Dubai: Stranded in Doha after Middle East airspace shut down during the escalating Iran conflict, a US doctor undertook a desperate 60-hour escape across four continents — a journey involving a desert drive to Saudi Arabia, improvised flights and nearly $10,000 in costs before he finally reached ho»»»

An ambulance ride turned into an extraordinary moment of survival for a 50-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, whose family had already begun preparing for her funeral after doctors declared there was virtually no hope of recovery. Vineeta Shukla, a resident of Pilibhit, had been discharged from a h»»»

Dubai: Rising shipping costs triggered by the conflict involving Iran are likely to filter through global supply chains and eventually reach consumers, according to the head of one of the world’s largest shipping companies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Vincent Clerc»»»

The evidence gathered does not change the conclusion that there was no external presence, no outsiders at either of the crime scenes, said Sofia Deputy Appellate Prosecutor Nataliya Nikolova on Wednesday at a news conference on the progress of the investigation into the Petrohan and Okolchitsa deat»»»

WOLFSBURG — Volkswagen Group has announced a major restructuring programme as the company confronts declining profitability and rising competition from Chinese electric-vehicle makers. Europe’s largest carmaker said it plans to cut around 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, expanding earlier cost-reduc»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark EGX30 index rebounding strongly after earlier volatility during the week. The EGX30 climbed 2.29% to close at 47,516.44 points, while broader market indices also recorded gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the »»»

Dubai: With the growing role of digital governance in today's modern world, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has recorded more than 60 million customer interactions in 2025 through its Tawasul system. The milestone features the ministry’s continued efforts to enhance commun»»»

US consumer prices likely picked up in February as the cost of gasoline increased in anticipation of an escalating war in the Middle East, and with the conflict driving up oil prices, a further rise in inflation is expected in March. The anticipated increase in the Consumer Price Index last month w»»»

“We can see that concerted efforts to sabotage trust in the elections have begun, to make people doubt that their vote will be counted,” said Bozhidar Bozhanov of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) in response to a declaration by There Is Such a People (TISP) on Wednesday. On behalf of»»»

JUSTICE Capital: A major controversy has erupted in Bulgaria after the prosecution office revealed details of an investigation into European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, following her announcement that she was willing to testify about alleged ties between judicial lobbyist Petyo [Pepi the Euro] Pe»»»

  Russia is positioning itself to take advantage of turmoil in global energy markets triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, with President Vladimir Putin arguing that disruptions to oil and gas supplies are»»»

Exhausted Afghans cross the border from Iran in a sandstorm, leaving behind a country in the grip of war to return to a homeland that is battered by conflict and humanitarian crisis. At the Islam Qala crossing point in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Talibshah, who did not to give his family n»»»

Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast Wednesday as the government pushes for more use of atomic energy. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, ravaged parts of the region, caused more than 22,000 deaths and f»»»

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The Tunisia-Madagascar Chamber of Commerce (French: CCTM) and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) inked a cooperation agreement, on March 10 in Antananarivo, to boost trade and investment between both...»»»

Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Wednesday that 1.6 million pensioners will receive Easter supplements. The lump-sum amount will be either EUR 20 or EUR 50, varying by the size of the pension received. The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said on Monday that a EUR 50»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan called for transition to an electronic Parliament. Sadyr Japarov made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. «If we don’t transition to an electronic Parliament, we will continue to spend enormous amounts of money on paper and equipment. Since 2020, 65»»»

Boeing ‌has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday. The new contract is not related to the ongoing US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, with deliveries not scheduled to start for 36 months, Bloomberg News »»»

LONDON — Oil prices sank and equities steadied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israel war on Iran could end sooner than thought.International oil benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, plunged nearly seven per cent to $92 a barrel, a da»»»

A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday amid the US-Israeli air war on Iran, but there were no injuries and everyone was accounted for, according to a US official and an internal State Department alert seen by Reuters. The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, ne»»»

Dubai: Philippine carriers have continued cancelling flights to key Middle East destinations due to the current situation in the region. This has prompted the local government to arrange charter and commercial flights for Filipinos who want to return home. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and»»»

The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace. The decision stems from constitutional requirements, according to which the document cannot be put into effect before receiving formal ap»»»

Dubai: There are 15,900 residential units scheduled for completion in Abu Dhabi this year, following a record-breaking year for the capital’s property market, with total sales reaching Dh73.2 billion in 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Residential transactions sur»»»

Dubai: Nine overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after being evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing situation in the region. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have noted that the group is the first batch of Filipino nationals repatriated from Iran since the US a»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to affect individuals, entities, and travellers across the region, educational institutions in Qatar are turning to digital platforms to ensure that students can continue their academic journey without disruption. The Ministry of Educa»»»

Dubai authorities have confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal. Also»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received yesterday a phone call from Mauritanian Minister of Defence H E Hanana Ould Sidi. During the call, they discussed the latest developments and security updates in the r»»»

Doha: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call yesterday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania H E Kestutis Budrys. During the call, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious re»»»

Doha: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) announced the resumption of work at Government Service Centres dedicated to court services and family documentation. The council said in a statement on X that visitors will be received from 9am to 1pm every day at the centres in Rayan, Al Hilal, and Rawdet A»»»

Manila: The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to expand the mining sector as it signs agreements with several countries to develop critical minerals needed for the global shift to renewable energy, newly-appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said. Cuna said the administ»»»

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen said Tuesday that it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level since 2016."In total, around 50,000 jobs are due to be cut by 2030 across the Volkswagen Group in Germany," Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said in a letter to shareholde»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met yesterday with the Director General for Energy at the European Commission, H E Ditte Juul-Jorgensen. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict»»»

Doha, Qatar: Industries Qatar (IQ) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the speech, Minister of the State for Energy Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director, Industries Qatar H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said, “On the fi»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Wednesday morning after a series of sharp moves earlier in the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of»»»

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is expected to influence fuel prices in Bulgaria with a lag of approximately 7 to 14 days, potentially pushing inflation in the country up by around 0.6%, according to economist Assoc. Prof. Shteryo Nozharov, who shared his assessment on NOVA NEWS. N»»»

It is the centerpiece of Iran's oil industry. Located some 25 kilometers, or 15 miles, off the shore of mainland Iran, Kharg Island is a small but vital strip of land, for the Iranian regime. Around 90% of its crude oil exports pass through here. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.»»»

A drone attack on two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in Sudan’s West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. Fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has recently intensified in the resource-rich Kordofan region. A drone attack »»»

The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and headed towar»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump has announced plans for the first new oil refinery to be built in the US in half a century, with financial backing from Reliance Industries, in a move that could reshape domestic fuel processing capacity amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Sign up for »»»

Four suspects in the brutal murder of two men have been detained in Chui region. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to police, on March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:04 a.m., the duty station of the Department of Internal Affairs of Moskov»»»

1/10Members of the National Guard distribute Iftar meals to travellers and commuters as part of the ‘Feed & Reap 2026’ campaign, organised in collaboration with the ‘Abshr Ya Watan’ volunteer team to promote compassion, solidarity and family values during Ramadan.WAM2/10Volunteers join Dubai Police»»»

The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States has started to reverberate through Asia’s plastics and petrochemicals markets, tightening supplies, pushing up prices and disrupting trade flows as oil and gas shipping through the Gulf region becomes increasingly uncertain. »»»

The war involving Iran, Israel and the United States has started to reverberate through Asia’s plastics and petrochemicals markets, tightening supplies, pushing up prices and disrupting trade flows as oil and gas shipping through the Gulf region becomes increasingly uncertain. »»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service (SSS) said in a press release that it had prevented a series of terrorist and sabotage plots allegedly organised by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting infrastructure and Jewish sites in the country, while critics and social media users have questi»»»

Hungary’s decision to block a €90bn EU loan to Ukraine has exposed deepening tensions between Budapest and Kyiv, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalates a confrontation that analysts say is increasingly tied to domestic politics ahead of a closely contested election due in April. »»»

The trial of Munarbek Saipidinov, the godson of Raimbek Matraimov, has begun in Kyrgyzstan. Saipidinov is accused, among other charges, of corruption. The hearing is held at the Kara-Suu District Court. However, the proceedings were postponed until March 18 due to the absence of witnesses. Accordin»»»

North Macedonia’s annual inflation slowed to 2.9% in February 2026, down from 3.2% in the previous month (chart), the state statistical office reported on March 9. The highest year-on-year price increases were recorded in »»»

Montenegro’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, slowing from a 3.1% growth in the previous quarter (chart), according to preliminary data published by the country’s statistics office on March 9. »»»