US won't impose steep duties on Chinese battery materials
The United States will not impose steep duties on imports of a key battery component from China, after a federal agency ruled Thursday that the competition had not hampered the establishment of a domestic industry. Following the International Trade Commission's 2-1 vote, "Commerce will not issue an»»»
PKO BP profit record
Poland’s largest bank, PKO BP, reported a record PLN 10.7 billion net profit for 2025, the highest in the history of the country’s banking sector and nearly 15% higher year-on-year despite PLN 4.4 billion in provisions related to foreign currency loans. Return on equity reached 19.5%. Fourth-quarte»»»
Senate backs labor reform
The Senate has approved an amendment to the Act on the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP), with 57 senators voting in favor, one against and 31 abstaining. The bill now awaits the president’s signature. The reform gives labor inspectors the power to convert sham civil law or B2B contracts into emplo»»»
Government activates SAFE plan
Following President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the SAFE Act, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an alternative strategy to secure defense financing. An extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers was scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. to discuss the government’s response. According to Magdale»»»
Lebanese angry with Hezbollah for attacking Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- The strike in Beirut wounded four people © Ibrahim AMRO / AFP When an air strike hit their Beirut neighborhood, people were angry with Israel, but they reserved their deepest rage for Hezbollah, for dragging Lebanon into the Middle East war. Israel and the United States launched huge »»»
UAE to see clouds, rising temperatures and chance of rain this week
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Friday, with a probability of rainfall in some coastal and inland areas as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air system continues to influence the country’s weather, according to the National Center of»»»
Iran's no-nuclear-weapons proposal rejected as US didn't grasp technical details: Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed that American negotiators dismissed Iran's proposal aimed at ensuring "no nuclear weapons" because they failed to grasp its technical details. He said that Iran had proposed mechanisms to ensure there would be "no nuclear weapo»»»
'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran
Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on oil tankers and freight ships in the Gulf, after Iran threatened to open fire on any vessels trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, in response to US-Israeli attacks. In recent days there has been a grow»»»
Sharjah issues public safety guide for emergency alerts
Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has released a set of safety guidelines outlining how the public should respond when official emergency alerts are issued, stressing the importance of remaining calm and relying only on information from official authorities. The guide highlights precauti»»»
US 'fully prepared' to escort commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz: White House
Washington: The United States is “fully prepared” to deploy naval escorts for commercial vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Middle East escalate, with major implications for the flow of global energy supplies. “President Trump is fully prepared to provide US Navy esco»»»
French president says a French soldier has been killed in drone attack into Iraq
An attack has killed a French soldier in Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, says President Emmanuel Macron. A member of the armed forces "died for France during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq," Macron posted on X, confirming the first French military death in the Middle East war.»»»
Israel renews Beirut strikes as Netanyahu vows hard line on Hezbollah
Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm Hezbollah, Israel would do the job "on the ground". "You are playing with fire," Benjamin Netanyahu said to Lebanese authorities during a press conference,»»»
Trump may waive 106-year-old maritime law to ease gas prices - UPI.com
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering waivers to the 106-year-old Jones Act, which requires cargo on all shipping vessels to be owned and operated by 75% U.S. citizens, with the vessels registered in the United States, in order to ease rapidly rising gas and fuel prices. Photo by Bonnie »»»
Asia stocks fall as Brent stays above $100
Brent crude inched further above $100 a barrel and stocks fell in early Asian trade on Friday, after Iran vowed to attack oil resources in the Middle East and keep choking the Strait of Hormuz. Having risen above $100 on Thursday, Brent was up 0.20% at $100.66 at around 0020 GMT, while West Texas I»»»
Oil prices decline slightly as Mideast war enters Day 14 amid Iran's Hormuz threats: Diplomacy to show a way out?
Oil prices experienced slight declines on Friday (March 13, 2026) following extreme volatility that saw crude rates to skyrockets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a key US crude oil benchmark, was a trading at around $95.11 per barrel (down -0.62 or -0.65%) and Brent crude at approximately $100.1 pe»»»
AI in warfare: When machines begin to shape the battlefield
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an extraordinary pace, penetrating multiple fields with machines capable of simulating human abilities, from collecting and analysing information to drawing conclusions and making decisions. This rapid progress is reshaping both civilian and military con»»»
Hormuz Strait tensions: How navies detect and clear marine mines
With the US racing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise soaring oil prices, a report emerged that Iran has sown an "estimated 10 mines" in the vital chokepoint, where 20% of global oil exports pass through. The Wall Street Journal reported the deployment of marine mines, citing "intelligen»»»
French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris
France is preparing to vote in town council elections, whose results will be closely analysed for trends ahead of next year's presidential votes. A strong showing for Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) would be a boost for the nationalist right - even as she awaits a judicial decision on whether s»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters launched an air attack with swarms of attack drones on the Sharagha and Yiftah barracks: Statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters launched an air attack with swarms of attack drones on the Sharagha and Yiftah barracks: Statement 26 13-03-202»»»
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill, sends it to the House - UPI.com
The effort is expected to meet some opposition from the House GOP. A housing affordability bill sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., easily passed the Senate on an 89 to 10 vote, but it may face a tough time in the House of Representatives. File Photo by Jemal Count»»»
Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars
When Sinners director Ryan Coogler went to the movies as a child, he would smuggle in some snacks - and get particularly creative with the cinema's drinks machine. "I'm not a big soda person, but when they started to let you mix and match the drinks, I got involved with that," he told Amy Poehler's»»»
Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'
It has been nearly two weeks since Americans woke to the news that the US had carried out strikes against Iran. Donald Trump has said "we're achieving major strides", but the US president and his administration have offered conflicting statements about what they hope to ultimately achieve. The oper»»»
A Lebanese delegation to head to Cyprus for peace talks with Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Hezbollah’s wars with Israel have devastated Lebanon . A peace deal with Israel will eliminate Hezbollah’s role as a resistance movement in Lebanon President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are forming a Lebanese d»»»
US Air Force KC-135 Aircraft Goes down in Western Iraq
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a key aerial refueling aircraft, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during a mission supporting ongoing military aggression against Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the incident involved two aircraft, with one going down in friendly airspace and »»»
Qatar strongly condemns Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon
DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, considering them a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international communi»»»
One dead and two injured in Virginia university shooting
One person has died and two others were injured at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, in a shooting that the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism. The suspect was also killed in the incident on Thursday. The FBI identified the alleged gunman as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virg»»»
Iran says will make US 'regret' war as oil prices soar
Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices soaring. The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the Middle East war could lead to "the largest supply disruption" in »»»
Syria, Jordan to develop logistic cooperation, facilitate flow of goods
Damascus, Mar. 13 (SANA) Head of General Authority for Ports and Customs, Qutaiba Badawi, discussed Thursday with Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, several economic and trade issues of mutual interest for the two brotherly countries. The meeting comes on the sidelines o»»»
Indian PM Modi talks to Iranian President Pezeshkian
In a significant diplomatic outreach, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian amid rising conflicts in the Middle East. Modi expressed profound concern over the surge in hostilities, highlighting the tragic loss of civilian lives an»»»
Qatar Airways adds new destinations, updates its Limited flight schedule
Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule in the coming days to support passengers who have been affected by the current disruption, and to help them reunite »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the sites of Hadbat al-Ajel and Qibl al-Qamh, north of the Kfar Yuval settlement, with a rocket barrage: Statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the sites of Hadbat al-Ajel and Qibl al-Qamh, north of the Kf»»»
Trade Minister participates in prep meeting of Arab Trade Ministers for 14th WTO Conference
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, took part on Thursday, via videoconference, in the preparatory meeting of Arab trade ministers for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).In...»»»
Americans cutting back on all expenses to pay for healthcare - UPI.com
More than one-third of Americans make trade-offs on spending money for daily needs in order to afford access to healthcare and medication, a Gallup survey found. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 12 (UPI) -- People in the United States are roiling budgets, skipping meals, stret»»»
UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athletes will be training agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week, the UFC and FBI say. Current and former UFC fighters will visit the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a "training seminar" for senior FBI sta»»»
Regional tensions fail to dampen Ramadan spirit in Qatar
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Ramadan has long been one of the most cherished periods of the year in Qatar, defined by spirituality, hospitality, and deep-rooted social traditions. This year, however, the holy month has unfolded against an unusual and tense backdrop. The ongoing regional conflict and the »»»
Interior minister gets solidarity messagesfrom counterparts
QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani has received a number of messages from interior ministers and senior security officials from allied and friendly countries expressing solidarity with Qatar following the Irania»»»
Minister of Interior discusses furthercooperation with GCC counterparts
QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani received several phone calls from Their Highnesses and Excellencies interior ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, following the Iranian aggression ag»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the border town of Maroun al-Ras with rocket barrages and artillery shells: Statement 23 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the border town of Maroun al-Ras with rocket barrages an»»»
In response to the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 9:30 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a rocket barrage: Statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In response to the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at »»»
QA transports 300 tonnes of vital goods to Qatar since beginning of March
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways (QA) has made the necessary arrangements to ensure the arrival of essential goods to Qatar since the beginning of March, transporting nearly 300 tonnes of vital supplies to the country. The shipments include medicines, baby milk, fresh food such as meat, fish»»»
Qatar Press Center welcomes UNSC resolution condemning Iranian attacks
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has welcomed the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2817, which condemns Iranian attacks on several countries in the region. The resolution clearly affirms the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states a»»»
PM, Canadian, Spanish ministers call for regional tension de-escalation
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain Jose Manuel Alvarez. Discussions during»»»
143 South Africans depart Doha on evacuation flight
Tribune News Network Doha The South African Embassy in the State of Qatar has confirmed the successful departure of a voluntary evacuation flight from Doha to South Africa. The flight, carrying 143 South African nationals, departed Hamad International Airport at 11:55am local time and is scheduled »»»
QA repurposed 30 planes to deliver vital goods
To facilitate this effort, Qatar Airways has repurposed part of its fleet of 30 Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft to ensure the efficient delivery of vital commodities despite the current operational challenges. The airline stressed that the safe and rapid transport of essential goods remains a priorit»»»
QATAR ATTENDS JOINT GCC-UK MINISTERIAL MEETING
Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United Kingdom, held via videoconferencing on Thursday. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. »»»
Shura speaker meets ambassador of UK, condemns Iranian attacks
QNA Doha Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on Thursday met with Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar HE Neerav Patel to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between Qatar and the United Kingdom, particu»»»
Retired U.S. Air Force major general missing in New Mexico for 2 weeks - UPI.com
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland has been missing since February 27. File Photo courtesy of the FBI March 12 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in New Mexico said they've been searching for a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force major general who was reported missing last month. Willia»»»
Ben Ayed reaffirms Tunisia’s rejection of any violation affecting stability of Arab countries
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Thursday Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Tunisia, Abdulaziz Mohammed Abdullah Al Eid.During the meeting,...»»»
EU ‘held hostage’ by Trump over Iran war – Spanish deputy PM
Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz has accused EU leaders of weakness over the US-Israeli war on Iran, warning that Brussels’ “servile” attitude toward US President Donald Trump risks fueling Euroskeptic sentiment. In an interview with Politico published on Thursday, Diaz described the EU a»»»
What crude oil the world produces — why some barrels are more valuable
Dubai: Crude oil is often discussed as a single commodity. In reality, the oil traded in global markets exists in dozens of different grades, each with distinct physical characteristics that determine how easily it can be refined and what fuels it ultimately produces. Sign up for our daily business»»»