On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»

China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»

Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»

An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»

The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»

Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with Nathalie Fustier, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, to discuss priority issues in the country’s energy sector, the ministry said. According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel, the mee»»»

The systems of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the National Council on Prices and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products (NCPRMP) are now connected, the Health Ministry reported Monday. The two systems will exchange data in real time. The integration was carried out by Information Servic»»»

Sharjah: In collaboration with the Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Taxi has distributed 21,000 iftar meals to taxi drivers across the emirate during Ramadan, providing around 700 meals daily. The initiative recognises the efforts of taxi drivers and aims to ease the challenges of fasting whi»»»

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according to researchers who say it’s the oldest such recording known. The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile»»»

The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis. For farmers in the northern hemisphere, the war has come at the worst possible time. The spring planting season has begun, »»»

The Libyan Customs Authority announced yesterday the adoption of security paper for official letters related to the settlement and closure of Documentary / Letters of Credits (LCs) issued for local companies and submitted to banks. The measure aims to enhance transparency and prevent forgery. The C»»»

Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in the war in Ukraine. Musalia Mudavadi made the announcement while sitting next to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, after talks between the pair in Moscow. "I want to make it clear that we have now a»»»

The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»

The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Saturday to discuss the security situation in the autonomous province of Kosovo-Metohija and activities being undertaken by the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR to mo»»»

Germany and the United Kingdom have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the escalating war with Iran, stressing that the conflict is not a mission for the alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman said Monday that the»»»

Dubai: The deployment of US Marines to the Middle East is raising fresh questions about Washington’s next moves in the escalating conflict with Iran — and whether Tehran’s key oil export hub on Kharg Island, often described as the “crown jewel” of Iran’s energy sector, could become a target. A Mari»»»

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK is working with allies on a "viable, collective plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after President Trump urged Britain and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel, which is vital for global oil sup»»»

In February, 11,544 unemployed found jobs with the assistance of labour offices in Bulgaria. Additionally, 735 employed individuals, students, and pensioners received assistance in changing or advancing their career paths. Thus, the total number of people who found employment during the month reach»»»

Tarek Al Malla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, examined the performance level of Alexandria's petrochemical projects as they are significant to the ministry's strategic objectives. Petrochemical projects achieve the highest percentage of added values and are considered as an i»»»

FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks with Guy Laron, senior lecturer in international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, about the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Iran, from rising oil prices to how the strategic Strait of Hormuz can be used as an economic weapon. Produced by Théo»»»

The Project Masam for clearing landmines in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), removed 908 mines from various areas of Yemen during the second week of March 2026, including three anti-personnel mines, nine anti-tank mines, 890 unexploded ordnance, a»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump warned he may postpone an upcoming trip to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping if China doesn't agree to help defend the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to postpone an upcoming »»»

Dubai: More than Dh2.8 billion has been raised through the UAE’s “Edge of Life” humanitarian campaign, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Monday, marking the conclusion of one of the country’s largest Ram»»»

Dubai: Flights across the UAE are gradually resuming after a disruption early Monday near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from DXB to selected destinations following a temporary suspension implemented as a»»»

Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv Monday, with AFP journalists reporting air defence batteries shooting down a barrage of projectiles. Authorities said that the attack has so far caused no casualties. Explosions rang out over the Ukrainian capital on Monday and AFP journalists witnessed»»»

Organisations worldwide are racing to develop a universally recognised label for "human-made" products and services as part of the growing backlash against AI use. Declarations like "Proudly Human", "Human-made", '"No A.I" and "AI-free" are appearing across films, marketing, books and websites. It »»»

Dubai: Modern conflicts are no longer fought only with missiles, drones and military formations. Increasingly, they are waged through narratives, images and digital content designed to shape perceptions and influence public opinion. Recent developments in the region have once again demonstrated thi»»»

Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai's airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world»»»

Germany is enormously concerned by the developments in Lebanon, said a government spokesperson in Berlin on Monday, and warned that ‌a major Israeli ‌ground offensive ‌would ⁠significantly worsen the ⁠already tense humanitarian situation in the region. "A glance at this part ⁠of the war ‌zone ‌fill»»»

America House, the landmark office building located at Victoriei Square, in CBD area, Bucharest, has successfully reconfirmed its BREEAM International In-Use “Outstanding” rating, reaffirming its position among the highest-performing sustainable office buildings in Romania and internationally. The »»»

The Libyan African Portfolio (LAP) reported that it received the Ambassador of Niger yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors (Roads) Project. Ambassador Amadou Mohamed Othman, and his accompanying delegation, which included the First Counsellor and the»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa has confirmed that Zakat Al Fitr may be paid in cash, saying the measure is intended to ease the process for donors while ensuring support reaches those in need ahead of Eid Al Fitr. In a statement issued ahead of Eid Al Fitr holiday, the council outlined the re»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Council For Fatwa has clarified that both Eid and Friday prayers should be performed if they fall on the same day, stating that each prayer should be observed at its prescribed time in line with established religious practice. In a ruling issued in response to public inquiries, t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Monday a solution defined by Brussels, Belgrade and Pristina had averted the worst-case scenario for Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija and all those living and working in the province, and noted that the interests of Serbs had been safeguarded in very difficult cir»»»

Russia sees no signs of improvement in the US-Israeli military conflict with Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday."We shared our assessments of the situation in the Middle East, including in relation to the US and Israeli armed aggression against Iran, and the deep crisis in »»»

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri on Monday held separate talks in Ain el Tineh with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and French Ambassador Herve Magro. Berri and Magro discussed the latest developments on the ground and the political situation resulting from Israel's continued attacks agains»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday, March 15, 2026, that the current situation in the region represents in an exceptional circumstance, imposing difficult consequences on countries around the world. Madbouly expressed hope that this situation will not last much longer, pointing out that»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic, headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh, arrived at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna to participate in a conference on combating financial fraud. The Syrian delegation is attending the event as part of efforts t»»»

Israeli soldiers killed two children along with their mother and father on Sunday after they opened fire on a car carrying a family of six in the occupied West Bank. One of their two surviving children, 12-year-old Khaled, said the soldiers beat him after dragging him out of the car afterwards. Isr»»»

Libya’s privately-owned Bank of Commerce and Development announced yesterday the launch of what it considered to be the first e-Wallet dedicated to foreign residents and foreign workers in Libya. It said this comes as a new step towards developing the e-payments system in Libya and promoting financ»»»

The emerging strength of the far left and far right is creating awkward choices for mainstream parties after the first round of French mayoral elections. In many big towns and cities, Socialists and centre-right Republicans are tempted to make electoral pacts on their outside flanks in order to bea»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (QCC) and the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom welcomed the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which condemned in the strongest term»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted a dinner for members of Kobre ("Cobras") - a Serbian Armed Forces special anti-terrorist unit in charge of the security of top state and military officials - on Sunday evening, thanking them for the loyalty, commitment and strength they were demo»»»

HEADLINES Monday’s print media highlight rising living costs, political developments and economic trends. 24 Chasa leads with a report that food prices are expected to increase ahead of Easter, warning of a more expensive traditional holiday salad followed by broader price pressures in food and tra»»»

Dubai: Just a week ago, US President Donald Trump suggested Britain did not need to send ships to the Middle East, saying the United States had already “won” the war with Iran. Now the tone appears to have shifted. Trump is urging allies — including Nato partners, Britain and even China — to help r»»»

Dubai: Families looking for ways to spend the upcoming break in the UAE may have a new option in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, as experiences at Jebel Jais are offering complimentary activities for younger visitors. The UAE’s highest peak has introduced a limited-time initiative aimed at familie»»»