Turkish inflation cooled to 2.96% on a monthly basis in February while the annual figure rose to 31.53%, largely as expected, according to official data on Tuesday that tees up a tough rate decision for the central bank next week. Beyond the price pressure, market turmoil due to war between US-Isra»»»

The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to deliver a seismic shock to the world's energy arteries. Launched on February 28, 2026, the operation — hits on Iranian leadership, command centers, missile sites and air defenses — has dramatically escalated fears of supply disruption»»»

Dubai: Drones have struck fuel storage facilities at Duqm Commercial Port in Oman, according to a security source cited by the Oman News Agency (ONA). The agency said a number of drones targeted the fuel tanks at the port, with one drone hitting a tank directly. The resulting damage was quickly con»»»

Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pulled back by a stronger dollar, while investors assessed the impact of an escalating US and Israeli air war against Iran. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,305.23 per ounce, as of 0646 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four w»»»

AFP journalists in Kabul heard multiple explosions and gunfire on Tuesday, as Afghan and Pakistani troops keep up their border battles. The blasts in the Afghan capital were heard alongside anti-aircraft weapons and gunfire from across the city, and came as the Afghan defense ministry said "the fig»»»

On March 3, 1875, "Carmen" by Georges Bizet premiered in Paris. 1 of 6 | The Israeli Opera holds a dress rehearsal before the opening of the Israeli Opera Festival of Geroges Bizet's "Carmen" at the foot of the ancient fortress Masada, Israel, on June 5, 2012. The opera was first performed on March»»»

Israel’s military said Tuesday its troops were operating in southern Lebanon in what it described as a “forward defence posture", as it pressed ahead with strikes on Beirut and Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike, causing “limited fire” and minor»»»

Israel said it would reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, days after closing it over security concerns linked to strikes on Iran and ensuing regional escalation involving the US and Lebanon. Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza»»»

Romania is among the EU states with the highest contribution of agriculture to GDP, but despite this, the sector’s share has decreased significantly in the last 15 years, European data shows, according ...»»»

Dacia announces a limited edition for Duster called Spirit of Sand. Exclusively for the Romanian market and available in a number of 500 copies, this limited series, fully equipped, stands out through a series of graphic elements arranged along the entire lower part of the body, Copper Brown accent»»»

Sale of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Romania increased in volume in 2025 by 4.1%, unadjusted, from 2024, with the largest advance being recorded in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (+16.4%), according to data with the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Wednesday.Th»»»

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Henri P. Kluge on Thursday signed a Biennial Collaboration Agreement for 2026-2027.'This agreement is not a formal one. It is built on the realities of our health system and on the objectives un»»»

Dubai: Global Village will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, as regional tensions continue to escalate. The popular outdoor attraction was also shut on March 1 and March 2. In a statement, Global Village said the closure is a precautionary safety measure taken in line with official guidance. Visit»»»

In almost all member states of the EU, the total number of immigrants from outside the EU was larger, in 2024 than the number of immigrants from other EU member states, the only exceptions being Luxembourg and Romania, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to those data, in 2024, »»»

Employees prioritise job security and stability over flexibility, with more than six in ten going to the office almost daily to remain professionally visible and reconnect with their team and colleagues, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property at the start of the year on a national samp»»»

Overdue payments of the general consolidated budget rose by 17.66% in January 2026 compared with the previous month, reaching 706.1 million lei, up from 600.1 million lei in December 2025, according to data published on the website of the Ministry of Finance (MF).Arrears of more than 90 days increa»»»

On 28 February 2026, the National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 65,023 million, compared to EUR 65,812 million on 31 January 2026, according to a BNR release published on Monday."During the month, the following flows were recorded: EUR 3,574 million worth of inflows»»»

More than 25,000 Sri Lankans are currently working in Romania, Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said on Monday during a joint press appearance with Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu.The Sri Lankan official signed a Memorandum of Understandi»»»

The accelerated increase in oil prices, after the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, could lead to a 10-15% increase in fuel prices in the coming weeks, with second-round effects on inflation in Romania, Adrian Codirlasu, chairman of CFA Romania, said."If we look globally, we see that the»»»

The indirect effects of the conflict in the Middle East can be substantial on Romania, especially through the energy channels and the deterioration of confidence in the financial markets, according to Chairman of the Association of Financial-Banking Analysts of Romania (AAFBR), Flavius Jakubowicz."»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta met on Monday with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Romania, Giles Portman, with talks focusing, among other issues, on recent developments in the regional security situation.According to a press release sent on Monday, discu»»»

The Romanian minister of foreign affairs, Oana Toiu announced on Monday night that she discussed with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, vice-minister and foreign affairs minister of the United Arab Emirates about the Romanian citizens blocked in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Similarly, Toiu ...»»»

Festive events dedicated to Kyrgyzstan’s State Flag Day and Ak Kalpak Day, celebrated on March 5, were held in Batken. Young people wearing ak kalpaks and holding national flags marched through the city’s central streets. Participants noted that this event symbolizes respect for state symbols and n»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior(MoI)has affirmed that the competent security agencies are maintaining full operational control of the situation on the ground, operating with utmost efficiency and preparedness to ensure a prompt response and decisive intervention in accordance with approved emergency»»»

DOHA: The International Media Office of the State of Qatar affirmed that the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and remains well-stocked. A statement from the International Media Office in response to an article published by Bloomberg, the»»»

Stephanie Kirsop didn’t believe her son when he phoned to say a crocodile was lurking in a creek near their home. The family live in the temperate coastal city of Newcastle, which is 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) south of Australia's crocodile habitat in the tropical north. Lionel Saunders, 12, an»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon after an attack from Hezbollah. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorized the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to advance and take control of additional strategic positions »»»

Commercial satellite imagery has captured what appears to be the first known strikes on an Iranian nuclear site since the start of the US-Israeli air operation, an independent policy institute said on Monday. The Institute for Science and International Security said imagery produced by Colorado-bas»»»

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against Ame»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will attend this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, following his yearslong boycott of the event. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- For the first time as president, Donald Trump will attend the White Hous»»»

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi warned Monday that North Korea is continuing its uranium enrichment program. He made the remarks during an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria. Photo by Max Slovencik/EPA SEOUL, March 3 (UPI) -- The head of the »»»

A prolonged war in the Middle East could cause a substantial spike in euro zone inflation and reduce economic growth, European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. A US and Israeli war against Iran widened on Monday, with no end in »»»

Egypt's non-oil ‌private sector output contracted in February for the first time in four months, as demand softened and cost pressures intensified, S&P Global reported on Wednesday. The headline Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 48.9 in February from 49.8 in January, remaining below the 50.0»»»

Tunis, March 3 (TAP) - Partly cloudy weather across the country on Tuesday, according to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Clouds will become thicker in the afternoon in the north-west with scattered showers. The wind is...»»»

Around 1,500 Albanian citizens are officially living and working in Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates, as authorities step up monitoring efforts amid escalating security tensions in parts of the Middle East. Prime Minister Edi Rama held a special online meeting with Albania’s ambassadors, c»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has activated a key cross-border rail connection in a move designed to safeguard transport continuity and reinforce logistical resilience during a period of heightened regional risk assessment. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Rail, in coordinati»»»

Dubai: Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri shared a series of Instagram updates from Dubai, speaking openly about experiencing anxiety over the past few days. On March 1, the actor described the previous two days as “crazy” in an Instagram story. She later reshared a video by a Dubai-based content crea»»»

Dubai: The sudden suspension of flights across the UAE has left many travelers stuck in limbo, including a handful of well-known celebrities. From Bollywood stars to British reality TV personalities, here’s a look at those whose travel plans have been unexpectedly upended. 1. Esha Gupta: Bollywood »»»

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, rattling residents but causing no serious damage. The quake originated offshore from Sumatra's northeastern tip, authorities said, prompting people to flee outdoors in a region »»»

French ‌Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot held a call on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss the Iran war and both agreed to work on de-escalation, Barrot's office said in a statement. Both ministers committed to seeking a political ‌solution that would ‌guarantee collective secu»»»

Damascus, March 3 (SANA) Syria’s Energy Ministry said Tuesday there is no shortage of fuel supplies in the country, attributing recent congestion at gas stations to panic buying fueled by regional tensions and market volatility. In a statement, the ministry said gasoline, diesel and domestic gas re»»»

Doha, Qatar: At exceptional circumstances when children are exposed to loud noises and distressing visuals, they might experience fear or anxiety and addressing these emotions is crucial to help them feel secure and understood. According to Sidra Medicine Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Ifaf Asghar, how»»»

Japan is in talks with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in the desert state of Rajasthan, two people familiar with the discussions said, as Tokyo seeks to reduce reliance on China for supplies critical to magnet manufacturing. Last month, India's Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said thre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Qatar Autism Society to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and enhance their quality of life. The announcement wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has updated the zakat share ratios for 32 companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange for the financial year ending 2025. The updated ratios are now available through the department’s smart application and offic»»»

Doha: The heads of the working group of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee, stemming from the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council, held their 3rd meeting yesterday via video conferencing. The meeting was co-chaired by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry H E Mohammed bin Ha»»»

The violent protests that erupted in Iraq among supporters of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei against US interests subsided on Monday. It appears that a decision has been taken for the pro-Iran factions to rein in their reactions to give time for the resumption of communication with the Ir»»»

Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza on Tuesday to allow for the "gradual entry of humanitarian aid" into the territory. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed on Saturday when Israel and the United States began striking Iran, which sparked reprisals from Tehran. The decision to reopen it»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»

Previous to his assassination on Saturday, Ali Khamenei had ranked third among the world leaders with the longest grips on power, reports Statista. The supreme leader of Iran had been at the helm of the country since 1981,»»»