Kennedy Center lays off employees ahead of two-year shutdown - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»
Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants
A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war triggers energy turmoil: media
Japan's government is set to announce plans on Friday to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, media reported. The Japanese industry ministry will announce its proposal to boost the use of coal by rolling back ru»»»
Fuel cuts and global strain
Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»
Mentoring program applications open
Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»
Dino misses forecasts
Dino Polska reported Q4 2025 net profit of PLN 367.7 million, well below the PLN 456.4 million consensus. EBIT reached PLN 477.3 million and EBITDA PLN 613.5 million, both missing expectations, while revenue of PLN 8.9 billion also came in slightly under forecasts. For 2025, revenue rose 14.9% to P»»»
LPP posts record growth
LPP delivered record 2025 results and upbeat forecasts, sending its share price up 12% to historic highs. Revenue rose 19% to over PLN 23 billion, while EBITDA jumped 31% to PLN 5.4 billion, operating profit 37% to PLN 3.3 billion, and net profit 36% to PLN 2.4 billion. Growth was driven by expansi»»»
Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices
Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Jordan condemns Iranian attack on UAE in strongest terms
AMMAN: Jordan strongly condemned Iranian attack on United Arab Emirates, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality. Several others were injured, including a Jordanian citizen, an Emirati national, and an Indian national, following fall of debris in Abu Dhab»»»
Trump halts targeting of Iran power plants for 10 days
WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»
South Dakota election integrity bills signed into law - UPI.com
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»
Hormuz reality check: US says tankers are 'coming back' — despite Iran’s ‘chokehold’ narrative
Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Safed with a barrage of rockets: statement 91 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the town of Qouzah with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit: statement 92 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted enemy artillery positions in the settlement of Kabri with a swarm of attack drones: statement 93 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak bloom ahead of schedule - UPI.com
Cherry blossom trees are a major tourist attraction for Washington, D.C., each spring. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have reached peak bloom, putting on their annual display around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. "Recent warm wea»»»
Prime minister meets with US defense secretary
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Washington with Secretary of Defense of the friendly United States of America HE Pete Hegseth. During the meeting, they reviewed the close strategic cooperation between the State of Qa»»»
Florida siblings face charges for IED placed at MacDill Air Force Base - UPI.com
March 26 (UPI) -- Federal authorities indicted a pair of Florida siblings accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the FBI announced Thursday. Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of placing the explosive device at the base's visitor center March 10. His sist»»»
Marinela Margaritova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Glas Naroden (People's Voice) for Stara Zagora 27th and Sliven 21st Constituencies
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. Marinela »»»
Boris Yachev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Plovdiv Region 17th Constituency
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. Boris Yac»»»
Anton Sirakov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of My Country Bulgaria for Sofia 25th and Kyustendil 10th Constituencies
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. Anton Sir»»»
Krum Zarkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia 24th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
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. BSP Chair»»»
Zhivka Buchukovska Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Ruse 19th Constituency
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. Zhivka Bu»»»
Todor Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Nation for Sofia 23rd and 25th Constituencies
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. Todor Ang»»»
Dimitar Syarov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
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Mehmed Ataman Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th Constituency
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Georgi Sariev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Yambol 31st Constituency
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. Georgi Sa»»»
Mladen Marinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
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. Mladen Ma»»»
Dimitar Nikolov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
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Vladimir Kulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Siyanie (Radiance) for Ruse 19th and Razgrad 18th Constituencies
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Kalin Batakliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Pazardzhik 13th and Plovdiv City 16th Constituencies
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Vladimir Bradyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
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Iliya Konov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Pleven 15th Constituency
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Pavlina Kostova-Davidovich Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Yambol 31st Constituency
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Thessaloniki intercity bus destroyed by fire, no injuries
A Thessaloniki KTEL intercity bus caught fire midday Thursday just outside the city, but all passengers evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the Sofoula area on the highway linking Thessaloniki with Serres. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported. Four fi»»»
Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law fails - UPI.com
A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Thunder roars over Dubai, Sharjah: Residents rattled by lightning storms
Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported flashes of lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours as an intense weather system swept through major cities overnight on Thursday into early Friday morning (March 27), triggering alerts. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), uns»»»
IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gatherings of soldiers and vehicles of the Israeli enemy army in the town square of Qantara and its surroundings with waves of rocket salvos and artillery shells: statement 87 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:50 on Thursday, 26-03-2026, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at Al-Malkiya site with a rocket barrage: statement 80 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fujairah’s Al Taween records highest rainfall at 47.9mm on Wednesday
FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»
Qatar Cup basketball draw throws up exciting matchups
Tribune News Network Doha The draw for the 13th edition of Qatar Men’s Basketball Cup 2025–26 season has thrown up exciting contests. The draw was held at Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) headquarters on Thursdayand attended by officials, club representatives, and the media, reflecting the importa»»»
MoPH issues safety guidelines during heavy rain, thunderstorms
QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»
Al Ansari, EU representative discuss ways to resolve regional disputes
QNA Doha Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with European Union Special Representative for the Gulf Region Luigi Di Maio in Doha on Thursday. The meeting discussed the developments in the region and its»»»
MECC urges sheep owners to refrain from grazing to protect vegetation
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) on Thrusday called on livestock and farm owners to refrain from sheep and goats grazing following the ongoing rainfall, noting that restricting grazing during this period helps renew the growth cycle of plants and trees in the natural e»»»
‘Al Sarayat’ disturbances normal,no cause for alarm: Al Mannai
QNA Doha Director of the Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai has confirmed that the weather disturbances that Qatar is currently witnessing are a normal seasonal phenomenon known locally as ‘Al Sarayat,’ which is one of the characteristics of the end of winter. There is no cause for a»»»
MoM boosts rapid response to rainwater accumulation
As various part of Qatar continue to witness heavy rainfalls, the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. The ministry added that municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 72 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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