Oil price spikes: Brent blasts past $81 as Hormuz chokepoint teeters on shutdown amid Iran-US war
The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to deliver a seismic shock to the world's energy arteries. Launched on February 28, 2026, the operation — hits on Iranian leadership, command centers, missile sites and air defenses — has dramatically escalated fears of supply disruption»»»
Dacia announces Duster limited edition exclusively for Romania
Dacia announces a limited edition for Duster called Spirit of Sand. Exclusively for the Romanian market and available in a number of 500 copies, this limited series, fully equipped, stands out through a series of graphic elements arranged along the entire lower part of the body, Copper Brown accent»»»
France Says It Will Work with China on De-Escalating Iran War
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot held a call on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss the Iran war and both agreed to work on de-escalation, Barrot's office said in a statement. Both ministers committed to seeking a political solution that would guarantee collective secu»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
The world leaders with most years in office - Statista
Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»
Qatar Press Center slams attacks on Qatar, GCC states
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the blatant Iranian military attacks targeting the State of Qatar and other GCC states, carried out with ballistic missiles. These acts constitute a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct assault on the sec»»»
Gold surges in Dubai as investors seek safety amid regional conflict
Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai woke up to the highest prices in a month on Tuesday morning, with the 24-karat rate climbing to Dh646.50 per gram at 9.24am, up from Dh641 a day earlier, while 22-karat rose to Dh598.75 from Dh593.50. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move»»»
Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?
Iran says it will "set fire" to any ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel. Usually, about 20% of global oil and gas passes through the narrow shipping lane in the Gulf. But Iran's General Sardar Jabbari said that Tehran will now "not let a singl»»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets. WHAT: Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked»»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets. WHAT: Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked»»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
COMMENT: The coming Sunni-Shia showdown in the Middle East
The question not yet asked in all the confusion over the outbreak of hostilities on multiple fronts in the Middle East is whether or not the tangled web of historic rivalries that makes up the region could yet slip into an all-out Sunni–Shia war? »»»
Georgia defiant in face of UK sanctions on leading pro-government TV channels
When the UK froze the assets of Georgia's two most-watched pro-government television channels last week the government in Tbilisi had a simple message for its banks: ignore London. The channels, for their part, announced they would build their own bank, according to multiple reports in the Georgian»»»
BALKAN BLOG: Why Albania is Europe’s biggest Iran hawk
While most European governments have called for restraint following the escalation of violence in the Middle East, Albania has emerged as one of the most outspoken backers of the US-Israeli military action against Iran, with its top leaders publicly endorsing strikes and calling for Iran’s Revoluti»»»
‘To be free, we have to be feared,’ Macron says in keynote nuclear speech
France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, saying that “to be free, we have to be feared”. Macron delivered the update on the country’s nuclear strategy in a keynote speech from the military base hosting the nation'»»»
'Be prepared for the all-out': European leader urges continent to gear up for wider Iran war, endorses 'regime change'
Following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the volatile Middle East situation signaling a profound shift in Europe's approach to the Tehran regime. Speaking from Brussels, she expressed "deep concern" over recent escalations, in»»»
Fog warning as visibility drops to near zero over western inland areas
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility at times, dropping to near zero over some western inland areas from 1:20 am until 9:30 am this morning. The alert comes as the country braces for unsettled conditions and a marke»»»
Qatar receives more global solidarity
During the conversation, the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in Qatar following the Iranian aggression, condemned the attacks, and voiced Italy’s support for Qatar and its people during these exceptional circumstances. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation for Italy’s solidarit»»»
QPC condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, GCC states
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned what it described as brutal Iranian military attacks targeting Qatar and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with ballistic missiles, calling the actions a grave violation of sovereignty and a serious thre»»»
EC Chief discusses regional, global developments with Turkish Pres.
BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- European Commission (EC) Chief Ursula Von der Leyen on Sunday discussed key regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to support stability at both the regional and global levels.The discussions took place during a phone call described by von der Leyen a»»»
EU calls for maximum restraint amid rapid Mideast developments
BRUSSELS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday evening called for maximum restraint, protection of civilians and full respect of international law, including the principles of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law, considering the rapid developments in Iran and the»»»
The US Has Interest in Sealing a Deal on Ukraine With Russia - Expert
Washington is interested in striking a peace deal with Russia rather than escalating the Ukraine conflict, political scientist Alexander Asafov, member of the Russian Association of Political Consultants, tells Sputnik. Russia has already presented its own proposals: the objectives of the special m»»»
France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
France is to boost its nuclear arsenal and extend the deterrent to cover other European countries, in a major development of its nuclear defence policy. In a speech in Brittany, President Emmanuel Macron explained the changes as the response to an increasingly unstable strategic environment. "The n»»»
Amir receives phone call from Kosovo's President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the President of the Republic of Kosovo, HE Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu. During the call, HE the President of the Republic of Kosovo inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian ag»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Swiss Confederation
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from President of the Swiss Confederation HE Guy Parmelin. During the call, HE the President of the Swiss Confederation inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian attacks, voicing »»»
Qatar Press Center condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar and GCC states
DOHA: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has strongly condemned what it described as brutal Iranian military attacks targeting the State of Qatar and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with ballistic missiles, calling the actions a grave violation of sovereignty and a serious threat to r»»»
Panama seeks new backing to reinforce canal neutrality - UPI.com
The Disney Adventure cruise ship on on February 2 became the largest passenger vessel by capacity and gross tonnage to transit the Panama Canal, the canal administration reported. Photo by Bienvenido Velasco/EPA March 2 (UPI) -- The government of Panama has launched a diplomatic push to expand inte»»»
‘Please respect office hours’: EU’s von der Leyen ridiculed over response to Iran crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has drawn mockery for her response to the Iran crisis after announcing that an emergency meeting on the situation can wait until after EU bureaucrats enjoy their weekend. US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader »»»
Oman FM urges dialogue as only solution
MUSCAT, March 2 (KUNA) -- Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Bader Al-Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's stance, calling for an end to the US-Israeli occupation military actions against Iran and a return to dialogue and negotiations.According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the remarks cam»»»
Amir receives phone call from Italian Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni. At the outset of the call, HE the Italian Prime Minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the Iranian aggression,»»»
Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Registers for April Elections, Expects to Actively Participate in Next Parliament
The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms coalition has submitted documents to the Central Election Commission to participate in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, the party's press centre announced on Monday. The coalition told journalists that they are running for the second time with the »»»