Al Awsat 5m

Egypt, Syria Boost Rapprochement Through Reconstruction, Economic Cooperation

Egypt and Syria are seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand economic and trade partnerships, following a series of visits and meetings at various levels in recent weeks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed his country’s “commitment to actively contributing to efforts to »»»

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24 News Agency 7m

New access road to be built to Manas International Airport - | 24.KG

A new access road to Manas International Airport is planned to be built. This road will provide convenient and organized access to the airport terminal and will enable the implementation of an automated toll payment system. The project was discussed during a working meeting between Manasbek Samidin»»»

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UPI 14m

NATO: All allies met defense spending target for first time last year - UPI.com

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced Thursday that all 32 member nations met their defense spending goals for last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- All 32 NATO nations met or exceeded the alliance's target for defense spending last year, Secretary-General»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Abu Dhabi emergency preparedness: Falling debris? Immediate actions to stay safe

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC) is urging residents to stay alert and follow official guidance during periods of heightened sensitivity. Its second phase of the “Our Community is Prepared” campaign focuses on public safety, delivering targeted awareness mes»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Nepal’s youngest PM 'Balen' takes charge: A nation’s expectations soar

Nepal’s youngest prime minister, Balendra Shah, was sworn in on Friday after a landslide election victory, marking a dramatic political shift in the Himalayan nation. At 35, Shah — widely known as “Balen” — becomes one of the youngest leaders globally, riding a wave of public anger against corrupti»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

China Says Hopes to Boost Trade Cooperation with US

China wishes to strengthen economic cooperation with the United States to avoid "vicious competition", commerce minister Wang Wentao told US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to a readout released on Friday. The two met on Thursday on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) m»»»

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UPI 39m

Thousands of U.S. healthcare workers, researchers seek jobs in Canada - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Hundreds of U.S. doctors and nurses have moved to the Canadian province of British Columbia during the last year as part of a recruitment program aiming to leverage their unhappiness with the direction of healthcare under the Trump administration. File Photo by Sasint/Pixabay ST. PAUL, Min»»»

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Libya Herald 44m

Transport Minister and PM's Financial Advisor Shahoubi meets US Chargé d'affaires Berndt - Unified Development Programme, transport sector and unifying institutions discussed

The Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to Prime Minister Aldabaiba, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met yesterday with the Chargé d’affaires of the US Embassy, ​​Jeremy Berndt. The Unified Development ProgrammeThe Tripoli meeting focused on the importance of the Unified Development Programme for enha»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Japan to Boost Coal-Fired Power as Middle East War Causes Energy Turmoil

Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. Officials presented the plan at a meeting of a panel of experts, who approved the proposal, the industry ministry said o»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Pope Leo XIV Makes a Rare 1-day Visit to Glitzy Monaco

Pope Leo XIV travels Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the glitzy Mediterranean enclave and highlighting how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide »»»

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Gulf News 57m

Abu Dhabi strengthens emergency readiness with public awareness drive

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre (ADCMC), established under Law No. 22 of 2019, continues to play a central role in reinforcing the Emirate’s preparedness and resilience in the face of emergencies, crises, and disasters. The Centre develops policies, strategies, and»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Abu Dhabi quality of life improves as happiness, safety scores rise

The Department of Community Development (DCD) has shared the results of the sixth cycle of the Quality of Life Survey, highlighting steady improvements across several social indicators in the emirate. The survey, conducted in 2025, showed increased community participation, with the number of respon»»»

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Business-review 1h

Romanians’ interest in investing is growing, but more than half don’t have enough information

When it comes to how Romanians learn about investment products, the internet (specialized websites and forums) is the main source of information, cited by 40% of respondents. In second place is the bank where they have an account, cited by 32% of survey participants, followed by friends or family (»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: Crude oil supply to last until June 30

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday, March 27, that the Philippines now holds enough crude oil reserves to last until the end of June 2026, easing concerns over potential fuel shortages amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking during an event covered by state broadcaste»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran with No Sign of Diplomatic Breakthrough

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. With stock markets reeling and economic fallout from »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Record low peso gives Filipino expats more for every dirham sent home

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

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Business-review 1h

IMPACT Developer & Contractor announces EUR 9.75 million in reservations for ARIA Verdi

ARIA Verdi is designed to offer a harmonious lifestyle, based on several key concepts: a multigenerational community, distinctive and sustainable architecture, integrated amenities, and luxurious, refined finishes. Designed to BREEAM Outstanding and nZEB standards, the compound includes 865 apartme»»»

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BNE 1h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 1h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 1h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 1h

Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

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BNE 1h

Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

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BNE 1h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Japan’s ispace Delays Nasa-Sponsored Moon Landing to 2030

Japanese spacecraft startup ispace said ‌on Friday it will further delay a US government-sponsored lunar mission to 2030 and cut its global workforce, in a strategic shift after two failed lunar landings. The announcement highlights the murky outlook for the venture, as the US revamps space mission»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Epstein Survivors Sue US Govt Over Revealed Identities

Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims' identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investig»»»

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BNE 1h

Kazakh oil export headache worsens as Ukraine targets drone attacks at Russian Baltic ports

Ukrainian drone swarm attacks mounted on Russian Baltic ports this week have raised concerns about further risks to Kazakhstan’s oil exports. Kazakhstan is already struggling with the consequences of previous drone assault»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

With Top Figures Dead, Who Is Now Running Iran?

Iran's veteran ‌supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategize and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Iranian regime»»»

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Business-review 1h

Sphera Franchise Group estimates opening 21 new restaurants in 2026

The company targets restaurant sales of over RON 1.69 billion, marking a 7.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is supported both by higher sales in comparable restaurants and by the contribution of new units. At the same time, the Group anticipates improved profitability, with an»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel army says more troops needed on Lebanese front

The Israeli military said on Thursday it requires additional troops for deployment in southern Lebanon, where forces are engaged in fighting Hezbollah as part of efforts to establish a buffer zone. "On the Lebanese front, the forward defensive zone that we are creating requires additional IDF force»»»

Al Awsat 1h

China Demands More Than Just ‘Regret’ From Japan After Embassy Break-in

Japan has expressed its "regret" over the break-in into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo by a knife-wielding Japanese military officer, but that is "far from enough", said the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday. The Japan side has still ‌not said ‌anything about the ‌details of ⁠the incident, Lin ⁠Jian»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Oil jumps, stocks drop on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

London: Oil prices jumped and equities slid yesterday as hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran wavered after Tehran rejected Washington’s bid to wind down the nearly four-week war. Markets had been buoyed this week by US President Donald Trump’s announcement that strikes targeting Iran’s e»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoCI reaffirms commitment to market stability and consumer protection

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCl) is committed to maintaining market stability and protecting consumer rights. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry urged the public to report market violations to help maintain market stability and protect consumer rights. “If you not»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Misrata Chamber of Commerce receives Genoa Chamber of Commerce delegation – delegation also meets Municipal Council

Fathi Al-Amin Al-Turki, Chairman of Misrata Chamber of Commerce, along with Abubakr Abdulbari Shanab, the Chamber’s Director General, and in the presence of several department heads, received yesterday a visiting Italian delegation at Misrata Chamber’s headquarters. The delegation consisted of Luig»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Foundation for Social Work wins Family-Friendly Institutions Award

Cairo: The Qatar Foundation for Social Work won the Family-Friendly Institutions Award for 2025, granted by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, in recognition of its efforts in technological innovation supporting families and in developing services to enhance their efficiency and »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LuLu’s Yusuffali briefs Indian PM on continuous food supplies to GCC

DOHA: India continues to play a crucial role in ensuring stable and uninterrupted supply of food products to GCC countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Yusuffali M A, Chairman of LuLu Group, on a series of initiatives being undertaken to maintain supply continuity during the »»»

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Actmedia 1h

Tobacco exports from Romania among the most important, ranking first in relation with Japan

Tobacco exports from Romania are among the most important, and in the relation with Japan they are in first place, with 70% of Romania's exports to Japan being represented by tobacco and tobacco products, Radu Oprea, the Secretary General of the Government, told Thursday's conference in which JTI R»»»

Actmedia 1h

FIC: Stock of direct per capita foreign investments doubled to 6,500 euros in 2024

The per capita direct foreign investment stock doubled over a decade, from 3,000 euros in 2013 to over 6,500 euros in 2024. Romania is still below its potential, reported to other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, where it exceeds10,000-20,000 euros, said Daniel Anghel, vicepresident of the »»»

Actmedia 1h

Gov't approves OUG on SAFE defense program, procurement signing deadline set for May 30

The government approved on Thursday the emergency ordinance for the SAFE defense program, aimed at ensuring that Romania is able to sign procurement contracts by the May 30, 2026 deadline without administrative or budgetary bottlenecks.According to a government release, the ordinance amends and sup»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Bolojan, Speaker Kurtulmus highlight strategic Romanian-Turkish partnership

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Thursday held talks at the Victoria Palace of government with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmus, with discussions highlighting the strong and strategic nature of Romanian-Turkish relations.According to a government press release, th»»»

Actmedia 1h

Speakers Abrudean, Kurtulmus meet: Turkey remains Romania's top non-EU trade partner

The visit to Romania by a Turkish parliamentary delegation led by Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmus reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership and advancing pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation for the benefit of citizens in both countries, the Sena»»»

Actmedia 1h

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is visiting Romania today

Slovak premier Robert Fico will make an official visit in Romania on Friday and will have talks with premier Ilie Bolojan at Victoria Palace. According to the program announced by the government, the two premiers will have a private meeting, followed by a plenum meeting with the delegates' plenum a»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Nicusor Dan: Coalition parties committed to continuing joint governance

All parties in the ruling coalition want to continue governing together, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday before attending the Romanian College of Physicians Gala - "Doctor for Romania. Medical Romania matters".Asked whether there was a need for a government formed by new coalitions, he repli»»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan: Issue of fuel rationing is out of the question in immediate future

President Nicusor Dan stated on Thursday that, in the immediate future, fuel rationing is out of the question."We hope that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal and in this way the world oil market will return to normal. If this does not happen within a few weeks, we will see »»»

Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel 27-03-2026 09:50 AM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (image from a»»»

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France24 1h

Trump's signature to appear on US currency in first for sitting president

President Donald Trump's signature will soon appear on all new US paper currency, the first time in history that a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. The move is just the latest example of Trump pushing his name and likeness on US institutions.&»»»

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France24 1h

Trump to order immediate pay for TSA as 41-day shutdown continues

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergenc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Acclaimed filmmaker Kabir Khan joins MovieDOM as Chief Creative Mentor

MovieDOM, the blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem transforming filmmaking through decentralised crowdfunding and fan ownership, has announced the appointment of acclaimed Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan as its Chief Creative Mentor. In this advisory role, Kabir Khan will evaluate scripts and pro»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump's signature to appear on paper currency, says Treasury - UPI.com

1 of 2 | U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, December 18, 2025. On Thursday, the Treasury Department announced that Trump's signature would be included on paper currency. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | Lice»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Governor-General of Jamaica receives credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador

Kingston: Governor-General of Jamaica H E Dr. Patrick Linton Allen has received the credentials of H E Tariq Othman Al Othman as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Jamaica. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Justice attends Paris Arbitration Week

Doha: The Ministry of Justice, represented by the Arbitration Affairs Department, participated virtually in the “Institutions Symposium: Asia-Middle East Arbitration Corridor,” held as part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, where it highlighted key legislative and regulatory developments in Qatar’s a»»»

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