Cyclone triggers outages at major Australian LNG plants
A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war triggers energy turmoil: media
Japan's government is set to announce plans on Friday to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, media reported. The Japanese industry ministry will announce its proposal to boost the use of coal by rolling back ru»»»
Fuel cuts and global strain
Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»
Mentoring program applications open
Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»
Gold drops despite tensions, UAE buyers rush to lock in prices
Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»
Philippines reports success in Camago-3 gas drilling
Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»
South Dakota election integrity bills signed into law - UPI.com
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed a bill into law requiring people registering in the state for the first time to prove their citizenship. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/EPA March 26 (UPI) -- South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday signed six election-related bills, including one tha»»»
Hormuz reality check: US says tankers are 'coming back' — despite Iran’s ‘chokehold’ narrative
Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»
D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak bloom ahead of schedule - UPI.com
Cherry blossom trees are a major tourist attraction for Washington, D.C., each spring. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have reached peak bloom, putting on their annual display around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park. "Recent warm wea»»»
Florida siblings face charges for IED placed at MacDill Air Force Base - UPI.com
March 26 (UPI) -- Federal authorities indicted a pair of Florida siblings accused of planting an improvised explosive device at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the FBI announced Thursday. Alen Zheng, 20, is accused of placing the explosive device at the base's visitor center March 10. His sist»»»
Marinela Margaritova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Glas Naroden (People's Voice) for Stara Zagora 27th and Sliven 21st Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Marinela »»»
Boris Yachev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Plovdiv Region 17th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Boris Yac»»»
Anton Sirakov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of My Country Bulgaria for Sofia 25th and Kyustendil 10th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Anton Sir»»»
Krum Zarkov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia 24th and Burgas 2nd Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. BSP Chair»»»
Zhivka Buchukovska Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Ruse 19th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Zhivka Bu»»»
Todor Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Nation for Sofia 23rd and 25th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Todor Ang»»»
Dimitar Syarov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Blue Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar S»»»
Mehmed Ataman Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mehmed At»»»
Georgi Sariev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Georgi Sa»»»
Mladen Marinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»
Dimitar Nikolov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Haskovo 29th and Stara Zagora 27th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Dimitar N»»»
Vladimir Kulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Siyanie (Radiance) for Ruse 19th and Razgrad 18th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Kalin Batakliev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Pazardzhik 13th and Plovdiv City 16th Constituencies
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Kalin Bat»»»
Vladimir Bradyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement of Non-Party Candidates for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Iliya Konov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Saprotiva (Resistance) for Pleven 15th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Iliya Kon»»»
Pavlina Kostova-Davidovich Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Yambol 31st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Pavlina K»»»
Effort to repeal Utah anti-gerrymandering law fails - UPI.com
A petition to put a repeal of the law on the November ballot failed to garner enough signatures. A petition to repeal Utah's eight-year-old anti-gerrymandering law failed to gain enough votes in enough parts of the state to be approved for November's ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Thunder roars over Dubai, Sharjah: Residents rattled by lightning storms
Residents across the United Arab Emirates reported flashes of lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours as an intense weather system swept through major cities overnight on Thursday into early Friday morning (March 27), triggering alerts. According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), uns»»»
IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories at the Olympic Games as part of its new eligibility policy, describing the decision as “evidence-based and expert-informed.” The IOC’s previous framework allowed transgender participation on the»»»
Fujairah’s Al Taween records highest rainfall at 47.9mm on Wednesday
FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»
MoPH issues safety guidelines during heavy rain, thunderstorms
QNA Doha Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of guidelines for periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid going out except when absolutely necessary. The ministry advised the public to closely monitor weather updates and follow instructio»»»
‘Al Sarayat’ disturbances normal,no cause for alarm: Al Mannai
QNA Doha Director of the Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai has confirmed that the weather disturbances that Qatar is currently witnessing are a normal seasonal phenomenon known locally as ‘Al Sarayat,’ which is one of the characteristics of the end of winter. There is no cause for a»»»
MoM boosts rapid response to rainwater accumulation
As various part of Qatar continue to witness heavy rainfalls, the Ministry of Municipality has affirmed its readiness for the rainy season, noting that water tankers are operating at full capacity. The ministry added that municipalities are also closely monitoring the situation through the Unified »»»
Qatar Airways gradually restores global network
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has announced a revised flight schedule as it continues the gradual restoration of its global network, increasing frequencies to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The updated schedule, valid until April 15, 2026, reflects steady progress in reinstatin»»»
‘Students, faculty show remarkable commitment to in-person classes’
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Dr. Hareb Mohamed Aljabri said that attendance statistics for the period following the resumption of in-person classes showed an outstanding level of commitment among students an»»»
GCC transport ministers review impactof current situation on supply chains
QNA Riyadh During an extraordinary meeting held via video conferencing on Thursday, the GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications discussed the latest developments and their impact on supply chains, assessed the readiness of land boidrder crossings and explored ways to address operational chall»»»
Shafallah Centre all set for full comeback with its enhanced services and inclusive vision
QNA Doha Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disabilities has announced the completion of all preparations for the resumption of full operations for staff and beneficiaries, paving the way for the restart of educational and rehabilitation services next week. It stated that preparations were carried o»»»
BREAKING: Woman on the Run After Stabbing Four Germans in Central Sofia
Police in Sofia are searching for a woman suspected of carrying out a series of knife attacks that left four foreign nationals injured in the city center on Thursday evening. All victims are German citizens and were transported to hospital for treatment, with authorities confirming that none are in»»»
FII Summit in Miami: Al-Jadaan Says Saudi Economy Resilient, Able to Manage Crises
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»
Qatar’s local vegetable production to reach 120,000 tonnes by end of 2026, achieving 70% self-sufficiency
Doha: Qatar’s local vegetable production is expected to reach approximately 120,000 tonnes by the end of 2026, pushing self-sufficiency levels to more than 70 percent during certain periods, according to recent estimates. According to a recent report by Al Rayyan TV, data indicate that domestic veg»»»
NRIs in UAE: Soon, your Aadhaar won't enough to get a PAN card in India
Dubai: Indian nationals living in the UAE who plan to apply for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or update an existing one will face stricter documentation requirements from April 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes are part of updates to Indi»»»
Will oil prices hit $200 if the US hits Kharg energy exports?
Dubai: The prospect of oil prices rising to $200 per barrel is now being increasingly tied to a single variable: whether Iran’s Kharg Island export infrastructure is directly targeted. The shift reflects how markets are moving beyond broad geopolitical risk and focusing on specific supply nodes tha»»»
Argentina names Jalisco New Generation Cartel terrorist organization - UPI.com
Inclusion in the terrorism registry enables the government to impose “financial sanctions and operational restrictions" aimed at limiting the capacity of criminal organizations and their members, according to the statement from President Javier Milei’s administration. March 26 (UPI) -- Argentina's »»»
Saudi Arabia Bypasses ‘Hormuz’ Disruption with Transcontinental Network
As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the Al-Jamea neighborhood of the border town of Naqoura with a rocket barrage: statement 51 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the Al-Jamea neighborhood of the border tow»»»
Israeli Channel 15 reports Finance Minister Smotrich shouted at the Chief of Staff during a cabinet meeting, and told him: It’s Hezbollah who is managing the battle and managing us. Enough fear of a large-scale comprehensive war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 15 reports Finance Minister Smotrich shouted at the Chief of Staff during a cabinet meeting, and told him: It’s Hezbollah w»»»
Spokesperson of the “Israeli” enemy army: An officer from Battalion 77 of the 7th Armored Brigade is killed in a battle in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesperson of the “Israeli” enemy army: An officer from Battalion 77 of the 7th Armored Brigade is killed in a battle in southern Lebanon»»»
Hezbollah again denies any presence in Kuwait after latest Gulf state arrests
Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group. "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group »»»
What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»