Gulf News 28m

Under pressure, undeterred: The UAE’s measured response to crisis

When I speak to friends abroad, they still tend to picture the same familiar images when they think of the UAE: the skyline, the towers, the malls, the airports. A place of comfort and opportunity rather than confrontation. But what we’ve seen in this war has forced many of us to look at the UAE th»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Investors turn to digital gold as markets stay volatile

Dubai: A growing number of investors are shifting toward tokenised gold, drawn by the ability to trade, transfer and manage exposure in real time during periods of heightened market stress. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move has gathered pace through 2026, partic»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Nuclear revival or renewable mirage? Why Bataan’s $1 billion fix beats the solar-wind-hydroelectric battery tax

The Philippines stands at an energy crossroads. For nearly four decades, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) — a 620-megawatt facility built at a staggering $2.3 billion — has sat idle, costing taxpayers roughly $1 million annually in upkeep while producing zero electricity. Yet today, with South»»»

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BNE 1h

Turkish central bank revives FX swaps with local lenders as war pressures hit reserves

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

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BNE 1h

Turkish central bank revives FX swaps with local lenders as war pressures hit reserves

Turkey’s central bank on March 31 launched three FX swap auctions worth $10bn with local lenders, according to media reports. A $5bn one-week auction was announced as value-today (same day or T+0 settlement), while a $2.5b»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

Uruguay faces US pressure to cut China ties, economy minister warns

The United States is applying relentless pressure on Uruguay to sever its trade ties with China, Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone told business leaders at a private meeting last week, a disclosure that exposes competing demands Washington and Beijing are placing on the small South Ame»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

Haiti gang kills dozens in Artibonite massacre as death toll disputed

A coordinated gang assault on rural communities in Haiti's Artibonite region over the weekend left scores dead and thousands displaced, with rights groups putting the death toll as high as 70 while authorities confirmed only 16 fatalities, laying bare the chronic dysfunction plaguing the country's »»»

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BNE 1h

Uruguay faces US pressure to cut China ties, economy minister warns

The United States is applying relentless pressure on Uruguay to sever its trade ties with China, Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone told business leaders at a private meeting last week, a disclosure that exposes competing demands Washington and Beijing are placing on the small South Ame»»»

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BNE 1h

Viva capitalism, says Fidel's grandson, pouring drinks in Havana

Sandro Castro, grandson of late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, has publicly slammed Cuba's president and questioned the island's socialist economic model, in a rare display of dissent from within the ruling family as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Havana and a de facto US oil »»»

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BNE 1h

Spain condemns Israeli death penalty law as discriminatory against Palestinians

Spain has condemned a law passed by the Israeli parliament that introduces the death penalty in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, calling it "draconian" and discriminatory, the Spanish foreign ministry said in a statement on March 31. »»»

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BNE 1h

Spain condemns Israeli death penalty law as discriminatory against Palestinians

Spain has condemned a law passed by the Israeli parliament that introduces the death penalty in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, calling it "draconian" and discriminatory, the Spanish foreign ministry said in a statement on March 31. »»»

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BNE 1h

ASIA BLOG: China wins while Iran burns

The ongoing war in Iran, ignited by a combination of US and Israeli strikes on a globally recognised state-sponsor of terror across the Middle East, has unleashed a destructive chain reaction with far more losers than winners. Yet, in Asia, certain nations and in particular commercial interests are»»»

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BNE 1h

Ukraine farmers risk billions in losses as fertiliser prices surge

Ukrainian farmers could lose up to $5bn in export revenues as soaring fertiliser prices threaten crop yields and the country’s agricultural output, reported Ukraine Business News. Rising costs for mineral fertilisers are a»»»

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BNE 1h

Europe gets “strategic window” in its periphery amid Russian retreat

Russia’s war in Ukraine is eroding Moscow’s influence across multiple regions, creating what analysts describe as a narrow opportunity for Europe to expand its strategic role, according to a new commentary published by Carnegie Europe. »»»

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Jordan Times 1h

JFZIC, Korean delegation discuss vehicle conformity procedures

AMMAN — The Jordan Free Zones Investors Commission (JFZIC) on Monday discussed vehicle conformity procedures and challenges facing the import of used vehicles from South Korea to the Zarqa Free Zone and the local market during a meeting with a delegation from the Korean embassy in Amman.The meeting»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Jordanian economy resilient, yet caution, long-term planning required – economists

AMMAN — As the military confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate across the Middle East, analysts have raised the alarm over the war’s damaging repercussions on the region’s economies.In remarks to The Jordan Times, economists cited the closure of the Strait o»»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - 'Dumb judges': Trump heckles Supreme Court ahead of pivotal birthright case

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, March 31: Donald Trump fumes at the Supreme Court as its judges prepare to hear arguments in a constitutional case over his 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship. Also, the Financial Times alleges that Pete Hegseth sought to make investments in defence companie»»»

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France24 1h

King Charles III to make state visit to the US in April despite calls to cancel over Iran war

The UK's King Charles III will visit the US and Bermuda in April, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, as critics called for the trip to be cancelled due to concerns over the US's ongoing war with Iran.  King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace announce»»»

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France24 1h

With Iran, US 'trying to put the best face on a mission they did not anticipate'

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on March 31 that talks on ending the Iran war are making progress - despite the conflict giving no sign of stopping, and US troops building up in the region. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert »»»

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France24 1h

EU says Israel's plans to introduce death penalty law for Palestinians 'very concerning'

The EU said on Tuesday that Israel's plans to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis are "very concerning" and "a clear step backwards".  ⁠Israel's decision ​to pass a law making death ​by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military c»»»

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France24 1h

How Trump’s dream of seizing enriched uranium from Iran could end in catastrophe

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has under»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Can Lebanon keep it together? Government faces Israeli invasion, standoff with Hezbollah

The Lebanese have seen it all, from civil war to the 2019 protests demanding an end to revolving door politics, from the 2020 port of Beirut explosion that exposed the tragic consequences of nepotism to Israel’s 2024 operation to neutralize longtime foe Hezbollah. Now Israel’s ground forces are bac»»»

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France24 1h

Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store

Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against t»»»

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France24 2h

Myanmar junta chief elected vice-president, edging closer to becoming president

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta chief and leader of the 2021 coup, was elected vice-president by the lower house on Tuesday. The country's parliament also elected another vice-president from a military-aligned party and a third will be chosen by the military. A parliamentary vote to»»»

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France24 2h

Bucha massacre 'part of deliberate campaign to pave a road of destruction to Kyiv'

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago. Speaking at the commemoration, EU's foreign affairs commissioner said these crimes were 'not isolated' as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue»»»

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Gulf News 2h

RTA opens licencing centres for new vehicle testing, registrations in 3 locations

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened new technical vehicle testing and registration centres in three key locations across the emirate. The new centres are located in Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City, in line with approved regulatory standards and requirements.»»»

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