Twin fiscal deficits: How much could Romania reduce its budget deficit if tax collection reached the EU average
An analysis by Alex Milcev, Partner and Head of the Tax and Legal Services Department, EY Romania While the government seeks solutions to reduce the budget deficit with an emphasis on tax hikes, more efficient tax collection would contribute significantly to reducing it, without the need for drasti»»»
Abu Dhabi court rejects Dh100,000 claim after ruling cheque was issued as guarantee
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a farm seller seeking Dh100,000 from a buyer over a cheque that the court ruled had been issued as a guarantee rather than as a payment instrument. The court said the cheque in question was a security ch»»»
Drinking water supply system to be installed in 773 villages in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Department for Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Development under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has planned water supply infrastructure projects for 773 villages across the country starting in 2026. According to the approved work plan, t»»»
Japarov convenes Security Council to discuss risks amid Middle East situation - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a working meeting with members of the Security Council. During the meeting, issues related to ensuring national security, including in the food and energy sectors, were discussed amid the events in the Middle East. Security Council members also discussed a»»»
Man detained in Chui region for spreading extremist content on Facebook - | 24.KG
A man has been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distribution of extremist materials online. The Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, on February 9, monitoring of Facebook revealed an account under the name «Aza Asanbekov» that was allegedly used to sp»»»
Shell: Attack on Ras Laffan in Qatar Damaged Pearl GTL Facility
Shell said Wednesday's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City caused damage to the Pearl GTL (gas-to-liquids) facility, adding the fire was quickly put out, there were no reported injuries and Pearl is now in a "safe state.” Shell has a 100% interest in Pearl GTL in Qatar, which has capaci»»»
Morgan Stanley Joins Peers in Pushing Back Fed Cut Forecasts on Inflation Fears
Morgan Stanley on Thursday joined Goldman Sachs and Barclays in pushing back its forecast for the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate cut to September from June after the central bank flagged inflationary risks amid the Middle East conflict. The Wall Street brokerage now expects quarter-point »»»
Restive calm in Beirut after Israel's 'big surprises' threat
Israeli strikes targeted overnight into Thursday Mayfadoun, al-Naqoura, al-Qantara, Tyre, al-Hosh, Insariyeh, al-Bazourieh, al-Rihan, Tayr Debba, Debaal, and the border town of al-Khiam in south Lebanon. Artillery shelled Arnoun, al-Ghandourieh, Maroun al-Rass, Bint Jbeil and wadi al-Slouqi. At lea»»»
Hezbollah repels incursion attempts, strikes Israel from north to south
Hezbollah said it targeted overnight into Thursday Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Dishon, Manara, Naharaya, Haifa and Kfar Giladi in north Israel and Israeli soldiers and Merkava tanks near the southern border towns of Houla, Taybeh, Aitaroun, Odaisseh, Rob Tlatine and Markaba with rockets, artillery sh»»»
"LEAP 2026" tech event: call for application postponed
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Communication Technologies Ministry announced on Thursday the postponement of the call for applications to select 6 Tunisian startups to partake in a prospecting mission at "LEAP 2026" tech event, initially scheduled from...»»»
UAE denies capital control rumours, reaffirms free flow of funds
Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has dismissed rumours about restrictions on capital movement in the country, warning against the spread of misinformation during times of regional tension. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a post o»»»
New Online Platform to Track Progress on Projects Under Municipal Investment Programme
A new online platform (ipop.mrrb.bg) will track progress on projects under the municipal investment programme. It was developed within 10 days to consolidate and organize data from various directorates and ministries, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov announc»»»
Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in Qatar, UAE, and attacks on Saudi Arabia
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman condemned the attacks targeting energy facilities in the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued today, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to adhere to internat»»»
IRGC Strikes 80 Israeli Sites, Four US Bases in Major Operation
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that it has successfully targeted 80 military sites across occupied Palestine, along with four American bases in the Persian Gulf region, in a large-scale offensive utilizing precision-guided missiles and drones. Iranian missile soa»»»
Kyrgyzstan becomes leader in relocation of major Russian Telegram channels - | 24.KG
Owners of major Telegram channels are increasingly registering businesses in Kyrgyzstan to preserve advertising revenue amid potential restrictions in Russia. The country has emerged as the most popular destination for relocating advertising contracts, the Telegram channel Mash reports. Kyrgyzstan »»»
Israeli officials expressed surprise last week over Hezbollah’s capabilities: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli officials expressed surprise last week over Hezbollah’s capabilities: Hebrew media 19-03-2026 12:52 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»
Vucic, Orban discuss possibilities to overcome energy sector crisis
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban by phone on Thursday to assess all possibilities for Serbia and Hungary to jointly overcome the crisis in various fields of the energy sector. "An important discussion with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Today is one of »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
More Than 150,000 Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Occurred Early in the Pandemic, Study Finds
The COVID-19 pandemic's early death toll was much higher than the official US count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths. About 840,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported on death certificates in 2020 and 2021. But a group of researchers — using a form o»»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
‘Hollywood-Style’ Narrative in Assassination Campaign Against Iranian Leaders
Israeli officials are casting a series of alleged operations against senior Iranian figures as precise, intelligence-driven strikes, while analysts warn the narrative risks overstating their strategic impact and fueling a “false sense of victory.” Among those cited in Israeli accounts are Ali Larij»»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Asia turns to Russian fuel - in record volumes
Asia is set to import record volumes of Russian fuel oil by the end of March, as continued disruption to Middle Eastern supplies forces buyers across the continent to seek alternative sources and take advantage of a temporary easing of US sanctions against Moscow. »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»
Iran says Tehran will impose new Hormuz regime to 'sanction' the West after war
Former Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said Iran would redefine the governance of the Strait of Hormuz after the war, shifting from being a sanctioned state to one that imposes sanctions on the West, state-controlled Mehr reported on March»»»
How much damage has Iran done to Gulf oil and gas production?
Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»
Gulf states are 'enemies' for Iran just like the US and Israel, Russian academic says
Persian Gulf states are as much adversaries of Iran as the United States and Israel because none of them condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. That statement was made by political scientist Artur Demchuk, »»»