Capitals, March 15 (SANA) Global energy markets have seen a sharp surge in oil and gas prices as tensions rise amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, once again highlighting the fragility of supply chains and strategic chokepoints. Europe, already working to redu»»»

Dubai: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with MAIR Group PJSC to develop projects valued at Dh200 million on endowment land in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The planned developments are in»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused European allies of seeking to "blackmail" Kyiv into reopening a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. He said restoring the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukraine into the European Union (EU) would be like lifting economic s»»»

Police have detained four Turkish nationals suspected of involvement in a gunfire attack this month on a car driving along a highway near the coastal town of Nea Makri, east of Athens. No further details were made public Sunday. Police have said the March 3 attack, in which nobody was reported inju»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps on Sunday carried out a new round of missile strikes against Israeli targets, using strategic solid-fuel Sejjil missiles for the first time since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war of aggression on February 28. The IRGC carried out the 54th wave of retaliatory mis»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has pledged to continue efforts aimed at chasing and killing Benjamin Netanyahu as speculations rise about the fate of the criminal Israeli prime minister. The IRGC’s Public Relations Department made the announcement on Sunday, the 16th day of the illegal »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on 15 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence said. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have dealt with 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 drones, accord»»»

Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»

Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»

Mahmoud Qmati, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Political Council, has rejected the reported French proposal to end the war between his group and Israel, saying it was "born dead." In an interview with Al-Jazeera, he emphasized that Hezbollah will not accept any formula that includes disarming the gr»»»

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – Tunisia faces the risk of persistent economic stagnation as it remains caught in the middle-income trap, with a manufacturing base that is still insufficiently positioned in high value-added segments and limited...»»»

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said "if it's necessary to intervene, we will" if people's energy costs surge due to the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband left the door open to interventions on fuel duty and energy bills if the impact of the»»»

People with incomes up to twice the poverty line (EUR 390.03) will receive EUR 20 in assistance due to rising fuel prices, Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Sunday. “We have set income-based criteria. Those with incomes of up to twice the poverty line who own a car or have one on l»»»

Dubai: India’s LPG supply system has come under pressure as the federal government issued new rules, states introduced allocation controls and several cities reported disruptions in commercial cooking gas availability amid global fuel concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran war, Indian media reports»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Larijani Warns of ‘Epstein Network’ Plot for 9/11-Style False Flag Attack 15-03-2026 13:20 PM Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Nat»»»

The Embassy of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai said they are monitoring reports that several Filipino nationals have been arrested in the UAE for allegedly filming and sharing online content related to recent air defence interceptions and attacks. »»»

Israel said on Sunday that no direct talks were planned with Lebanon to end the war, a day after a Lebanese official said Beirut was preparing a delegation to negotiate with Israel. Asked whether Israel was set to hold such talks, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said: "No." Saar also called on the Leb»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's envoy, ex-minister Ron Dermer, has recently visited Saudi Arabia and spoke with senior officials in the kingdom about a renewed initiative for an arrangement in Lebanon, the Israeli army radio reported on Sunday. "These were talks for the day after the fi»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told journalists that seven pre-trial proceedings have so far been initiated over violations of citizens’ electoral rights. “There are many conspiracies, speculations and noise being introduced into the system with the aim of diverting the attention of the care»»»

Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Israel said it was pressing its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbolla»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy condition with chances of scattered rain starting tomorrow, March 16, 2026. In a social media post, the Qatar Meteorology Department said, "the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy as of tomorrow, Monday, March 16,»»»

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters on Sunday that negotiations are currently underway on the coalition's MP candidates to run in the April 19 elections. "We expect the best possible representation - to meet the expectations of the p»»»

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»

A Palestinian husband and wife, and two of their young children, have been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The Bani Odeh family were travelling in their car in the town of Tammum, in the northern West Bank, when Israeli forces opened fire. Two of their other children we»»»

Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that the government was not planning to hold direct talks ‌with Lebanon ‌in the ‌coming days ⁠and had not ⁠told the United States it was running low on missile interceptors. Israel's Haaretz ⁠newspaper reported on ‌Saturday ‌that Israel and Lebano»»»

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Israel has approved an $827-million emergency budget allocation for military purchases, Israeli media reported Sunday, as the war with Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the daily Haaretz reporte»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar welcomed the broad access granted by the Syrian government to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and its continued cooperation with the Commission. Qatar noted that such engagement strengthens the complementarity between nation»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from Singapore’s Minister for Defence and Coordinating Minister for Public Services H E Chan Chun Sing. During the call, they discussed the late»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instructions o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The website IslamWeb, affiliated with the Religious Call and Guidance Department at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has unveiled a renewed edition of its annual seasonal platform, “Ramadan Oasis,” offering a comprehensive collection of fatwas, articles, consultations, and multim»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Cabinet has been working on the issue since Friday and is expected to submit an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Monday regarding the Board of Peace. “We have been working on the matter since Friday. I assume that tomorrow we will be able to file the »»»

By:Ahmad Abu el-Hamd On Tuesday morning, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr inaugurated the Annual Capital Markets Summit held under the auspices of MIIC, in presence of Dr. Ashraf El-Sharkawy, Minister of the Public Business Sector, Mr. Sherif Samy, Head of the»»»

2017 witnessed a radical change in the structure of the Egyptian economy and a reorganization of all its elements. Starting with the budget, balance of payments, trade balance, investment and tourism budgets, as well as, utilizing the mechanism of the banking system to serve the national economy, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apart from the Ramadan Iftar projects being implemented in many countries as part of its #KeepYourBalanceOfGoodDeedsAlive Ramadan Campaign 1447 AH, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) pays attention to the other needs of vulnerable families affected by disasters and/or crises worldwide. »»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Amiri Diwan has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for government entities, with the break set to begin on March 17 and end on March 23, 2026. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app now - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for And»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Affairs, has published the book “Musnad of Imam Al-Humaydi” in a verified scholarly edition. The publication comes as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to revive Islamic heritage and enrich the Isl»»»

Doha, Qatar: As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of all students, »»»

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A British minister on Sunday said it was essential to calm the situation in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump demanded that other nations help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The "plan now has to be to de-escalate the conflict", Energy Security Ministe»»»

Donald Trump warned that he is not ready to seek a deal to end the war with Iran, as US ally Israel launched a new wave of strikes Sunday and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to hunt down and kill the Israeli leader. The US president, in an interview with NBC News, said he thought Tehran wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) confirm that the MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, originally scheduled for April 10 to 12, has been postponed and rescheduled to November 6-8 later this year, following a decision by MotoGP »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s proactive approach to economic management has continued to reassure investors and entrepreneurs considering market entry amid the regional crisis, an industry expert has said. Speaking to The Peninsula, Anastasiia Chenash, Senior Manager at Soutien Group noted that Qatar has bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»

Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Chairman Krum Zarkov Sunday told journalists that he has no doubt the party will be part of the next parliament and will play a significant role in it. "My conviction stems from what I see in Sofia and across the country," he added. "We are in the midst of preparatio»»»

Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»