Gulf News 3m

Pope Leo prays for peace in Middle East after Lebanese priest killed

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has urged people around the world to pray for peace amid the ongoing regional tensions and has expressed sorrow for victims of violence. During his weekly general audience at the Vatican, the pope has called on the faithful to offer prayers that can bring comfort to those who ar»»»

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Business-review 7m

Social enterprise accelerator launched along Via Transilvanica

A new initiative designed to support local entrepreneurship along the iconic hiking route Via Transilvanica has been launched by Asociația Tășuleasa Social in partnership with ADV România. The program, titled “Acceleratorul de întreprinderi sociale pe Via Transilvanica”, aims to support the creatio»»»

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Al Awsat 12m

Iran-US-Israel Conflict Enters Phase of Prolonged Attrition

The confrontation between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other has entered a phase of mutual attrition, shifting from temporary military escalation to a sustained pattern of operations, deterrence and endurance. According to a report released Wednesday by the Gulf Research»»»

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Novinite 16m

Fiscal Council Warns: Higher Oil Costs Could Strain Bulgaria’s Economy and Trade

The Fiscal Council has assessed that a 25% surge in global oil prices would constitute a moderate external shock for Bulgaria, primarily impacting the economy through higher energy import costs, rising inflation, and a potential slowdown in external demand. In its 2026 fiscal outlook simulation, th»»»

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UPI 16m

Countries review Cuban medical brigades amid U.S. pressure - UPI.com

Reports say Cuba obtains billions of dollars a year through exporting professional services, including health specialists. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have begun to end or review medical cooperation agreements with Cub»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Citibank Closes UAE Branches Temporarily as Precautionary Measure

Citibank will close its branches and financial centers in the United Arab Emirates through March 14 as a precautionary measure, the bank's website showed on Thursday, following a wave of banks sending staff home as the crisis in the Middle East deepens. The ⁠US bank plans ⁠to reopen all affected br»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double the existing ones. The company revealed a detailed list of affected routes in a statement titled "Fuel surcharge updates", a day after warning that fuel prices had soared in March »»»

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UPI 28m

Oil prices surge above $100 as Iran-linked attacks hit Gulf shipping - UPI.com

Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf. This photo, taken March 10, shows a motorist refueling a car in London. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on c»»»

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Al Awsat 36m

OPEC: Ongoing Geopolitical Developments Warrant Close Monitoring of Markets

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has maintained, for the seventh consecutive month, its 2026-2027 global oil demand growth projections unchanged. OPEC kept its forecast for global oil demand growth at 1.38 million bpd for 2026 and at 1.3 million bpd for 2027. The Iran war ha»»»

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24 News Agency 40m

Almaz Imangaziev: China asks Kyrgyzstan to introduce visa-free regime first - | 24.KG

China is asking Kyrgyzstan to be the first to introduce a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Imangaziev said at a meeting of Parliament. He made the statement while responding to a question from MP Zhumabek Salymbekov, who asked why China had already »»»

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Gulf News 40m

Travelling from the UAE? What your travel insurance really covers during regional tensions

Dubai: With airspace disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions affecting parts of West Asia, travel insurance is back in the spotlight for UAE travellers. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. Yo»»»

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Naharnet 40m

Macron calls on Israel, Hezbollah to stop offensives

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Israel to halt its ground offensive in Lebanon and on Hezbollah to "immediately" stop attacks. "Hezbollah made a major mistake in dragging Lebanon into a confrontation with Israel. It must immediately cease its attack," Macron posted on X. "For its pa»»»

BBC 49m

US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India

The US has launched a new investigation into some of its biggest trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policies last month. On Wednesday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Section 301 unfair trade practices probe could lead»»»

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BBC 49m

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

The head chef of Noma, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the world, has resigned amid allegations of abuse. René Redzepi announced his exit on social media, saying: "After more than two decades of building and leading this restaurant, I've decided to step away and allow our extraordinary lead»»»

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Gulf News 52m

From gamer to coder: Turning screen time into future tech skills

Video game addiction has become increasingly common among youngsters, and many parents are understandably worried. Hours can disappear while levelling up characters, completing quests, and unlocking rewards. Gaming is deeply engaging, but when it begins to overshadow studies, work, and relationship»»»

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Naharnet 52m

7 killed, 21 wounded in Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut

An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday, another attack in the heart of the capital as Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, after Hezb»»»

Novinite 58m

Bulgaria’s Air Defenses Fully Deployed Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Bulgaria has raised its air defense to combat readiness despite the overall threat level being assessed as low. The decision followed a missile launch by Iran targeting Turkey, prompting the Bulgarian military to increase the preparedness of its units. As part of the heightened alert, personnel are»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia Mayor Terziev Defends Acquisition of State Properties for Public Use

In response to comments by MRF - New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski regarding the city’s plans to acquire state-owned properties, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said the capital needs kindergartens, cultural spaces, and parks, not empty, dilapidated buildings. Earlier in the day, MRF - New Beginning sa»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Manufacturers of Kyrgyzstan oppose raising excise taxes on sugary drinks - | 24.KG

The Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex proposes rejecting the Ministry of Health’s proposed increase in excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. The organization shares the need to improve public health and prevent non-communicable diseases. However, according to the o»»»

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Novinite 1h

Rising Hunger Risk: Iran War Threatens Crops, Fertilizer, and Fuel

While attention has focused on oil and LNG tankers blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran is creating a quieter but equally alarming threat: disruptions to global fertilizer shipments and food imports. The Gulf states, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, rel»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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 »»»

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Novinite 1h

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 »»»

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France24 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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 »»»

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Actmedia 1h

Decline in consumption by more than 25 % shows companies are facing slowdown in demand

Consumption is a key indicator of economic dynamics, and a decline of over 25% shows that companies are facing a slowdown in demand, with effects on investment, development plans, and the labour market, says Florin Jianu, president of IMM (SME) Romania.'Consumption is an essential indicator for the»»»

Actmedia 1h

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»»»

Actmedia 1h

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»»»

Actmedia 1h

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»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Arab Center for Educational Training hosts webinar on leadership in times of crisis

Doha: The Arab Center for Educational Training for the Gulf States organised a virtual seminar on Tuesday on leadership in times of crisis, drawing wide participation from educational leaders and specialists across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The seminar was inaugurated by Undersecretar»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

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, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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BNE 1h

Romania agrees to host US military equipment and troops during Middle East conflict

Romania’s parliament voted on March 11 to approve the temporary deployment of US military equipment and personnel on Romanian territory, endorsing a decision taken earlier the same day by the Supreme National Defence Council (CSAT) and approved by President Nicușor Dan. The motion passed with »»»

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BNE 1h

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 »»»

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