Al Awsat 2m

Study: Despite Reputation, Bonobos Are Aggressive

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published Wednesday. Living in matriarchal societies, the gentle-eyed primates once dubbed "hippy apes" are far fr»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 16m

‘Govt and people of Sweden stand firmly behind Qatar, other Gulf states’

Doha, Qatar: Sweden has reaffirmed its strong support for and solidarity with Qatar amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region, with senior Swedish leaders holding high-level discussions with their Qatari counterparts, and the Swedish Embassy in Doha working around the clock to assist i»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
France24 57m

Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption

Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines, officials say. President Donald Trump said US forces struck 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels as concerns grow over threats to the strategic sh»»»

france24.com
BBC 1h

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election

War-torn Ukraine "will stop at nothing" to prevent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party winning the upcoming Hungarian elections, the Hungarian government claims. Physical violence against the prime minister and his family, and attacks or sabotage of key energy installations, are being »»»

bbc.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament to Discuss on First Reading Five Bills Amending Penal Code

Parliament is set to debate at first reading five bills proposing amendments to the Penal Code, according to the agenda adopted for Thursday's plenary sitting. Four of the bills have been approved by the National Assembly’s Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, while one has been rejected.»»»

bta.bg
The Budapest Times 2h

Orbán: “We do not need Ukraine in the European Union”

As Hungary approaches the 2026 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has framed the vote as a decisive moment for the country’s future security and economic stability. Speaking during a campaign stop in Balatonfüred, PM Orbán warned that Europe is living through a period of significa»»»

budapesttimes.hu
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

COMMENT: Strategic reserve releases cannot replace an open Strait of Hormuz

A proposed record release of emergency strategic oil reserves  from the International Energy Agency (IEA) could offer temporary relief to global markets if Middle Eastern supply disruptions deepen, but it will not prevent prices from rising again. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Washington to open strategic oil reserves, release 172mn barrels

The United States will release 172mn barrels of oil from its emergency stockpiles starting in the week as part of an effort to curb rising energy prices following the outbreak of war between US and Israeli forces with Iran. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Central Asia: Chinese-led development bank locked in competition with Western rival

G7 powers and China are battling for influence over the development assistance agenda for Central Asia. The rivalry is reflected in the growing attention paid to the region by proxy development institutions, the G7-led, Ma»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

PAYSTRAX plans major hiring drive as Lithuanian fintech hub expands

International payments company PAYSTRAX is preparing a major recruitment drive in Lithuania – with plans to create up to 150 new fintech jobs over the next three years as it expands operations in Vilnius and Klaipeda, Invest in Lithuania, the country’s investment promoter, announced on March 10. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Energy shock gives Russia opportunity to reshape global markets, Putin says

Russia is positioning itself to take advantage of turmoil in global energy markets triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, with President Vladimir Putin arguing that disruptions to oil and gas supplies are reshaping trade flows and creating opportunities for Russian exporters. »»»

intellinews.com
DW 4h

US trade probes could lead to new tariffs for EU, China

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS trade probes could lead to new tariffs for EU, ChinaShakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe US probes could lead to new tariffs on key trading partners after the Supreme Court curtailed President Donald Trump's global tariff program. https://p.dw.com/p/5AD8KThe USTR h»»»

dw.com
The Peninsula 8h

PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16, first leg

Paris, France: A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Naharnet 12h

EU promises more humanitarian flights and cash to Lebanon

The European Union has given Lebanon 100 million euros ($115 million) in humanitarian support, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday in a call with President Joseph Aoun. “Yesterday, we delivered over 40 tonnes of supplies and we plan to organize more humanitarian fli»»»

EU Observer 13h

MEPs vote to change controversial ‘chat scanning’ measures

MEPs want substantive changes to controversial EU ‘chat-scanning’ measures which are aimed at fighting child sexual abuse material online, while agreeing to again extend the current ‘temporary’ rules. In 2021, the EU implemented a set of time-limited rules to combat child sexual abuse online (CSAM)»»»

euobserver.com
BBC 13h

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the first President George Bush made a speech that he probably regretted until the end of his days. It was»»»

bbc.com
Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Foreign Minister Neynsky Meets With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Foreign Minister Neynsky Holds Working Meeting With Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden

Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Attention was given to the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East and the import»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 14h

National Cancer Mission Hub Launched at GATE Forum in Sofia

A National Cancer Mission Hub was founded during a forum organized by the Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski here on Wednesday. The forum brought together experts in the field of medicine and science from Bulgaria and Europe. The main objectives of »»»

bta.bg
EU Observer 14h

EU needs a ‘single market’ for defence, MEPs tell Commission

MEPs have urged the EU Commission to create a single market for defence as part of the bloc’s attempts to increase integration of a multi-billion euro industry that is at the heart of Europe’s plans to better defend itself. At the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday (11»»»

euobserver.com
Gulf News 14h

EU approves new sanctions against 19 Iranian officials, entities

Brussels: The European Union has approved new sanctions against Iran targeting 19 officials and entities linked to the Iranian government over serious human rights violations, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced. “The EU continues to hold Iran accoun»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Caretaker Energy Minister Traikov, UK Ambassador Copsey Discuss Lukoil, Fuel Market, Gas Corridor

Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with UK Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key European and international energy issues, the Energy Ministry said in a press release. The talks also covered the situation surrounding Lukoil following UK's decis»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 14h

Europeans reportedly try to talk to Hezbollah over possible settlement

Two European countries have requested, through intermediaries, to contact Hezbollah to explore a possible settlement to resolve the current situation, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Wednesday. "The two countries, via their intelligence chiefs, sent initial messages to the party in recent days requ»»»