Troops and talks: Why US airborne forces are heading to the Middle East
The United States is preparing to send elite airborne troops to the Middle East, marking a fresh escalation in its military posture amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. At least 1,000 — and potentially up to 2,000 — soldiers from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expected to deploy in the comin»»»
UK Inflation Holds at 3% in February Ahead of Likely Iran War Jump
British consumer price inflation held at an annual rate of 3.0% in February, unchanged from January's rate, official figures showed on Wednesday, ahead of a likely upward lurch as war in the Middle East pushes up prices. Economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation to remain at 3.0%, its low»»»
Iran Not Holding Talks With US – Foreign Ministry
Iran is not engaged in negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated. “There are no negotiations between Iran and the United States, just as there have been none over the past 25 days since the start of the illegal war against Iran,” Baqaei said, as q»»»
Moldova's energy system enters state of emergency after key Romania link fails
The government of the Republic of Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector on March 24, following the disconnection of the Vulcănești–Isaccea power line linking the country to Romania after Russian drone attacks in southern Ukraine, a government statement said. »»»
North Macedonia's central bank keeps key rate at 4% amid rising global uncertainty
The National Bank of North Macedonia decided on March 24 to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4% (chart), citing heightened global uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions. At the upcoming treasury bill auction on»»»
Russia sells gold bars for the first time in 25 years to fund budget deficit
Russia began selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military spending. From 2022 to 2025, sales of»»»
QRCS launches HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has recently launched the HAKEEM digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by an ambitio»»»
Groupama: Building trust through consistency and care
Trust sits at the core of the insurance business, especially in moments when customers face uncertainty. For Groupama, this role has translated into a long-term focus on reliability, simplicity, and customer-centric services—an approach recognised through the Excellence in Insurance Services award »»»
DFI moves Qumra 2026 online, supports 49 projects from 39 countries
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced that the 12th edition of Qumra will be held online from March 27 to April 8, 2026, ensuring the continuity of one of the region’s leading film industry platforms amid current regional developments. The decision underscores Qatar’s commitment »»»
Mouse Study Shows Repeated Cloning Causes Grave Genetic Mutations
Revealing the limitations of cloning, researchers who repeatedly cloned mice for two decades have discovered that such serial duplication triggers grave genetic mutations that accumulate over the generations and ultimately become fatal. A total of 1,206 cloned laboratory mice were generated by the »»»
Analysis:Romanians spend more going to cinema: EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16pct
Cinema halls in Romania have reported a record income of about EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16% (in U.S. dollar terms) from 2024 and about 10% above the pre-pandemic average, while consumers, affected by economic pressures, reduce spending on goods.According to an analysis by Colliers, the evolution »»»
Pilot project underway to map geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in Crisuri basin
The Crisuri Water Basin Administration (ABA Crisuri) is implementing a pilot project that is unique in Romania, aimed at assessing the geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in the Crisuri basin and using it as a sustainable energy source for local administrations and industrial parks.Accordin»»»
First Lady Gradinaru meets American Councils for International Education leadership in Washington
First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru of Romania on March 24 met Lisa Choate, president of the American Councils for International Education, an organisation that runs educational exchange programmes - FLEX and FLEX Abroad, as well as professional development initiatives for the public and private sectors,»»»
TransportMin Serban: France is a major trading partner for Romania; interest of French investors is growing
France represents a major trading partner for Romania and the interest of French investors is growing, especially in areas such as infrastructure and transport, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Ciprian Serban posted on Tuesday on his Facebook page.The Transport minister met on Tuesday with Fra»»»
PM Bolojan and new Moldovan Ambassador Mitu discuss progress achieved in joint interconnection projects
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed on Tuesday, at the Victoria Palace, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Mitu, occasion on which they analysed the progress achieved in joint interconnection projects, the improvements in conditions at the border crossing points, as well as the c»»»
National Bank hosts conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”
Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia is hosting Tuesday a high-level conference “Central Banking Amid Persistent Global Shifts: Fostering Stability, Innovation, and Resilience”, in cooperation with SUERF - The European Money and Finance Forum. National »»»
Garanti BBVA: Investing in communities, creating long-term value
Community investment has long been a core pillar of Garanti BBVA’s activity in Romania, reflected in sustained support for cultural, educational, environmental, and social initiatives across the country. This approach was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the bank received the Ex»»»
Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town. This comes as US President Donald Trump expresses optimism at ending the war, after sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Follow»»»
AI reshaping jobs, but human skills remain key, says expert
Doha, Qatar: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, driving both unprecedented efficiency and complex challenges, according to Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a member of Qatar F»»»
US Operation Against Iran Continues, Despite Opportunities for Diplomacy - White House
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military operation against Iran continues, despite opportunities for contacts between the parties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. "As President [of the US Donald] Trump and his negotiators explore this newfound possibility of diplomacy,»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
Cost of US Operation Against Iran Exceeds $30Bln - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cost of the US operation against Iran has exceeded $30 billion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. The portal updates data in real time and calculates the funds required to maintain personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. The calculation meth»»»
Hormuz Strait Blockade May Push US to Continue License on Russian Oil – Investor
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The blockade of the Hormuz Strait may push the United States to continue its license-easing sanction regime against Russian oil, Director of the Navigator Principal Investors company Kyle Shostak told Sputnik. The United States has authorized the sale of Russian crude oil and»»»
Senate Republicans again block Democrats' effort to stop Trump's Iran war - UPI.com
Senate Republicans on Tuesday evening blocked the Democrats from reining in President Donald Trump's ability to go to war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Republican senators have again backed President Donald Trump's war against Iran, blocking a Democrati»»»
Qatar National Library reopens to public, resumes full services
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library reopened its facilities to the public yesterday, marking the resumption of full operations and services following a temporary closure. The move comes as part of a broader return to normalcy across the country, with the library once again welcoming students, r»»»
Early cherry blossom bloom draws crowds in Tokyo
Dubai: Tokyo’s cherry blossom season is nearing its peak, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists eager to witness the city’s iconic spring spectacle. Parks and popular viewing spots are filling up as delicate pink and white blooms transform the capital’s landscape. According to Japan’s weather»»»
Tehran Rejects Trump's Talk of Negotiation, as Israel and Iran Launch Airstrikes
Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's claim Washington was in negotiations to end to the war, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is domina»»»
Airlines Cut Flights Over Fuel Costs
Rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have forced several airlines to scale back their operations. New Zealand’s Jetstar has suspended a portion of its domestic flights as well as services connecting Australia and New Zealand. According to the company, around 12% of it»»»
On This Day, March 25: Saudi King Faisal assassinated - UPI.com
On March 25, 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot to death at his palace in Riyadh by a "mentally deranged" nephew who was later executed. 1 of 4 | On March 25, 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, pictured here on May 27, 1971, in Washington, D.C., was shot to death at his palace in Riyadh by »»»
QNB Group reaffirms net zero commitment as it publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, detailing the Group’s progress in advancing the sustainable agenda across the markets it serves, and reaffirming its commitment to the just transition of the real eco»»»
Commercial Bank launches CB Connect
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has announced the launch of CB Connect, a new Mobile App Direct Call Dial functionality, becoming the first bank in the region to offer customers the ability to connect instantly with a call center agent directly from the CBQ Mobile App. This innovative capability reinf»»»
Iran Tells UN: 'Non-Hostile' Ships Can Transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted s»»»
Finance Minister says Syria advances public wage reform funded by state resources
Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said Tuesday the government is pressing ahead with a broad overhaul of public sector wages, emphasizing that the reforms are being financed through state revenues rather than borrowing or currency issuance. Speaking in an inter»»»
Read first, then react: Academic expert on combating disinformation
Doha, Qatar: In times of geopolitical crisis, information spreads at unprecedented speed, and the risk of disinformation taking hold has never been greater. According to Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University in Qatar, Dr. Marc Owen Jones the problem is not just technolog»»»
General Tax Authority enables direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced the availability of the direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements service. The service aims to enable eligible entities to directly b»»»
45 Exoplanets Most Likely to Support Life
Astronomers have identified 45 planets that could be the best places to search for alien life. Scientists have found more than 6,000 exoplanets, or worlds outside of our own solar system. But many of them are inhospitable to any kind of life, because they are too hot, cold or otherwise dangerous. N»»»
Qatar property market expands as sales value climbs by 29%
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting increased activity and investor confidence across several property segments. According to Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) data and»»»
Iran's Hormuz trap: What to know about IRGC's naval mines deployment
Nobody knows how many naval mines were deployed by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. One estimate puts the number to "at least a dozen naval mines, possibly fewer" placed at specific points IRGC elements know in the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. What we know s»»»
Issa Ahmed called up to Qatar squad for World Cup camp
Doha, Qatar: Issa Ahmed has earned a call-up to Qatar’s national team training camp during the ongoing international break, as Al Annabi step up preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The inclusion comes as part of a 32-man squad named by head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the team set to assemble»»»