EU Urges Reduced Gas-storage Target
The European Commission on Saturday urged EU member countries to lower their target for filling natural gas storage in the coming months, to alleviate price pressures caused by the war in the Middle East. EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen sent a letter asking to "consider reducing your filling t»»»
Refiners in India, Elsewhere in Asia Look to Buy Iranian Oil after US Waives Sanctions
Indian refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, traders said on Saturday. Three Indian refining sources said they will buy »»»
Israel Bombs Central Tehran; Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours to Open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Iranian Republic doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered an»»»
UK Navy Nuclear Sub Moves Into Iran Strike Range – Report
HMS Anson, fitted with Tomahawk Block IV land-attack missiles with a range of ≈ 1,609 km and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes, is believed to be taking up position in the waters of the northern Arabian Sea, reports the Daily Mail. Lieutenant General Nick Perry, running overseas missions from Permane»»»
Travel update: Kuwait Airways to resume Cairo flights via Saudi Arabia
Kuwait Airways (KA) announced Saturday that it will resume scheduled flights to and from Cairo via Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia starting Thursday, March 26. According to KUNA, Kuwait Airways will operate four weekly flights on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Transit visas and special»»»
Trump threatens Iran: 48-hour ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz
Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, injuring dozens and damaging buildings near the country’s main nuclear research centre. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Horm»»»
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25 percent amid soaring oil prices
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 percent on Sunday, the second increase in two weeks, as the country prepared for more impact from the war in the Middle East. Regular petrol was increased to 398 rupees ($1.30) per litre, up from 317 rupees, while diesel, the fuel commonly used for public transpor»»»
US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional
A US judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon’s controversial media access policy violated constitutional protections, restoring journalists’ credentials after major outlets refused to comply. The decision marks a significant victory for press freedom, underscoring the public’s right to diverse repo»»»
Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports amid TSA funding impasse
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned he may deploy ICE agents to US airports if Congress fails to fund airport security. The move comes as TSA staff face a second missed paycheck in a 36-day partial government shutdown, raising fears of travel disruption. Critics question ICE’s suitability for»»»
Washington sends conflicting signals as war rages on in the Middle East
As the Iran conflict enters its fourth week, strikes on nuclear sites and a reported attack on a US-UK base signal further escalation. With no clear exit in sight, fears are mounting of wider instability and humanitarian fallout. “The attack on Diego Garcia is an escalation… it’s a joint US-UK base»»»
Spotlight - The view from Professor Dominic Tierney, author of The Right Way to Lose a War
Dominic Tierney, the author of The Right Way to Lose a war, published in 2015, looking at US conflicts from Korea, to Vietnam, Iraq, to Afghanistan and the lessons taken from them. Dominic is professor of political science at Swarthmore College and a senior fellow at the foreign policy reserach ins»»»
Saudi Arabia Declares 5 Iranian Embassy Employees Personae Non Gratae - Foreign Ministry
Saudi Arabia has declared five employees of the Iranian Embassy in Riyadh, including the military attache, personae non gratae, demanding they leave the kingdom within 24 hours, due to attacks on its territory, according to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry published on Saturday. "The Kin»»»
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran's Power Plants If Tehran Doesn't Open Strait of Hormuz
If Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the United States will destroy the Islamic Republic's power plants, starting with the largest, declared US President Donald Trump. "If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in t»»»
India lifts domestic airfare caps, giving relief to airlines
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced it will withdraw temporary fare caps on domestic flights starting Monday, March 23. The decision ends the price-control regime introduced several months ago to manage volatility in the aviation sector. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»
Western silence allows Israel to get away with killing journalists
On March 19, RT war correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman Ali Rida Sbeity were injured by an Israeli strike meters from where they stood in southern Lebanon. Sweeney was on camera reporting on recent Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese towns and infrastructure when he heard the sound of an»»»
Turkey’s diesel tax buffer evaporates amid booming oil prices and refinery margins
Price hikes on diesel in Turkey are now being directly reflected in sales prices as the special consumption tax (OTV) on diesel prices was set at zero as of March 20, according to a statement from the country’s revenue administration (GIB). »»»
Turkey’s diesel tax buffer evaporates amid booming oil prices and refinery margins
Price hikes on diesel in Turkey are now being directly reflected in sales prices as the special consumption tax (OTV) on diesel prices was set at zero as of March 20, according to a statement from the country’s revenue administration (GIB). »»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
War will deepen Iran’s water crisis
An Israeli missile fell a few hundred metres from the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the South Pars missile strike on March 18, threatening not only a nuclear disaster on the order of Chernobyl but cutting off the entire region from its fresh drinking water supplies. However, even if Bushehr is»»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Kazakhstan no longer paying even lip service to democracy, say analysts
Much of the commentary on Kazakhstan’s adoption of a new constitution in a referendum last week is nothing short of scathing. Serik Beysembaev, writing for Carnegie, concludes that if the observer “peels away the rhetoric”»»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
Renewables supply nearly half of EU electricity in 2025
Almost half (47%) of the European Union’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2025, according to new data from Eurostat, which will provide a significant buffer at a time when the fossil fuel markets have been plunged into chaos by the start of Operation Epic Fury. »»»
US-Israel-Iran war, March 22: Things you need to know
The US–Israel–Iran situation continues to evolve, with new diplomatic steps, defensive actions, and strategic signals emerging across the region. Countries in the Middle East are responding in different ways to safeguard their interests, while global attention remains focused on stability and secur»»»
Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
President Donald Trump frequently contradicts himself, sometimes within the same speech, social media post, or even sentence. On Friday, he sent a torrent of mixed signals about the Iran war, raising questions about the conflict’s direction and his administration’s strategy. During this period, Tru»»»
Saudi Arabia intercepts three ballistic missiles over Riyadh region
The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced that three ballistic missiles were launched towards the Riyadh region on Sunday morning. Major General Turki Al-Malki, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry, stated that air defence forces successfully intercepted one of the missiles. The remaining two fe»»»
UAE responds to missile and drone threats from Iran
The UAE says its air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) confirmed that the sounds heard across parts of the country were caused by air defence systems intercepting the missile»»»
Qatari helicopter crashes in regional waters due to technical malfunction during routine duty, search operations ongoing
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced, at around 3:53am on Sunday, that a Qatari helicopter had technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State. The Ministry's statement added that search operation for its crew membe»»»
Qatari helicopter crashes in regional waters after technical malfunction during routine duty, search operations ongoing
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced, at around 3:53am, that a Qatari helicopter had technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State. The Ministry's statement added that search operation for its crew members and pas»»»
How the EU is targeting Viktor Orban before the Hungarian election
Three weeks out from the most consequential European election of the year, the EU has aimed every weapon in its arsenal at Hungary, as Brussels prepares for its best shot yet at taking out Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban’s animosity toward the EU establishment runs deep. For more than a decade, »»»
US senator urges Congress to stop funding the war on Lebanon, says Israel killed over 1000, 20 % children – Ya Libnan
Share: U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who represents the state of Massachusetts called for “attention to Lebanon,” noting that “U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have started a regional war in the Middle East, leading to a humanitarian catastrophe.»»»
Why the historic release of global oil reserves may not be enough to curb prices
Following last week’s targeting of key energy facilities in the region — and Iran’s overt attacks on a major liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar, the largest in the world, as well as oil refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait — oil prices continued to rise on Thursday. The strikes on energy infr»»»
Georgia woman who took abortion pills charged with murder - UPI.com
A woman in Georgia has been charged with murder after she took an abortion medication and went to the hospital with abdominal pain, where police said she delivered a 22- to 24-week-old fetus that survived for about an hour. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 21 (UPI) -- A woman i»»»
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iranian power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping within 48 hours. Iran has kept the vital waterway largely closed to most shipping since February 28, when the United States and Israel carried out the first wave of strikes on »»»