Vucic, Reshetnikov discuss strategic issues for Serbia's energy stability
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Belgrade on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key strategic issues for energy stability and economic stability in Serbia. "With Minister Reshetnikov (I spoke) about bilater»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in Dovev and Mattat in the Western Galilee over suspected drone infiltration - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Europe Undermining Itself by Rejecting Russian Energy Resources – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia should and will do what corresponds to its interests and benefits in terms of the energy issue, Peskov said. "Russia must and will do what best suits its interests and its benefits," Peskov told reporters, commenting on a statement by European Commission President Ursula v»»»
EU Council meeting
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
Oil prices fall as Europe, Japan move to secure Strait of Hormuz
London, March 20 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Friday after major European countries and Japan signaled readiness to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions. Brent crude futures dropped $1.24, or 1.1 percent, to $107.41 a barrel, while U.S. W»»»
Council of Regions and Districts reaffirms commitment for inclusive development
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts reaffirmed its commitment to contributing actively to the development process with a view to strengthening national unity and meeting the aspirations of the Tunisian people.In a...»»»
Tunisia receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»
Tunis hosts EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, March 25
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - The 'EuroMed Clusters Policy Seminar — Maghreb Edition, part of a flagship series of policy dialogues under the EuroMed Clusters Forward (ECF) project, will be held March 25 in Tunis, with a view to fostering policy...»»»
Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived'
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has told national TV that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, breaking seven weeks of silence after the extent of her contacts with him emerged. "I feel so manipulated, and when you are manipulated, you don't realise it from the sta»»»
MRF-New Beginning Leader Says PM Gurov's Comments about Bulgaria Not Joining Board of Peace Is “Media Smoke and Mirrors”
Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning, has dismissed caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov’s comments about Bulgaria not joining the Board of Peace as “media smoke and mirrors.” “I want to remind this man [Gurov] that Bulgaria’s security and future can»»»
UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE air defence systems on 20th March 2026 engaged 4 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 338 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,740 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the marty»»»
'War Has Aged Us': Lebanon's Kids Aren't Alright
Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the tall teen from south Lebanon told AFP in Beirut. "»»»
EU envoy in Syria extends Eid al-Fitr greetings to Syrians
Damascus, March 20 (SANA) The European Union’s chargé d’affaires in Syria, Michael Ohnmacht, extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Syrian people on Friday, expressing hope for peace and stability across the country. In a post on X, Ohnmacht said the holiday offers an opportunity to promote values o»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4363
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4363 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
US's OFAC extends operating licence for NIS until April 17
BELGRADE - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury has extended until April 17 an operating licence issued to the Serbian oil company NIS. Since October 9, 2025, NIS has been under US sanctions due to its Russian-majority ownership. "As President Aleksandar »»»
10 smart ways to save money as oil prices surge above $100
Dubai: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined 10 immediate ways households, businesses and governments can save money as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following what it calls the largest supply disruption in global oil market history. The crisis stems from the US-Israel war on »»»
NATO Battlegroup Joins Artillery Training at Koren Ground
Field training for service personnel from the Fourth Artillery Regiment will take place at Koren Training Ground from March 20 to 27, the Defence Ministry press service said on Friday. The programme includes tactical drills, live-fire exercises, and integrated training activities, with service pers»»»
Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024
MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region’s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at current market prices, according to new data. Figures released by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gul»»»
Rain, hail and strong winds to hit Abu Dhabi as NCM issues weather alert
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast intermittent rainfall of varying intensity across Abu Dhabi, with some areas likely to experience hail and strong winds. In Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, rain may be accompanied by fresh to strong winds, causing dust and sand and reduci»»»
IRGC Launches Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4, Strikes US and Israeli Targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 67th wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeting US-led coalition forces and Israeli military installations in a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign. Moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv.Fol»»»
How US Marines could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — and break the blockade
The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil tanker passage. It’s a key waterway in global trade. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses a brutally simple playbook here: squeeze the world economy through this narrow gate — and control the gate. At just 39 km wide at its narrowest, shipping is»»»
Running App Reveals Location of France Aircraft Carrier in Mediterranean
A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country's flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle -- and accompanying frigates -- to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after US-Isr»»»
Early Southwest Heat is Latest in Parade of Weather Extremes as Earth Warms
The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the US Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. Experts said unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that someti»»»
Transport Ministry receives new batch of buses from China to enhance public transport in regions
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - A new batch of buses arrived on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026, at the port of La Goulette, as part of the implementation of the international contract with the Chinese side for the acquisition of 461 buses for the...»»»
Qatari firms secure 11 spots on Forbes 2026 most valuable companies ranking
DOHA: Eleven Qatari firms were featured in the list of 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East by Forbes 2026 magazine. The following firms have made it to the ranking of most valuable companies in their respective categories in March issue of Forbes Middle East: QNB Group (Rank 11, market v»»»
Running app reveals location of France aircraft carrier in Mediterranean
Paris: A member of the French navy using an app to track his jogging performance broadcast the exact position of his country’s flagship aircraft carrier, a newspaper has reported. France deployed the Charles de Gaulle - and accompanying frigates - to the Mediterranean in early March shortly after U»»»