US proposal reaches Iran via Pakistan mediation
Dubai: Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic player in efforts to de-escalate the US-Iran conflict, relaying a proposal from Washington to Tehran while offering to host potential peace talks, according to officials and media reports. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Islamabad has al»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
EU delays Russian oil sanctions
The European Commission has removed a proposal to fully phase out Russian oil imports from its near-term agenda, delaying a key element of its RePowerEU strategy aimed at ending reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies. As par»»»
Majority of Americans View US Strikes on Iran as Excessive - Poll
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Most Americans believe the US military action against Iran has been excessive, with many voicing growing concern over rising gas prices, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey, conducted March 19-23 among 1,150 adults, found that 59% of Americans say the US military action »»»
Almost All Southeast Asian Countries Turn to Russia for Energy Supplies - Energy Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost all Southeast Asian countries are turning to Russia for energy supplies due to the crisis in the Middle East, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin said on Wednesday. "Almost all the countries of Southeast Asia are turning [to Russia]," Marshavin told reporters wh»»»
European stocks close higher despite war fears
Brussels: European stocks closed up one percent on Wednesday, with travel and financial services shares among the biggest gainers, supported by expectations of de-escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 1.3 percent to 586.73 points, after recovering so»»»
Weather forecast: How do March 2026 heavy rains compare to April 2024?
Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»
Losers and winners from the Qatari LNG disruption
While European and Asian importers have been hit hard by the disruption in Qatari LNG to varying degrees, the crisis has both short- and long-term benefits for US exporters and other LNG competitors. WHAT: Iran’s March 2 b»»»
Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown
Terre-de-Haut, France: The tiny Caribbean island of Terre-de-Haut boasts pristine turquoise waters and deserted coves. It also has goats, hundreds of them. There are as many goats as humans on the island and, while they charm the tourists as they roam on the beaches and graze in the gardens, there »»»
Weather forecast: Will UAE rain and thunder in March 2026 come close to April 2024?
Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»
Oil Falls More Than 5% and World Shares Gain Over Possible de-escalation of Iran War
Oil prices fell more than 5% and world shares gained on Wednesday over the possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. US futures were up 0.9%. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 rose 1% to 10,072.60. France's CAC 40 was up 1.4% to »»»
Cost of US Operation Against Iran Exceeds $30Bln - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cost of the US operation against Iran has exceeded $30 billion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. The portal updates data in real time and calculates the funds required to maintain personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. The calculation meth»»»
Hormuz Strait Blockade May Push US to Continue License on Russian Oil – Investor
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The blockade of the Hormuz Strait may push the United States to continue its license-easing sanction regime against Russian oil, Director of the Navigator Principal Investors company Kyle Shostak told Sputnik. The United States has authorized the sale of Russian crude oil and»»»
Iran's Hormuz trap: What to know about IRGC's naval mines deployment
Nobody knows how many naval mines were deployed by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. One estimate puts the number to "at least a dozen naval mines, possibly fewer" placed at specific points IRGC elements know in the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. What we know s»»»
Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance. Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands. Now the D»»»
Qatar: Focus on national security, no role in US-Iran talks
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»
Saudi leader said to be pushing Trump to continue war in Iran, New York Times reports
The New York Times reports on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Ho»»»
US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the»»»
Fresh wave of heavy rain, possible hail expected to hit UAE
Abu Dhabi: A new wave of rainfall moving in from Al Dhafra and the Arabian Gulf is expected to spread across most parts of the UAE in the coming hours, with heavy showers and possible hail forecast in some areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the unstable weather conditions»»»
A strike on a health care centre in Sudan killed at least 64 people, WHO says
At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed when a strike hit a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur state, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday. The total number of people killed in attacks on health care during Sudan's civil war has now surpassed 2,000, noted WHO chief Tedros A»»»
Entre Nous - France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover
Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage. In this edition of Entre Nous we're pleased to welcome back Eugénie Pont from the magazine Fou de Pâtisserie. She tells us why we traditionally offer chocolate at Easter and shows us what French chocolate makers have»»»
Business - EU, Australia seal free trade deal eight years in the making
The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as traders remain sceptical of signals that Washingto»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Argentina marks 50 years since coup amid renewed tensions over memory and justice
Argentina marked on March 24 the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup that ushered in one of the country’s darkest periods, with tens of thousands marching in Buenos Aires and across the country to honour victims of the dictatorship while human rights groups and international experts warned o»»»
Argentina marks 50 years since coup amid renewed tensions over memory and justice
Argentina marked on March 24 the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup that ushered in one of the country’s darkest periods, with tens of thousands marching in Buenos Aires and across the country to honour victims of the dictatorship while human rights groups and international experts warned o»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»
Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»
Number of ships passing through Hormuz rising after toll system established
The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing as after a $2mn fee was established and the inform permits-for-passage system is smoothed by use. Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is i»»»