Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

Iran struck back, targeting major oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf, after Israel attacked Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province, part of the South Pars gas fields on March 18. In a joint »»»

The military conflict in the Middle East has reportedy disrupted supply chains to the point where production stoppages have been triggered across Turkey’s plastics sector. Factories in many cities, including Istanbul, Gazi»»»

Thousands of ​Turks gathered in central Istanbul on March 18 for a protest held exactly 12 months after Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chief political rival, was jailed after a dawn police raid on his home. »»»

The military conflict in the Middle East has reportedy disrupted supply chains to the point where production stoppages have been triggered across Turkey’s plastics sector. Factories in many cities, including Istanbul, Gazi»»»

While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»

The length of the blockade remains the decisive factor The duration of the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains the decisive factor in assessing the economic impact. Allianz Trade analysts estimate that a disruption of up to two months in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—w»»»

The "Balkan Stream" gas pipeline generated a profit of 560 million leva, or 286 million euros, in 2025, Energy Minister Traycho Traykov announced. Reported total revenues for the year reached 570 million leva, equivalent to 291 million euros. Minister Traykov explained that the revenue stems from t»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraq's gas imports from Iran were completely halted on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest blow to the country's battered economy reeling from the impact of the Middle East war.The country has been unwillingly drawn into the conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on its neighbour »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would "massively blow up the entirety" of the world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media Wednesday night against Iran's South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack wa»»»

People attend the funeral of the victims of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, when the two countries agreed to a Eid cease-fire. Afghan authorities said that Pakistani strikes targeted a drug addiction treatment facility in Kabul, killing dozens of people. Photo by Samiullah »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices sank Wednesday after Iraq said it had resumed exports through Turkey, avoiding the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz, while equities rose following another tech-led advance on Wall Street.The drop in crude, which saw WTI sink more than four per cent, came even as the United»»»

Pakistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan ahead of the Eid al-Fitr feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The decision was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, said a senior Pakistani official. It came hours before Afgh»»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Damage to Iran’s Asaluyeh gas processing facility in Bushehr province and part of the South Pars complex, following an Israeli missile strike on March 18, risks disrupting pipeline supplies to Turkey, potentially forcing Ankara to increase its reliance on LNG imports. »»»

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a halt in fighting during celebrations for the end of Ramadan, after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week. The governments in Islamabad and Kabul said in separate statements that Saudi Arabia, Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) yesterday organized a roundtable meeting with heads of foreign chamber of commerce and international business councils operating in Qatar, in the presence of representatives from several affiliated companies. The meeting comes as part of QBA’s c»»»

Several countries have confirmed Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan and the unsuccessful sighting of the Shawwal crescent. Countries confirming Eid on Friday include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, and Australia»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its welcome for the announcement of the temporary truce between Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the occasion of the upcoming blessed Eid al-Fitr, and considers this step a positive initiative that contributes to de-escalation and streng»»»

While a number of countries are getting ready to sight the moon and declare the first day of Eid Al Fitr on Wednesday (Mar 18, 2026), some nations will hold their moon-sighting moments a day later, on Mar 19. In many countries, the 29th of Ramadan will fall tomorrow and so Eid will fall on Friday o»»»

A new group of 39 migrants who risked the popular but lengthy sea crossing from northern Africa in a small boat has been located on the southern coast of Crete, authorities said Wednesday. One of the men, a 20-year-old from South Sudan, was allegedly identified as the person who had piloted the boa»»»

Five members of Iran's national women's football team have returned to the country after dropping their bids for Australian asylum. The players were pictured in their team tracksuits as they crossed into Iran from Turkey on Wednesday afternoon, having flown back via Malaysia and Oman. They had init»»»

Dubai: Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, are going to attempt to sight the Shawwal crescent today (Wednesday) evening, as they mark the 29th day of Ramadan. Other countries expected to conduct moon sightings on Wednesday include Bahrain, Kuwait, Yemen, Pa»»»

Iran lashed out following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel on Wednesday, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. »»»

Iran will on Wednesday hold a funeral for former security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, while the Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles at central Israel as retaliation for his killing. Two people were killed by Iranian missiles near Isr»»»

Veterinary authorities have declared Lesvos island a surveillance zone after confirming a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in cattle, banning all movement of animals, animal products and feed off the island. The Agriculture Ministry said it was working to trace the virus’ origin, with illegal import»»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

Armenia and Azerbaijan facing growing economic, political and security risks as the Iran war enters its third week, according to a report published by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The report, “Iran’s No»»»