Washington, March 19 (SANA) – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may consider lifting sanctions on Iranian oil shipments currently stored in tankers, as energy prices surge amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Speaking to AFP, Bessent added that the US administration could also»»»

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. Ilina Mut»»»

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. Yuliana M»»»

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. Vasil Vas»»»

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. Vesel Ves»»»

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. Pavlin Pe»»»

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. Boyan Sar»»»

Doha: QatarEnergy expects the damage to its Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by missile strikes, which occurred on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and in the early hours of Thursday, March 19, 2026, to cost about $20 billion a year in lost revenue and to take up to five years to repair, impacting suppl»»»

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. Ivan Klis»»»

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. Ilin Dimi»»»

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 Sv»»»

Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested by the Tontitown Police Department in Arkansas. Photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff, Arkansas March 19 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials arrested Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting on sex abuse charges involving a 9-year-old gi»»»

Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecast unstable weather conditions during the first and second days of Eid Al-Fitr, with a chance of thundery rain and strong winds across the country. In its latest weather update, the department warned of expected thunderstorms accompanied by strong »»»

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sat down with popular podcaster Joe Rogan for a conversation that touched on Canada's assisted dying laws, fitness and US tariffs. Ahead of the episode's release, Poilievre said his main goal was to argue for removing tariffs imposed by President Donald»»»

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Escalating military tensions between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other are beginning to impact the global technology sector, as disruptions extend beyond oil markets to affect helium, a critical resource for the digital economy. The situation»»»

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has given a much-anticipated interview on her contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which is due to be broadcast by NRK TV on Friday. The interview was recorded with Crown Prince Haakon at their residence in Skaugum on Thursday, as her son Marius Borg Høiby»»»

The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of a new state database aimed at improving the administration and enforcement of administrative fines across the country. The system, officially titled the “Register for the Execution and Collection of Fines,” will serve as a centralized platform t»»»

Goiás Gov. Ronaldo Caiado and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Gabriel Escobar (shown) signed the mining agreement Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil File Photo by Georgi Licovski/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- The United States signed a landmark memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian state of Goiás to e»»»

The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put forward the idea in an interview on the Fox Business programme Mornings with Maria on Thursday, saying it could make more oil av»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President Donald Trump of the United States of America, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious implications for regional and international peace and security. Stay update»»»

The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The potential reductions would represent approximately 10% of the London-based bank’s global »»»

The US will “massively blow up” the South Pars gas field – the world’s largest – if Iran continues to strike Qatari energy facilities, President Donald Trump has warned. Israel launched strikes on Wednesday on Iran’s facilities in the South Pars gas field in the Gulf, which it shares with Qatar. Th»»»

A U.S. F-35, similar to the one pictured, made an emergency landing on Thursday after flying a combat mission over Iran. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and is in stable condition, U.S. Central Command said. Photo by U.S. Air Force March 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. F-35 aircraft made an emergency landi»»»

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – The cultivation of tropical fruits in Syria has emerged as a promising agricultural shift, expanding alongside traditional citrus farming in coastal regions and offering farmers new income opportunities while helping reduce reliance on imports, despite ongoing climate an»»»

The Little People of Bulgaria National Organization celebrated its 30th anniversary with a formal event in Sofia on Thursday evening. It was attended by President Iliana Iotova, Health Minister Michail Okoliyska, Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov, Education and Science Minister Sergei »»»

Uber will invest $1.25 billion in automaker Rivian for 50,000 robotaxis around the world. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- Uber Technologies said it plans to invest $1.25 billion into Rivian Automotive to launch 50,000 autonomous robotaxis around the world, the company»»»

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Syria is preparing a new regulatory framework to strengthen and expand its network of joint business councils, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and support national growth, officials said. Head of the Syrian Council for Coordinating Joint Business Councils Rawad Ra»»»

TUNIS, March 19 (TAP) – The Mufti of the Tunisian Republic announced on Thursday evening that Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH and the first day of Eid al-Fitr.»»»

Lebanon's state electricity company said on Thursday that an Israeli attack knocked out power to a region of southern Lebanon. There were no casualties in the attack, Electricite du Liban said, but it knocked out a "main transfer station" servicing the southern town of Bint Jbeil, its nearby villag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) issued a circular to factory owners and commercial establishments regarding electronic integration and the registration of stock quantities, sales, and services, as part of efforts to enhance market oversight efficiency and further develop t»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has illuminated the historic Deira Clock Roundabout with festive designs and Eid Al Fitr greetings as part of the wider “Eid in Dubai” campaign, aimed at enhancing the city’s celebratory atmosphere. The initiative forms part of a broader programme of activities led by the »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hobart Airport (@hobart_airport) March 19 (UPI) -- Workers and travelers at an airport in Tasmania, Australia, had an unusual encounter when a live possum was found snuggling with stuffed toys inside a store. Hobart Airport in Cambridge shared video on s»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Thursday, through its official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al Maliki, that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Eastern Province. The Ministry had previously announced Thursday the interception and destruction of 15 dro»»»

Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - A motorcyclist was killed on Thursday after colliding with a train operating between Tunis and Sfax, according to the Tunisian National Railways Company (SNCFT).The accident occurred between the stations of Kalâa Seghira and...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Doha on Thursday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. The two sides discussed the developments of the military escalation in the»»»

Crete’s largest city Iraklio faces a water shortage as reserves have dropped to critical levels, with supplies enough for about three months, officials said. The Aposelemis dam, the city’s main water source with a capacity of 25 million cubic meters, is nearly dry, as usable reserves sit at just 80»»»

Eli Lilly said an experimental triple agonist molecule helped participants with type 2 diabetes in a trial significantly reduce their A1C levels while also losing weight without a plateau. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA March 19 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly's next generation obesity drug retatrutide helped si»»»

Sharjah Police have confiscated 12 vehicles and 30 motorbikes and recorded 52 traffic violations during a wide-ranging campaign targeting reckless driving and noise disturbances across the emirate. The General Command of Sharjah Police said the crackdown focused on motorists and riders whose behavi»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the possible "unsanctioning" of Iranian oil. The end-game: use it as gambit against the IRGC's chokehold in the Strait of Hormuz. The move highlights a striking, though not unprecedented, move on the part of the Trump administration amid US-Israel w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 16:45 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Misgav Am site opposite the border town of Al-Adaisseh with »»»

Riyadh, March 19 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from a group of Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several countries in the region, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and respect for international law. In a joint statement issued after a »»»

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States may lift sanctions on Iranian oil that's already in transit to ease gas prices. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the United States may lift sanctions on Iranian»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has intensified its emergency preparedness measures as forecasts indicate varied rainfall across the country in the coming days. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteoro»»»

EU leaders failed to convince Hungary to lift its veto on Ukraine support, as president Volodymyr Zelensky lamented the blockage and the uncertainty around it. “For the third month now, the most important financial security guarantee for Ukraine from Europe is not working – the €90bn support packag»»»

Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Syria is moving forward with tax reforms and digital transformation plans aimed at improving efficiency, simplifying procedures, and enhancing services for citizens and businesses, officials said on Wednesday. During a meeting of the General Commission for Taxes and Fees»»»

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Athens for allegedly turning his bedroom into an illegal makeshift factory that produced thousands of fireworks and flares, police said Thursday. A police statement said the boy’s 52-year-old father was also arrested for neglect of a minor and complicity in br»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has revealed that Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing losses estimated at approximately USD 20 billion »»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced full readiness to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, implementing a comprehensive security and traffic plan aligned with the Ministry of Interior’s strategic goals. Authorities said the plan includes intensified polic»»»

NATO’s intervention in Libya peeled back the curtain as to how a country with massive energy wealth can be thrown into collapse and prolonged fragmentation, Robinder Sachdev, founder and president of the Imagindia Institute, tells Sputnik. "For resource-rich states in the Global South, the lesson i»»»

This week, a deadly outbreak of meningitis hit schools and universities in the south-east of England, fuel prices soared as the Iran war continued, and War of the Worlds cleaned up at the Razzies. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? Quiz c»»»