US President Donald Trump says he's weighing lifting oil sanctions in an effort to keep energy prices down, in a move that is seen benefiting Russia and its financing of the war in Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sergey Vakulenko, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, e»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday, with Tehran keeping up pressure on the region's oil industry and targeting infrastructure as global energy concerns mounted and the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Early Wednesday, a projectile hit a container ship off the coast of »»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu met on Tuesday with the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, occasion on which the two officials discussed about the shared interests and values."I was pleased to meet today, at the Chamber of Deputies, His Excellency Darryl Nirenberg, t»»»

Bulgaria is increasingly turning into a destination for motorists from neighboring countries seeking cheaper fuel, as turbulence on global oil markets linked to tensions in the Middle East continues to influence prices across the region. Drivers from Romania and Greece have been crossing the border»»»

Doha, Qatar : Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community care, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) partnered with Qatar Charity during the holy month of Ramadan to deliver a dedicated Iftar meal initiative supporting campus workers. Through this year’s in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a will in which a generous benefactress dedicated one-third of her estate as a charitable endowment (waqf). The endowment includes a diverse range of assets such as real estate, shares, fi»»»

Training flights involving Bulgaria’s F-16 fighter jets were carried out over Sofia yesterday, with several of the aircraft seen flying above the capital. Images circulating on social media indicate that four of the eight F-16s delivered to Bulgaria last year took part in the exercise. According to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities in Qatar have intensified efforts to combat the spread of misinformation on all media platforms as the country navigates the challenges posed by the ongoing regional crisis, urging citizens and residents to rely only on verified and official sources of information. Governme»»»

Images of ‌animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Jane Austen over the coming years. "Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspectiv»»»

The Education Ministry on Wednesday expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of a Thessaloniki teacher whose passing has sparked allegations she was bullied by students, urging restraint in public discussion while authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the case. In a statement, the ministr»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to US-South Korean military drills. Images sent by the Korean Central News Agency showed the two in a confer»»»

Manila: The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to expand the mining sector as it signs agreements with several countries to develop critical minerals needed for the global shift to renewable energy, newly-appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said. Cuna said the administ»»»

On March 11, 2018, China's legislature nearly unanimously endorsed a change to the Constitution formally removing term limits to enable Xi Jinping to stay on as president for life. 1 of 7 | Chinese President Xi Jinping casts his vote during the third plenary session of the first session of the 13th»»»

A projectile hit a cargo ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, run by the British military, said the v»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has called on deputies not to allow divisions in Parliament. He made the statement today during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to the president, everyone is aware of the recent events in Parliament when some deputies attempted to create a split. «B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that targeting vital infrastructures—whether it be water desalination facilities, water tanks, food reserves, medicine reserves or medicine production f»»»

Engineer Stoyko Topalov, president of the International Association for Combating Drones, has warned that Bulgaria currently lacks anti-drone systems at its airports, a gap that could lead to serious accidents. His comments came after reports of drones near Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia forced the »»»

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves. Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerz»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities are exploring alternative routes to export oil after transit through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted by the Middle East war, an oil ministry spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday.Saheb Bazoun said that "much like other countries in the region, oil production and marketing »»»

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have "catastrophic consequences" on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented.CEO and President Amin H. Nasser said it was vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reassured the public that Qatar’s markets are experiencing a healthy abundance of essential goods, supported by a secure strategic stockpile that can cover demand for six months or more. Director of Quality Licences and Market Control at MoCI D»»»

Exxon Mobil has evacuated non-essential employees from its operations in the Middle East, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview on Tuesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Some operations have been scaled back to manage oil inventory levels as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been c»»»

Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The Parliament approved Kanatbek Chynybaev’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations. The decision was made at a meeting today. On March 10, Pre»»»

New members of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers have taken the oath of office in Parliament. Those sworn in include Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov; Minister of Health Damir Osmonov; Minister of Labor, S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. “We are now at that moment where»»»

Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with the Islamic State (IS) group, according to charging documents.  Two men we»»»

Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. "What?" he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. "It's what they need, and they're offering re»»»

Pro-Iran factions are facing possible prosecution and conviction by Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, as US strikes continue to target their positions in areas suspected of launching attacks on diplomatic missions and American interests in the Kurdistan region. On Monday evening, an attack targeted »»»

Adilet Kyrgyzstan deputy group has changed its name to Ishenim. Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the decision was made after the group’s meeting. There are five deputy groups operating in the Zhogorku Kenesh: Ala-Too, Yntymak Mekenchil, Ishen»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reminded citizens about upcoming days off in connection with Orozo Ait and Nooruz holidays. According to the ministry, March 20, when Orozo Ait will be celebrated, is officially a non-working day in accordance with the Labor Code of the »»»

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is expected to influence fuel prices in Bulgaria with a lag of approximately 7 to 14 days, potentially pushing inflation in the country up by around 0.6%, according to economist Assoc. Prof. Shteryo Nozharov, who shared his assessment on NOVA NEWS. N»»»

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain PilotSaeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty in the UAE. Sheikh Hazza bi»»»

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Jon Marks, author, political scientist and chairman/founder of Cross-border Information. Having followed energy markets for decades, Marks warns that we are in uncharted waters: the current crisis bears little resemblance to any previous shock. Analysts instinct»»»

Israel's military said late Tuesday that it had unleashed a new "wave of strikes" on Tehran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in the Iranian capital. Earlier Tuesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said attacks on Iran would be the “most intense” since the US launched the war 10 day»»»

It is the centerpiece of Iran's oil industry. Located some 25 kilometers, or 15 miles, off the shore of mainland Iran, Kharg Island is a small but vital strip of land, for the Iranian regime. Around 90% of its crude oil exports pass through here. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.»»»

Some 25 kilometres off Iran’s southern coast lies a tiny island overrun by pipelines, terminals and storage facilities. This is Kharg Island – the beating heart of Iran’s oil exports – and a seemingly perfect target to weaken the Islamic Republic. But despite mounting pressure from Israel, the»»»

Why this war of Donald Trump's choosing? As the death and destruction widen in Iran and around the region, as oil and gas markets take fright, the US president’s reasons for launching what his administration dubs Operation Epic Fury continue to vary as do the stated scale and duration. What’s consi»»»

Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that the Gulf region will undergo "a complete reset at the end of this war" as a result of the relentless strikes from Iranian drones and missiles, "whether it is on the military side, rethinking the need or use of the»»»

A newly released video by Iran’s Mehr News Agency - verified and geolocated by fact-checking experts - shows an American Tomahawk cruise missile striking a naval base next to the girls elementary school in Minab, Iran. It puts the US in the spotlight, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims that it was»»»

The U.S. military "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement, as President Donald Trump warned that any ​mines laid in ‌the Strait by Iran must be removed immediately. Trump previously said the U.S. had "completely »»»

Israel activated air defences on Wednesday after detecting multiple missile salvoes from Iran, while Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted Israeli and US military sites across the Middle East. Civilians near Tel Aviv reported injuries, highlighting rising tensions and the widening scope of the regi»»»

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as the US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels and Iran vowed to block regional oil exports. Heavy strikes hit Iran, Lebanon, and Gulf states, with civilian casualties rising. Global markets and energy supplies face disruption as the conflict ent»»»

The Bishkek City Court has overturned the verdict issued by the Oktyabrsky District Court against former Tokmok mayor Maksat Nusuvaliev. The criminal case has been sent back to the district court for a new review. According to the Bishkek City Court, Nusuvaliev and the other defendants in the case »»»

A drone attack on two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in Sudan’s West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. Fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has recently intensified in the resource-rich Kordofan region. A drone attack »»»

The relevant committee approved the appointment of Kanatbek Chynybaev as Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Bektur Zulpiev, Permanent Representative of the President and Cabinet of Ministers to the Zhogorku Kenesh, presented information about the candidate. During the discussion, MP Ve»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained former Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) member Kuvanychbek Kongantiev in Bishkek. Law enforcement sources and people close to the politician informed 24.kg news agency. According to preliminary reports, investigative measures are u»»»

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a widespread corruption case which critics say is a politically motivated bid to eliminate his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday with more than 400 othe»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) oversaw the test-fire of strategic cruise missiles from the naval destroyer Choe Hyon, state-run media reported Wednesday. In the photo, Kim watches the launch via video feed with his daughter Kim Ju Ae. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) -- North Korean lea»»»

South Korea's defense posture against North Korea will not be hindered by the shift of U.S. military assets to the Middle East, a senior presidential official said Wednesday. In this photo, taken Tuesday, air defense launchers are seen being dismantled at a U.S. THAAD base in Seongju. Photo by Yonh»»»

The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and headed towar»»»