Limited damage reported after drone interception debris falls in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense reported this morning that debris from a drone interception in Al Kharj caused limited material damage. According to the Civil Defense spokesperson, the debris fell on six homes in a residential neighborhood in Al Kharj, resulting in minor property damage. The s»»»
Tech 24 - The law is coming for social media, with the science still uncertain
The law is finally catching up with social media. This week, a California jury found Meta and Google liable for addicting a child to their platforms. On Tuesday, the French Senate will vote to ban under-15s from social media, with other countries making similar plans. Is humanity saved? Or are thin»»»
Business - Oil rises, stocks fall as Iran war enters fifth week and further escalation looms
Oil surged over $115 a barrel this Monday as the war in Iran entered its fifth week. Houthi strikes on Israel have raised concerns that shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb strait could be disrupted, adding to the supply pressure already created by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also »»»
Dubai gold climbs back toward Dh550 after volatile March correction
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher early Tuesday, extending a modest recovery after a sharp correction earlier in March. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»
Ratbek Zhumanazarov wins bronze at International Judo Tournament - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Ratbek Zhumanazarov won a bronze medal at the International Judo Tournament held in Senegal. The athlete competed in the 81-kilogram weight class at another stage of the Open African Cup. In his first bout, Ratbek Zhumanazarov was stronger and more confident than his opponent from Seneg»»»
Hegseth's Broker Sought Defense Fund before Iran Attack — Report
Pete Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in February about a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense ETF — shortly before the US launched strikes on Iran, the Financial Times reported. Pete Hegseth's broker contacted BlackRock about a multimillion-dollar investment in a defense »»»
Indonesia Urges Respect for International Law After Peacekeepers Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia urged warring parties in the Middle East "to respect international humanitarian law" after three of its peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon. "The safety of peacekeeping troops must be the top priority. All parties to the conflict are urged to respect international humanitarian law and ens»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Turkey builds house for PKK leader Ocalan on prison island Imrali
The Turkish government has built a house for Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the militant-politico Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), imprisoned for life after he was abducted by intelligence agents in Nairobi, Kenya 27 years ago. »»»
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. »»»
Air freight disruption drives surge in India-US cargo rates
Air cargo rates from India to the United States have risen between 200% and 350% since the outbreak of the third Gulf war on February 28, as capacity constraints rather than demand drive pricing, according to industry estimates. »»»
Singapore’s path towards nuclear energy use
The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore is commissioning three comprehensive studies focused on nuclear safety and environmental protection. The city-state is making a shift, from passive observation to active preparation with research and policy exploration. As reported by World Nuclear»»»
DR Congo–China agreement deepens minerals ties amid US supply chain push
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which accounts for roughly 70% of global cobalt supply and holds vast copper reserves, has signed a mining cooperation agreement with China, as competition for critical minerals between global powers has intensified. »»»
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 »»»
Trump allows Russian oil tanker to dock in Cuba but warns island is "next" after Iran
The United States has allowed a Russian government-owned oil tanker to break its own blockade of Cuba, delivering the fuel-starved island its first significant energy shipment in three months, as President Donald Trump said the cargo would do little to alter Havana's fate. »»»
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»»»
Argentina wins reprieve in $16bn YPF case but legal battle set to run until 2027
A US appeals court has overturned a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina over the 2012 nationalisation of energy firm YPF, offering a significant legal respite for the South American country and prompting a strong political response from President Javier Milei. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
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. »»»
Fires reported at pumping stations along UAE’s ADCOP pipeline
Satellite imagery appears to show fires at two pumping stations along the UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah oil pipeline, a key export route designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to conflict monitoring outlet The Clash Report, which cited analysis from Soar Atlas. »»»
Syria’s al-Sharaa pursues German investment to rebuild economy
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Berlin for his first official visit to Germany at the invitation of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations, SANA reported on March 30. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Turkey builds house for PKK leader Ocalan on prison island Imrali
The Turkish government has built a house for Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the militant-politico Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), imprisoned for life after he was abducted by intelligence agents in Nairobi, Kenya 27 years ago. »»»
Saudi Arabia launches new self-driving vehicle route in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority has launched a new autonomous vehicle passenger route in Riyadh, SPA reported on March 30. The trial programme will go from Hayat Mall and Riyadh Gallery, as the kingdom expands i»»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"
Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»
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. »»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
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. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
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. »»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"
Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»
Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine
Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»
Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in
Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»
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. »»»