UK Embassy Employee in Moscow Stripped of Accreditation for Subversive Activities - FSB
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A British diplomat has been stripped of his accreditation in Moscow after being caught engaging in intelligence and subversive activities, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Monday. The officer, identified as Janse Van Rensburg, served as second secretary at the UK Emba»»»
Cherif soars to 5-star Grand Prix victory, clinches Al Shaqab Cup
Doha, Qatar: Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed victory in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m event, clinching the Al Shaqab Cup yesterday. Riding the 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at Longines Outdoor Arena, Cherif delivered a flawless perf»»»
GTA announces capital gains tax exemption for corporate restructuring
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced official clarifications regarding capital gains tax in the State of Qatar, including an exemption for gains arising from intra-group restructuring, thereby supporting the investment environment. The GTA indicated that this exemption aims to ena»»»
Zmeevo Range Could Become Bulgaria’s First Drone Testing Hub for NATO-Grade Systems
The Zmeevo military training ground is being considered for transformation into a specialized site for testing drone technologies, according to Vladislav Shekerov, acting head of the Defense Institute. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he outlined plans to establish a laboratory at the rang»»»
Safari Hypermarket announces winners of ‘Shop & Drive’ raffle draw
Doha, Qatar: The winners of the third raffle draw of Safari Hypermarket’s mega promotion, Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars, have been selected. Safari Hypermarket, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, conducted the draw on March 29 at Safari Hypermarket, Barwa Village, in the presence o»»»
Muaither stun Al Arabi to set up QSL Cup final with Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: Goalkeeper Majed Abdullatif emerged as the hero as Second Division side Muaither stunned Al Arabi 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw to reach the QSL Cup final for the first time in their history. Muaither impressed throughout the semi-final at Thani bin Jassim Stadiu»»»
UN peacekeeper killed by artillery fire in south Lebanon
The U.N. force in Lebanon said Monday that one of their peacekeepers was killed when a projectile hit one of their positions, where Israeli forces are fighting Hezbollah. Indonesia confirmed on Monday that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon. "The Government of the Republic of Indonesia e»»»
Strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli warning
A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, AFPTV footage showed, after Israel issued a warning for people in the Hezbollah stronghold to leave. The strike is the first since Friday in the area, which is now largely deserted since Israel began frequent attacks against Hezbollah in early March»»»
Iran's Parliament Seriously Considering Withdrawing from NPT – Lawmaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian parliament is seriously considering withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the national security and foreign policy commission of the country's parliament, said on Monday. "The parliament is seriously considering the issu»»»
Doha Festival City sees strong footfall growth during Ramadan and Eid celebrations
Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18% year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5% uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continued demand for experience-led offe»»»
QPC condemns continued Iranian aggression against Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre has renewed its strong condemnation of the continued Iranian attacks against the State of Qatar, following the announcement by the Ministry of Defence that the country’s airspace was targeted Saturday, by drone attacks, which the armed forces successfully interce»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low
Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
Airline ticket scammer told to pay Dh24,600
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a man to repay Dh19,600 to another man after convincing him he could secure discounted airline tickets, a claim the court found to be fraudulent. The court also ordered the defendant to pay an additional Dh5,000 in c»»»
UAE faces up to 700,000 cyberattacks a day amid regional tensions
Dubai: The UAE has seen a sharp rise in cyberattacks following recent regional tensions, with artificial intelligence tools increasingly being used to enhance the sophistication of digital threats, according to the head of the country’s Cyber Security Council. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of th»»»
EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time
Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»
Gold Firms on Softer Dollar, but Dimming Fed Rate-cut Hopes Cap Rise
Gold rose on Monday as the dollar softened, but gains were capped by a surge in energy prices that fueled inflation worries and further dimmed expectations for US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $4,528.74 per ounce as of 0627 GMT after falling about 1% earlier i»»»
Israel Opens New Incursion Route from Syria into Lebanon via Mount Hermon
The Israeli army said Sunday that it carried out a cross-border operation from the Syrian side of Mount Hermon toward the “Rous” mountain area inside Lebanese territory in the Shebaa Farms, in a move reflecting a push to expand operations into more complex terrain. Israel has occupied the Syrian He»»»
Air traffic safety remains top priority as flights gradually increase, says QCAA
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest levels of air traffic safety, highlighting continuous efforts and advanced measures undertaken across its departments to ensure the aviation system’s readiness amid ongoing circumstances.»»»
Al Misnad meets Indian Ambassador
Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar H E Vipul. Discussions during the meeting centred on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as a variety of issues »»»
Private Pensions Grow 34% to RON 209B in 2025
Romania’s private pension market continued its growth trajectory in 2025, confirming its status as a key pillar of long-term financial stability. The total assets of private pension funds reached RON 209.03 billion at the end of December last year, marking a significant 34% increase compared to the»»»
Groupama: Building trust through consistency and care
Trust sits at the core of the insurance business, especially in moments when customers face uncertainty. For Groupama, this role has translated into a long-term focus on reliability, simplicity, and customer-centric services—an approach recognised through the Excellence in Insurance Services award »»»
tbi bank completes migration of card services from BGN to EUR
tbi bank has achieved a major milestone of migration of its whole card payments ecosystem from BGN to EUR, powered by BPC’s technology delivered as a service. The milestone simplifies card, e-commerce and cross-border payments for customers and merchants while strengthening tbi bank’s mobile-first »»»
Romanians’ interest in investing is growing, but more than half don’t have enough information
Romanians’ interest in investing is on the rise, but their level of knowledge about such financial products remains moderate. According to a study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio, 57% of respondents believe they are somewhat or not at all informed about such financi»»»
Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group
Raiffeisen Bank has reached an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Garanti BBVA Group Romania (Garanti Bank S.A. and the leasing unit Motoractive IFN S.A.) from subsidiaries of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA). This is an important strategic step that accelerates growth an»»»
Government: Amendments to rules for implementing law on Guarantee Fund for payment of wage claims
The Government approved, on Thursday, a decision amending the implementing rules of Law No. 200/2006 on the Guarantee Fund for the Payment of Wage Claims, in order to strengthen the protection of employees in situations where their employers have financial difficulties.According to a press release »»»
FDI stock per capita doubles over a decade to EUR 6,500 in 2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) stock per capita in Romania has doubled over the past decade, from around EUR 3,000 in 2013 to over EUR 6,500 in 2024, but the country still lags behind its potential compared with other Central and Eastern European economies, where the indicator exceeds EUR 10,000-2»»»
On This Day, March 30: John Hinckley Jr. shoots, injures President Ronald Reagan - UPI.com
On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot and injured U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Washington hotel. 1 of 4 | John Hinckley Jr. is flanked by federal agents as he is driven away from court April 10, 1981. On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. shot U.S. President Ronald Reagan outside a Was»»»
UK Equips Ship with Mine-Hunting Drones for Possible Strait of Hormuz Deployment
Britain is preparing to deploy a Royal Navy evacuation vessel to the Strait of Hormuz, equipped with a fleet of autonomous drones designed for mine detection and clearance, to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Times newspaper. Last week, the UK said the ship, which »»»