Gulf News 50m

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its own electricity and »»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Dino misses forecasts

Dino Polska reported Q4 2025 net profit of PLN 367.7 million, well below the PLN 456.4 million consensus. EBIT reached PLN 477.3 million and EBITDA PLN 613.5 million, both missing expectations, while revenue of PLN 8.9 billion also came in slightly under forecasts. For 2025, revenue rose 14.9% to P»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

LPP posts record growth

LPP delivered record 2025 results and upbeat forecasts, sending its share price up 12% to historic highs. Revenue rose 19% to over PLN 23 billion, while EBITDA jumped 31% to PLN 5.4 billion, operating profit 37% to PLN 3.3 billion, and net profit 36% to PLN 2.4 billion. Growth was driven by expansi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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 »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump halts targeting of Iran power plants for 10 days

WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»

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UPI 3h

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»»»

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Gulf News 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

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»»»

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UPI 5h

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 »»»

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Gulf News 5h

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»»»

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RT 5h

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»»»

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Gulf News 5h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

‘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»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

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»»»

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Gulf News 7h

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»»»

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UPI 7h

Senate working to iron out a deal on DHS funding before recess - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»

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Sana 7h

Ministry of Energy and Aga Khan Development Network sign €100M water infrastructure MoU

Damascus, March 26 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Thursday to enhance cooperation in water and sanitation projects. The agreement aims to improve water services and promote sustainable resource manageme»»»

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RT 7h

Russian oil trades without discount or at a premium, Deputy PM Aleksandr Novak says

Russia has been trading oil without a discount and even at a premium on some routes, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said on Thursday, as cited by Vedomosti. Global energy markets are under strain due to the fallout from the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, which has disrupted transit throug»»»

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RT 7h

Hungary investigates journalist for spying on foreign minister

Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson has filed a complaint against opposition journalist Szabolcs Panyi, after Panyi admitted to helping a foreign intelligence agency wiretap Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto ahead of next month’s crucial elections in the country. News of the complaint was announ»»»

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RT 7h

US could redirect Patriot missiles from Ukraine to Middle East – WaPo

The US could redirect arms supplies originally designated for Ukraine to America’s own war with Iran, the Washington Post has reported, citing sources familiar with discussions on the matter. Under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), introduced in July 2025, European NATO members are »»»

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Sputnik 8h

What Message Does a Gold Slump Send to Global Markets and BRICS?

The long boom in gold prices has been cut short by the Iran war, triggering a double-digit percentage fall. The Iran war has played a role, Suranjali Tandon, assistant professor at the Delhi-based National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, tells Sputnik."With supply chains disrupted the price»»»

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UPI 8h

Fannie Mae to accept first cryptocurrency-backed mortgages - UPI.com

Coinbase and the company Better Home & Finance have launched the first cryptocurrency backed mortgage product that will be accepted by the federal mortgage underwriter Fannie Mae, the companies announced. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Fannie Mae on Thursday agre»»»

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TAP 8h

ARP Bureau meets

Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - The Bureau of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), meeting on Thursday under chairmanship of Brahim Bouderbala, decided to hold two plenary sessions for oral questions addressed to the government.The first is...»»»

UPI 8h

Cuba power crisis disrupts hospitals, deepens strain on healthcare - UPI.com

March 26 (UPI) -- Cuba's power crisis is affecting hospital operations nationwide, with surgeries postponed and critical services under pressure, the director-general of the World Health Organization warned amid widespread outages caused by a sustained generation deficit. "Health should be protecte»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE braces for heavy rain until Friday night

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced that a rainy weather system will continue affecting the country until Friday night. The system, currently concentrated over the far western regions, has already brought heavy showers to scattered areas. According to a statement, the rain»»»

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UPI 8h

Former Ky. Gov. Matt Bevin sentenced for contempt in child support case - UPI.com

President Donald Trump listens to then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (L) during a prison reform roundtable in 2018. Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail in a family court case. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was found to be in contempt»»»

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Tanjug 8h

Apostolovic, representatives of negotiating groups discuss opening of Clusters 2 and 5

BELGRADE - The chair of Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession Danijel Apostolovic, who is also the country's chief negotiator in the accession process, met on Thursday in Belgrade with the heads and members of negotiating groups to discuss activities by state institutions that are required for o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev in Burgas: Bulgaria Is Coming Out of Shackles of Fear, Apathy, Has Future

Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met with members of the public here on Thursday. He tops the coalition's candidate list for the Burgas Multi-member Constituency, which was presented at the meeting. "Bulgaria is coming out of the shackles of fear and apathy and has a future," Radev told his »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

MoPH issues health and safety tips for rainy weather

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a set of essential health and safety guidelines for the public following the weather fluctuations and heavy rainfall expected over the weekend. The Ministry urged citizens and residents to take necessary precautions to preserve their heal»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Bab al-Mandab: Iran's Trump Card That Can Turn Strategic Strait Into ‘Gate of Tears’ for US & Israel

Iran has taken full control over the Strait of Hormuz and the 20% of global energy and 30% of seaborne fertilizer exports that pass through it. Amid US threats of a ground invasion, Iranian media are signaling readiness to open a new front to choke off another vital trade artery. “If the enemy atte»»»

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UPI 9h

Deadline for CDC director nomination passes - UPI.com

A person holds a sign reading "Vaccines save lives" during a protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, where the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting, in Atlanta, in December. President Donald Trump hasn't named a director for the organiza»»»

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