Damascus, March 17 (SANA) – International calls are mounting to contain the escalating military tensions in the Gulf, as confrontations continue between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, amid growing warnings of a wider regional conflict. The United Nations urged immed»»»

Hannah HummelA US fuel embargo has pushed Cuba's fragile energy system to the brink. A nationwide blackout plunged millions into darkness — and prompted President Trump to suggest he could "take" the island. https://p.dw.com/p/5AZljAdvertisementCuba is facing its worst crisis in years. As fuel shor»»»

Washington, March 17 (SANA) – The White House said oil tankers have begun moving slowly again through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a partial easing of disruptions after weeks of heightened tensions in the strategic waterway. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett, speaking to CNBC, said the »»»

Tunis, March 17 (TAP) - The areas located in the governorates of Manouba, Zaghouan, Ben Arous, Ariana, El Kef, Beja, Jendouba, Nabeul, Kasserine, Bizerte, Siliana and Kairouan are officially considered “disaster zones” due to the drought that...»»»

Manufaktura in Łódź opened on May 17, 2006, after a three-year revitalisation costing over EUR 200 million, transforming the ruined Poznański factory into a modern retail, cultural, and entertainment complex. The project, involving around 3,000 people, became one of Europe’s largest post-industrial»»»

Growing demand for infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and cloud services is driving the development of the data center market in Europe, according to CBRE’s “European Data Centres” report. Poland is beginning to play an increasingly important role in this process. Experts estimate th»»»

More than half of SME owners do not understand how e-commerce platforms work, 43% are unfamiliar with customer service tools, and nearly half do not use cybersecurity technologies. At the same time, 64% see digitalisation as key to growth. Over the next 12 months, micro firms plan to spend about PL»»»

Spain’s King Felipe VI has acknowledged that the Spanish conquest of the Americas involved “much abuse” and “ethical controversies,” a rare admission by the Spanish crown, which has never issued a formal apology to its former colonies. Spain’s conquest of Mexico began in 1519, when Hernan Cortes le»»»

1 of 7 | US President Donald Trump meets with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in the Oval Office Tuesday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House on Tuesday during their annual St. Patrick's »»»

A fireball meteor seen over Cleveland, Ohio, on NOAA's GOES lightning mapper on Tuesday. Image courtesy NOAA GOES EAST Residents across Cleveland reported a sudden boom that shook windows and startled neighborhoods Tuesday morning as a meteor blazed overhead. National Weather Service offices in Cle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media announces wave of Khaibar 1 operations: statement 17-03-2026 21:31 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah Military M»»»

Greek taxi drivers will walk off the job Wednesday, on the second day of an open-ended strike over proposed new legislation they say threatens their livelihoods. The bill would allow private hire vehicles with drivers to operate under the same terms as taxis, a move union representatives say amount»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Moonsighting Committee will meet tomorrow after Maghreb prayer to sight the Shawwal crescent, marking the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr. The announcement was made by the UAE Council for Fatwa. Senior religious scholars, astronomers and officials will gather to revie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist media: Hezbollah fires ballistic missiles at settlements in the West Bank 17-03-2026 21:21 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist media»»»

A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a "serious risk of a major ecological disaster". An official in Italy, one of nine EU countries to write a joint lett»»»

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Television aired on Tuesday, MECh Chair Radostin Vasilev said that the only thing that matters is to have his party united with Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), Vazrazhdane, and former president Rumen Radev against the Peevski-Borissov mo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 05:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Khirbet al-Manara, off the b»»»

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Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked/File Photo Summary By Feras Dalatey, Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari SUMMARY So»»»

Doha: The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Tuesday, to an attack involving 9 ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Our Armed Forces, “by the grace of God,” successfully intercepted all ballistic missile»»»

King Felipe of Spain appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico by acknowledging abuses carried out by his country during its conquest. But in doing so he has reopened a fierce debate over the colonisation of the New World. The arrival of Spaniards in America from the late 15th Centur»»»

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday the interception and destruction of seven drones. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the ministry's official spokesperson, said that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. Earlier Tuesday, Major General Al Maliki anno»»»

A man enters the headquarters of the Argentine Jewish Mutual Aid Society in Buenos Aires, in 2018. It was the site of the country's deadliest terrorist attack, a bombing in 1994. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- Diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Iran escalated after Irani»»»

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said on Tuesday that the UAE may join international efforts led by the United States to ensure the safety and security of the Strait of Hormuz. He noted, however, that no formal plan has yet been agreed upon and tha»»»

A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over her handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, wrote in the subpoena letter »»»

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L), NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pose outside No.10 Downing Street after a discussion on the war in Ukraine in London on Tuesday. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- Speaking to th»»»

President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017. Trump announced Tuesday that he is delaying his planned trip to visit Xi. File Photo Thomas Peter/EPA March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday »»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by HelpingAnimalsLive&Overcome (@halonokillrescue) March 17 (UPI) -- A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties. The HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter in Sebastian s»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, during which they discussed developments in the region amid escalating military actions and their serious implications for regional and internationa»»»

The pace of military escalation in the Middle East is accelerating as the confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its third week, with intensified missile and drone exchanges and rising tensions spilling across the Gulf, amid faltering diplomatic efforts. In a major development, Israel claimed»»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Chinese special envoy Zhai Jun on Tuesday to coordinate on regional stability, warning that current military escalations and “unjustified” Iranian attacks could slide the Middle East into “totalchaos.” During the talks in Cairo, Abdelatty expressed »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir to review plans for developing Damietta Port and other major transport projects. According to the presidency, the meeting covered the comprehensive plan for upgrading Damietta P»»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments sector recorded solid growth at the start of 2026, with exports rising by 11% year-on-year in January, according to the Apparel Export Council of Egypt (AECE). Export shipments reached $299m in January 2026, compared with $270m in the same month of 2025, reflecting conti»»»

Egyptian real estate developer M squared has awarded a construction contract worth EGP 1bn to REDCON Construction to execute and complete 59 residential buildings at its Masyaf Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast. The 18-month contract covers the delivery of 376 residential units, including lag»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the Egyptian government is maintaining direct communication with investors to tackle tax, customs, and financial challenges through practical, actionable solutions. Speaking at the annual conference of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterpris»»»

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar remains well-prepared to ensure the steady availability of essential goods, highlighting long-standing contingency plans and robust supply mechanisms. In an interview with Qatar Television»»»

Tunis, March 17 (TAP) - More than 186 permits, totaling a capacity of 286 megawatts, have been granted under the fifth round dedicated to electricity production from solar energy under the authorisation system, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and...»»»

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday welcomed a resolution passed by Parliament of Albania declaring Iran a state sponsor of terrorism, praising the move as a “clear demonstration” of Albania’s foreign policy principles. In a public reaction, Sa’ar congratulated Prime Minister Edi Rama»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, today met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, in Dubai. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ru»»»

Police on the southern island of Crete on Tuesday broke a criminal ring suspected of having brought hundreds of Pakistani immigrants into Greece over the past two years on fraudulently-secured work visas. A total 21 people have been arrested, including the alleged ringleader. Sixteen of the suspect»»»

Senate Republican leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters that the White House's proposal makes concessions to Senate Democrats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 17 (UPI) -- The White House is reviewing a proposal from Senate Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Securit»»»

“The UAE’s pharmaceutical ecosystem is capable of responding efficiently to various regional and global developments," said Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), as she visited a number of pharmaceutical factories across the UAE to ensure the sustainability »»»

Vienna, Mar. 17 (SANA) A Syrian delegation, headed by Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, met on Tuesday with the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) John Brandolino, and Chi»»»

Authorities in Lebanon now see little option but to seek a humanitarian truce during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, after ceasefire efforts in the war between Israel and Hezbollah collapsed against entrenched positions on both sides. Israel is demanding Hezbollah’s “complete surrender” before halting op»»»

DOHA: Hamad International Airport has announced its withdrawal from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The airport said the decision applies to major international gatherings, including the Skytrax World Airport A»»»

A Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat can stand trial in connection with the killing in 1961 of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister. Etienne Davignon, now 93, is accused of involvement in the unlawful detention and transfer of Lumumba and of his degrading treatment. Davignon wa»»»

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has dragged top EU officials into his April re-election battle, even as the EU itself warned against “adversaries … in the system” on election integrity. EU institutions unveiled a deal with Ukraine on Tuesday (17 March) to fix a damaged Russian oil pipeline su»»»

As the US-Israeli war against Iran entered its 18th day, fast-moving geopolitical shifts in the Middle East have again thrust Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states into focus as a pillar of global economic stability, particularly in energy markets, international trade, and supply chains. As supply »»»

The widow of late journalist and publisher Giorgos Trangas has been released on bail after testifying on tax evasion charges totaling €13 million, her lawyer said. Maria Karra was granted release on a €100,000 bond and a ban on leaving the country. She has been under investigation since February 20»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov discussed the preparation of the fourth payment request under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan in a phone call with European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen, the government press service reported on Tuesday. During the conversation, Guro»»»