Gulf News 6m

Philippines: Mining expansion pushed amid spike in global demand for critical minerals

Manila: The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to expand the mining sector as it signs agreements with several countries to develop critical minerals needed for the global shift to renewable energy, newly-appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said. Cuna said the administ»»»

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Kathimerini 7m

State hospital doctors on three-hour strike

State hospital doctors will go on strike from noon to 3 pm Wednesday to protest work conditions for resident doctors. The umbrella OENGE union is also planning a protest in Athens outside the Ministry of Health at 1:30 pm. An OENGE statement said resident doctors – medical school graduates doing sp»»»

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UPI 9m

On This Day, March 11: China's legislature gets rid of presidential term limits - UPI.com

On March 11, 2018, China's legislature nearly unanimously endorsed a change to the Constitution formally removing term limits to enable Xi Jinping to stay on as president for life. 1 of 7 | Chinese President Xi Jinping casts his vote during the third plenary session of the first session of the 13th»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Attacks on infrastructure by any party danger for people of region: Al Ansari

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that targeting vital infrastructures—whether it be water desalination facilities, water tanks, food reserves, medicine reserves or medicine production f»»»

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Novinite 39m

Expert Warns: Bulgaria’s Airports Lack Anti-Drone Systems, Raising Risk of Accidents

Engineer Stoyko Topalov, president of the International Association for Combating Drones, has warned that Bulgaria currently lacks anti-drone systems at its airports, a gap that could lead to serious accidents. His comments came after reports of drones near Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia forced the »»»

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Al Awsat 41m

6 Killed in Swiss Bus Blaze after Person Reportedly Sets Themselves on Fire

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves. Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerz»»»

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Jordan Times 45m

Volkswagen says to cut 50,000 jobs as profit slides

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen said Tuesday that it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level since 2016."In total, around 50,000 jobs are due to be cut by 2030 across the Volkswagen Group in Germany," Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said in a letter to shareholde»»»

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Jordan Times 45m

Iraq seeking new oil export routes after Hormuz disruption: ministry

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities are exploring alternative routes to export oil after transit through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted by the Middle East war, an oil ministry spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday.Saheb Bazoun said that "much like other countries in the region, oil production and marketing »»»

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Jordan Times 45m

Minister of Investment, Australian envoy discuss boosting Jordan-Australia investment ties

AMMAN — Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, on Tuesday met with Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Paula Ganly, to discuss strengthening economic and investment relations between Jordan and Australia.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building upon the distinguished Jordanian-Aus»»»

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Jordan Times 45m

Saudi Aramco CEO says war could have 'catastrophic consequences' on oil markets

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have "catastrophic consequences" on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented.CEO and President Amin H. Nasser said it was vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Minister Al-Kaabi, European Commission Director General for Energy discuss impact of regional conflict on global energy industry

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met yesterday with the Director General for Energy at the European Commission, H E Ditte Juul-Jorgensen. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional conflict»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Qatar maintains strategic stockpile of essential goods for long period: Official

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reassured the public that Qatar’s markets are experiencing a healthy abundance of essential goods, supported by a secure strategic stockpile that can cover demand for six months or more. Director of Quality Licences and Market Control at MoCI D»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

CEO: Exxon Evacuated Non-essential Middle East Staff

Exxon Mobil has evacuated non-essential employees from its operations in the Middle East, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview on Tuesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Some operations have been scaled back to manage oil inventory levels as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been c»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Industries Qatar AGM recommends cash dividend of QR0.45 per share

Doha, Qatar: Industries Qatar (IQ) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the speech, Minister of the State for Energy Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director, Industries Qatar H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said, “On the fi»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran towards Israel, 'no casualties known'

Israel's military said Wednesday that it detected multiple salvoes of missiles heading towards the country from Iran and had activated air defences, as it pressed a "wave" of strikes against Iran and Lebanon. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of»»»

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Gulf News 54m

'Two score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

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Kathimerini 55m

Clear skies, high temperatures forecast

Clear skies are forecast for most of Greece Wednesday, with light winds, unseasonably high temperatures and a chance of rain in the Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete. In the Greater Athens region the temperature is expected to range from 7-18 degrees Celsius, while in Thessaloniki the maximum wil»»»

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24 News Agency 55m

Kanatbek Chynybaev appointed Minister of Emergency Situations - | 24.KG

Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The Parliament approved Kanatbek Chynybaev’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations. The decision was made at a meeting today. On March 10, Pre»»»

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24 News Agency 55m

New Cabinet members take oath in Parliament - | 24.KG

New members of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers have taken the oath of office in Parliament. Those sworn in include Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov; Minister of Health Damir Osmonov; Minister of Labor, S»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Dubai gold prices dip after sharp March rally from Dh590 to Dh641

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Wednesday morning after a series of sharp moves earlier in the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Conflict can still be contained, but current trajectory extremely dangerous: Official

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. “We are now at that moment where»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Four score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

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France24 1h

Two men charged with terror after nail bomb thrown at NY anti-Islam protest

Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with the Islamic State (IS) group, according to charging documents.  Two men we»»»

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BBC 1h

Inside the Russian explosives plot that targeted the UK

Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. "What?" he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. "It's what they need, and they're offering re»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraqi Judiciary Signals Action Against Factions Over Embassy Attacks

Pro-Iran factions are facing possible prosecution and conviction by Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, as US strikes continue to target their positions in areas suspected of launching attacks on diplomatic missions and American interests in the Kurdistan region. On Monday evening, an attack targeted »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Police Chief Says Anti-Government Protesters Treated as ‘Enemies’

Iranian protesters will be treated as enemies if they support Tehran's foes, the country's top police officer warned, as the Middle East war sparked fears mass anti-government rallies could reignite. "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria’s Fuel Prices Could Rise Depending on Duration of the Middle East Crisis

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is expected to influence fuel prices in Bulgaria with a lag of approximately 7 to 14 days, potentially pushing inflation in the country up by around 0.6%, according to economist Assoc. Prof. Shteryo Nozharov, who shared his assessment on NOVA NEWS. N»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hazza bin Zayed offers condolences on the passing of national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain PilotSaeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty in the UAE. Sheikh Hazza bi»»»

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France24 1h

Spotlight - Iran war stifles Hormuz shipping: ‘Unprecedented’ impact on oil & global economy

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Jon Marks, author, political scientist and chairman/founder of Cross-border Information. Having followed energy markets for decades, Marks warns that we are in uncharted waters: the current crisis bears little resemblance to any previous shock. Analysts instinct»»»

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France24 1h

Israeli military says it launched new ‘wave of strikes’ on Tehran

Israel's military said late Tuesday that it had unleashed a new "wave of strikes" on Tehran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in the Iranian capital. Earlier Tuesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said attacks on Iran would be the “most intense” since the US launched the war 10 day»»»

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France24 1h

Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery?

It is the centerpiece of Iran's oil industry. Located some 25 kilometers, or 15 miles, off the shore of mainland Iran, Kharg Island is a small but vital strip of land, for the Iranian regime. Around 90% of its crude oil exports pass through here. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.»»»

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France24 1h

Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery?

Some 25 kilometres off Iran’s southern coast lies a tiny island overrun by pipelines, terminals and storage facilities. This is Kharg Island – the beating heart of Iran’s oil exports – and a seemingly perfect target to weaken the Islamic Republic. But despite mounting pressure from Israel, the»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Trump's war: What's the endgame in Iran?

Why this war of Donald Trump's choosing? As the death and destruction widen in Iran and around the region, as oil and gas markets take fright, the US president’s reasons for launching what his administration dubs Operation Epic Fury continue to vary as do the stated scale and duration. What’s consi»»»

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France24 1h

'There's going to be a complete reset of the region at the end of this war'

Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that the Gulf region will undergo "a complete reset at the end of this war" as a result of the relentless strikes from Iranian drones and missiles, "whether it is on the military side, rethinking the need or use of the»»»

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France24 1h

Trump says US destroying Iranian mine-laying boats

The U.S. military "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement, as President Donald Trump warned that any ​mines laid in ‌the Strait by Iran must be removed immediately. Trump previously said the U.S. had "completely »»»

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France24 1h

Live: Israel and Iran exchange strikes as missile threats escalate

Israel activated air defences on Wednesday after detecting multiple missile salvoes from Iran, while Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted Israeli and US military sites across the Middle East. Civilians near Tel Aviv reported injuries, highlighting rising tensions and the widening scope of the regi»»»

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France24 1h

US strikes Iranian mine-laying vessels as Middle East war intensifies

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as the US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels and Iran vowed to block regional oil exports. Heavy strikes hit Iran, Lebanon, and Gulf states, with civilian casualties rising. Global markets and energy supplies face disruption as the conflict ent»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bishkek City Court overturns sentence of former Tokmok mayor, orders retrial - | 24.KG

The Bishkek City Court has overturned the verdict issued by the Oktyabrsky District Court against former Tokmok mayor Maksat Nusuvaliev. The criminal case has been sent back to the district court for a new review. According to the Bishkek City Court, Nusuvaliev and the other defendants in the case »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Former member of Parliament Kuvanychbek Kongantiev detained - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained former Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) member Kuvanychbek Kongantiev in Bishkek. Law enforcement sources and people close to the politician informed 24.kg news agency. According to preliminary reports, investigative measures are u»»»

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France24 1h

Landmark trial begins for Turkish opposition leader Imamoglu

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a widespread corruption case which critics say is a politically motivated bid to eliminate his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday with more than 400 othe»»»

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UPI 1h

Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch amid U.S.-South Korea drills - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) oversaw the test-fire of strategic cruise missiles from the naval destroyer Choe Hyon, state-run media reported Wednesday. In the photo, Kim watches the launch via video feed with his daughter Kim Ju Ae. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) -- North Korean lea»»»

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UPI 1h

Deterrence posture against N. Korea won't be hindered regardless of potential shift of USFK's assets - UPI.com

South Korea's defense posture against North Korea will not be hindered by the shift of U.S. military assets to the Middle East, a senior presidential official said Wednesday. In this photo, taken Tuesday, air defense launchers are seen being dismantled at a U.S. THAAD base in Seongju. Photo by Yonh»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Lebanon’s Latest Conflict Brings Rare Public Backlash Against Hezbollah as War Flares Again

The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and headed towar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GATE Institute Will Host Establishment of National Cancer Mission Hub

The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) with Sofia University will host a forum for the establishment of a National Cancer Mission Hub in Bulgaria on Wednesday, the institute said. The initiative is supported by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe program and is aligned with th»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy to be transferred to pretrial detention facility - | 24.KG

Journalist and head of Temirov LIVE project Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy will be transferred to a pretrial detention facility. Her lawyer, Asel Argymbaeva, told 24.kg news agency. According to her, the defense’s primary action is to demand that the state comply with the decisions of international bodies »»»

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Sputnik 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 12

The Middle East remains on edge as the conflict triggered by the February 28 US–Israeli strikes on Iran enters its 12th day. The attacks, which targeted multiple Iranian sites and killed senior Iranian officials, sparked a major regional escalation and a wave of retaliatory missile and drone operat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Strikes Apartment Building in Central Beirut

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. Israeli media said the strike targeted an office used by the Jamaa Islamiya group that has ties with Hezbollah. They said four people were »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump announces first new US oil refinery in 50 years with Reliance investment

Dubai: President Donald Trump has announced plans for the first new oil refinery to be built in the US in half a century, with financial backing from Reliance Industries, in a move that could reshape domestic fuel processing capacity amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Sign up for »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Avalanche temporarily closes Bishkek–Osh road - | 24.KG

An avalanche hit Bishkek—Osh road on March 11, 2026 at 6.50 a.m., temporarily blocking traffic. The incident occurred at the 224th kilometer of the road on Ala-Bel pass. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Traffic has been temporarily suspended »»»

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RT 2h

EU bosses split over US-Israeli war against Iran

European Council President Antonio Costa has issued a rebuke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her support for the war against Iran, stating on Tuesday that “freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs.” In an address on Monday, von der Leyen spoke of people “»»»

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