A strong earthquake with preliminary magnitude 4.8 was felt across central Greece around noon Thursday, but no severe damage or injuries were immediately reported. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the quake struck at 12:14 in the mountains of Evritania, some 11 kilometers northeast of the villa»»»

POLITICS Mediapool features an article on Generation Z’s role in Bulgaria’s political scene three months after the protests that led to the fall of the government and ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The publication highlights that the caretaker Prime Minister’s first meeting after ta»»»

Dubai: The United States is preparing some of its most powerful long-range bombers for possible strikes on deeply buried targets in Iran, even as the widening conflict spills into Gulf shipping lanes and oil infrastructure across the region. Videos taken Wednesday at RAF Fairford in Britain showed »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has announced that its network of 33 Smart Police Stations (SPS) is providing customers across the emirate with round-the-clock services without the need for human intervention. Residents and visitors can access 32 services through the stations, which are organised into four mai»»»

Sharjah: As uncertainty over pending CBSE Class 12 exams weighs heavily on students across the Middle East, the Indian Association Sharjah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging a "compassionate, pragmatic and pro-student" decision to ensure Indian expat students in the UAE can complet»»»

Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of belonging to a criminal group that systematically stole sheep and lambs from farms in western Greece, and slaughtered them for sale through two butchers’ shops in the town of Agrinio. A police statement Thursday said the gang is believed to have been »»»

The audit profession stands at a pivotal juncture, facing increasing expectations for transparency, integrity, and public trust. In this evolving landscape, the importance of culture and governance within audit firms cannot be overstated. These elements are not just theoretical constructs but pract»»»

Baghdad, March 12 (SANA) Iraq’s Oil Ministry said Thursday that international maritime shipping lanes and energy supply routes must remain protected from regional conflicts, warning that disruptions could threaten global energy markets. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the min»»»

Dubai: The Philippines is looking into alternative sources of oil as part of its efforts to ensure a steady fuel supply amid ongoing uncertainty in global markets. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has noted that the government has already began discussions with several oil-producing nation»»»

The opening week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than $11.3 billion, lawmakers were told in a Pentagon briefing, according to a New York Times report underscoring the pace at which the conflict is consuming weapons and resources. The Times, citing unnamed sources familiar with T»»»

An "unprecedented volume" of crude oil has been removed from global supply due to the conflict affecting oil exports from the Arabian Gulf, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to its latest market report, the world’s main energy watchdog has stated that the conflict has al»»»

A passenger train linking North Korea and China crosses the Amnok River bridge, also known as the Yalu River bridge, on the border between two countries on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap North Korea and China resumed an international passenger train service linking their capitals Thursday for the first »»»

The National Assembly passed a special bill on Thursday that implements South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States. Photo by Yonhap The National Assembly on Thursday passed a special bill on South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States under a trade d»»»

Dubai: The United Nations (UN) has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is costing around $1 billion a day, while humanitarian agencies struggle with a severe shortage of funding to assist millions of vulnerable people worldwide. According to UN relief chief Tom Fletcher, the Midd»»»

Reports say Cuba obtains billions of dollars a year through exporting professional services, including health specialists. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have begun to end or review medical cooperation agreements with Cub»»»

Bishkek ranked first in the World Air Quality ranking of the world’s largest cities by air quality as of 1:45 p.m. The city was rated as «unhealthy.» According to the website, the air quality index (AQI) is 190. Information is available in real time. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is divided into six »»»

Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf. This photo, taken March 10, shows a motorist refueling a car in London. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on c»»»

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has maintained, for the seventh consecutive month, its 2026-2027 global oil demand growth projections unchanged. OPEC kept its forecast for global oil demand growth at 1.38 million bpd for 2026 and at 1.3 million bpd for 2027. The Iran war ha»»»

A 34-year-old man faces charges of online slander over a video posted on social media that allegedly targeted Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. A police statement Thursday said that, following a complaint over the post, the suspect was identified by the cybercrime squad as the administrator of the»»»

An article published by Princeton University and analyses carried out by several energy publications show that, internationally, operation and maintenance costs generally represent between 1% and 4% of the construction costs of energy projects. In Romania, however, the level of investment at this s»»»

The number of domestic and small industrial prosumers in Romania has exceeded 300,000, and the dynamics of this phenomenon have been spectacular, stimulated by existing support schemes but also limited by their termination, according to a study conducted by AFEER and coordinated by Viorel Pintea, S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency, reported AFP. It stated that the IEA said Wednesd»»»

Consumption is a key indicator of economic dynamics, and a decline of over 25% shows that companies are facing a slowdown in demand, with effects on investment, development plans, and the labour market, says Florin Jianu, president of IMM (SME) Romania.'Consumption is an essential indicator for the»»»

A taxi driver, aged 55, died in the early hours of Thursday after her cab was hit by another car in the southern Athens suburb of Voula. The accident took place on the junction of Karamanli Avenue and Evelpidon Street and involved a car being driven by a 23-year-old man. Both drivers had to be extr»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Oil prices continued to climb early on March 12, even after major economies agreed to release a record volume of crude from emergency reserves in an effort to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. Brent crude rose almo»»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»

Russia has pocketed over $6bn of excess revenues in just the first two weeks of war in Iran, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report released on March 12. Russia’s fossil fuel revenues have »»»