Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to disable pipelines that deliver gas to Turkey, Hungary and Slovakia
Russia’s Gazprom has accused Ukraine of trying to disable two pipelines via which around 130mn cubic metres (mcm)/day of Russian gas flows to Turkey and several countries in southeastern and central Europe. In a March 19 s»»»
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to disable pipelines that deliver gas to Turkey, Hungary and Slovakia
Russia’s Gazprom has accused Ukraine of trying to disable two pipelines via which around 130mn cubic metres (mcm)/day of Russian gas flows to Turkey and several countries in southeastern and central Europe. In a March 19 s»»»
FCC approves Nexstar-Tegna merger, creates largest local TV operator in U.S. - UPI.com
The FCC on Thursday approved a merger between Nexstar and Tigna, with both the FCC and Nexstar calling the approval good for local journalism at a time when the media environment is "dynamic." File Photo by Shawn Thew/ EPA March 19 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved»»»
Regulator clash over credit law
Poland’s financial regulator has issued an unusually harsh critique of the draft Consumer Credit Act prepared by UOKiK, calling it fundamentally flawed and warning it could destabilize the market. The law, meant to implement the EU’s CCD2 directive by November 2026, is already behind schedule and f»»»
XIMI-V returns to Poland
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Żabka posts record results
Żabka Group delivered a strong fourth quarter, beating expectations across key metrics. Adjusted EBITDA reached PLN 1.134 billion, above the PLN 1.085 billion forecast, while EBIT came in at PLN 604 million. Net profit surged to PLN 527 million, more than double last year and well ahead of estimate»»»
Biedronka eyes Carrefour deal
Biedronka, owned by Jeronimo Martins, plans to exceed 4,000 stores in Poland this year while considering acquiring parts of Carrefour’s franchise network—potentially around 30% of its local assets. CEO Luis Araújo said the move could support Polish entrepreneurs, though regulatory hurdles may arise»»»
Trump takes Pearl Harbor jab at Japan's Takaichi as she ducks Iran row
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday sidestepped a potential clash with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran, as the US president blamed allies for failing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Takaichi was caught off guard when Trump invoked Japan’s World War II attack»»»
President Kais Saied congratulates Tunisians on Eid al-Fitr
Tunis, March 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied addressed the Tunisian people on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which this year coincides with the 70th anniversary of the declaration of independence (March 20, 1956), highlighting the symbolic...»»»
Focus - Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees
Since 2015 and the outbreak of war between the Houthis, who control the north of Yemen, and the internationally recognised government in the south, the country's education system has been steadily collapsing. According to UNICEF, nearly 4 million Yemeni children are currently out of school, amounti»»»
Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid intensifying gas and oil attacks
Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent global oil and gas prices surging Thursday, raising fears of wider economic fallout. US President Donald Trump warned of a forceful response if Iran continued targeting Gulf energy infrastructur»»»
Steven Everts: For Europeans, war on Iran 'a diversion' and 'giant gift to Putin'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Steven Everts, Director of European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). According to Mr. Everts, the current conflict is an unnecessary war defined by cycles of retaliation that risk expanding beyond their original scope, with serious implications for re»»»
'Disaster: Attacks on gas infrastructure, in Iran and Qatar, may set us back several years'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Adi Imsirovic, Author, Director at Surrey Clean Energy and Lecturer on Energy Systems at Oxford University. According to Dr.Imsirovic, we are witnessing a structural rupture in the norms that have quietly governed conflict in energy-producing regions for »»»
Tête à tête - 'Idea that Trump can be led around by Israel is foolishness,' ex-envoy to Iran says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Elliott Abrams, a former special envoy of US President Donald Trump to Iran, dismissed as "foolishness" the idea that Israel led Trump into war with Tehran. Abrams, who served during Trump's first term in office, said he backed the ongoing war, saying that "five pres»»»
Middle East Matters - Settler violence surges in the West Bank
As the Iran-Israel-US-Lebanon war makes headlines around the world, what is happening in the occupied West Bank? Expropriation of Palestinian land, settler attacks and killings have long been the story of the West Bank, but human rights campaigners and experts say that amid the fog of regional»»»
Netanyahu’s Iran war press briefing targeted at ‘audience of one’: Donald Trump
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s press briefing Thursday on the Iran war was targeted at an “audience of one”, says FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky, reporting from Jerusalem, noting that his message was directed at President Donald Trump. The briefing provided a “behind-the-scenes peek” into “the »»»
The Debate - Trump's grounds for concerns: Will the US risk lives to take Iran’s uranium?
The Middle East War is on its 19th day, the next phase could well be its most decisive. With a perceived split in US and Israeli strategy now emerging. If we can believe Donald Trump’s words. He says Israel bomned Iran’s gas field “without his knowledge.Then Trump, perhaps playing catch up, threate»»»
Replay: Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses press conference
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday defended Israel’s and the US’s campaign against Iran, saying that airstrikes have largely destroyed Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. Speaking at a press conference, Netanyahu declared, “We are winning, and Iran is»»»
US reportedly weighing military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, Reuters reports quoting a U.S. official and three people familiar with the ma»»»
Netanyahu seeks to appease Trump with latest Iran remarks to the press
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denied what he called "fake news" that Israel had dragged US President Donald Trump into war with Iran. "Does anyone really think that someone can tell President Trump what to do?" Netanyahu told journalist at a press conference. Reporting from »»»
UAE endowment for orphans raises Dh3.3b during Ramadan
ABU DHABI: Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised»»»
French Socialists split over alliance with hard-left party in mayoral runoffs
Several candidates from France’s mainstream left have joined forces with Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s France Unbowed to boost their chances in mayoral runoffs on Sunday, even as others reject any association with the hard-left party, exposing a deepening divide in the French l»»»
Paris appeals court rejects French govenment bid to suspend Shein
A Paris appeals court on Thursday rejected a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese e-commerce platform Shein after a consumer watchdog found items listed for sale on the site including sex dolls resembling children and banned weapons. The government request went to appeal after being deni»»»
French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is set to face trial on corruption and embezzlement charges linked to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea between 2009 and 2011, prosecutors said on Thursday. Bolloré, the former head of his family’s eponymous multinational group, is accused of undercharging for»»»
Entre Nous - French mayors: Throwing in the sash?
The second round of French municipal elections are taking place this coming weekend, but the vast majority of mayors – particularly in small towns – have already been elected. In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at what the job entails, why so many mayors say they are exhausted,»»»
‘It was very painful’: Yazidi woman testifies on IS group sexual slavery in Paris court
A Yazidi woman held as a sex slave by the Islamic State (IS) group recounted her harrowing ordeal before a French court Thursday, detailing her abduction, repeated rapes and forced sales. The trial of French jihadist Sabri Essid, prosecuted in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity, mark»»»
Iranian women's football team return home after asylum tussle
The Iranian women's football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, r»»»
Lebanon PM Salam: We affirm to Trump our readiness to immediately enter into into direct negotiations with Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: In an interview with CNN, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, stating: “We affirm our readiness to enter immediately into direct negotiations with Israel.” Salam added, “This war was imposed upon us; we did not want it,” noting that “approximately 20 pe»»»
Greek animal airlift evacuates pets and owners from Middle East war
A flight carrying dozens of cats, dogs and their owners landed in Athens on Wednesday as part of a successful government effort to evacuate pets from the war in the Middle East. Greece's interior and foreign ministry worked together for days to coordinate the operation to repatriate Greek nationals»»»
Business - Central banks confront spectre of inflation as Iran war escalates
Strikes on the natural gas production facilities of Iran and Qatar have sent energy prices soaring, with central bankers around the world struggling to set monetary policy amid a highly uncertain inflationary outlook. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the French shipbuilding industry wel»»»
People & Profit - Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability
The spiralling conflict in Iran has highlighted the potential vulnerability of Gulf states when it comes to food and water security. Countries like Bahrain and Qatar depend heavily on desalinated water, and strikes on desalination plants have sparked concern about water supplies. Meanwhile, the usu»»»
Hazza bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr
AL AIN: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to God Almighty to grant him continued health and wellbeing. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan also exten»»»
Iranians prepares for Persian new year under shadow of war
Names of contributors have been changed for safety reasons. In the days before the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, Iranians would usually be excitedly preparing. "We'd be busy getting ready … cleaning the house, shopping for new clothes, sweets and snacks," says Mina, a woman in her 50s in Dam»»»
The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
From soaring heating oil bills for homes in Yorkshire to bill-saving school closures in Pakistan, the financial fallout from the war in the Middle East is already being keenly felt. It is increasingly clear that the impact of Tehran's retaliation, designed to trigger economic disruption and damage,»»»
Hamdan bin Zayed congratulates UAE leaders on Eid Al-Fitr
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying to Almighty God to grant him continued health and wellbeing, and to bless the Arab and Islamic na»»»
Comey subpoenaed in DOJ's Trump 'conspiracy' investigation - UPI.com
1 of 3 | James Comey, former director of the FBI, was subpoenaed by the Department of Justice as part of an investigation into an alleged "grand conspiracy" against President Donald Trump starting in 2016, after he was first elected to office. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 19»»»
NCEMA monitors upcoming weather conditions; takes proactive measures to address potential impacts
ABU DHABI: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and a number of partners, held a meeting of the Joint Assessment Team for Weather and Tropical Conditions to monitor and analys»»»
At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh project with a rocket barrage: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:30 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Taybeh pro»»»
At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Mays al-Jabal border town with a rocket barrage: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:50 on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in Jdeidet Ma»»»
Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Mojtaba Khamenei 'has not shown his face'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran is being "decimated" and it is unclear who is in charge, even as the Islamic Republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets. Nearly three weeks into the Middle East war launched by Israel and the»»»
Roots of poverty: Dynastic politics in the Philippines — ideal vs reality
The Constitution of our Republic speaks plainly: that the excess of political dynasties must be restrained by law. Yet, like a many-headed hydra, they endure. Sprouting in every province, like an out-of-tune Karaoke singer, ubiquitous and deeply rooted deep in custom. Accepted as the common order o»»»
European nations, Japan condemn Iran attacks on Gulf infrastructure
LONDON: The United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Japan have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities in Gulf states, as well as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the targeting of commercial vessels. In a jo»»»
At 23:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with a rocket barrage: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:20 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the Al-Khazzan»»»
Foreign Ministry mourns passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has announced the passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha, who died on Thursday, March 19.In a statement, the ministry said the late diplomat served as...»»»
Higher freight costs begin to show in grocery and retail prices
Dubai: A disruption thousands of kilometres away is beginning to show up where it matters most to consumers, at the checkout counter, where everyday essentials, electronics and even construction materials face rising costs linked to shipping risks across the Gulf. Sign up for our daily business new»»»
UAE welcomes IMO Council’s resolution condemning Iran’s attacks and purported closure of Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: The UAE has welcomed a resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council strongly condemning Iranian threats and attacks on shipping, as well as the purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was adopted during the council’s 36th extraordinary session, »»»
Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 % of gas export capacity
DOHA: Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, 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 $20 billion in ann»»»
As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Margaliot settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 17:25 on Thursday, 19»»»