Dubai: Standard Chartered said its operations in Dubai and across the Middle East are continuing under work-from-home arrangements, clarifying recent international media reports about its offices in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement, the bank »»»

Hezbollah strikes on Israeli radar and satellite bases mirror Iranian tactics – but that doesn’t means there is a single operational plan, Rome University professor Dr Lorenzo Trombetta tells Sputnik. "What we are looking at [is] a constellation of actors that share strategic interests and a broad »»»

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression»»»

The executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said he is glad to see IEA's 32 member countries unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil from its emergency stockpile.. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- The International Energy Agency agree»»»

Inflation in the US was stable in February, ahead of the shock to energy prices triggered by the US and Israel war in Iran. Consumer prices rose 2.4% over the 12 months to February, the same pace as the prior month, as rising food and housing costs were offset by falling prices for other items, suc»»»

Local markets across the UAE are witnessing a smooth flow of goods to retail outlets, with supplies available in normal conditions and in quantities sufficient to meet consumer needs, according to officials. Authorities from the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, economic departments and consumer»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call today from Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who offered his condolences over the mar»»»

Doha, Qatar: More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said in an advisory published in their X platform. The Embassy said Qatar Airways is scheduled to operate tw»»»

Share: The UN Security Council is convening emergency meetings to address severe escalations in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. With over a million people displaced and critical health infrastructure damaged, the Council is focused on enforcing Resolutions 1559 and 1701, demanding a ceasefir»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs participated in the Fifth Extraordinary Meeting of the Executive Council of the GCC Customs Union Authority, which was held on Monday, March 9, 2026, via videoconference. The meeting was chaired by HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Chairman of the General»»»

Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a working meeting with the ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden to discuss priority items on the international agenda, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Attention was given to the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East and the import»»»

A passenger was injured Wednesday afternoon when unknown individuals threw stones at a train on the overland Line 1 of the Athens Metro network, the Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) said. According to a STASY statement, the attackers targeted a train traveling between the Ano Patissia an»»»

A National Cancer Mission Hub was founded during a forum organized by the Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski here on Wednesday. The forum brought together experts in the field of medicine and science from Bulgaria and Europe. The main objectives of »»»

“The global nuclear renaissance is not a forecast. It is happening,” Federico Ramos, Argentina’s secretary for nuclear affairs, told representatives from energy companies and other firms meeting in New York this week. .File Photo by CNEA/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 11 (UPI) -- Argentina's government pr»»»

MEPs have urged the EU Commission to create a single market for defence as part of the bloc’s attempts to increase integration of a multi-billion euro industry that is at the heart of Europe’s plans to better defend itself. At the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday (11»»»

TUNIS, March 11 (TAP) – Bilateral cooperation in the fields of industry, energy and renewable energy, in preparation for the strategic cooperation document between Tunisia and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the 2026–2029 period, was the...»»»

The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soa»»»

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. Iran launched so many drones across the region at once that some slipped through the defenses, in»»»

Brussels: The European Union has approved new sanctions against Iran targeting 19 officials and entities linked to the Iranian government over serious human rights violations, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced. “The EU continues to hold Iran accoun»»»

Expert teams from Bulgaria and the United States held talks on the progress of Bulgaria's accession to the US Visa Waiver Program, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by representatives of Bulgarian institutions participating in the inter-institutiona»»»

Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov met with UK Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key European and international energy issues, the Energy Ministry said in a press release. The talks also covered the situation surrounding Lukoil following UK's decis»»»

Two European countries have requested, through intermediaries, to contact Hezbollah to explore a possible settlement to resolve the current situation, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Wednesday. "The two countries, via their intelligence chiefs, sent initial messages to the party in recent days requ»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict continues to unfold, ripple effects are being felt across travel, oil markets, shipping routes and aviation worldwide — including here in the UAE. Governments, airlines and global energy organisations are introducing measures aimed at stabilising markets, maintaining »»»

US President Donald Trump has given assurances that the Iranian team would be welcome at the football World Cup co-hosted by the US this summer, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino reported the position on Instagram on Tuesday, saying Trump “reiterated that the Iranian team is, of cours»»»

Ukraine has failed to explain why an armored convoy carrying tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold, and supervised by people with ties to Ukrainian intelligence, was transiting through Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. He also implied that the funds may be a sign of Ukraini»»»

Cash-strapped Ukraine could receive as much as €30 billion ($35 billion) from individual EU members, Politico reported on Wednesday. The idea is being discussed as Hungary and Slovakia pressure Kiev to resume Russian oil supplies by blocking a joint €90 billion EU loan. Kiev claims supplies through»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

Machine voting will be available in 9,354 voting sections in the country for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the Central Election Commission (CEC) decided Wednesday. Acting on the CEC instructions, Information Services AD - the company in charge of election information logistics - has pr»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

Authorities have dismantled an organized fuel smuggling network that allegedly circulated fuel worth around €9 million, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said. Investigators said three companies in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, issued invoices for fuel sales without possessing the »»»

Gas prices continue to rise in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday. California prices are higher than the national average. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January but the annual rate of inflation»»»

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a strike on a civilian business in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. At least two people died, and five were injured. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine has hit a plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for mis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, HE Igli Hasani. HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday fr»»»

Bangkok: A Thai cargo vessel has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members trapped on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy. In a statement on Wednesday, the navy said the Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree was attacked while sailing through waters close to the st»»»

The Palestinian Presidency condemned the continued Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem, which has prevented worshippers from performing their religious rites during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the presidency said the measures constitute a serious violation of the »»»

Share: PHOTO –Destruction is seen in front of the building where at least four people were injured in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Aisha Bakkar area of central Beirut, Lebanon, March 11, 2026.Adri Salido/Getty BY BASSEM MROUE, AP Unlike in the past, when many people were afrai»»»

The MRF-New Beginning parliamentary group has submitted a draft resolution requiring the Council of Ministers to present a ratification bill on Bulgaria's accession to the Board of Peace in Parliament, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms party said. "The vote in Parliament will make it crystal cle»»»

Abu Dhabi Media Office reported that a fire that had broken out after defence ops against Iranian aggression was soon brought under control on March 11. The flames broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany HE Johann Wadephul who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed»»»

Muscat: Omani authorities said several drones were shot down on Wednesday, while others struck fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah, causing damage but no casualties. According to the Oman News Agency, an official security source said the country's security services intercepted and downed a nu»»»

Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»

The Saudi Embassy in Egypt was proudly adorned with the Flag Day in celebration of this national occasion, which is observed annually on March 11. This gesture reflects pride in the Saudi flag, a symbol of unity and sovereignty that embodies the values of monotheism, justice, and strength upon whic»»»

The United Nations aid chief warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East is straining humanitarian operations worldwide, disrupting supply chains and slowing the delivery of life-saving assistance to numerous crisis zones. “We are in a moment of grave peril for the Middle East and, act»»»

Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the escalating security situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ireland's Prime Minister HE Micheal Martin. According to official reports on Wednesday, the two leaders reviewed recent»»»

TUNIS, March 11 (TAP) – No injuries have been recorded among members of the Tunisian community in Lebanon as of Wednesday, despite the “critical” security situation in recent days, amid continuing military strikes, said Acting Chargé d’Affaires...»»»

VIENNA: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation to address the global drug problem, stressing that confronting this phenomenon requires a comprehensive approach that combines prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and development. This came in the Stat»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to peace and regional stability while stressing the country’s right to defend itself. In an interview with Al Jazeera English, Dr Al Khulaifi stated that Q»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a congratulatory cable to the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Ali Khamenei on his election, reiterating the Resistance Party’s commitment to the Islamic Revolution Path. What follows is the text of the cable: In th»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»