The Air India group, including Air India Express, has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights, starting March 12, 2026, due to rising jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»

North Macedonia’s annual inflation slowed to 2.9% in February 2026, down from 3.2% in the previous month (chart), the state statistical office reported on March 9. The highest year-on-year price increases were recorded in »»»

Montenegro’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, slowing from a 3.1% growth in the previous quarter (chart), according to preliminary data published by the country’s statistics office on March 9. »»»

Serbia plans to begin construction of its first nuclear power plant before 2035 to strengthen energy security and expand electricity generation, Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on March 9, according to a ministry statement.  »»»

Arms imports by European countries more than tripled over the past five years, making the region the world’s largest recipient of major weapons as global transfers rose sharply, according to new data released on March 9 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). »»»

Iran dumped reliance on the US GPS satellite network to guide drones and missiles and switched to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system that is complicating Israel’s air defence operations. Since the 12-day war with I»»»

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Hungary’s decision to block a €90bn EU loan to Ukraine has exposed deepening tensions between Budapest and Kyiv, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalates a confrontation that analysts say is increasingly tied to domestic politics ahead of a closely contested election due in April. »»»

Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that it intercepted seven drones heading towards an oil field in the southeast of the country. "Two drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed," the ministry said in a post on X. Another five drones were intercepted »»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its fourth currency intervention this year. According to its data, it sold $140 million. At least $36 million of this amount was sold with settlement on the day of the transaction, while the remaining $104 million was sold with settlement on a date other th»»»

The UAE condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks and called for global action to uphold international law. Dubai issued safety guidance for emergency alerts as airlines operate limited flights amid regional tensions. Meanwhile, Etihad Rail maintained cargo operations, while Iran launched heavy s»»»

A working meeting on School Meals module of E-Kundoluk automated information system was held at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education for Digital Development, ministry staff, representatives of the UN World Food Programme,»»»

Qatar Airways has announced it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. “Temporary operating corridors allow select flights in the coming days to support passengers affected by regional disruptions,” the airline»»»

Mandatory payments for employees in Kyrgyzstan’s garment industry have been reduced, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service Kubanychbek Ysabekov said on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the main tax burden for garment workshops had previously been linked not to the unified tax rate bu»»»

Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority. Airline update: Limited flights and cance»»»

A 35-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at the home of pop superstar Rihanna, prosecutors said. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is accused of firing a semiautomatic rifle at the singer's Los Angeles mansion at 13:15 local time (21:15 GMT) on Sunday»»»

AL AIN: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain Pilot Saeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty i»»»

Tokyo, March 11 (SANA) – Global oil prices declined Wednesday following reports that the International Energy Agency is considering the largest-ever release from strategic petroleum reserves. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures fell by 23 cents (0.26%) to $87.57 per barrel, while U.S. West Te»»»

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed its largest ever release of oil reserves to counter soaring crude prices driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: When oil trembles, nations prepare: The»»»

Israel staged new attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with the Israeli army saying it was again targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of »»»

The European Parliament is expected to vote this month on a proposal streamlining the deportation of migrants who are staying in the bloc illegally, including rejected asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and unauthorized entrants. The ‘Return Regulation’ amendment envisions the creation of detention »»»

Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»

The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man of Asian nationality to repay Dh1.291 million to another Asian national after fraudulently obtaining digital currency from him. The civil ruling followed a final criminal conviction against the defendant, who had previously been found guilty of us»»»

WASHINGTON: Americans are divided along party lines on US military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls suggest that many Americans are worried the military action is making the U.S. “less safe,” even»»»

Dubai: Oman will introduce a mandatory savings scheme for expatriate workers starting in 2027 as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening financial security for the country’s large foreign workforce. The initiative, announced by the Social Protection Fund, will require employers to allocate 9»»»

Ankara, March 11 (SANA) – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in Sudan and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call Tuesday with the Chairman of the Transitional Military Council in Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. According to Anadolu Agency, Türkiye’s P»»»

The US military forces have eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Central Command. The command in charge of the US military's Middle East operations announced late on Tuesday that it had targeted Iranian vessels suspected of m»»»

GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»

Share: Iran reportedly built a factory for Hezbollah in Lebanon to manufacture this Iranian Fateh 110 missile and several others If Washington wants the Lebanese Army to confront Iran’s most powerful militia, it must provide real support — or back a peace deal that removes Hezbollah’s excuse to kee»»»

Washington: About 140 US service members have been wounded during the first 10 days of sustained attacks linked to the American military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said, as Senate Democrats demanded public hearings on President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East. Chief Pentagon spokesma»»»

Iran has launched new strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, state broadcaster IRIB said on Wednesday. The barrage was "the most intense and heaviest since the start of the war", lasting three hours and targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, the broad»»»

The special election to replace former Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is projected to be headed to a runoff after none of the candidates secured a majority of the votes on Tuesday night. Republican Clay Fuller, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement, is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harri»»»

New York, March 11 (SANA) – The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing risks to global energy supplies, fertilizer trade and vulnerable economies. In an analysis published Tuesday, UNCTAD said the recent»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UAE from today (Wednesday) through Sunday as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough influences the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with d»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»

ABU DHABI: Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the establishment of the Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, and comprising a distinguished group of the Ummah’s scholars, sages, and respected leaders, known for their wisdom, moderation»»»

Just one week after the outbreak of military confrontation involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, global energy markets have entered a phase of severe volatility, marked by a sharp surge in oil prices. The price of crude oil jumped from around $60 per barrel to ap»»»

ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the treacherous terrorist drone attack that targeted the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region o»»»

RIYADH: Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to avoid peak hours when performing Umrah during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as large numbers of worshippers are expected at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The ministry identified nine hours each day that witness the heaviest flow of»»»

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) – Syria’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Maher Khalil al-Hassan discussed with a team from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) the possibility of establishing a national food safety authority in Syria. During the meeting, held Tuesday vi»»»

Oil prices plummeted sharply early on March 11, 2026, reflecting developments in the Middle East. Prices crashed amid reports that the US is considering to seize control of the geopolitically sensitive Hormuz Strait, and restore the passage of oil tankers. As of 8.35am Tokyo on Wednesday (11.35PM G»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on fellow BRICS member South Africa to boost defense cooperation and reduce their reliance on foreign arms, warning that the two nations could be vulnerable to “invasion.” US President Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled BRICS countries “anti»»»

Dubai: Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that»»»

Jose Ibarra listens to counsel during a hearing on a motion for a new trial in an Athens-Clarke County courtroom, Athens, Ga., on Jan. 30. A judge denied Ibarra's request for a new trial on Monday. File Pool Photo by Mike Stewart/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Jose Ibarra, the man convicted for the 2024 kil»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight schedule over the coming days following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority — a move aiming to support passengers affected by recent disruptions and help them reunite with family and friends. Flights departing from Doha »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has clarified the reasons why it is essential to stay away from shrapnel and avoid touching it, warning of the risks that may arise from direct contact following accidents or explosions. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry explained that shrapnel is often ir»»»

Damascus, March 11 (SANA) — The military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel—now in its second week—has become one of the most severe regional crises in decades, with no clear end in sight. The conflict risks drawing in more actors, causing massive civilian suffering, and trig»»»

Dubai: Global oil markets are now closely watching Iran’s Kharg Island, a key export hub whose disruption could quickly drive crude prices higher by tightening global supply. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The small island in the Arabian Gulf handles around nine out o»»»

A more than1,300-pound (600kg) Van Allen Probe spacecraft is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere almost 14 years after its launch, Nasa says. The spacecraft is projected to re-enter around 19:45 EST (00:45 GMT) on Tuesday the US Space Force predicted, according to Nasa, though there is a 24-hou»»»