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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Indian Wells, United States: Novak Djokovic was ousted by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells. World number one Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the last eight of the Masters 1000 event for the fifth straight ye»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader marks the most consequential political transition in the Islamic Republic in more than three decades. For the first time since the 1979 revolution, supreme authority has passed directly from father to son. The Assembly of Experts confirmed»»»

This is a direct translation from the original article that appeared in Arabic. With the 2026 midterm elections now only eight months away, the United States is entering an exceptional and unusually fraught political moment, one in which geopolitical turmoil collides with the deep internal polarisa»»»

Chile's ultraconservative José Antonio Kast takes office as president Wednesday in what will mark the Latin American nation’s most pronounced shift to the right since the&nbs»»»

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its 32 members would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to steady markets as the Middle East war continue to push oil prices higher and threaten global supply. The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decid»»»

With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. FRANCE 24 looks at how the city’s affordable housing crisis is shaping the tight-run race.  For man»»»

Dubai: Dutch carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said passengers booked on the affected services will be contacted and can either »»»

Kyrgyzstani Iskandar Rasulzhanov took third place at the Youth World Boxing Cup, which is taking place in Montenegro. The Adriatic Pearl tournament for athletes under 19 years old kicked off in Budva. The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 80-kilogram weight class, starting in the quarterfinals, where »»»

As travel between the UAE and India picks up, several airlines have resumed scheduled and non-scheduled flights to key destinations. On March 12, travellers can expect services from Indian carriers as well as UAE-based airlines, helping passengers reconnect with family and continue business and lei»»»

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»»»

Russian sports commentator and television presenter Dmitry Guberniev called on March 11 for Russia to take Iran's place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, following Iran's announcement that it would withdraw from the tournament citing the killing of its supreme leader. »»»

Oil prices soared back above $100 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. As the US-Israel strikes on the Islamic republic approached their »»»

Kyrgyzstani Mukhammadali Kanybekov won bronze at the Youth World Boxing Cup, currently underway in Montenegro. Adriatic Pearl tournament for athletes under 19 years old kicked off in Budva. The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 50-kilogram weight class. Following the draw, he entered the podium in the»»»

A jury has ordered controversial US rapper Kanye West to pay $140,000 (£104,415) after a handyman sued him over unpaid work for renovations at his Malibu mansion. The verdict in the trial in Los Angeles came after Tony Saxon claimed the rapper, also known as Ye, did not pay him properly for work at»»»

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»»»

Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»

President Donald Trump, wearing a USA baseball cap, stands as the remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returned to the United States during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Saturday. The six members of the Army Reserve died on March 1 wh»»»

Ensuring a certain level of security is not difficult for any state, regardless of its system of governance. Security, understood here as the preservation of order, can exist under many political systems. History shows that numerous authoritarian governments have succeeded in imposing strict securi»»»

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»

Far-right politician Jose Antonio Kast greets supporters after taking office as [resident of Chile in an inaugural ceremony in Valparaiso on Wednesday. Parliamentarians from all parties and a dozen heads of state and government from around the world attended. Photo by Ailen Diaz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday commented on the situation in Lebanon amid the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. "We're working on it very hard. We love Lebanon. We love the people of Lebanon and we're working very hard. We've gotta get rid of ... Hezbollah has been a disaster»»»

Gas prices continue to rise in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday. California prices are higher than the national average. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January but the annual rate of inflation»»»

Meeting on Wednesday, the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) voted unanimously to adopt a decision leaving without consideration a proposal by caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov to designate a new acting prosecutor general replacing the incum»»»

“There is no evidence whatsoever of possibilities to manipulate the Smartmatic voting machines,” said the caretaker Minister of Electronic Government, George Sharkov, during a parliamentary hearing Wednesday on the preparation and organization of the early parliamentary elections on April 19. In a »»»

Dubai: Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and adding fuel surcharges after sharp swings in global oil markets pushed jet fuel costs higher and disrupted key flight routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carriers say the moves are necessary to offset rising»»»

Dubai: An online purchase has turned into a life-changing moment for an Indian expatriate in the UAE after he won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Mahendihasanj Jamani has struck it lucky in Millennium Millionaire series 538 with ticket number 1324 which he purc»»»

The Duchess of Sussex is set to appear at a women-only weekend retreat in Sydney, with tickets starting at A$2,699 (£1,400) per person. The three-day event will take place during Meghan and the Duke of Sussex's trip to Australia in April, seven years after their first visit when they were still sen»»»

Dubai: Azizi Developments has begun the rollout of a Dh75 billion hospitality investment programme with the foundation of its first five-star hotel in Dubai, marking the start of a major expansion that will add tens of thousands of rooms to the emirate’s tourism sector. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

Dubai: BYD Co. is examining options to enter competitive motorsport, including Formula One and endurance racing, in an effort to boost the Chinese brand’s appeal globally, according to people familiar with the matter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The automaker is lo»»»

The Iranian women's football team, minus six of its members, left Australia for Iran Wednesday amid frantic efforts by Australian officials who sought to ensure they understood they were being offered asylum. Seven team members were granted asylum, but one changed her mind, exposing the location of»»»

A fourth MP of the current Canadian parliament has defected to join the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a majority in the House of Commons. Lori Idlout, a member of the left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), is joining the governing party. In a statement issued by the Liberals, s»»»

Dubai: Rising shipping costs triggered by the conflict involving Iran are likely to filter through global supply chains and eventually reach consumers, according to the head of one of the world’s largest shipping companies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Vincent Clerc»»»

"In my opinion, there should be a ruling on the merits so as to end this grave crisis of the rule of law," Bulgarian caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov told the media before Wednesday's meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Prosecutors Chamber. The agenda o»»»

JUSTICE Capital: A major controversy has erupted in Bulgaria after the prosecution office revealed details of an investigation into European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, following her announcement that she was willing to testify about alleged ties between judicial lobbyist Petyo [Pepi the Euro] Pe»»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

An inflation shock similar to that caused the ten-fold rise in energy prices in 2022 is on the way. As the war in Iran enters day eleven it's still too early to be measurable, but central banks around the world are already issuing warnings that planned cuts may be postponed and bond markets ar»»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»

Asian governments are working out how to tackle a sharp rise in energy prices and growing concerns about energy security across the continent, in the process prompting a range of policy responses. According to a note from »»»