RT 13m

Right-wing AfD makes historic gains in west German election

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has scored a record result in Baden‑Wurttemberg’s regional elections, doubling its vote share from the previous election and achieving its highest result outside its traditional heartland. The right-wing party finished third in the election held over the week»»»

rt.com
Al Awsat 25m

Saudi Economy Records Strongest Growth in Two Years in 2025

Saudi Arabia’s economy posted its strongest growth in two years in 2025, expanding by 4.5 percent, supported by gains across all major economic sectors and a robust performance in the final quarter of the year. According to estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), real g»»»

english.aawsat.com
Business-review 26m

BRD Group acquires Patria Asset Management

The Romanian UCITS market ended 2025 with total net assets of approximately RON 39.2 billion, of which local funds accounted for RON 36.6 billion. The market currently serves over 1.1 million investors Patria Asset Management manages five open-ended investment funds: • two funds (ETFs) listed on th»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 32m

Corporate fleet electrification could save €246 billion in operating costs if key barriers jointly addressed – report

Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility, which finds that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets could unlock up to €246 billion in cumul»»»

business-review.eu
Business-review 53m

Romanians’ refrigerators during cold season: citrus fruits, potatoes, and chicken top the list

The research highlights Romanians’ food preferences during the cold season, taking into account the 5-4-3-2-1 shopping method for a balanced diet, proposed by Carrefour and supported by nutritionists: 5 types of vegetables, 4 types of fruit, 3 sources of protein, 2 servings of complex carbohydrates»»»

business-review.eu
The Peninsula 1h

Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled

Paris, France, March 9, 2026 (AFP) -Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran war. The Iraqis are due to face either Suriname or Bolivia on Ma»»»

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UPI 1h

Number of foreign residents in S. Korea nears 1.7 mln in 2025 - UPI.com

The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea is nearly 1.7 million, government data showed Tuesday. In this February photo, foreigners pose with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul. File Photo by Yonhap The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea approached 1.7 mill»»»

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UPI 1h

Train service between Beijing, Pyongyang to resume this week for 1st time in 6 yrs - UPI.com

Train service linking Pyongyang and Beijing will resume this week for the first time in six years, sources said Tuesday. This September 2025 photo shows China's president Xi Jinping (R) shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing. File Photo by KCNA/EPA Train service linking Pyong»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 2h

Philippines introduces new ‘PP’ code for regular ePassports

Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 2h

Attacks against Israel Intensify as New Supreme Leader Takes over in Iran

Iran and Hezbollah intensified their attacks against Israel after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father as Iran's supreme leader. On Monday, reports said Iran launched seven missile barrages at Israel while Lebanon’s Hezbollah conducted seven waves of rocket, mortar, and dro»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Public Transport Employees Hold Protest in Ruse to Demand Wage Increase

Public transport employees in Ruse and representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) blocked part of a central roundabout in Ruse, located next to the Arena Ruse Hall, for half an hour on Tuesday. Public transport workers are protesting for a 5% salary increas»»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 2h

Gold fails to surge during Middle East tensions. What is holding prices back

Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 2h

Fear of flights? UAE psychologist explains how to calm yourself during turbulence

She made the mistake of looking out of the window. It was pitch black. That might sound like the start of a horror film, and for Dubai-based Gita (name changed on request), it really was. “We were leaving an area of cold winds from what I understood. And the feeling of the plane suddenly shaking, t»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 3h

Dubai ruler issues new law to strengthen building quality and safety in the emirate

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law aimed at strengthening the quality, safety, and sustainability of buildings across the emirate. The legislation seeks to ensure that buildings in Dubai ma»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Indian Wells, United States: Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday. The big-serving Frenchman's aggressive game forced world number one Alcaraz »»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, March 10: Lee Boyd Malvo sentenced to life for D.C. sniper shootings - UPI.com

On March 10, 2004, Lee Boyd Malvo, 19, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in 10 Washington-area sniper killings in 2002. 1 of 4 | People visit a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 2002 D.C. sniper shootings at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Md., on November 10, 2009. O»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar’s payments market set for rapid growth as digital transactions accelerate

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 3h

MRF-New Beginning Supports 5% Pay Rise for Bulgarian Posts Employees

MRF-New Beginning insisted that the caretaker government respond to the demands of employees of Bulgarian Posts for a 5% increase in what the party described as scandalously low wages. The measure should be adopted immediately through the so-called extended budget, the party said on Tuesday. The st»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 4h

Timely alerts and guidelines help public stay prepared during heightened tensions

Doha, Qatar: Residents in Qatar have expressed appreciation for the timely alerts and safety guidelines issued by authorities amid heightened regional tensions, noting that these measures help them stay prepared and calm in uncertain situations. As part of precautionary measures to safeguard the pu»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 4h

QVA to resume Men’s Volleyball League from March 23

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) yesterday announced the resumption dates for the Men’s Volleyball League and the schedule for the Qatar Cup and Amir Cup competitions. The second half of the Men’s Volleyball League will resume from March 23 to 30. The Amir Cup qualifying rounds a»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Kathimerini 4h

Mother remanded in custody after domestic incident in Halandri

A woman was remanded in custody after a domestic incident involving her former spouse in Halandri, Athens, on Sunday afternoon, authorities said in a relevant announcement on Monday. Both individuals filed complaints against each other, leading officers to arrest the father for making threats and a»»»

ekathimerini.com
24 News Agency 4h

Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan eases ban on export of petroleum products - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a resolution imposing a temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. The changes concern government resolution No. 66 adopted on March 1, 2021. According to the updated vers»»»

24.kg
BBC 4h

Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again

For much of the last week and a half, the lion's share of the attention about America and Israel's war with Iran has, understandably, been consumed by the pictures and testimony about the conflict around the Middle East - in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates among others. In additi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gold surges again as global turmoil fuels safe haven demand

Dubai: Dubai gold prices jumped sharply on Tuesday morning, pushing retail rates higher after several days of volatile trading driven by global geopolitical developments and currency movements. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.25 am, the price of 24K gold in Dubai »»»

gulfnews.com
24 News Agency 4h

Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan speaks about water resource distribution - | 24.KG

Saidikram Niyazhodjaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to the Kyrgyz Republic, spoke on Birinchi Radio about the work of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on water resource distribution and transboundary river management. He noted that, given water shortages, rational resource u»»»

24.kg
Al Majalla 4h

Iran’s defiant regime picks a new supreme leader

For a week Iran had functioned surprisingly smoothly under American and Israeli bombardment. Preparations ordered by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before his assassination on 28 February, proceeded as planned. The first wave of air strikes killed fewer among Iran’s leadership than was»»»

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UPI 5h

Kim Yo Jong warns of ‘terrible consequences’ over U.S.-South Korea military drills - UPI.com

Kim Yo Jong warned Tuesday that the U.S.-South Korea Freedom Shield joint military exercise could lead to “unimaginably terrible consequences.” She is seen here at a wreath-laying ceremony in Vietnam in 2020. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, March 10 (UPI) -- Kim Yo Jong, the powerful »»»

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BNE 5h

South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival

South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»

intellinews.com
Sputnik 5h

Putin, Trump Hold 1-Hour Phone Talk to Discuss Current Global Issues - Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held an hour-long telephone conversation at the initiative of the United States to discuss current developments in the international arena, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. "This evening, the leaders of »»»

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BNE 5h

G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA

The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA

The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

G7 weighs coordinated oil reserve release on back of price surge

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations have discussed a possible coordinated release of oil reserves. The discussion was held as part of an online meeting on March 9 and also involved the International Energy Agency, Kyodo News reports. The meeting came about as crude prices have surged »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA

The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»

intellinews.com