Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town. This comes as US President Donald Trump expresses optimism at ending the war, after sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Follow»»»
Greece marks Independence Day with ceremonies, military parade in Athens
Greece marked the start of celebrations for its March 25, 1821 independence anniversary on Wednesday with early morning ceremonies in Athens, commemorating the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from Lycabettus Hill »»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output. The Habshan gas processing plant is again supplying the domestic network after last w»»»
Cost of US Operation Against Iran Exceeds $30Bln - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cost of the US operation against Iran has exceeded $30 billion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. The portal updates data in real time and calculates the funds required to maintain personnel, ships deployed to the region, and other related expenses. The calculation meth»»»
Senate Republicans again block Democrats' effort to stop Trump's Iran war - UPI.com
Senate Republicans on Tuesday evening blocked the Democrats from reining in President Donald Trump's ability to go to war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- Republican senators have again backed President Donald Trump's war against Iran, blocking a Democrati»»»
Meta ordered to pay $375 million over child exploitation in landmark verdict
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for making children vulnerable to predators and other online dangers across its platforms, marking one of the first major jury rulings on child safety in the social media era. A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media gia»»»
On This Day, March 25: Saudi King Faisal assassinated - UPI.com
On March 25, 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot to death at his palace in Riyadh by a "mentally deranged" nephew who was later executed. 1 of 4 | On March 25, 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, pictured here on May 27, 1971, in Washington, D.C., was shot to death at his palace in Riyadh by »»»
45 Exoplanets Most Likely to Support Life
Astronomers have identified 45 planets that could be the best places to search for alien life. Scientists have found more than 6,000 exoplanets, or worlds outside of our own solar system. But many of them are inhospitable to any kind of life, because they are too hot, cold or otherwise dangerous. N»»»
SK hynix says is taking steps for listing on U.S. stock market - UPI.com
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. stock market. This file photo, taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows the company's headquarters in Icheon. File Photo by Yonhap SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. s»»»
Polish retail sales grow 5% y/y in February but still disappoint
Polish retail sales grew 5% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in February, picking up from a 4.4% y/y rise in January, the statistics office GUS said on March 23. The February reading disappointed, as it came in at bel»»»
The Philippines declares national energy emergency
The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»
The Philippines declares national energy emergency
The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»
The Philippines declares national energy emergency
The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»
Childbirths grow at fastest pace in 7 yrs in Jan. on increased marriages - UPI.com
The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace in seven years in January, government data showed Wednesday. In this file photo, a nurse cares for a newborn at a hospital in Goyang on Dec. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The number of babies born rose at the fastest pace in seven y»»»
Philippines declares national energy emergency over war in Iran - UPI.com
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., seen here at the White House in July, has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergcy over the threat posed to its fuel supply by the war in Iran. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- President Ferdinand Marcos »»»
Meteorology Department warns of thundery rain, strong wind
Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Wednesday will be hazy and partly cloudy to cloudy at times with a chance of scattered rain, maybe thundery at places, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of thundery rain associated with strong wind and poor horizontal v»»»
What to know about the sweeping new EU-Australia trade agreement
The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday as the bloc seeks to diversify its export markets and expand beyond its traditional partners. The deal, however, has drawn stern criticism from European farmers' groups that called concessions on exports of Australia»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Clean energy stocks outperform oil majors as investors anticipate long-term switch to renewables due to Iran war
Shares in clean energy companies have outpaced oil majors since the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, as investors bet that higher fossil fuel prices will accelerate the shift towards renewables, the Financial Times reports. »»»
INTERVIEW: Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan
Corazon Avecilla-Padiernos is the Chairperson and Resident Representative at the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) to Taiwan. A long term former MECO director and advocate for women and girls' rights, the de facto ambassador of the Philippines as many see her recently took time o»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Bangladesh nears launch of first nuclear power plant
Bangladesh is set to bring its first nuclear reactor online within months, marking a long-delayed milestone as the country struggles with severe energy shortages linked to disruptions in the Middle East, Bloomberg reported. »»»
Which countries in Europe and Asia have the most reserve coal-fired generating capacity in reserve?
Natural gas prices have already doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East and are expected to rise higher as the last of Qatar’s LNG exports arrive at their destinations. That has left countries around the worl»»»
Colombia military plane crash kills 69 exposing bases where cows roam runways
Colombia's deadliest military aviation disaster in decades claimed at least 69 lives on March 23 when an Aerospace Force C-130H Hercules crashed seconds after takeoff from Caucayá Airport in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, according to a joint statement by armed forces commander General »»»
Clean energy stocks outperform oil majors as investors anticipate long-term switch to renewables due to Iran war
Shares in clean energy companies have outpaced oil majors since the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, as investors bet that higher fossil fuel prices will accelerate the shift towards renewables, the Financial Times reports. »»»
Argentina marks 50 years since coup amid renewed tensions over memory and justice
Argentina marked on March 24 the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup that ushered in one of the country’s darkest periods, with tens of thousands marching in Buenos Aires and across the country to honour victims of the dictatorship while human rights groups and international experts warned o»»»
Colombia military plane crash kills 69 exposing bases where cows roam runways
Colombia's deadliest military aviation disaster in decades claimed at least 69 lives on March 23 when an Aerospace Force C-130H Hercules crashed seconds after takeoff from Caucayá Airport in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, according to a joint statement by armed forces commander General »»»