A man who was set to be executed in Alabama over a killing that he did not carry out has been spared death after the governor's intervention. Charles "Sonny" Burton, 75, was sentenced to death for the murder of a man during a store robbery in 1991, even though he was not in the building at the time»»»

On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»

A Silicon Valley startup has announced what it describes as the first “multi-behavior brain upload” after creating a complete digital replica of a fruit fly’s brain that controls a virtual body in a simulated environment. The achievement, unveiled last week by Eon Systems, represents a significant »»»

Romanians have entered a phase of cautious consumption in 2026, with 58.2% expecting household monthly shopping expenses to increase, a sign that pressure on budgets is being felt more strongly amid an economic context perceived as unstable. As a result, around 8 in 10 say they are more attentive t»»»

Passenger train services between China and North Korea will resume this week six years after their suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, rail authorities in Beijing confirmed on Tuesday. Train journeys between the two countries were halted in 2020 as they imposed strict border closures to preven»»»

Days such as this one - marking the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and honouring the memory of the more than 11,000 people Bulgaria failed to save - call for greater humility rather than harsh rhetoric, as this remains one of the clearest feats of the Bulgarian nation, stated MRF »»»

In order to be free, we must be feared, said French president Emmanuel Macron in a highly anticipated speech on nuclear weapons. In his recent address at the nuclear submarine base in Île Longue, Brittany, he announced that France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads for the first time »»»

Dubai: IndiGo said on Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, months after the airline faced widespread flight cancellations that drew regulatory scrutiny. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.India’s large»»»

The Prosus Found-HER Challenge has launched in Romania, opening applications for women-led startups and offering a total of EUR 100,000 in equity-free grants. The programme, organised in partnership with Endeavor Romania, marks the first European edition of the initiative after earlier stages in In»»»

Uber has launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling "more comfortable in the back seat" and "more confident behind the wheel", Uber said. The »»»

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has scored a record result in Baden‑Wurttemberg’s regional elections, doubling its vote share from the previous election and achieving its highest result outside its traditional heartland. The right-wing party finished third in the election held over the week»»»

Dubai: Acclaimed Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig shared her extraordinary journey from the remote valleys of Gilgit to the summits of the world’s highest peaks, inspiring young girls and boys during a special Ramadan Suhoor recently hosted by the Ismaili Centre Dubai. The event brought together s»»»

Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility, which finds that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets could unlock up to €246 billion in cumul»»»

Mark Twain International School, together with Partener Construct Logistic and a group of real estate investors, has started works on a new school campus in Balotești. The project, developed under the Romania Education Alliance, involves an investment of EUR 30 million and is scheduled to open by f»»»

The initiative marks a stage of maturity for the business, following a 2025 in which the location generated a turnover of approximately 10 million lei (2 million euros). This figure is similar to the one recorded in 2024, achieved within a market context characterized by a 1.9% decrease in revenues»»»

Syria said Iran-backed Hezbollah had fired artillery shells into its territory from Lebanon overnight, state media reported on Tuesday, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese Shia movement. Syrian army officials said artillery shells fired from Lebanon landed near the town of Ser»»»

Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came»»»

Syria said Iran-backed Hezbollah had fired artillery shells into its territory from Lebanon overnight, state media reported on Tuesday, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement. Syrian army officials said artillery shells fired from Lebanon landed near the town of Serghaya»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war with Iran could end soon but gave no clear timeline for halting attacks that have rattled the Middle East and global markets. Stocks rose after he told CBS the US-Israeli assault was “very complete,” though later remarks offered mixed signals. P»»»

Iran has issued a stark warning to the US and Israel against further strikes on its critical energy infrastructure, threatening reciprocal action across the Middle East. The declaration follows a co-ordinated military operation over the weekend that severely damaged multiple fuel storage facilities»»»

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war.Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

Venezuela continues to burn natural gas produced as a byproduct of oil extraction in a process called gas flaring, which wastes a valuable resource and also has negative consequences for the environment and poses health risks. We spoke to people in Venezuela with knowledge of gas flaring and its ef»»»

World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown ren»»»

Hundreds and hundreds of ships. But they're all in the wrong place. "Oh my goodness," says Michelle Wiese Bockmann, senior maritime intelligence analyst at Windward, a maritime AI company, as she checks the live positions broadcast by commercial vessels in waters off Iran, the United Arab Emirates »»»

A daily multivitamin may help slow biological aging, based on a study of people who took them for two years and whose DNA showed fewer changes over time than people who did not take the vitamins. Photo by Lawrence Looi UK & Ireland Out/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- A daily multivitamin may slow biological a»»»

International Women’s Day used to come with a certain esthetic. A celebration of past victories and a look ahead to new hopes and challenges. But this year, the vibe is women on social media, claiming Iranian heritage, dancing in celebration of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, even as reports cir»»»

The head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc Mohammad Raad vowed to continue fighting Israel "whatever the cost," on Monday, in remarks broadcast by Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV. Defending his party, and blasting the Lebanese government, Raad said the group's goal is to "to drive the enemy out of our occu»»»

The United Arab Emirates participated in an Extraordinary Meeting of the leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye, and the European Union (EU), which was held via videoconference on 9 March 2026, to discuss the Iranian aggres»»»

Politics can be very rough. Yet, usually, as long as they don’t collapse into war, at least in public a certain minimum pretense of decorum is maintained. Especially by governments vitally dependent on others’ support. Ukraine under the rule of never-reelected Vladimir Zelensky, however, has anythi»»»

Iraq’s Kurds are against joining the US attacks on Iran, and have voiced concerns about being left facing Iranian retaliation with no ground or air defense support, Axios reported on Saturday. The CIA began working to arm Kurdish forces hostile to the Islamic Republic after the US and Israel launch»»»

A near 14% jump in oil prices overnight due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda. File Photo by Alexandros Michailidis (EU)/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- G7 finance ministers were set to hold an emergency meeting »»»

Bulgaria will be left without clarity on paying wages and pensions if no budget extension law is passed, CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told reporters on Monday. It is very important for the extension law to be passed, he said. "We assume the caretaker finance minister knows best what the cal»»»

Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»

Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

Cairo: The Arab League Council yesterday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»

Manilw: Filipina actress Bea Alonzo is scripting her own happily ever after. The beloved Kapuso actress, known for her captivating roles in hits like Start-Up PH and her effortless charm on and off screen, has found her real-life leading man in Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co, the dashing president of Pure»»»