In US-Iran war, willpower could trump firepower
Missiles and drones are core elements of Iran’s military power. The country has relied on them heavily and almost exclusively in its fight against the US and Israel. The Iranian air force can’t be trusted because it has antiquated equipment dating to the Shah era, and while the Iranian navy has som»»»
Ranked: The 2050 global economy — who will be the richest nations? Where India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Egypt, Nigeria may rank
In the long journey of nations, there come moments when the balance of industry and wealth shifts as the tide shifts upon the sea. So it may be with the world economy in the years ahead. Figures drawn from the estimations of Goldman Sachs suggest that by the middle of this century, around 2050, the»»»
Iranian Hardline Clerics Seek Swift Naming of New Supreme Leader
Two influential and hardline Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of US and Israeli strikes, Iranian media reported on Saturday. The calls by the clerics suggest that at least some in the clerical establishment are unc»»»
Silistra Residents Block Border Crossing with Romania in Protest over High Electricity Bills
Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»
Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20 in UAE, astronomers say
Sharjah: Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, according to astronomical calculations announced by the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology. The academy’s astronomical observatory said its calculations indicate that Ramadan 1447 AH will complete 30 days,»»»
Philippine embassy, consulate in UAE issues advisory on overstay fines exemptions
Dubai: Travellers who were unable to leave the UAE due to the recent temporary airspace closure will not face financial penalties for overstaying. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates have issued an advisory confirming that UAE auth»»»
Foreign investors withdraw $2 billion from Egyptian markets amid regional tensions
Foreign investments in Egyptian market Foreign investors have sold off a massive amount of Egyptian government debt (bonds and treasury bills). In just four days of trading, they withdrew more than LE 102.3 billion, which is roughly $2.046 billion. While the stock market also saw foreigners leaving»»»
Hezbollah’s Rejection of ‘Surrender’ Stalls Macron Initiative to Halt War
French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative has failed to break the political stalemate surrounding the ongoing war in Lebanon, as Hezbollah rejects what it describes as “surrender” and insists on pressing ahead with the confrontation. Lebanese and international observers view Hezbollah's fightin»»»
CBSE postpones Class XII exams; Class X exams cancelled in Middle East
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a postponement of Class XII board examinations in the Middle East regions, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Class XII exams postponedExams scheduled for 9, 10, and 11 March 2026 have been postponed»»»
Oil prices: Brent surges to $92.62, WTI hits $90.72 amid Iran war
Oil markets are in turmoil as prices spiked further on Saturday (March 7, 2026) following a sharp climb on Friday driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Live market data as of 8.35am GMT, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude climbed to $92.62, up $2.18 from $92.62 from $90.72 on Friday, w»»»
Dhurandhar: The Revenge trailer out: Here's why we think this will be more bloody, violent, and filled with dark humour
Dubai: The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the upcoming action thriller led by Ranveer Singh (his hair still looks lush) looks far more intense than expected. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film appears to lean heavily into a darker,»»»
BSP Leader Zarkov: BSP Must Put Back Justice at Heart of Politics
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said that the lack of strong left-wing representation in the institutions is a loss not only for BSP, but for the entire Bulgarian people speaking on the Panorama programme of the Bulgarian National Television. According to him, socialists have the»»»
Emirates cancels all flights to and from Dubai until further notice
All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Emirates advised passengers not to travel to airports and thanked them for their patience. The airline stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its highest priority. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manag»»»
Experience Transylvania: where Europe slows down
In a Europe shaped by overtourism and algorithm-driven itineraries, Transylvania is emerging as an outlier: a living rural landscape where heritage, biodiversity, and community-based tourism intersect with measurable economic impact. Mihai Eminescu Trust (MET), a heritage conservation foundation th»»»
Iranian Ambassador: Bulgaria Is Not a Legitimate Target for Iran!
Iran does not view Bulgaria as a potential target and has no hostile intentions toward the country, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sofia, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash. In a special interview for Bulgarian National Radio’s program “RadioTochka,” the diplomat stressed that Teh»»»
Death of Iraqi ‘Oil King’ Exposes ‘Jurf al-Sakhar Empire’
A mysterious assassination of a faction leader in Iraq has exposed details of a lucrative oil trade run by what officials and local sources describe as the “Jurf al-Sakhar empire” south of Baghdad, according to information gathered from officials and local residents. Sources said a “major incident”»»»
Explosions Rock Iran's Capital, and More Attacks Target Israel as US Warns Bombing Will Intensify
Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict. There was no foreseeable e»»»
Press Review - 'Operation Epstein Distraction': Sexual assault allegations against Trump emerge
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 6: International papers discuss US President Donald Trump's "warrior transformation" and speculate about how the new war in the Middle East could benefit Russia. Also: the US Department of Justice publishes an interview that outlines sexual assault allegations agai»»»
US Justice Department releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump
The US Justice Department on Friday released Epstein file documents detailing claims that US President Donald Trump attempted to force an underage girl into performing oral sex. The FBI interviewed the alleged victim in 2019 as part of its investigation into late financier and sex offender Jeffrey »»»
Spotlight - Iran, Europe & Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran
In this edition of the Spotlight, we speak to Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Iran and Libya and a former consul general in Jerusalem, to unpack the first week of war and what may come next. With President Donald Trump demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and Tehran showing n»»»
Ukraine to provide drone protection support in Middle East at US request
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that Ukraine would provide assistance to the US and other allies in response to requests for support in dealing with Iran's Shahed drones currently being used in the Middle East conflict. The United States and its Middle Eastern allies are turning»»»
Trump Considers Deploying US Troops in Iran — Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has privately expressed interest in deploying troops to Iran and discussed the matter with his aides, NBC News reported, citing officials and other sources. The report said Trump discussed the idea with his aides and Republican officials. The discussions»»»
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic ties as Trump secures resource access
The United States and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on March 5, formalising the deepening cooperation between Washington and Caracas that has emerged since US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 military operation. »»»
Trump says Cuba regime will fall “very soon” as Havana seeks deal
President Donald Trump said that Cuba's government will collapse "very soon" and claimed Havana is "very eager" to negotiate with Washington, as the island's economic crisis deepens under a de facto US fuel embargo. "Cuba »»»
Trump says Cuba regime will fall “very soon” as Havana seeks deal
President Donald Trump said that Cuba's government will collapse "very soon" and claimed Havana is "very eager" to negotiate with Washington, as the island's economic crisis deepens under a de facto US fuel embargo. "Cuba »»»
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic ties as Trump secures resource access
The United States and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on March 5, formalising the deepening cooperation between Washington and Caracas that has emerged since US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 military operation. »»»
Trump says Cuba regime will fall “very soon” as Havana seeks deal
President Donald Trump said that Cuba's government will collapse "very soon" and claimed Havana is "very eager" to negotiate with Washington, as the island's economic crisis deepens under a de facto US fuel embargo. "Cuba »»»
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic ties as Trump secures resource access
The United States and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on March 5, formalising the deepening cooperation between Washington and Caracas that has emerged since US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 military operation. »»»
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic ties as Trump secures resource access
The United States and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations on March 5, formalising the deepening cooperation between Washington and Caracas that has emerged since US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 military operation. »»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
BONNER: The strategic vacuum at the heart of Operation Epic Fury
No plan survives first contact with the enemy. That popular quotation is really a paraphrase of a somewhat more verbose statement by Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Elder in 1871. It’s obviously true: events, like individuals and groups, are unpredictable and even well-executed plans »»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»
MARINS: Iran's low cost-to-kill missile capacity gives it the upper hand in a long war
Speculation is swirling over who will run out of missiles first: the US or Iran? The US has fired off five years’ worth of Tomahawk missiles in the first week of the war with Iran and announced a wind-down of the intensity of the attacks on March 5 to allow for a longer fight. »»»
Prices don’t peak of fall in a crisis until about two months after the event
The world has just been struck by one of the worst energy crises since the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago. The outbreak of war in the Middle East is almost certainly going to be far more significant. Yet the price of oil only ticked up $10 in the first few days and as the first week com»»»