Ukraine hits major Russian port in 400-drone barrage
Moscow: Russia on Wednesday said a Ukrainian attack sparked a fire at a major port in the country's northwest in a barrage of almost 400 drones, launched a day after a record Russian aerial assault on Ukraine. A power plant in Estonia was also hit by a drone that had flown into the NATO member from»»»
Hungary Says Will Phase Out Gas Deliveries to Ukraine
Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest salvo in a bitter feud between the two countries over a damaged pipeline transporting Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose country is a major gas supplier to Ukraine, »»»
Iran, Israel trade strikes as diplomats work behind the scenes
Iran and Israel traded fresh missile and drone strikes Wednesday, with countries across the Middle East coming under fire as diplomats worked in the background to end the nearly four-week war. The conflict that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed throughout the reg»»»
Schneider Electric teams up with NVIDIA to develop validated blueprints for gigawatt-scale AI Factories
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, in collaboration with NVIDIA and industrial software leader AVEVA, has today announced key advancements in designing, simulating, building, operating and maintaining the next generation of AI data center infrastructure during NVIDIA GTC in San »»»
GDP per capita gaps persist across EU, with Romania at 78% of average in 2025
Preliminary estimates of purchasing power parities (PPPs) and GDP for 2025 published by Eurostat show that gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, expressed in purchasing power standards to account for price level differences, ranged between 68% of the EU average in Greece and Bulgaria and 239% in»»»
UAE urges rain-affected residents to pray at home amid adverse weather conditions
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged residents in areas affected by adverse weather conditions to perform prayers at home, prioritising public safety. In a statement, the authority called on mosques across the country to advise worshippers to pray at h»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the State of Qatar, HE Aibek Toktobolotov. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the Ambassador success in fulfi»»»
Israel Strikes South Lebanon, Beirut as Hezbollah Keeps up Attacks
Israel launched strikes on south Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, as Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said it kept up its attacks on Israeli troops. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March»»»
Almost All Southeast Asian Countries Turn to Russia for Energy Supplies - Energy Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost all Southeast Asian countries are turning to Russia for energy supplies due to the crisis in the Middle East, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin said on Wednesday. "Almost all the countries of Southeast Asia are turning [to Russia]," Marshavin told reporters wh»»»
Iran military says fired missiles at US aircraft carrier
Iran fired cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the military said in a statement carried by state television, warning of further launches when the strike group's ships come in range. "The Iranian Navy's Qader cruise missiles (shore-based anti-ship missile) targeted the USS A»»»
War in the Middle East: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - 'Do not test our resolve' - Iran's powerful parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test the Islamic republic's determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Mid»»»
DP World ramps up Jeddah capacity as Red Sea trade rebounds
Dubai: DP World is scaling up operations at Jeddah Islamic Port with the addition of three new quay cranes, strengthening its ability to handle rising cargo volumes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion comes at a ti»»»
UAE Air Defences engaged 9 UAVs launched from Iran
Dubai: UAE air defence systems successfully engaged nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on March 25 launched from Iran. Since the start of the ongoing Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,815 UAVs. Also Read: US-Israel W»»»
Israel strikes south Lebanon, Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah keeps up attacks
Israel launched strikes on south Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, as Hezbollah said it kept up attacks on Israeli troops. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when the Iran-backed Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme»»»
Finance Minister Klisurski: Monthly Aid over Rising Fuel Prices to Support Low-Income Car Owners Now in Effect
Tuesday, March 24, marked the third consecutive day that the price of diesel stood at EUR 1.60. As of Wednesday, the measure providing EUR 20 per month to support the most vulnerable individuals is in effect, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said at a briefing at the Council of Ministers»»»
Sheikh Qassem Delivers Key Statement on Wednesday Via Al-Manar
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to give a key statement on Wednesday, where his eminence will tackle latest developments and the evolving situation on the ground. The statement is to be carried by Al-Manar at 15:00 (Beirut time), Hezbollah’s Media Relations announced. Wednesday’s »»»
Denmark's Frederiksen weakened by election setback, coalition talks loom
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faced a sharp electoral setback Tuesday as her Social Democrats slid toward their worst result in more than a century. Despite broad international backing for her firm stance toward Washington over Greenland, domestic concerns over migration and the cost of l»»»
Estonia and Latvia say they were hit by drones as Ukraine unleashes massive attack on Russia
A drone coming from Russian airspace struck a power plant in Estonia on Wednesday, while another crashed into Latvian territory, with officials in Riga saying it was likely a Ukrainian drone gone astray. Kyiv earlier launched a massive drone barrage against Russia, sparking a fire at a major petrol»»»
Former cancer nurse Sarah Mullally to be enthroned as first woman to lead Church of England
Cancer nurse turned archbishop Sarah Mullally will be enthroned Wednesday as the first woman to lead the Church of England. The archbishop of Canterbury also serves as spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, grouping together some 100 million members. A former cancer nurse who became a p»»»
Holcim Romania secures EU funding for carbon capture hub targeting near-zero cement production
Holcim Romania has signed a funding agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the Carbon Hub CPT01 project, a carbon capture and storage initiative aimed at reducing industrial emissions. It is the first funding awarded to Romania through the E»»»
2 men arrested in London on suspicion of torching Jewish ambulances - UPI.com
Counter-terrorism police in London arrested two men in raids in the capital early Wednesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life two days after an attack that burnt out four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- British counter-te»»»
‘Now I can build my own house’: Bangladeshi expat wins $1m in Dubai Duty Free draw
Dubai: A Bangladeshi expatriate living in Bahrain has joined the growing list of dollar millionaires after winning the top prize in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. A.K. Monirul Islam, 52, who is based in Manama, Bahrain has bagged $1 million in Millennium Millionaire series »»»
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones as missile debris causes minor damage
Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia said air defenses have intercepted and destroyed three drones over the country's Eastern Province, according to an official statement. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Turki Al Maliki, confirmed the interceptions, describing them as part of ongoing e»»»
China Shipping Giant Cosco Resumes Bookings to Some Gulf Countries
Chinese shipping giant Cosco said on Wednesday that it was resuming new bookings for container shipments to some Gulf countries, after a three-week suspension in response to the Middle East war. The state-owned, Shanghai-based firm was among several major shipping groups to pause operations in the »»»
European stocks close higher despite war fears
Brussels: European stocks closed up one percent on Wednesday, with travel and financial services shares among the biggest gainers, supported by expectations of de-escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 1.3 percent to 586.73 points, after recovering so»»»
eMAG rolls out AI shopping agent iZi to support purchase decisions
eMAG has announced the launch of iZi, a conversational AI shopping assistant developed in Romania. The tool is designed to help customers make faster, more informed purchasing decisions by identifying relevant products and recommendations based on user input such as budget, category, or specificati»»»
Oman crude oil price drops
Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for May delivery stood at USD 109.55 per barrel on Wednesday. The price of Oman crude recorded a decrease of USD 30.09 compared to Tuesday's price of USD 139.64 per barrel. The monthly average price of Oman crude oil for March delivery reached USD 62.17 »»»
Business - Iran war pushes plastic packaging costs higher
Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, a day after a sharp decline, amid confusion over which way the Iran war is going. Brent crude settled well above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, rising energy costs stemming from the conflict are causing the cost of plastic packaging to skyrocket, which in turn will»»»
Vucic: All wars that are going on in the world now began on March 24, 1999
VRANJE - All wars that are going on in the world right now, as well as every violence and nullification of principles and laws, did not begin yesterday, but on March 24, 1999, with the attack on Serbia, which marked the end of international law and order, justice and the truth, Serbian President Al»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4414
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4414 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»
Lebanese Health Ministry says two paramedics martyred after being targeted by Israeli drone during a rescue mission in the southern city of Nabatieh on Tuesday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says two paramedics martyred after being targeted by Israeli drone during a rescue mission in the southern city of»»»
Hezbollah issues key statement for Secretary General Sheikh Qassem at 15:00 (Beirut time) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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ANME to hold electric mobility training in Sfax, March 24–26
Tunis, March 25, 2026 (TAP) – The National Agency for Energy Conservation (ANME) is holding a training course on electric mobility from March 24 to 26 in Sfax. It will be destined to officials from the municipality and various...»»»
UAE issues rain alerts: Know the rules or face up to Dh2000 fines
The UAE is experiencing unstable weather conditions until March 28, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and low-pressure systems affecting multiple regions. Authorities have issued a series of tips, warnings, and safety alerts, urging residents to exercise caution as rough seas and reduced visibilit»»»
Former Investigator Petyo "The Euro" Petrov Has Not Been Detained in Serbia - Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General
Former investigator Petyo "The Euro" Petrov has not been detained in Serbia, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev said during a news briefing on Wednesday. “Our counterparts in Serbia have not provided any information indicating that Petrov has been in the country,” Kande»»»
Media Review: March 25
As Bulgaria prepares for the April 19 elections, Wednesday's media attention has centred on disinformation, vote-buying and potential coalitions. Other key stories include the Justice Minister's efforts to have a new acting Prosecutor General appointed, fuel and food prices, fiscal policy, recyclin»»»
US one month truce plan faces reality check as Iran rejects talks
Dubai: A US push for a one-month ceasefire in the Iran war is running into an immediate reality check — with Tehran publicly rejecting talks, Israel showing no sign of alignment, and growing uncertainty over whether Iran’s own leadership can even respond. The proposal — part of a broader 15-point f»»»
Israeli Aggression Continues: Lebanon’s Health Ministry Condemns Killing of Two Paramedics in Airstrike
Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued unabated, with the Ministry of Public Health reporting the deaths of two paramedics in an airstrike on the city of Nabatieh. The ministry identified the victims as Ali Jaber and Jawad Suleiman, both members of the Nabatieh Ambulance Service. It said they were ki»»»
Strikes Near Iran, Israel Nuclear Sites Risk ‘Unmitigated Catastrophe’, Says UN
Strikes around Iran and Israel's nuclear sites risk unleashing an "unmitigated catastrophe", the United Nations rights chief said Wednesday, warning that the Middle East war had created an "extremely dangerous" situation. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, where countries were holding an »»»
Qatar Emir Makes Minor Changes to QIA Board
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued a decree on Wednesday making minor changes to the board of the Qatar Investment Authority, while keeping Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani as chairman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as deputy chairman. The decis»»»
Romania’s industrial turnover down 16.3% in January
Industrial turnover in Romania declined by 16.3% in January 2026 compared to December 2025, according to official INS data. The drop reflects strong declines across most industrial sectors, including both extractive and manufacturing industries. Total industrial turnover, covering both domestic and»»»
How Pakistan is Weathering the LNG Storm
Unlike some other countries in the region, Pakistan has maintained supply continuity through long-term contracts and a diversified generation mix. With Strait of Hormuz tensions still boiling, Pakistan could reportedly face an LNG shortage within ten days. Ali Khizar of Business Recorder told Sputn»»»
Israeli Channel 12 reports 12 rockets launched from Lebanon towards Krayot, north of Haifa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tunisian ambassador highlights community integration in French-Tunisian meeting
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to France Dhia Khaled had a meeting, on Tuesday, with members of the French-Tunisian Friendship Group in the French Senate.According to a statement published by the Tunisian Embassy in France, the meeting...»»»
Weather forecast: How do March 2026 heavy rains compare to April 2024?
Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»
UAE issues rain alerts: Know the rules or face up to Dh2000 fines
The UAE is experiencing unstable weather conditions until March 28, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and low-pressure systems affecting multiple regions. Authorities have issued a series of tips, warnings, and safety alerts, urging residents to exercise caution as rough seas and reduced visibilit»»»
GERB Leader Borissov Pledges to Seek Stable Governance After Elections
GERB party leader Boyko Borissov said in Kyustendil on Wednesday that he will seek to ensure stable governance after the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. "I promise you that I will not create problems and will try to ensure stable governance," Borisov told the city’s mayor, Ognyan Atanasov»»»
President: "The Words We Speak Forge Our Path toward One Another"
President Iliana Iotova is organizing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", on March 25 and 26. "The words we speak forge our path toward one another. We rarely stop to think about this connection," she said during her congratulatory speech. "Words s»»»
Iran Speaker Warns US Not to Test 'Resolve to Defend Our Land'
Iran's parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test Tehran’s determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Middle East. "We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the ge»»»