Gulf News 1h

Hormuz 'toll' unacceptable: Rubio drops hammer on Iran & Houthis on global oil lifeline

In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil at $200: Still a real risk — or a market myth?

Dubai: Just weeks ago, the idea of crude oil surging to $200 per barrel moved from fringe speculation into mainstream discussion. Analysts began floating extreme scenarios. Policymakers quietly modeled them. Markets, briefly, seemed willing to entertain the possibility. Today, with Brent hovering n»»»

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UPI 1h

Germany's Merz says 80% of Syrian refugees to return home in 3 years - UPI.com

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a joint press conference during their meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they announced a goal of 80% of Syrian refugees who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war to return h»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

JudgeTarek Bitar concludes port blast probe, refers the file to public prosecutor – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Judge Tarek Bitar was appointed lead investigator into the Beirut Port blast ( background ) after the removal of his predecessor Judge Fadi Sawwan in February, 2021 . The background of Bitar’s picture shows the huge silos of Beirut Port that exploded on Aug 4 , 2020, killing some 225 »»»

Gulf News 2h

Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war

MADRID: Spain closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war, officials said Monday, in another step by Europe’s loudest critic of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the monthlong conflict. The country earlier said that the U.S. couldn't use jointly operated military bases in the war»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Story behind HDFC Bank chairman’s exit: Dubai curbs, bond scrutiny, rifts

Dubai: The sudden resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as chairman of HDFC Bank twelve days ago followed a sequence of events linked to the bank’s Dubai operations, internal disciplinary action, and differences over how those issues were handled. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE, Ethiopia strengthen strategic partnership, affirm commitment to regional security, stability

ABU DHABI: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), received on Monday Jamal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed strategic partnership rel»»»

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Gulf News 3h

AD Ports Group reports record Dh20.77 billion revenue, Dh2.07 billion net profit

ABN DHABI: AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits. The group has reported that its key trade corridors and geographies of operations were strengthened, optimised»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Plan afoot to expand Govt scholarship programme’s strategic specialisations list

QNA Doha Director of the Scholarship Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Noura Mohammed Al Ansari has confirmed that the ministry is working on developing future plans to expand the list of strategic specialisations within the government scholarship programme, in li»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE credit reports now track fines, wages and pensions — what it means

Dubai: Etihad Credit Bureau has expanded what goes into company credit reports in the UAE. The change brings in new data from government entities, meaning businesses will now be assessed not just on bank loans — but also on how they handle wages, fines and other obligations. Sign up for our daily b»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria allows full foreign ownership of projects under new investment reforms

Damascus, March 30 (SANA) – Syria has introduced a new set of investment reforms allowing 100% foreign ownership of projects, a move officials say is aimed at attracting international capital and supporting economic growth. The measure is included in Decree No. 114 of 2025, issued by President Ahma»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Indian Embassy holds monthly ‘Meeting with the Ambassador’, resolves key consular issues

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India Doha organised its monthly “Meeting with the Ambassador” on March 25, 2026, providing a vital platform for members of the Indian community in Qatar to directly engage with embassy officials and address pressing consular and community-related concerns. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Shura rejects Iranian attacks on Qatar, other countries

QNA Doha The Shura Council, at its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Monday, extended deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the martyrs from the Qatari Armed Forces, the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, and the Turkish civilian collaborators w»»»

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Sana 5h

Economy minister discusses investment opportunities in Syria during Berlin meeting

Berlin, March 30 (SANA) – Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met Syrian business leaders from Germany and neighboring countries in Berlin to discuss investment opportunities in Syria during President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Germany. According to a statement posted Monday by the »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sharjah authorities respond to drone incident, no injuries reported

Sharjah: Sharjah Government Media Office said authorities are dealing with a drone-related incident that targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region. In a statement issued past midnight, officials confirmed that the incident that took p»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UAE’s Sharjah says Iranian drone targeted Thuraya Telecom building

Sharjah: Authorities in the UAE’s Sharjah say Thuraya Telecom’s administrative building has been targeted by an Iranian drone. In a short social media post, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said no injuries had been recorded.»»»

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UPI 6h

'Tiger King': Supreme Court denies Joe Exotic a new trial - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, better known by his stage name "Joe Exotic," poses with a tiger. He appeared in Netflix's "Tiger King." He requested a new trial for his murder-for-hire plot against animal rights activist Carole Baskin but was denied. Photo courtesy of Netflix March 30 (UPI»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai's 5 economic, social incentives with Dh1b financial relief, explained

Dubai: Dubai’s Executive Council has approved a set of economic and social initiatives aimed at supporting businesses, improving workforce conditions, and refining how economic performance is measured. The decisions cover financial relief measures, updated GDP methodology, trade facilitation, and l»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE fuel prices out today: How much you will pay in April compared to other countries

Dubai: UAE motorists head into April’s fuel price announcement after a year of falling pump costs, a recent rebound, and renewed global volatility that could shape the next move. Over the past 12 months, UAE fuel prices have clearly dropped, with steady monthly declines through 2025 reflecting soft»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Haskovo Has Potential to Become Southern Bulgaria's Economic Engine - Blue Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate

Haskovo has the potential to become the economic engine of Southern Bulgaria, Tsveta Kirilova, top-of-the-list candidate of Blue Bulgaria in Haskovo, said, according to the coalition's campaign headquarters. One step toward achieving this goal could be the establishment of an innovative hybrid bran»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Progressive Bulgaria Candidates for MPs in Vratsa Meet with Tourism Club Representatives

Representatives of all tourism clubs in Vratsa met with the Progressive Bulgaria coalition's candidates for Members of Parliament in the sixth multi-member constituency - Georgi Mitov, Mihail Mihaylov, and Tihomir Krastev, the coalition said on its Facebook page. The meeting focused on key issues f»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Crisis in Middle East confirms correctness of energy transition

The war in the Middle East is seen as a “stress test” confirming Europe’s energy transition strategy, according to industry leaders at the EuroPower conference. Executives from Energa and Tauron argued that shifting to renewables increases resilience and reduces dependence on geopolitical shocks. O»»»

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Al Majalla 8h

Lebanon's mediation window is firmly shut...for now

While Iran has pledged that a resolution to the war in Lebanon will be included in any potential deal on ending the US-Iran war, respite can't come soon enough to Lebanese on the ground who are being pummelled day and night by Israel's brutal war machine. At the moment, it remains unclear where Leb»»»

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UPI 8h

TSA begins getting back pay Monday, but it's not permanent - UPI.com

Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside the walkway leading to terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 in New York City. The long TSA lines were eased Monday morning when the Department of Homeland Security began paying TSA workers. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UP»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

Berisha Calls for Protests Against PM Rama, Urges Citizens to Confront Govt

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha delivered a strong address in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, calling on citizens to confront Prime Minister Edi Rama during his public meetings across the country. In his speech, Berisha urged supporters to openly oppose Rama, even suggesting symbolic act»»»

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Sana 8h

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

London, March 30 (SANA) – Global aluminum prices rose on Monday after attacks targeting two of the world’s largest aluminum smelters in the Gulf, which Iran said it carried out. According to France 24, aluminum prices increased by 4.22 percent, reaching $3,435 per ton, after earlier gains of about »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Multiple factors contributing to housing crisis in Europe

Housing shortages affect nearly all EU countries, creating broad social and economic challenges beyond high prices alone. While most Europeans own homes, supply has not kept pace with rising demand driven by urbanization, demographic changes, and smaller households. The EU faces a deficit of about »»»

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UPI 8h

President Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s right to send oil to Cuba - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday addressed international pressure and Cuba’s energy crisis, emphasizing that fuel exports can be justified on humanitarian or commercial grounds. Photo by Miguel Sierra/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that Mexico has»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Rubio Says US Hopeful in Private Talks After Iran ‘Fractures’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced hope for working with elements within Iran's government, saying the United States privately had received positive messages. Rubio said there were internal "fractures" inside the country and that the United States hopes figures with "power to delive»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

UN Peacekeepers in the Crossfire Between Israel and Hezbollah

United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah. Here is an overview of the UN force in south Lebanon, whose mandate expires»»»

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UPI 9h

U.S. resumes embassy operations in Venezuela after 7 years - UPI.com

In a statement released Monday, the U.S. representative in Venezuela, Laura Dogu, confirmed that Washington “formally resumed operations” in Caracas, File Photo by Gustavo Amador/EPA March 30 (UPI) -- The United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after seven years, marking a con»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Iran Says Its Expelled Ambassador Won’t Leave Lebanon as Political Tensions Soar

Iran on Monday defied Lebanon's expulsion order for its ambassador by saying he would stay, further increasing tensions in a country in the crosshairs of the latest fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon had declared Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani “persona non grata" i»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

School shooting in Argentina leaves one dead, eight wounded

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A 15-year-old boy opened fire in a school in Argentina Monday, killing another pupil and wounding eight other people in a rare burst of US-style violence, officials said. The assailant was taken into custody after the shooting in the Mariano Moreno School in the central tow»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure if a Deal Is Not Reached ‘Shortly’

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Iran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuw»»»

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Gulf News 10h

When the world’s arteries close: From Suez’s 8-year shutdown to the shadow blockade of Hormuz

The Suez Canal — one of the most critical trade routes on Earth — was effectively shut down for eight years, from 1967 to 1975. It wasn’t an accident. It was war. At the outbreak of the 1967 Arab–Israeli War, Egypt deliberately blocked the canal by sinking ships and laying mines, turning the waterw»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

G7 ministers pledge 'all necessary measures' to ensure stability of energy market

Paris, France: G7 economy and financial ministers Monday said they stood ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure the stability of the energy market as they tackled the economic consequences of war in the Middle East. "We stand ready to take all necessary measures in close coordination with»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Apostolovic: All actors in EU accession talks must assume responsibility for reforms

BELGRADE - Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession met in the government building on Monday. The team's chair Danijel Apostolovic, who is also Serbia's chief negotiator in the accession process, noted that all actors in the accession talks must "assume their share of responsibility for delivering »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Dubai approves Dh1b economic support package to boost resilience

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has approved Dh1 billion in economic facilitation measures to support businesses and enhance market resilience, with implementation set to begin on April 1 for a»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Dubai approves Dh1b economic support package to boost resilience

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has approved Dh1 billion in economic facilitation measures to support businesses and enhance market resilience, with implementation set to begin on April 1 for a»»»

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Sana 11h

President al-Sharaa, German chancellor discuss cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction

Berlin, March 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin on Monday, where they discussed support for economic stability and reconstruction efforts in Syria. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation a»»»

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Novinite 11h

Navigating the Borderless Economy: How Tech is Outpacing Traditional Banking

The global financial landscape is currently undergoing a monumental structural shift. For centuries, the flow of capital was strictly dictated by national borders, central banks, and complex networks of intermediary financial institutions. While this traditional banking architecture established the»»»

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Novinite 11h

The Shift Toward Digital Anonymity: Why Consumers Are Choosing Crypto for Online Leisure

The digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize privacy and autonomy over their online activities. Historically, participating in digital leisure—whether purchasing digital goods, subscribing to premium content, or engaging in interactive entertain»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Indian, Pakistani schools in UAE open new academic year online as KG students begin school at home

Sharjah/ Abu Dhabi/ Ras Al Khaimah: Hundreds of kindergarten student across the UAE began schooling online on Monday as Indian and Pakistani schools in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the northern emirates opened the 2026–27 academic year remotely, a week later than originally planned. The delayed start vi»»»

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DW 11h

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

BusinessGermanyGerman public sector tries to reduce reliance on US techKlaus DeuseZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act. https://p»»»

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DW 11h

Air Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor

BusinessCanadaAir Canada CEO to retire after English-only condolence furorMark Hallam with AFP, APAir Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were kill»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Spain Closes the Country's Airspace to US Planes Involved in the Iran War

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war, the defense minister said Monday, marking another step in the government's opposition to US and Israeli involvement in the conflict in the Middle East. The country had already said that the US couldn't use jointly operated militar»»»

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Tanjug 11h

Djuric discusses bilateral ties, regional situation with ambassadors of Russia, Belarus

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Monday with the Russian and Belarusian Ambassadors to Belgrade, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko and Sergei Malinovsky, to discuss bilateral relations, the regional situation and current geopolitical affairs. Djuric and the ambassadors addressed the most signifi»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Police Arrest Two More over Attempted Attack on US Bank HQ in Paris

French police on Monday arrested two more people over an apparent bid to set off a homemade explosive device outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, bringing the total in custody to five, prosecutors said. The arrests follow an incident early Saturday morning when police arrested a first suspect»»»

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Libya Herald 12h

Ministry of Oil & Gas holds meeting on Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project

Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Mini»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Rubio says US hopeful after private talks with Iran officials

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced hope for working with elements within Iran's government, saying the United States privately had received positive messages, AFP reported. Rubio said there were internal "fractures" inside Iran and that the United States hoped that figures with "p»»»