Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres today called on the U.S. and Israel to end the war with Iran and pleaded with the regime in Iran to stop attacking other countries in the Middle E»»»

The BBC has announced the appointment of former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general, placing the UK’s state media outlet in the hands of a tech businessman with no media experience. In a statement on Wednesday, BBC chairman Samir Shah said Brittin will take over the reins at t»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Stefan Be»»»

While reaffirming their strong fraternal ties with Iraq, the countries urged the Iraqi government to take immediate and necessary measures to halt attacks carried out by militias and armed groups operating from its territory, warning that continued actions risk further escalation and undermine regi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq HE Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HE the Prime Minister exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying that Allah»»»

March 25 (UPI) -- Environmental organization Oceana has accused the Mexican government of maintaining an opaque response to an oil spill that has affected at least 390 miles of coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil has largely impacted the southern part of Veracruz state and the northern part of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and HE the Prime Minister of Pakistan exchanged greetings and congratulations on the occasion »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

  Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects strong long-term investor interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction but cautioned that large-scale foreign investment will depend on stability and sustained reforms after the war, Arvid Tuerkner, the bank’s managing director for Ukraine»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – China has emerged as a serious competitor in space, and the US needs to focus on that, President of US Commercial Space Federation Dave Cavossa said on Wednesday. "China is a valid competitor now … they obviously also use different models to operate, and that competitiveness »»»

“The new investment continues the sustainable development of the Brașov Dairy Plant, significantly increasing our production and supply capacities for Olympus dairy products. It is a natural evolution, designed to meet the rising demand for quality food as the Olympus brand expands into more and mo»»»

The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration pol»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»