Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

Prolonged conflict in Iran could weaken demand in the Eurozone and hold back a recovery in Poland’s consumer-focused industries in 2026, a report by Bank Pekao said on March 16. Higher commodity prices are expected to push»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

Fitch Ratings says the outcome of the April 12 elections is uncertain, but the next government will face major economic challenges, including weak growth, a large budget deficit, and rising public debt. The next government faces the challenge of rebuilding fiscal policy credibility and strengthenin»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

Ukrainians are getting tired of the war. In a change of heart, a majority would now support a peace agreement involving territorial concessions if presented alongside clear incentives such as European Union membership and security guarantees, according to new Kyiv International Institute of Sociolo»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

With Russian oil trading at over $100 and discount to Brent at zero or less, Russia's Ministry of Finance is anticipating a significant windfall this year that will reduce. However despite the good news, MinFin is still intending to cut at least 10% off spending in 2026. »»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed along with his son Morteza Larijani, a senior security official and a group of bodyguards, Tasnim News Agency reported. In a statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed his death, saying he was kil»»»

Dubai: Emirati entrepreneurs are moving away from importing technology to building it locally. Founders like Rashid Al Salmi are pushing that transition through Sulmi, a UAE-based mobility and clean energy company focused on autonomous driving and electric vehicle technologies. Sign up for our dail»»»

UAE carriers have resumed limited flight operations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah following partial reopening of regional airspace. Passengers are urged to check flight status online and only travel to airports if their booking is confirmed, as schedules remain subject to cha»»»

A projectile Tuesday evening struck near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, seen here in August 2010. File Photo by Maryam Rahmanianon/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the premises of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, the U.N.'s nuclear watc»»»

The average net wage in Romania (chart) rose by 3.6% y/y in nominal terms to RON5,518 (€1,084) in January, but fell sharply by 5.5% y/y in real terms, marking the steepest decline in many years, according to data from the statistics office INS. »»»

Tensions within Romania’s ruling coalition have escalated, with both major parties signalling they could withdraw from government following disagreements over the 2026 budget. Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Gri»»»

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev and his newly formed coalition are leading opinion polls ahead of the country’s April 19 snap parliamentary election, according to a survey published on March 16. The poll by Sova Ha»»»

Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding even as the US and other established democracies face rapid erosion of rights, according to the latest V-Dem Institute Democracy Report. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

With Russian oil trading at over $100 and discount to Brent at zero or less, Russia's Ministry of Finance is anticipating a significant windfall this year that will reduce. However despite the good news, MinFin is still intending to cut at least 10% off spending in 2026. »»»

Ukrainians are getting tired of the war. In a change of heart, a majority would now support a peace agreement involving territorial concessions if presented alongside clear incentives such as European Union membership and security guarantees, according to new Kyiv International Institute of Sociolo»»»

The trump administration and Donald Trump personally have completely lost the ability to mediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, says The Bell in a commentary. The escalation of conflict with Iran has distracted t»»»

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility. A total of 21 cargoes from Yama»»»

An important revenue stream in Central Asia for Russia appears in danger of slowing to a trickle. The international power sector has long been lucrative for Russia, via projects developed by Rosatom, the state-controlled a»»»

The Philippines is currently navigating a perilous and largely overlooked period of economic vulnerability: its national fuel supply could run out in around three to four weeks if international imports don't arrive soon. According to reports from The Manila Times, what was once a distant geopolitic»»»

Libya’s National Oil Corporation said flows from the Sharara oilfield were rerouted through alternative pipelines after a fire caused by a leak on a crude export line, while production continues and no casualties were reported, according to Reuters. The company said the move would “significantly re»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The average price of gasoline in the United States has risen to its highest level in nearly 2.5 years, reaching $3.8 per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration. According to the American Automobile Association, the average gasoline price in the United Stat»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — Increased German government debt spending designed to boost infrastructure investment is being misused, economists charged Tuesday, warning that Berlin risked wasting a chance to revive its moribund economy.Chancellor Friedrich Merz last year vowed to borrow and spend hundreds »»»

AMMAN — The Arab Potash Company (APC) has implemented a series of logistical measures to keep its export operations on track despite ongoing disruptions to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and mounting geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping, CEO said.In remarks to The Jordan Times, CEO o»»»

LONDON — Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.Prices rebounded from the previous day's decline, which came after the head of the International Energy Agency said stockpiles coul»»»

Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The move, announced less than a week after he took office, reflects a tougher approach to borde»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a woman to pay Dh421,848.38 to her former husband, along with 5 per cent annual legal interest, in a dispute over a jointly owned property purchased during their marriage. The case centres on a residential unit located in Dubai which the couple bought in January 201»»»

A projectile Tuesday evening struck near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, seen here in August 2010. File Photo by Maryam Rahmanianon/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the premises of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, the U.N.'s nuclear watc»»»

1/11People wait in long queues to refill LPG cylinders outside a gas agency in Prayagraj. India has started sourcing LPG from multiple global channels, including the United States, to diversify supplies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government said on Tuesday, adding that there is no '»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted the country. Loud sounds of interception were heard in several parts of Doha. A Public Safety Alert confirming that the threat had been eliminated, restoring normalcy was sen»»»

The US Central Command has confirmed a precision strike that has dramatically shifted the battle for the Strait of Hormuz. American forces have employed multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions against hardened Iranian coastal missile sites near the strait. The targeted anti-ship missiles had»»»

Authorities on Tuesday fatally shot a gunman accused of wounding one person at a Veterans Affairs clinic in Jasper, Ga. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Police fatally shot a gunman Tuesday at a Veterans Affairs clinic in rural Georgia where the suspect opened fi»»»

The UAE confirmed casualties from Iranian attacks, naming victims as air defences intercepted missiles and drones. Authorities extended distance learning nationwide while maintaining normal aviation and tourism flows despite tensions. Officials signalled possible involvement in securing the Strait »»»

UAE residents have received a new mobile alert from the Ministry of Interior confirming that the situation in the country is currently safe following earlier warnings about potential missile threats. In the message sent to phones across the country, authorities thanked residents for their cooperati»»»

The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»