Doha: The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh »»»

1 of 2 | Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security March 4. Two Democrats have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Noem for lying to Congress during hearings. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UP»»»

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. Terms of the deal, which now goes to the court for approval, were not immediately disclosed. It marks the third such settlement by »»»

The geopolitical shock caused by the conflict in Iran and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sharply increased uncertainty in global financial markets. In March 2026, currency volatility indicators reached their highest levels in eight months, forcing investors to reassess expectations fo»»»

Capitals, March 16 (SANA) – Several European countries have signaled they will not participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions in the region and calls by the United States to form a coalition to secure shipping through the strategic waterway. Greece announced i»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles during a meeting with trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- White»»»

The restoration of the railway connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine and the opening of new opportunities for freight transport and expansion of logistics routes in Eastern and Southeastern Europe were discussed at a meeting between caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov »»»

Albania’s Parliament is expected to hold a plenary session on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., but the opposition Democratic Party (PD) says it will boycott the meeting. PD Parliamentary Group leader Gazment Bardhi said the session was called in violation of parliamentary rules and outside the Assembly’s nor»»»

The head of Albania’s Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, criticized the Democratic Party’s (PD) decision to boycott Tuesday’s plenary session. Balla said the session will vote on an urgent draft resolution to declare Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, calling it a priority for Alba»»»

Vienna, Mar. 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic, headed by Central Bank Governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, met on Monday in Vienna with President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Elisa Madrazo, on the sidelines of the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026. The two sides discussed means»»»

Capitals, March 16 (SANA) – China’s growing demand for energy is increasingly influencing global oil and gas supply routes, as Beijing moves to diversify imports and reduce reliance on vulnerable maritime chokepoints amid rising geopolitical tensions. Security concerns in the Middle East—particular»»»

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations (UN), HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, at the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, HE the Permanent »»»

European countries on Monday sought more details about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and warned that NATO must not become involved it, as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Gulf. The cool response to Trump’s demand ref»»»

During a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, Bulgarian caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said in front of Bulgarian journalists that US President Donald Trump's demand for joining military operations to ensure freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is toward US allie»»»

Iwai Fumio, Japan’s ambassador to Egypt, and a representative of the Tanweer Center for Development and Human Rights have signed a grant agreement under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Kusanone) programme. Under the agreement, Japan will provide $65,742 to support a»»»

Randa El-Menshawy, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, has directed that a number of seawater desalination plants be offered to specialised local private-sector companies to undertake operation and maintenance activities, as part of the state’s efforts to improve operation»»»

Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, began his visit to Sharm El-Sheikh with a meeting with Ismail Kamal, Governor of South Sinai, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and further support the tourism sector in the governorate. The meeting addressed a number of issues of m»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, in Muscat as part of a regional tour aimed at addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East and supporting efforts to reduce conflict in the region. During the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed greetings from Eg»»»

The military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other entered its 17th day, with missile strikes and air raids intensifying across the region and raising international concern over the potential impact on Gulf security and global energy supplies. Iran’s»»»

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed cooperation with Russia’s Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center on childhood cancer treatment during a visit to Moscow. The Egyptian health ministry said the meeting, held on the sidelines of the Healthy Life Forum in Russia, aimed t»»»

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily forced the closure of Dubai’s airport, a »»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watching a live feed of a strategic cruise missile test-fire from the naval Destroyer Choe Hyon at an undisclosed location in North Korea, 10 March 2026 (issued 11 March 2026). According to KCNA, the test aimed to verify the reliability»»»

Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has approved the prospectus of space technology company Scanway, allowing it to move its listing from the NewConnect market to the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The company expects its debut on the main market in late March or early April. »»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- Progress in launching the African Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Markets (AIMEC), headquartered in Tunisia, was the focus of a meeting on Monday between Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti and AIMEC Executive Director...»»»

1 of 5 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center, is seen in Washington, D.C., on December 30. The facility's board of trustees is expected to vote Monday whether to close for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

Abu Dhabi: Zayed National Museum will mark Eid Al Fitr with a public programme titled The Joy of Eid, offering cultural performances, workshops and activities designed to bring families and communities together. The initiative reflects the UAE’s Year of Family theme for 2026 and aims to highlight t»»»

Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts during »»»

Throughout his two terms in office, Donald Trump hasn't been shy to criticise – even to attack – Washington's Nato allies. But his latest suggestion – that failing to secure the Strait of Hormuz would be "very bad for the future of Nato" – implies an understanding of the alliance's purpose that has»»»

There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»

The International Energy Agency announced that 32 OECD countries will release 195.6 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves by the end of March, along with 76.1 million barrels of fuels, mainly diesel, to increase supply and lower prices. In total, about 400 million barrels of oil and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva, a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made on March 16 during a meeting of the commission based on the MP’s personal letter of resignation. The cer»»»

On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»

Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»

The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Batken region, the agency reported. The meeting was also attended by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, and representatives of the region’s busin»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»

China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»

London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»

Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»

Kyrgyzstan is considering the launch of BRICS Pay payment gateway. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the agency, a meeting was held with representatives of the international project to discuss prospects for developing cross-»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- A 130 MW photovoltaic project in Gabès was selected last February to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism (CCEM), Japan's embassy in Tunisia said. The mechanism aims to...»»»

After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes, but with greater selectivity than before the interest rate hiking cycle. Investors are not retreating from risk — they are learning to p»»»

The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, met with representatives of the country’s business community. The SCNS press center reported. It is noted that the meeting was held as part of the implementation of the policy to end unjustified ins»»»

The Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Hugh Riddell, World Bank Country Manager for Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, Marlen Mamataliev noted that Kyrgyzstan actively collaborates with the World Bank and is successfully implementing a number of joint projects. «Therefore, we »»»

The Democratic Party of Albania held a meeting of its party headship Monday, where several key decisions were taken regarding the party’s internal organization and upcoming electoral processes within its structures. According to the decisions made during the meeting, the party will convene its Nati»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama started the week with a visit to the coastal city of Vlorë, where he held a closed-door meeting with several members of parliament from the region and representatives of the local municipality. The meeting, which lasted around one hour, focused on the progress of on»»»

The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Damir Osmonov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic, Kim Kwang-jae, at the Ministry of Health. According to the press center, during the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and pr»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Samuel Ablakwa. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and prospects for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.»»»