Gold Set for Weekly Drop as Oil Price Surge Weighs on Rate-cut Hopes
Gold prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly drop, despite edging up on Friday, as surging energy prices due to the Middle East war dimmed prospects for near-term US interest rate cuts. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $5,095.55 per ounce, as of 0633 GMT on Friday. US gold futures for April de»»»
Singapore assists 24 Filipinos stranded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dubai: The Singapore government has assisted 24 Filipinos who have been stranded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, by facilitating their transit through Singapore on their travel back to the Philippines. The group, nine men and 15 women, arrived in Singapore on March 13 aboard a Singapore-chartered evacuati»»»
Stranded UAE residents tell of detours across countries to get back amid US-Israel-Iran war
Dubai: When regional airspace closures swept across the Middle East due to the US-Israel-Iran war at the end of February, thousands of UAE residents found themselves stranded far from home. For some, the journey back meant days on buses through desert highways. For others, it meant hopping across t»»»
Philippines to observe Eid Al Fitr holiday on March 20
Dubai: The Philippines has declared Friday, March 20, as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan. The announcement has been made during a grand iftar gathering at the presidential palace, where Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos »»»
Oil surge and rising yields stall global gold rally, Dubai prices edge lower
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved slightly lower on Friday morning, extending a period of volatile trading that has shaped the precious metals market over the past two weeks. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for »»»
Moscow Piles Pressure on US Over Oil Sanctions
Moscow said on Friday that the global energy market "cannot remain stable" without its oil, piling pressure on Washington to lift more sanctions as the Middle East war strangles supplies. The United States has eased some oil sanctions on Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting backla»»»
US Military Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq
An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties. A US official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to»»»
Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran launched multiple attacks early Friday on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases, and US President Donald Trump threatened major new retaliation. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags to»»»
Chinese investors pile into Hong Kong equities as inflation at home heads north
Investors from China are buying Hong Kong stocks at a record pace, raising questions about whether the surge reflects limited confidence in other regional markets or a more deliberate but defensive shift by domestic investors seeking opportunities outside the mainland. »»»
Chinese investors pile into Hong Kong equities as inflation at home heads north
Investors from China are buying Hong Kong stocks at a record pace, raising questions about whether the surge reflects limited confidence in other regional markets or a more deliberate but defensive shift by domestic investors seeking opportunities outside the mainland. »»»
Chile's Kast takes office pledging security crackdown and migration curbs
Chile entered a new political phase as conservative leader José Antonio Kast formally assumed the presidency during a March 11 ceremony at the National Congress in Valparaíso, outlining an agenda focused on public security and stricter migration controls. »»»
Chile's Kast takes office pledging security crackdown and migration curbs
Chile entered a new political phase as conservative leader José Antonio Kast formally assumed the presidency during a March 11 ceremony at the National Congress in Valparaíso, outlining an agenda focused on public security and stricter migration controls. »»»
TEHRAN BLOG: Permits-for-passage system emerges as the US heads towards a strategic defeat in Iran
An informal system of “permits-for-passage” through the Straits of Hormuz is emerging after Tehran has started to grant navigation permission to oil tankers headed to “friendly countries" with cargos of oil and gas. A tank»»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Poland's central bank ready to use gold gains for defence
The National Bank of Poland (NBP) is prepared to begin active management of its gold reserves and to direct an unrealised revaluation gain of about PLN197bn (€46.3bn) to defence spending over several years, Adam Glapiński said on March 11. »»»
Czech ruling coalition drafts Russian-style NGO bill
The Czech ruling coalition has drafted a bill aimed at curtailing non-governmental organisation (NGO) activities in the country. Critics of the bill say it imitates Russian legislation aimed at restricting the activities o»»»
Gulyás: Threats from Ukraine and President Zelensky against Hungary, and PM Orbán and even his family are unacceptable
At the latest Government Info press conference, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás addressed tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, energy security concerns, and recent threats directed at Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The minister emphasized that Hungary will defend its national »»»
Protesters gather as Albanian parliament blocks arrest of former deputy PM Balluku
Albania’s parliament on March 12 rejected a request from anti-corruption prosecutors to lift the parliamentary immunity of former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, preventing her arrest in connection to a corruption case and prompting protests from opposition supporters in the capital. »»»
New Deputy Minister introduced to staff of Health Ministry of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Elden Kalchakeev, chief expert of the Presidential Administration’s Sectoral Policy Department, introduced the new Deputy Minister and Chief State Sanitary Doctor to the Ministry of Health’s central office. According to a Cabinet of Ministers’ order, Gulbara Ishenapysova has been appointed the new »»»
Chile marks sharp turn to the right as new hardline president vows sweeping reforms
Right wing hardliner Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president Wednesday, marking the nation’s most stark shift to the right since since the brutal dictatorship of general Augusto Pinochet, whom Kast greatly admires. Kast vowed in his inaugural address to follow through on sweep»»»
National Bank has tools to smooth sharp price fluctuations — expert - | 24.KG
It is difficult to forecast further price dynamics for fuels and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan due to high uncertainty in external markets. Ainura Mambetkul kyzy, head of the Monetary Policy Department of the National Bank, stated on the air of Birinchi Radio. She recalled that fuel prices increased on »»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev presents Cabinet of Ministers’ certificates of honor - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from the Cabinet to Kyrgyzstanis who demonstrated outstanding results in their work. The awards were presented to participants of the Government Accelerators program, ci»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters launched an air attack with swarms of attack drones on the Sharagha and Yiftah barracks: Statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
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
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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
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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
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Oil surges up 9% as Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
London, March 12 (SANA) – Oil prices settled up about 9% on Thursday, at their highest in nearly four years, as Iran stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, and vowed to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shut. Reuters reported that Brent futures settled at $100.46 a»»»
Israeli media: Hezbollah, Iran fire missiles at ‘Israel’ simultaneously with Netanyahu’s speech - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Greece's Defence Minister Discusses Middle East Conflict with Bulgarian PM, Defence Minister
Greece's National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias was on a one-day visit to Sofia on Thursday at the invitation of Bulgaria's caretaker Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov. During his visit, Dendias met with members of the cabinet to discuss the military conflict in the Middle East and its potentia»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Al-Malkiyeh occupation site with a rocket barrage: Statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran, Hezbollah ‘Parallel Missile War’: Tactic to Confuse Israel or War of Attrition?
The war in the region is showing a striking military shift, with Iran and Hezbollah launching missiles simultaneously toward Israel, signaling a move from sporadic attacks to coordinated fire across two fronts. The step reflects an effort to impose new military equations and generate simultaneous p»»»
Socialists Who Rejected to Vote in Parliament
The Parliament of Albania on Thursday voted to reject a request by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) seeking authorization to arrest Deputy Prime Minister and lawmaker Belinda Balluku. During the plenary session of the Parliament of Albania, a total of 82 lawmake»»»
As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to the occupied city of Nahariya in northern occupied Palestine, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 3:15 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a barrage of sophisticated missiles: Statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers east of Jabal Wardeh in the town of Markaba with a rocket salvo: Statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers at Al-Khazan Hill in the town of Al-Adisa on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: Statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the Hamames hill south of the city of Khiam with a rocket barrage: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Agistri seabed harbors illegal dumping evidence
Volunteer divers have discovered fresh debris – including tires, refrigerators, motors and tanks – on the seabed near Agistri island, raising concerns that illegal dumping continues despite a 2009 closure of the island’s landfill. The Aegean Rebreath organization surveyed three underwater sites aft»»»
Preparations in Tunis ahead of 43rd Session of Council of Arab Interior Ministers
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) – A working session held on Thursday at the headquarters of the Tunis Governorate addressed logistical and organisational preparations for the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, scheduled to be held under...»»»
Caretaker Government Prepares Targeted Measures to Offset Fuel Price Rise
The caretaker government is preparing targeted measures to support vulnerable households and businesses in response to rising fuel prices, it was announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the government has been working intensively o»»»
LIA holds Paris meeting to discuss reinvesting cash reserves in time deposits - previously frozen by Security Council Resolution
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported yesterday that its Chairman and CEO, Ali Mahmoud Hassan, held a meeting on the same day in Paris, with the Libyan Ambassador to France and several officials from the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Treasury. The meeting focused on discussi»»»
Israeli enemy renews air raids on Beirut’s Dahieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers at the newly established occupation site in Mount Blat, southern Lebanon, with a rocket barrage: Statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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31 days to election: Orbán claims Ukrainians are threatening his children and grandchildren
In our ongoing weekly digest, award-winning journalist Veronika Munk summarises and explains the most important political developments in Hungary. We guide readers on the route to the crunch 12 April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover:»»»
Bulgaria Prepares Support for Households and Businesses as Fuel Prices Rise
Bulgaria’s caretaker government is preparing measures aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel prices on both households and businesses. Speaking at a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Thursday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the planned actions are designed to provide targeted s»»»
Trump “Liar, Stupid”: US Voices Opposing War on Iran Grow Louder - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine, at 13:30 on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Shlomi settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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