UK police have charged two men in relation to spying for Iran on individuals and places linked to the Jewish community. UK police, the domestic intelligence service MI5 and members of parliament have long warned about a growing threat from Iran, which is currently locked in a war with the United St»»»

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a close partner of Iran but has also criticized Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Ir»»»

Air raid sirens rang out late Wednesday across Israel from the north to the south following what Israeli media said was one or more missile launches from Lebanon. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on a report from the N12 television channel that a missile fired from Lebanon had been »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ittihad were crowned champions of the fifth Al Shahaniya Ramadan Tournament, held in a lively Ramadan atmosphere under the sponsorship of the Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB). Al Ittihad secured the title after defeating Al Mareekh 3–0 in the final, taking a 2–0 lead in the f»»»

Back in December 2023, Turkmenistan proclaimed that it had joined the Global Methane Pledge and was set to tackle its proliferation of super-polluting plumes. Around 28 months later, new analysis has shown that it is still one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to potent methane mega»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe AFP: Gas prices in Europe rise by more than 30% after the Iranian attack on a gas facility in Qatar 19-03-2026 10:16 AM Latest News Urgent »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France’s Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a thre»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the esc»»»

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday. The annual report, published by the Well»»»

A total of 1,275 cases of illegal interventions by various individuals in energy installations were identified last year in the 20 counties in the operational area of the distribution company Delgaz Grid, most of them aimed at stealing electricity, but there were also several hundred situations in »»»

The Ministry of Finance has conducted an analysis of fuel prices, which was transmitted to the Government, stated the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare. “Indeed, there are spectacular increases. We are concerned about the situation. Especially regarding the fact that the stocks that producers a»»»

The recently published OECD Economic Survey: Romania 2026 does not include a chapter dedicated exclusively to energy. Also, Romania’s OECD accession process has not included a standalone energy file. However, the subject runs quietly but consistently ...»»»

H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay a visit to Qatar on 19 March 2026.»»»

The first 20 MW electrolyser module for the production of green hydrogen at the Petrobrazi refinery, was delivered and will have the capacity of producing 3,000 tonnes green hydrogen per year, in order to support the biofuel production at the refinery, OMV Petrom announced in a press release.The mo»»»

Electricity production from wind power plants totalled 696 million kWh in the first month of this year, up 39.8% compared with the same period in 2025, while solar energy produced in photovoltaic installations decreased 2%, amounting to 146.8 million kWh compared with January 2025, according to dat»»»

Naftogaz of Ukraine is negotiating with Romania’s OMV Petrom after the Ukrainian company discovered significant gas reserves on the ...»»»

As reported by the Ministry of Energy on the fourth anniversary of Ukraine’s accession to the European energy network ENTSO-E, the Ukrainian power system’s current import capacity is up to ...»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivo Atana»»»

Doha, Qatar: Substitute Younis Abdelrahman scored a brace as Al Ahli stunned title contenders Al Gharafa 4-1, giving their battle to avoid relegation a major boost in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) yesterday. The comeback victory lifted the Younes Ali-coached side to 10th place with 19 points, one ah»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters reports Brent crude surges to $114 a barrel 19-03-2026 10:07 AM Latest News Urgent News Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed h»»»

A nationwide police operation targeting vote buying is ongoing, with active actions taking place in Stara Zagora. Since early morning, officers have been carrying out checks at multiple locations in the city, focusing on the Lozenets district. Inspections have covered pawnshops, retail sites and va»»»

Doha, Qatar: Wathnan Racing's Anika continued her remarkable rise with a dominant victory in the 1400m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation for Fillies & Mares, capturing the Al Jumail Cup in style at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday night. The four-year-old grey, trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has announced the resumption of local sporting activities and the return of official competitions, following a temporary suspension imposed by recent circumstances in the region. This decision reflects the Federation’s commitment to ensuring the co»»»

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 5 importers of Russian flour confectionery, the federal center Agroexport reported. Last year, Russia set a new record for export revenue from flour confectionery supplies. Shipments increased by 11 percent to $788 million. «According to expert estimates, in 2025, Rus»»»

MoveGreen nongovernmental organization, which conducts independent air quality monitoring, has released its annual analytical report covering December 2024 through November 2025. According to the data, air pollution in Kyrgyz cities is highly seasonal and intensifies during the heating period. In B»»»

Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, told senators Wednesday he would be a "steady hand" for the embattled agency while pursuing the administration's hard-line immigration agenda during a combative confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. M»»»

European gas prices soared as much as 35 percent on Thursday as fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Dutch TTF natural gas contract, considered the European benchmark, jumped to 74 euros, before paring gains slightly. Two waves of Iranian strikes caused "extensive damage"»»»

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Lebanon on Thursday in a show of "support and solidarity with the Lebanese people, dragged into a war they didn't choose", his ministry said. The visit comes as Israel continues strikes on its northern neighbour amid a spiralling war in the Midd»»»

The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union. Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the Europ»»»

In tonight's edition, Senegal is demanding a corruption investigation, after the Confederation of African Football stripped the Lions of Teranga of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Also, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu meets King Charles and the royal family at Windsor Castle for a 2-day»»»

Following the unprecedented decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand it to Morocco, Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Eurosport's Ruben Slagter. Not only is our guest troubled by the decision itself, but also the opacity of its timing and communication: the delayed ruling»»»

The election campaign for Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections on April 19 officially begins at midnight on March 20. Political parties and coalitions will have until midnight on April 17 to campaign and seek voter support. A total of 24 formations have been registered for the vote, including 1»»»

Since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, Iraqi factions aligned with Tehran have placed US interests squarely in their sights, repeatedly targeting bases hosting international forces, diplomatic missions and key oil infrastructure. Designated as terrorist organizations by Washington, thes»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy confirmed that several of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities were the subject of missile attacks early Thursday, causing sizable fires and further extensive damage. These attacks were in addition to the previous attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City the day before that resu»»»

A motorist who was critically injured in a Tuesday collision between his car and a school bus on the Zakynthos-Vassiliko provincial road has died. The man, airlifted to Ioannina University Hospital following the crash, was treated in the intensive care unit. He succumbed to his injuries Wednesday m»»»

Public health workers launched a strike on Thursday morning that will see them walking off the job from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Greek capital and for 24 hours in other parts of the country, as they protest staff shortages, low pay and chronic underfunding of the national health system. The union fe»»»

A nationwide strike by taxi drivers continues on Thursday, with protests intensifying in the capital over a proposed transport bill that is currently under parliamentary review. Drivers will gather on Athinon Avenue at 10.30 a.m., before heading to the city center via Kifissos, seriously affecting »»»

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed issues outside the White House in Washington, D,C., on Wednesday. Leavitt rejected the resignation accusations of counterintelligence official Joe Kent that President Donald Trump and the United States was controlled by Israel in starting the w»»»

Romania will be participating, from Thursday to Sunday, in the Leipzig Book Fair, one of the most important European events dedicated to literature and the publishing industry.According to a release sent by the Ministry of Culture, the fair brings together over 2,000 exhibitors from dozens of count»»»

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, formalising the commitment of the two institutions to boost bilateral economic cooperation and promote business opportunities on the Romani»»»

The most dangerous thing Romania can do in a context of unprecedented global and regional turbulence is to adopt unsustainable measures, delay necessary reforms or send inconsistent signals to markets and international partners, the Concordia Employers' Confederation said."We are living through a p»»»

Social-Democrat (PSD) president Sorin Grindeanu has called a meeting of the governing coalition for Thursday morning, at 10:00 am, in his office at the Chamber of Deputies.According to some social-democratic sources, Sorin Grindeanu invited the leaders of the other parties in the governing coalitio»»»

Without a budget timely passed, the state begins to operate with the brake on - delays occur, investments stop, local administrations can no longer plan, and uncertainty spreads throughout the economy, warns Senate Chairman Mircea Abrudean."Political discussions are normal. Blocking the budget is n»»»

Romania's ruling coalition came under strain on Wednesday after a leftist party ‌failed to push through last-minute welfare handouts and threatened to block final approval of the 2026 budget, putting the survival of the government at risk, https://www.reuters.com/ ...»»»

SURYAM Association, partner of the International Organization for Migration Romania and coordinator of MuresHub, announced on Wednesday the completion of the project "Transition from emergency assistance to sustainable and autonomous social inclusion of Ukrainian refugees in Romanian society - INCL»»»

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church received on Wednesday, on an introductory visit at the Patriarchal Residence, the new ambassador of the United States of America in Bucharest Darryl Nirenberg. On this occasion, the Patriarch highlighted the involvement of the Romanian Orthodox Churc»»»

A NATO superior military officer asked the Alliance extend its fuel pipeline network from the period of the Cold War with hundreds of kilometres towards the east in order to ensure sufficient supply for the allied troops in case of a new conflict with Russia, informs Reuters on Wednesday. ‘From the»»»

Over 2,500 troops from Romania and 12 other partner states will participate, between March 23 and April 3, in Sea Shield 2026, the largest multinational training exercise in the Black Sea region this year, Romania's Defence Ministry (MApN) reported on Wednesday.Organised by the Romanian Navy, the e»»»

In over half of the attacks carried out in recent years by the Russian Federation against the Ukrainian port infrastructure near the border with Romania, the military staff of Romania's Defence Ministry (MApN) have identified fragments of drones on the national soil, most of them in the northern ar»»»