The Peninsula 4m

Over 138 national food manufacturing factories operating with high efficiency

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s food manufacturing factories are operating with high efficiency as the industrial sector comprises over 138 national factories. Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said in a post on its X platform, “The industrial sector includes more than 138 national factories, producing»»»

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The Budapest Times 10m

Construction boom and rebounding consumers lay the foundations for growth

The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.8% higher according to raw data and 0.6% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 4th quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Activities of organized criminal group suppressed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

As a result of large-scale operational and investigative measures, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have dismantled a stable organized criminal group consisting of 15 members. The individuals had previously been convicted multiple times and were registered as acti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait intercepts aerial threats; debris kills 11-year-old girl

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several hostile aerial targets that entered the country’s airspace early on Wednesday, in an operation that led to debris falling on a residential home and causing casualties. In a statement, the ministry said the t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Blown up: 17 Iranian Navy ships, including 1 submarine, says US admiral

The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»

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Gulf News 4h

South Korean stocks plunge 6%, Japan's Nikkei down 2.5%

Asian stocks plunged in early trade on Wednesday as the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East rattled global markets. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index dipped more than six percent after open, while Japan's Nikkei index was down 2.5 percent. US stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)»»»

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UPI 6h

Temperatures to surge to May-like levels in eastern U.S. late this week - UPI.com

People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on May 3, 2020. Temperatures are expected to warm up in the East in the coming weeks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Spring weather fans in parts of the Midwest and Northeast are in for another »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Flights cancelled: How stranded Indians in UAE can reach India via Oman and Fujairah

Dubai: Indian passengers stranded in the UAE whose flights remain cancelled and who do not have confirmed departures can consider alternative travel routes to return home. While regional airspace closures remain in place, the UAE has announced a limited resumption of flights. Safe air corridors hav»»»

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UPI 7h

Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel - UPI.com

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»

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UPI 7h

Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com

During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Ooredoo launches Ramadan offers to connect & reward

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially announced its 2026 Ramadan campaign under the theme ‘Experience Togetherness This Ramadan’. This year’s initiative focuses on bridging the gap between spiritual reflection and digital connection, providin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance

QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»

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BNE 9h

China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war

A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 9h

BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears

China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

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BNE 9h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

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BNE 9h

The world leaders with most years in office - Statista

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

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UPI 9h

Minnesota files suit against federal government for Medicaid funds - UPI.com

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing in February. Ellison announced Monday that he's suing the federal government for withholding state Medicaid funds. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -»»»

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UPI 10h

Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»

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Business-review 10h

Electro-Alfa International goes public on the BSE, following the IPO worth RON 579.64 million

Electro-Alfa International, whose technical solutions are manufactured in its four state-ofthe-art factories in Botoșani, Romania, is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol EAI. The company’s market capitalization at the IPO price of RON 8.85 per share— the maximum price within the of»»»

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UPI 10h

Trump administration reverses course on law firms - UPI.com

The Department of Justice reversed course on four law firms it has been battling for nearly a year. The four firms challenged the Trump administration's executive orders against them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- After asking to drop its appeal on a day earlier, the Dep»»»

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UPI 10h

Chinese cable project causes rift before Chile presidential transition - UPI.com

Chile's president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast (C), speaks at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. He declared the transition process, which began in December with outgoing President Gabriel Boric, over after the cancellation of their scheduled meetings and amid mutual accusations of a la»»»

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France24 10h

Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'

Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observe»»»

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Sana 10h

Rehabilitation of ICARDA’s Gene Bank in Syria boosts food security and crop diversity

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) – The rehabilitation of the gene bank operated by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Aleppo marks a major step in strengthening Syria’s agricultural recovery, food security, and long-term biodiversity preservation. The facility, »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Developers introducing the most expensive apartments in Warsaw and Poznan

Average asking prices for new apartments in Poland remained stable in most cities, except Warsaw and Poznań, where luxury developments pushed them higher. In Warsaw, the average price rose 1% in February to nearly PLN 19,400 per square meter, following a 4% increase in January driven by high-end pr»»»

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BNE 11h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 11h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 11h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 11h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 11h

Regime change in Iran could lift EU GDP by up to 0.7%, study finds

A fundamental political shift in Iran followed by its reintegration into the global economy could boost European Union output by as much as 0.7% and deliverbns of euros in additional income, according to a study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the Austrian Inst»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»

BNE 11h

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

QNL announces loan extension period for patrons

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library announced loan extension notice for patrons, with all books due between March 1-8, 2026, being extended to March 22, 2026. For any inquiries, QNL advised to contact [email protected]»»»

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BNE 11h

Macron offers temporary nuclear deployments as Europe hardens deterrence stance

French President Emmanuel Macron on March 2 signalled a significant shift in France’s nuclear posture, offering for the first time the possibility of “temporary deployments” of nuclear weapons to allied European countries as part of a broader effort to strengthen the continent’s deterrence against »»»

intellinews.com
Business-review 11h

Enery closes EUR 460 million green financing and launches Sustainable Financing Framework

The funding will be used for the construction of Enery’s Ogrezeni hybrid project in Giurgiu County, Romania, combining photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery energy storage. With an installed capacity of 761 MWp / 534 MW AC and more than 1 GWh of battery storage, Ogrezeni will be among the large»»»

business-review.eu
UPI 11h

Ecuador's Noboa imposes curfew in four provinces amid crime fight - UPI.com

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Noboa said the planned curfew in four provinces aims to protect communities affected by drug trafficking, illegal mining and gang violence. File Photo by Jose Jacome/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a nightly curfew in four provinces»»»

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BNE 11h

Hormuz blockade threatens 2022 energy crisis redux for Europe

A full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the halt of Qatari LNG exports have triggered sharp gas price spikes, exposing Europe’s depleted storage levels and raising the prospect that the EU may be pushed into a new energy crisis like the one it suffered in 2022. »»»

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BNE 11h

Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis

India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»

BNE 11h

Hormuz blockade threatens 2022 energy crisis redux for Europe

A full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the halt of Qatari LNG exports have triggered sharp gas price spikes, exposing Europe’s depleted storage levels and raising the prospect that the EU may be pushed into a new energy crisis like the one it suffered in 2022. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war

A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears

China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply. WHAT: China could lose access to about h»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation

US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

China’s high quality commercial satellites images upend the space-based intelligence balance in Iran war

A Chinese satellite picture of US fighter jets standing on the runway Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has shaken the military analyst community. Released by Hangzhou-based startup MizarVision, t»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Iran activates its Decentralised Mosaic Defence doctrine that could proves to be a major headache for the US

Following the decapitation of the Islamic Republic and the death of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1, the Islamic Republic has activated its so-called Decentralised Mosaic Defence (DMD) doctrine, a core element of »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Strait of Hormuz closure to impact global fertiliser markets

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will impact the global fertilizers market as more fertilizers traverse the straits on the way to the international market than hydrocarbons do. The straits were closed by the Iranian Rev»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears

China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Iran activates its Decentralised Mosaic Defence doctrine that could proves to be a major headache for the US

Following the decapitation of the Islamic Republic and the death of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1, the Islamic Republic has activated its so-called Decentralised Mosaic Defence (DMD) doctrine, a core element of »»»

intellinews.com