Gulf News 3m

Oil markets split: Middle East crude surges to $131 while Brent slides to $107, WTI down to $94

Global energy markets are sending mixed signals as oil prices diverge sharply across regions, highlighting the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on supply flows. Benchmark crudes West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude and Brent crude both declined in the latest trading session, with WTI falling »»»

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Al Majalla 3m

Decapitation strikes unlikely to topple Iran's regime

Leadership decapitation has long appealed to outside powers as a shortcut to regime collapse. Remove the figure at the top, the theory goes, and an authoritarian system will fracture under the weight of its own rivalries. That is not what has happened in Iran, at least not so far. Following the kil»»»

en.majalla.com
Gulf News 27m

ADNOC, OMV advance plans for forming Borouge Group with new agreement

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and OMV AG said they have made further progress toward forming Borouge Group International AG, signing an agreement tied to the Borouge 4 production complex that is expected to lift earnings and improve operational flexibility. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

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UPI 28m

Netanyahu: Israel 'acted alone' against Iran's South Pars gas field - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, on Thursday. Pool Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo March 20 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel "acted alone" in stri»»»

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Gulf News 41m

France, Spain, Bahrain, India condemn Iranian attack on Ras Laffan in Qatar

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held phone calls today with a number of Arab and international leaders to discuss developments in the region following the attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City and its implications as a serious escalation threate»»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 45m

Damage to LNG Hub Could Take up to Five Years to Repair — Reports

Strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex have shut down part of the world’s largest LNG facility, with damage that could take up to five years to repair, Bloomberg reported. Each week of outage means a loss of energy equivalent to powering a city like Sydney for a year, the report noted. According to »»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Orbán: We cannot allow Zelenskyy to blackmail Hungary into giving up cheap Russian energy

At a campaign rally in Dunaújváros, Prime Minister Orbán said the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary can remain outside the war, protect its economic achievements, and preserve national sovereignty. Reflecting on the past four years, the prime minister argued that Hungary’s stability—fro»»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - Will the Jalisco cartel's new US-born leader complicate Trump's war on drugs?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, March 19: We look at why Russian oil is the big winner from the US and Israel's war in Iran. Also, the New York Times reveals sexual assault and rape allegations against the late US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. In Mexico, the new leader of the Jalisco New Generati»»»

france24.com
UPI 2h

Mexican teen dies in federal immigration detention center - UPI.com

Royer Perez-Jimenez, 19, died from presumed suicide Monday at Florida's Glades County Detention Center. File Photo courtesy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement March 19 (UPI) -- A Mexican teenager died earlier this week at Florida's Glades County Detention Center, U.S. Immigration and Customs »»»

upi.com
24 News Agency 2h

Ait namaz in Bishkek: Over 30,000 Muslims gather in Old Square - | 24.KG

Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating one of the most important holidays — Orozo Ait, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. From early morning, people began arriving at Old Square from all directions. By dawn, the entire area was already filling up, as believers came with their fa»»»

24.kg
BNE 2h

Japan backs US push on security and energy: Takaichi

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has told US president Donald Trump that Tokyo is prepared to support efforts to promote global stability, as the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Ky»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

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BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ING: Energy markets brace for a prolonged supply disruption

There are few signs of de-escalation or a resumption in energy flows from the Persian Gulf. The market is having to reprice the duration of ongoing supply disruptions. We have updated our scenarios for oil and gas markets. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

BEIRUTER: Lebanon’s Litani bridges at the centre of conflict with Israel

In a dangerous escalation in the current armed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the latter began targeted strikes on critical infrastructure, most notable  the Litani bridges and routes in the south, drawing attention to Tel Aviv’s operational strategy and its broader implications for th»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

ISTANBUL BLOG: Bedtime reading for Trump. Condemnation and denunciation from Arab and Islamic countries affirmed

While Donald Trump in the White House was adding coherence to his explanation of why it is the US and Israel have unleashed a massive military assault on Iran (this just in from the wires, Trump’s explanation of Israel attacking Iran’s biggest gas field: “Yeah I did, I told him [Israeli PM Benjamin»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 4h

EU freezes plans to adopt Russian twentieth sanctions package due to Iran war turmoil, growing internal divisions

The EU’s plans to adopt a twentieth sanctions package against Russia have been frozen due to a disruption caused by the war in Iran, according to a diplomatic source cited by TASS on March 16. Citing diplomatic sources in »»»

intellinews.com
UPI 4h

FCC approves Nexstar-Tegna merger, creates largest local TV operator in U.S. - UPI.com

The FCC on Thursday approved a merger between Nexstar and Tigna, with both the FCC and Nexstar calling the approval good for local journalism at a time when the media environment is "dynamic." File Photo by Shawn Thew/ EPA March 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved»»»

upi.com
Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Żabka posts record results

Żabka Group delivered a strong fourth quarter, beating expectations across key metrics. Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 1.134 billion, above the PLN 1.085 billion forecast, while EBIT came in at PLN 604 million. Net profit surged to PLN 527 million, more than double last year and well ahead of estimate»»»

wbj.pl
France24 4h

Trump takes Pearl Harbor jab at Japan's Takaichi as she ducks Iran row

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday sidestepped a potential clash with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran, as the US president blamed allies for failing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Takaichi was caught off guard when Trump invoked Japan’s World War II attack»»»

france24.com
France24 4h

Focus - Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Since 2015 and the outbreak of war between the Houthis, who control the north of Yemen, and the internationally recognised government in the south, the country's education system has been steadily collapsing. According to UNICEF, nearly 4 million Yemeni children are currently out of school, amounti»»»

france24.com
France24 4h

Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid intensifying gas and oil attacks

Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent global oil and gas prices surging Thursday, raising fears of wider economic fallout. US President Donald Trump warned of a forceful response if Iran continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructur»»»

france24.com
France24 4h

Tête à tête - 'Idea that Trump can be led around by Israel is foolishness,' ex-envoy to Iran says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Elliott Abrams, a former special envoy of US President Donald Trump to Iran, dismissed as "foolishness" the idea that Israel led Trump into war with Tehran. Abrams, who served during Trump's first term in office, said he backed the ongoing war, saying that "five pres»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 4h

UAE endowment for orphans raises Dh3.3b during Ramadan

ABU DHABI: Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised»»»

gulfnews.com
France24 4h

French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs

Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs on Sunday, even as others reject any association with the hard-left party, exposing a deepening divide in the French l»»»

france24.com
France24 4h

Paris appeals court rejects French govenment bid to suspend Shein

A Paris appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese e-commerce platform Shein after a consumer watchdog found items listed for sale on the site including sex dolls resembling children and banned weapons. The government request went to appeal after being deni»»»

france24.com