Russian crude on 30 tankers awaits buyers in Asian waters
Dubai: Russian crude oil and fuel on about 30 tankers in Asian waters is potentially available for purchase after the US granted a temporary waiver to buy cargoes that were already at sea. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The vessels are carrying at least 19 million bar»»»
New paid parking now active in Dubai neighbourhood
Dubai: Parkin, the emirate’s largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has officially implemented public parking in Wasl Village under Code 248W, authorities confirmed. Clear signboards have been installed to mark designated parking areas, helping residents and visitors easil»»»
Qatar strengthens market monitoring to ensure stable supply of goods
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has intensified market monitoring and inspection campaigns to ensure the steady availability of essential goods and maintain price stability across retail outlets, as authorities work to safeguard consumer markets and supply chains. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on»»»
HIA and Qatar Airways warn passengers against fraudulent accounts
Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have separately issued urgent public alerts cautioning travellers against fraudulent social media accounts and individuals impersonating the airport and national carrier to solicit sensitive personal information. In a statement posted»»»
State enterprise Tulpar begins assembly of ambulances - | 24.KG
The state enterprise Tulpar has begun assembling ambulances. Tilek Mamadaliev, First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, said at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. He made the statement in response to deputies’ questions about the rapid breakdown of ambulances in regions with poor roads and»»»
Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert - UPI.com
In this photo taken Wednesday, police stand in front of a promotional video in central Seoul for the upcoming BTS live performance in Gwanghwamun Square. Photo by Yonhap Police vowed Friday to detain any suspects behind possible terror threats targeting K-pop juggernaut BTS' comeback concert set to»»»
US Military Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq
An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. A US official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to»»»
Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting
Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Early Friday, »»»
Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and US President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags to»»»
Kyrgyzstan faces shortage of 2,000 family doctors - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is facing a shortage of 2,000 family doctors. Nurgul Ibraeva, head of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care and Pharmaceutical Policy, said at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. According to her, under established standards, each Family Doctors Group is expected to serve»»»
Man files case against friend in Dubai over unpaid Dh2.25m loan
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a man to repay Dh2.25 million to a former friend who lent him the money during a financial crisis, in a case that highlights how personal trust can sometimes end in legal disputes. The Civil Court of First Instance ruled that the defendant must return the money afte»»»
First minutes after emergency alert critical, says Abu Dhabi crisis chief
Abu Dhabi: A senior Abu Dhabi emergency management official has urged residents to respond immediately to warning sirens and strictly follow official safety instructions, stressing that the first minutes after an alert are critical in reducing risks. Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the A»»»
Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan intends to purchase 200 ambulances - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan intends to purchase 200 ambulances. First Deputy Minister of Health Tilek Mamadaliev announced at a joint meeting of two deputy groups during a presentation of results of the work done. According to him, the vehicles will be purchased with World Bank funding. «T»»»
Chinese investors pile into Hong Kong equities as inflation at home heads north
Investors from China are buying Hong Kong stocks at a record pace, raising questions about whether the surge reflects limited confidence in other regional markets or a more deliberate but defensive shift by domestic investors seeking opportunities outside the mainland. »»»
Chinese investors pile into Hong Kong equities as inflation at home heads north
Investors from China are buying Hong Kong stocks at a record pace, raising questions about whether the surge reflects limited confidence in other regional markets or a more deliberate but defensive shift by domestic investors seeking opportunities outside the mainland. »»»
Paraguay seals defence pact with US amid Washington’s Latin America push
Paraguay has formally adopted a defence framework with the United States regulating the temporary presence of American military personnel in the country, a move that follows Washington’s evolving geopolitical strategy in Latin America. »»»
Paraguay seals defence pact with US amid Washington’s Latin America push
Paraguay has formally adopted a defence framework with the United States regulating the temporary presence of American military personnel in the country, a move that follows Washington’s evolving geopolitical strategy in Latin America. »»»
Chile's Kast takes office pledging security crackdown and migration curbs
Chile entered a new political phase as conservative leader José Antonio Kast formally assumed the presidency during a March 11 ceremony at the National Congress in Valparaíso, outlining an agenda focused on public security and stricter migration controls. »»»
El Salvador may have committed crimes against humanity under state of emergency, experts say
An international panel of legal experts has concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe that El Salvador's government committed crimes against humanity under a state of emergency that has been in force since March 2022, drawing an irate response from President Nayib Bukele, who blamed a »»»
El Salvador may have committed crimes against humanity under state of emergency, experts say
An international panel of legal experts has concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe that El Salvador's government committed crimes against humanity under a state of emergency that has been in force since March 2022, drawing an irate response from President Nayib Bukele, who blamed a »»»
Chile's Kast takes office pledging security crackdown and migration curbs
Chile entered a new political phase as conservative leader José Antonio Kast formally assumed the presidency during a March 11 ceremony at the National Congress in Valparaíso, outlining an agenda focused on public security and stricter migration controls. »»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since succeeding his father, allegedly vowed retaliation against the United States and Israel and called for national unity in his first public message released on March 12, according to his official website.&n»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
TEHRAN BLOG: Permits-for-passage system emerges as the US heads towards a strategic defeat in Iran
An informal system of “permits-for-passage” through the Straits of Hormuz is emerging after Tehran has started to grant navigation permission to oil tankers headed to “friendly countries" with cargos of oil and gas. A tank»»»
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since succeeding his father, allegedly vowed retaliation against the United States and Israel and called for national unity in his first public message released on March 12, according to his official website.&n»»»
Iran demands guarantees and reparations in ceasefire talks as Gulf mediators step in
Iran has told regional intermediaries that any ceasefire with the US and Israel must be tied to sweeping security guarantees and compensation, as back-channel diplomacy intensifies amid a widening regional conflict. Accord»»»
Turkey’s central bankers feel the winds of war, benchmark rate kept on hold
Impacts of the Middle East conflict hit the monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on March 12 as it left the country’s main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37%. In the days l»»»
Turkey’s central bankers feel the winds of war, benchmark rate kept on hold
Impacts of the Middle East conflict hit the monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on March 12 as it left the country’s main policy rate (one-week repo) unchanged at 37%. In the days l»»»
PANNIER: Tokayev’s sprint for constitutional referendum perplexes Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s referendum on adopting a new constitution takes place this Sunday (March 15). Officials say the new document will help lead the Central Asian country into the future, but any constitutional referendum always triggers concerns that among the many changes proposed are some that benefit t»»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Poland's central bank ready to use gold gains for defence
The National Bank of Poland (NBP) is prepared to begin active management of its gold reserves and to direct an unrealised revaluation gain of about PLN197bn (€46.3bn) to defence spending over several years, Adam Glapiński said on March 11. »»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Health Ministry intends to expand number of Doctor's Deposit participants - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan intends to expand the number of participants in the Doctor’s Deposit program. First Deputy Minister Tilek Mamataliev announced at a joint meeting of two deputy groups. According to him, 500 young specialists are currently participating in the program. «Currently»»»
UAE responds to missile threats, residents alerted safe
UAE residents have received a mobile alert from the Ministry of Defence confirming that the situation in the country is currently safe, following earlier warnings about potential missile threats. The message, sent across the UAE, thanked residents for their cooperation and reassured the public that»»»
Gulyás: Threats from Ukraine and President Zelensky against Hungary, and PM Orbán and even his family are unacceptable
At the latest Government Info press conference, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás addressed tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, energy security concerns, and recent threats directed at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The minister emphasized that Hungary will defend its national »»»
US Lost KC-135 Aerial Refueling Tanker Aircraft During Operation Against Iran - CENTCOM
The United States has lost a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker aircraft during the operation against Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "US Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and res»»»
Protesters gather as Albanian parliament blocks arrest of former deputy PM Balluku
Albania’s parliament on March 12 rejected a request from anti-corruption prosecutors to lift the parliamentary immunity of former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, preventing her arrest in connection to a corruption case and prompting protests from opposition supporters in the capital. »»»
Russia’s oligarch wealth overtakes the entire population’s bank savings, doubles over four years
The combined wealth of Russia’s billionaires is now $696.5bn, more than the combined savings of the entire Russian population and almost»»»
Hungarian parliament approves resolution rejecting EU membership, military support for Ukraine
The Hungarian parliament passed a resolution on March 10 rejecting Ukraine’s EU membership, military support for Ukraine, the transformation of the EU into a military alliance, and measures that "undermine the sovereignty of member states," state news agency MTI reports. »»»