Dubai: DP World is scaling up operations at Jeddah Islamic Port with the addition of three new quay cranes, strengthening its ability to handle rising cargo volumes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion comes at a ti»»»

Dubai: UAE air defence systems successfully engaged nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on March 25 launched from Iran. Since the start of the ongoing Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,815 UAVs. Also Read: US-Israel W»»»

Israel launched strikes on south Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, as Hezbollah said it kept up attacks on Israeli troops. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when the Iran-backed Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme»»»

Tuesday, March 24, marked the third consecutive day that the price of diesel stood at EUR 1.60. As of Wednesday, the measure providing EUR 20 per month to support the most vulnerable individuals is in effect, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to give a key statement on Wednesday, where his eminence will tackle latest developments and the evolving situation on the ground. The statement is to be carried by Al-Manar at 15:00 (Beirut time), Hezbollah’s Media Relations announced. Wednesday’s »»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faced a sharp electoral setback Tuesday as her Social Democrats slid toward their worst result in more than a century. Despite broad international backing for her firm stance toward Washington over Greenland, domestic concerns over migration and the cost of l»»»

A drone coming from Russian airspace struck a power plant in Estonia on Wednesday, while another crashed into Latvian territory, with officials in Riga saying it was likely a Ukrainian drone gone astray. Kyiv earlier launched a massive drone barrage against Russia, sparking a fire at a major petrol»»»

Cancer nurse turned archbishop Sarah Mullally will be enthroned Wednesday as the first woman to lead the Church of England. The archbishop of Canterbury also serves as spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, grouping together some 100 million members. A former cancer nurse who became a p»»»

Holcim Romania has signed a funding agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the Carbon Hub CPT01 project, a carbon capture and storage initiative aimed at reducing industrial emissions. It is the first funding awarded to Romania through the E»»»

Counter-terrorism police in London arrested two men in raids in the capital early Wednesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life two days after an attack that burnt out four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- British counter-te»»»

Dubai: A Bangladeshi expatriate living in Bahrain has joined the growing list of dollar millionaires after winning the top prize in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. A.K. Monirul Islam, 52, who is based in Manama, Bahrain has bagged $1 million in Millennium Millionaire series »»»

Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia said air defenses have intercepted and destroyed three drones over the country's Eastern Province, according to an official statement. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Turki Al Maliki, confirmed the interceptions, describing them as part of ongoing e»»»

Chinese shipping giant Cosco said on Wednesday that it was resuming new bookings for container shipments to some Gulf countries, after a three-week suspension in response to the Middle East war. The state-owned, Shanghai-based firm was among several major shipping groups to pause operations in the »»»

Brussels: European stocks closed up one percent on Wednesday, with travel and financial services shares among the biggest gainers, supported by expectations of de-escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 1.3 percent to 586.73 points, after recovering so»»»

eMAG has announced the launch of iZi, a conversational AI shopping assistant developed in Romania. The tool is designed to help customers make faster, more informed purchasing decisions by identifying relevant products and recommendations based on user input such as budget, category, or specificati»»»

Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic packaging to skyrocket, which in turn will»»»

VRANJE - All wars that are going on in the world right now, as well as every violence and nullification of principles and laws, did not begin yesterday, but on March 24, 1999, with the attack on Serbia, which marked the end of international law and order, justice and the truth, Serbian President Al»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4414 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says two paramedics martyred after being targeted by Israeli drone during a rescue mission in the southern city of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah issues key statement for Secretary General Sheikh Qassem at 15:00 (Beirut time) 25-03-2026 12:31 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

Tunis, March 25, 2026 (TAP) – The National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) is holding a training course on electric mobility from March 24 to 26 in Sfax. It will be destined to officials from the municipality and various...»»»

The UAE is experiencing unstable weather conditions until March 28, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and low-pressure systems affecting multiple regions. Authorities have issued a series of tips, warnings, and safety alerts, urging residents to exercise caution as rough seas and reduced visibilit»»»

Former investigator Petyo "The Euro" Petrov has not been detained in Serbia, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev said during a news briefing on Wednesday. “Our counterparts in Serbia have not provided any information indicating that Petrov has been in the country,” Kande»»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the April 19 elections, Wednesday's media attention has centred on disinformation, vote-buying and potential coalitions. Other key stories include the Justice Minister's efforts to have a new acting Prosecutor General appointed, fuel and food prices, fiscal policy, recyclin»»»

Dubai: A US push for a one-month ceasefire in the Iran war is running into an immediate reality check — with Tehran publicly rejecting talks, Israel showing no sign of alignment, and growing uncertainty over whether Iran’s own leadership can even respond. The proposal — part of a broader 15-point f»»»

Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued unabated, with the Ministry of Public Health reporting the deaths of two paramedics in an airstrike on the city of Nabatieh. The ministry identified the victims as Ali Jaber and Jawad Suleiman, both members of the Nabatieh Ambulance Service. It said they were ki»»»

Strikes around Iran and Israel's nuclear sites risk unleashing an "unmitigated catastrophe", the United Nations rights chief said Wednesday, warning that the Middle East war had created an "extremely dangerous" situation. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, where countries were holding an »»»

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued a decree on Wednesday ⁠making minor changes to ⁠the board of the ⁠Qatar Investment Authority, while keeping Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani as chairman and Sheikh ⁠Mohammed ⁠bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as deputy chairman. The decis»»»

Industrial turnover in Romania declined by 16.3% in January 2026 compared to December 2025, according to official INS data. The drop reflects strong declines across most industrial sectors, including both extractive and manufacturing industries. Total industrial turnover, covering both domestic and»»»

Unlike some other countries in the region, Pakistan has maintained supply continuity through long-term contracts and a diversified generation mix. With Strait of Hormuz tensions still boiling, Pakistan could reportedly face an LNG shortage within ten days. Ali Khizar of Business Recorder told Sputn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12 reports 12 rockets launched from Lebanon towards Krayot, north of Haifa 25-03-2026 12:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezb»»»

Tunis, March 25 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to France Dhia Khaled had a meeting, on Tuesday, with members of the French-Tunisian Friendship Group in the French Senate.According to a statement published by the Tunisian Embassy in France, the meeting...»»»

Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»

The UAE is experiencing unstable weather conditions until March 28, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and low-pressure systems affecting multiple regions. Authorities have issued a series of tips, warnings, and safety alerts, urging residents to exercise caution as rough seas and reduced visibilit»»»

GERB party leader Boyko Borissov said in Kyustendil on Wednesday that he will seek to ensure stable governance after the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. "I promise you that I will not create problems and will try to ensure stable governance," Borisov told the city’s mayor, Ognyan Atanasov»»»

President Iliana Iotova is organizing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", on March 25 and 26. "The words we speak forge our path toward one another. We rarely stop to think about this connection," she said during her congratulatory speech. "Words s»»»

Iran's parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test Tehran’s determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Middle East. "We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the ge»»»

Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest salvo in a feud between the two countries over a damaged oil pipeline. "To break the oil blockade and guarantee the security of Hungary's energy supply, new measures are now necessary," Vi»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, 150 private employment agencies are engaged in placing citizens in 26 countries. The head of the Labor Migration Department at the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, Esenbek Ergeshov, reported on Birinchi Radio. According to Ergeshov, 19,400 citizens found employment abroad in»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, over 81 million soms have been allocated in the form of grants for forest restoration projects. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, grant agreements were signed in Bishkek. As part of the project, plans are in pla»»»

While European and Asian importers have been hit hard by the disruption in Qatari LNG to varying degrees, the crisis has both short- and long-term benefits for US exporters and other LNG competitors. WHAT: Iran’s March 2 b»»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»

Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»