The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026 will be held on April 22-24 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported. The summit will bring together approximately 1,500 participants from government agencies of the region, international or»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli occupation site in Malkieh with a rocket barrage on Friday at 01:45: Statement 3 06-03-2026 03»»»

Dubai: Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted tanker traffic and driven oil prices higher, raising concerns for global energy markets and Gulf trade routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the disruption »»»

The Kuwait Ministry of Defense reported that since the start of operations targeting Kuwaiti airspace, 212 ballistic missiles and 394 drones have been detected and intercepted by the armed forces. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, spokesperson for the ministry, said the attacks involved missiles and armed dro»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted with a missile salvo Israeli military vehicles advancing from Wadi Al-Asafir into south of Khiam town,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters target with a missile salvos a gathering of Israeli military vehicles at newly-established site in Markaba border town o»»»

A recent Tajik government report on living standards indicates that many households are hovering on the edge of the poverty line. The published results reaffirm Tajikistan’s status as Central Asia’s poorest country.  »»»

The eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes, prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive. He»»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20mn barrels of oil a day in peacetime, along with a hefty share of the world's liquefied natural gas. That is about a fifth of all petroleum liquids traded globally. It is, by any measure, the single most important shipping lane on earth. »»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

Gulf stock markets recorded a mixed performance on March 4 as the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States reverberated across regional bourses.  Total losses across Persian Gulf markets reach»»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan ticked up to 7.3% in February from 7.2% in January, according to the national statistical committee. Headline inflation last showed an increase in July last year.  »»»

Finland plans to lift its long-standing ban on having nuclear weapons on its territory, in a move the government says would align the country more closely with Nato's deterrence policy. Defence minister Antti Häkkänen Finland and Europe's security environment had "fundamentally and significantly ch»»»

BEIJING (AFP( — China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.The war in the Middle East has sparked global fears of an energy supply crunc»»»

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israeli strike on Saturday sparked the search for a successor that has seen the former leader’s son, Mojtaba, emerge as the front runner. Although a secretive figure in the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei is considered one of the re»»»

The US has made an outreach to Iranian Kurdish dissident groups as "Operation Epic Fury" rattles the pieces of the Middle East geostrategic chess game. The Kurds in other countries have a history of being pawns in Washington’s games and have at times used their leverage to their advantage. But unde»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - A working session held, Wednesday, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Public Works and Housing, Slah Zouari, was devoted to monitoring the progress of infrastructure projects scheduled for 2026.It also addressed the...»»»

Sooner or later, advisers in President Donald Trump's orbit all come to learn the same unwritten rule: no one can outshine the boss. Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, became the latest reminder of that on Thursday when Trump announced he was removing her from her po»»»

The Security Council with the Council of Ministers held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The meeting, the second since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, was attended by representatives of the political forces in Parliament. Speaking at a news briefin»»»

The Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Misbah Duma, has refuted the by the Speaker of the HoR, Ageela Saleh, that he had chaired an HoR session during which the new controversial tax law was enacted. Duma stated: “What was mentioned in Speaker Aguila Saleh’s statement rega»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah, Iran simultaneously fire missiles at the North: Israeli media 05-03-2026 20:56 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah, Iran simult»»»

During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Socialist MP Taulant Balla caused a huge debate with the opposition members by directing a remark to Albana Voshki: “For you, Albana, I have the number 0900.” The comment, referencing the 0900 numbers historically used for paid phone lines, sparked immediate»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Al-Rudwan Forces Directly Clash with Israeli Occupation Troops in Border Area 05-03-2026 22:06 PM The Israeli media started ref»»»

Two investors have filed suit against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the sale of TikTok to allies of the president. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Two investors have filed suit against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bon»»»

A judicial source said 23 people, including Hezbollah members and civilians, have been arrested so far following a government decision to ban military actions by the party. The arrests have been made across Lebanon after individual weapons, machine guns, and various types of military equipment were»»»

One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, a major staffing move that raises questions about the direction of the Republican president's immigration »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Israeli occupation barracks of Yaara with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 5 05-03-2026 20:42 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe After detecting a gathering of soldiers at the Israeli occupation site established after 2024 war, the Islamic Resistance targeted it with »»»

The Security Council with the Council of Ministers held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. The meeting, the second since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, was attended by representatives of the political forces in Parliament. Speaking at a news briefin»»»

The European Central Bank has no pre-set stance as regards to geopolitical tensions from the conflict in the Middle East and will decide monetary policy on a "meeting-by-meeting" basis, President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday. The ECB will take its decisions "in view of all the ⁠data that we c»»»

Doha: Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks in the country’s airspace, according to the Kuwaiti General Staff of the Army. In a statement on X, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said that air defenses are responding to missile and drone attacks target»»»

At the European level, Visa data point to a consumer in a state of relative stability: spending is no longer contracting sharply, but neither is it entering a phase of visible acceleration. Romania, however, follows a different trajectory. According to the Visa Spending Momentum Index, spending mom»»»

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai is engaging with senior citizens and People of Determination to check on their well-being and reaffirm its support for them. The initiative reflects the authority’s human-centred approach, which prioritises close connection with the community, stre»»»

Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks during the opening of the 144th Ordinary Session of the National Congress in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Milei addressed the nation on key initiatives for his administration. Photo by Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- Argentina's main business organization»»»

In our ongoing weekly digest, we sum up and explain the most important public affairs events of the week from Hungary. We guide readers on the road to the key April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: Why Viktor Orbán does not rule out»»»

Over EUR 68.9 million has been disbursed under the Municipal Investment Program from February 20 to March 2, the Ministry of Finance reported Thursday. The money is part of the EUR 192.1 million approved but unpaid funds under the program as of February 19. The Ministry said that a total of 89 muni»»»

Share: Lebanon minister of information Paul Morkos briefed the media on Thursday regarding the cabinet meeting and the presence of Iranian Iranian Revolutionary Guard members in Lebanon and PM Nawaf ‘s action in this regard: ” Regarding the presence of elements from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard »»»

Gold prices rose on Thursday, lifted by safe-haven demand amid an escalating war in the Middle East, though a stronger dollar and concerns around the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy capped gains. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $5,156.11 per ounce as of 1030 GMT, while US gold futures for April deliv»»»

The authority in North Korea to launch nuclear missiles is similarly concentrated in one person alone: Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un. File Photo by North Korean Central News Agemcy March 5 (UPI) -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday in a precision strike carried out jointly by »»»