This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged more than 4 percent and the won fell to a 17-year low over Middle East concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell over 4 percent Tuesday, weighed by heavy foreign selling, as U.S. Preside»»»

Months after Australia became the first country to enact a social media ban for children under 16, Communications Minister Anika Wells on Tuesday said big tech companies were "failing to obey the laws". Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for imple»»»

New Delhi: India will launch the world’s largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. India’s government calls the $1.24 billion count a “gigantic exercise of national importance” that could support “inclusive gover»»»

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support the Romanian government’s efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led growth and foster job creation. The financing is designed help Romanians see new opportunities emerge, »»»

Korean Air will enter emergency management mode this week to respond to rising fuel costs, according to industry sources Tuesday. This April 4, 2025, photo shows a Korean Air plane in front of a maintenance hangar in Incheon. File Pool Photo by Yonhap Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, wil»»»

The topic of rising prices of food and fuels in Bulgaria dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud’s front-page story reads that the prices and the inflation rate are jointly going up. One in three retailers expects retail prices to go up over the next three months, according to a survey of busi»»»

We are living through a moment of inflection in which the economy, after decades of dominance of efficiency and globalization, is once again becoming subordinate to geopolitics. If the beginning of the millennium was marked by the illusion of perpetual stability, the rapid succession of recent cris»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia said on Tuesday it would not increase fuel prices despite rising budget pressures from the war in the Middle East. A government statement sent to AFP said there would be no increase "for subsidised or non-subsidised" fuel from April 1, and urged citizens not to panic i»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has carried out four operations against American and Israeli terrorist targets in the early hours of Tuesday, delivering blows as part of the 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4. The IRGC Public Relations Department announced that the naval forces l»»»

US prosecutors have “nothing” on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, National Assembly deputy and his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has exclusively told RT. A member »»»

London, March 31 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived at British government headquarters in London for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials. Earlier Tuesday, President al-Sharaa arrived in London on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a ministerial »»»

The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's human rights violations during a session in Geneva Monday. The Council's 61st session opened on Feb. 23, as seen in this file photo. File Photo by Valentin Flauraud/EPA SEOUL, March 31 (UPI) -- The United Nations Human Righ»»»

Dubai: The BBC’s decision to sack Scott Mills relates to a 2016 police investigation into “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy, according to a Mirror report. Mills was questioned by police under caution but the case was dropped because of a lack of evidence. However the news outlet claim»»»

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officia»»»

Oil steadied and Asian stocks were mostly lower Tuesday as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remained mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was down 1.6% to 51,063.72. Losses after the Iran war began on Feb. 28 have been wiping out the gains it made from the beginning of the year. South Korea's Kospi lo»»»

Dubai: UAE schools have told Grade 12 students that IB final examinations this year will not go ahead, with results instead to be awarded through a special contingency measure. According to circulars sent out by Dubai IB schools, the International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that stude»»»

The military escalation in the Middle East, now into its fifth week, may cost economies in the region from 3.7 to 6 percent of their collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a staggering loss of $120-194 billion, a new United Nations study found. “Coupled with an estimated rise in unemployment of u»»»

Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan, who is being held in solitary confinement, said on Tuesday he wanted to be able to speak freely to the Turkish public. Last year, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) formally renounced its armed struggle against the Turkish state after four decades of violence tha»»»

Dubai: Authorities confirmed that emergency teams successfully dealt with the incident involving a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai. Dubai's Government Media Office said in a statement posted on X that no oil spill or injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Earlier on Tuesday, the Office ann»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based IHC is moving to take control of India’s Sammaan Capital in a $1 billion deal that signals a focus on financial services and emerging market growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The investment will give IHC a 41.5% stake in the mortgage-focuse»»»

The Committee on Budget, Economic, and Fiscal Policy of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan approved draft framework agreements between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Under t»»»

The Philipines sits on $1 trillion in untapped riches It is larger than the UK (British Isles) It is a 300,000+ km² superpower in critical minerals Philippines laws are so crafted that its mineral wealth are bound by elite capture, with little left for ordinary Filipinos Know how big the country ac»»»

India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its»»»

New Delhi, India: India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food »»»

Lebanon has asked Ukraine's Beirut embassy to hand over a man taking refuge there who is suspected of working with Israel's Mossad spy agency, a senior security official and a Hezbollah source told AFP. Lebanon and Israel have officially been at war for decades, and Lebanese security services have »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump told aides he is ready to end the operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported, citing US administration officials. In recent days, Trump and his aides have concluded that the miss»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China's foreign minister and his Pakistani counterpart will discuss ‌the ‌situation in ‌Iran during ⁠the latter's visit to ⁠China on Tuesday, China's ⁠foreign ministry said. The ‌two ‌countries have ‌similar ‌positions on major international and regional ‌issues, a spokesperson for ⁠the ministry ⁠s»»»

On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by its designer, Gustave Eiffel, during the Universal Exhibition of Arts and Manufacturers. 1 of 5 | The Eiffel Tower is illuminated in the colors of the French flag as a tribute to those killed in the recent ter»»»

The average costs of hospitals in Bulgaria have risen by 85% between 2021 and 2025, according to new data released by the Bulgarian Hospital Association (BHA), highlighting mounting financial pressure across the healthcare sector. The figures, which cover multi-profile, university, and specialized »»»

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), met yesterday in two separate meetings, H E Eugene Krens, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the State of Qatar, and H E Pong Kok Tian, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the State, in the »»»

TradeMiddle EastAfter the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?Nik MartinThe Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back. https://p.dw.com/p/5B69iEven cont»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank convened its Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meetings, yesterday. The General Assembly was chaired by Sheikh Faisal bin AbdulAziz bin Jassem Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board with the presence of the Bank’s shareholders. It approved Ahlibank’s financial results for the year 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, held a virtual meeting with Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, H E Dr. Tan See Leng yesterday. The discussion addresse»»»

One million tourists visited the 160 fortified churches in Transylvania in 2025, belonging to the Evangelical Church, of whom 600,000 were Romanians, and the rest were Germans, Austrians, Swiss, but also Americans and British, the manager of the Fortified Churches Foundation, Cristian Cismaru annou»»»