World Food Prices Rose in March as Iran War Lifted Energy Costs, FAO Says
World food prices climbed in March, due largely to higher energy costs linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally traded food commodities, av»»»
USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Departs Croatia
The USS Gerald R. Ford has departed Croatia after a five-day port visit, the US Navy said Thursday without specifying where the world's largest aircraft carrier is headed next. The carrier "remains poised for full mission tasking in support of national objectives in any area of operation," accordin»»»
China Says Peace Talks Advance Between Afghanistan, Pakistan
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbors were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China, which shares a western border with both nations, has»»»
Pro-Palestinian Flotilla’s New Gaza Mission to Start in Spain on April 12
A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said on Thursday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona on April 12. The Global Sumud Flotilla's first weeks-long journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Gaza, blockaded by Israel durin»»»
US Warning on Iraq's Militias Deepens Tensions with Baghdad
Relations between Baghdad and Washington have entered a more tense phase after the US embassy issued sharp security warnings and questioned Iraq’s ability to prevent attacks on American interests. The US embassy in Baghdad said Thursday that Iran-aligned Iraqi militias could carry out attacks in ce»»»
Change in Financing Medical Services Is One Possible Solution to System's Problems - Minister Okoliyski
A change in the way medical services are financed is one of the possible solutions to the problems in the system, caretaker Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski during the 13th NextGen Health National Health Forum, organized by Manager magazine. The forum brought together representatives from the leade»»»
Slight rise in temperatures
Tunis, April 3 (TAP) — The weather will be heavily cloudy with scattered rain over the north. These rains will locally extend to the center in the afternoon and will temporarily become stormy in the far northwest. Winds will blow from the...»»»
7 hurt as part of Manila Airport Terminal 1 ceiling collapses
Manila: Operations were briefly disrupted at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 after a section of the ceiling partially collapsed on Good Friday (April 3), prompting authorities to immediately cordon off the affected area. At least seven people were injured, the Department of Tra»»»
U.S. troops to be allowed to carry personal firearms on bases - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memo Thursday that will allow U.S. service members to carry personal firearms on U.S. installations. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- Off-duty military service members will be permitted to carry personal firearms on U.S. milit»»»
MoPH urges public to beware of fraudulent messages, calls and fake websites
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged the public to remain alert against fraudulent text messages, emails, phone calls and fake websites impersonating the ministry and other official entities. In a post shared on social media, the ministry said such scams may claim outstanding»»»
Inside Iran’s Hormuz strategy: Who can pass - and who can’t
Iran has begun selectively allowing oil and cargo vessels from certain countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering rare relief to a handful of import-dependent nations even as it maintains an effective chokehold on one of the world’s most critical energy routes. The latest to secure pa»»»
Bangladesh Cuts Working Hours to Save Energy Amid Middle East Crisis
Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets and strains power supply in the South Asian nation. Officials said the steps approved by cabinet on Thursday aim to stabi»»»
Israel Wary of Sudden Trump Shift Despite War Pledge
Despite reassurances in Israel after US President Donald Trump said the war on Iran would continue for another two to three weeks, Israeli assessments still warn of a possible abrupt policy shift that could halt the conflict “before its objectives are complete.” Security sources say Iran’s Revoluti»»»
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran’s Bridges and Electric Power Plants
US President Donald Trump warned late on Thursday about striking and destroying bridges and electric power plants in Iran in his latest threat to hit the country's infrastructure. The US military "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants," Trump w»»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Iran president Pezeshkian issues public letter to US public condemning US aggression
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a public letter addressed to the American people, defending Tehran’s actions in the face of what he called, “US unprovoked aggression” and warned that further attacks on Iranian infrastructure would be met in kind. »»»
Saudi Sadara petrochemical giant closed down creating a new plastics chokepoint
Sadara Chemical Company, the $20bn joint venture between Saudi Aramco (Tadawul: 2222) and Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has halted all production at its Jubail complex in eastern Saudi Arabia indefinitely without a shot being fired by Iran. »»»
Al Mazrouei calls for global action to protect shipping lanes and supply chains
Saint Petersburg: Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the accelerating geopolitical developments, particularly in vital maritime corridors, are creating a new reality for the global trade system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»
American University in Dubai extends distance learning till end of semester
Dubai: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has extended distance learning till end of the semester. In a social media post, AUD said: "Distance learning will continue through the end of the Spring semester, concluding on Friday, 1 May 2026." "Please be assured that every decision we make is guid»»»
Deputy Foreign Minister: Bulgaria-Ukraine Agreement Is Political, Not Binding Document
Marin Raykov, Acting Deputy Foreign Minister, described the agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine as a political document rather than a binding international arrangement, noting that it was adopted by the Council of Ministers in 2024. Speaking in an interview on BNT, he stated that the text does n»»»
Hezbollah Military Media have announced 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight: statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media have announced 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight: statements 03-04-2026 10:26 AM Latest News Ur»»»
The Israeli army acknowledges that statements about disarming Hezbollah as a war objective were overly ambitious: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe The Israeli army acknowledges that statements about disarming Hezbollah as a war objective were overly ambitious: Hebrew media 03-04-2026 1»»»
Israel Says It Has Struck Over 3,500 Targets in Lebanon in Past Month
The Israeli military said Friday it had struck more than 3,500 targets across Lebanon in the month since fighting with the Hezbollah group began. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel to avenge the US-Israeli attack that killed »»»
UAE warns investors against unlicensed financial firms
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has warned investors against dealing with several companies and online platforms found to be conducting financial activities without the required licences, stressing that the entities do not fall under its regulatory supervision. Sign up for our d»»»
Draft climate investment program prepared in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A draft climate investment program (CIP) and action plan have been prepared in Kyrgyzstan. Dastan Abdyldaev, an expert at the Climate Finance Center under the Cabinet of Ministers, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the main goal of the document is to attract climate finance to achieve »»»
UAE, Philippines reaffirm commitment to protect Filipino workers
Dubai: The UAE and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the welfare and rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Emirates, reinforcing a long-standing partnership built on trust and cooperation. Senior officials from both countries have emphasised the importance»»»
Police raid premises linked with GSEE probe
Police launched a series of raids Friday at premises linked with people suspected of involvement in an alleged fraud scandal involving Greece’s biggest umbrella labor union. The operation in Athens and Thessaloniki followed instructions from the financial prosecutor’s office. The scandal broke in F»»»
Third of March Candidates Meet Clarinettist Ivo Papazov-Ibryama, Say Culture Is Nation’s Immune System
Top-of-the-list candidate Boyanka Yankova and Nasko Gelimachev from the Third of March coalition visited clarinettist Ivo Papazov-Ibryama at his home in Bogomilovo ahead of Easter, the coalition said on Friday. The meeting focused on neglected culture and spiritual education. “In a sincere conversa»»»
New Zealand electric vehicle sales soar during petrol price pinch
Wellington, New Zealand: Electric vehicle sales in New Zealand more than tripled in March according to official government figures released this week. Sales data released by the New Zealand Transport Agency showed 3,108 electric vehicle registrations in March, up from 921 in February. The sales wer»»»