by Greece is already on duty and that Bulgaria currently has full air defense coverage. Speaking to journalists in the National Assembly, he said the system began operating roughly 16 hours after Greece »»»
Norway arrests three brothers over US embassy bombing in Oslo
Norway police on Wednesday said they had arrested three brothers suspected of a "terrorist bombing" outside the US Embassy in Oslo that caused minor damage but no injuries, as investigators probed possible motives including links to Iran. Norwegian police said Wednesday that three brothers had been»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release
Doha, Qatar: Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency, reported AFP. It stated that the IEA said Wednesd»»»
Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know
WASHINGTON: The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. The Islamic Republic launched so many drones across the region at once that some slip»»»
84 civil servants disciplined in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 - | 24.KG
Eighty-four civil servants were disciplined last year. Deputy Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan Zalkarbek Aknazarov announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) during the second reading of the draft law «On Conflict of Interest.» According to him, in 2025, the Prosecutor General’s Off»»»
How Trump and his Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
By Mark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager, Edward Wong On Feb. 18, as President Trump weighed whether to launch military attacks on Iran, Chris Wright, the energy secretary, told an interviewer he was not concerned that the looming war might disrupt oil supplies in the Middle East and wreak havoc in energy mar»»»
Pezeshkian Puts Conditions to End the War as Trump Insists Iran is ‘at the End of the Line’
American and Israeli strikes on Thursday pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sight as unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn't yet made a statement or been seen since being »»»
PEFA: Women's fiscal contribution to economy is 509 billion lei between 2022 and 2024
Women's fiscal contribution to the Romanian economy reached 509 billion lei between 2022 and 2024, the equivalent of 24.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the data included in the 2026 Women's Entrepreneurship and Leadership Index, presented on Wednesday by President of the Europe»»»
PM Bolojan meets Schwarz Group representatives: Gov't is fully open to supporting competitive Romanian producers
Investment opportunities in the food production sector in Romania, as well as the promotion of Romanian producers on European markets, were the topics discussed on Tuesday, at the Victoria Palace, by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Schwarz Group CEO Gerd Chrzanowski.According to a Government press »»»
Rising fuel prices trigger chain effects in the economy
The increase in gasoline and diesel prices propagates to the costs of transport, agriculture, construction and trade, amplifying inflationary pressures on the economy and household budgets, says Chairman of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), Dumitru Chisalita, in an analysis on the impact of the i»»»
PM discusses with new American ambassador to Romania strengthening partnership with U.S.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received, at Victoria Palace, the new ambassador of the United States of America to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, who was on an introductory visit, in which context he emphasized that the partnership with the U.S. is a solid one and his objective is to consolidate it not on»»»
Pauliuc: Defense Industry should be mentioned by law as strategic industry in the decision making chain
The defense industry should be mentioned by law as a strategic industry in the national security decision making chain, said Nicoleta Pauliuc, the president of the Commission for Defese, Public Order and National Security in the Senate, at a debate on Tuesday. According to her, a meeting between Pa»»»
GGS: We foresaw a 200 million euro support package for the defense industry
A support package estimated at 200 million euros, meant to the defense industry is ready to consolidate industrial capacities and the development of companies in the field, said Corneliu Muresan, secretary of state in the General Government Secretariate at a specialized debate on Tuesday. “The gove»»»
SRI announces it maintains blue-cautious terrorist alert level
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) announced on Wednesday that, after an analysis of the dynamic developments in the current international security context, there is currently no need to raise the terrorist alert level in Romania.'At present, the level is blue-cautious and will remain so as lo»»»
President Dan to receive Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Cotroceni Palace on Thursday
President Nicusor Dan will receive, on Thursday, at the Cotroceni Palace, his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the occasion of the latter's official visit to Romania.According to a press release from the Presidential Administration, the high-level bilateral consultations will take pla»»»
Al-Sailiya Central Market operating smoothly with abundant supplies and stable prices
Doha, Qatar: The Al-Sailiya Central Market is operating smoothly with abundant supplies of agricultural produce, while authorities from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry continue to enforce strict monitoring measures to ensure price stability and full compliance with official regulations across»»»
Syntagma metro station to close ahead of evening antiwar protest
The key Syntagma Square Athens metro station will close at 5:30 pm Thursday, police announced, shortly before a planned protest against the US and Israeli attacks on Iran that’s also expected to disrupt traffic in the city center. A police statement said trains will not be stopping at the station, »»»
DP World implements network measures to manage shipping disruption
Dubai: Operations at Jebel Ali Port remain fully functional with no infrastructure damage, although regional security developments have temporarily reduced inbound vessel traffic into the port. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DP World said mitigation measures are being»»»
Europe’s Ammunition Stocks Could Run Out In Days – Rheinmetall CEO
Vladimir Putin stressed that the West’s fearmongering about the supposed Russian threat aims to distract Western countries’ populations from the real problems they face at home. “The greatest need is for ammunition. Almost no one in Europe has enough ammunition. In a crisis, the stockpiles would be»»»
Minister of Commerce conducts inspections across retail outlets
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, conducted a field visit to a number of retail outlets in the country, as part of monitoring market conditions and ensuring the availability of essential goods and products for consumers. During the visit»»»
UAE retailers reassure residents: shelves stocked, prices stable and deliveries running 24x7
Dubai: As Iranian aggression continues to cast a shadow over the region, UAE retailers are reiterating a clear and united message to residents: there is no need to panic. Supermarket chains across the country say stock levels are healthy, supply chains are adapting, and customers can shop, in store»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»
Russia pockets €6bn in fossil fuel revenues in first two weeks of war
Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»