Air charter flights step in to secure UAE food supply amid route disruption
Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»
Most Bulgarians View Middle East Conflict as Real Threat to Country, but Feel Less Personally at Risk, Survey Finds
The majority of Bulgarians see a real threat to their country from the Middle East conflict, but they do not seem to feel personal danger, according to a survey by the Myara polling agency published on Wednesday. The data comes from an independent survey from the regular research programme of the p»»»
Gold prices are falling despite its traditional role as a safe-haven asset
According to Victor Dima, Treasury Manager at Tavex Romania, the decline is less about the conflict itself and more about its impact on key global resources and the resulting need for liquidity. “The Middle East plays a critical role in global trade,” Dima explained. “Through the Strait of Hormuz a»»»
Yanbu Port Secures 4 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day for Global Markets
Yanbu Port on the Red Sea has emerged as a vital hub for international trade, stepping in to stabilize global energy and commodity supplies amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict and ongoing military tensions. In a move underscoring Saudi Arabia’s infrastructur»»»
Rosatom Says Situation at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Unfolding Under Worst-Case Scenario
The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to develop along a worst-case scenario, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, said on Wednesday. The International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday said it had been informed by Iran that a projecti»»»
Enikő Péter, Uniprest Instal: Installation sector is increasingly shaped by the interaction between construction, energy and technology
Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»
Reports: Pentagon to send paratroopers to the Middle East - UPI.com
U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrive at Ali Al..Salem Air Base, Kuwait, in January 2020. It was reported Tuesday that the Pentagon was to send a contingent of paratroopers from the division to the Middle East. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez/U.S. Air Force/UPI Marc»»»
Prime Minister Demands Full Report on Road Agency Spending
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Wednesday he expects a detailed report on an inspection at the Road Infrastructure Agency and clarity on how the funds for road repairs and maintenance have been spent. He broke the news at the start of the cabinet's weekly meeting. Gurov asked how fund»»»
Norovirus hits primary school in China's Shanxi
Taiyuan, China: Mass vomiting and diarrhea cases were reported at Yucai Primary School in Xiaodian District of Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, on Wednesday morning, with initial tests confirming norovirus infection, according to local education authorities. An official from the d»»»
Trump’s backyard flips: Democrat wins Mar-a-Lago district
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he ur»»»
How dialogue can end global conflicts: Pope’s call for ceasefire
Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for ceasefire and has urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, amid escalating violence in several parts of the world. In a statement, the Pope has stressed the need to shift away from armed confrontation and towards negotiations. “I wish to renew t»»»
Exotic Pet Trade Thrives in China Despite Welfare Concerns
Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual»»»
Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr: A Man with Strong Connections at the Heart of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr was not an unfamiliar figure when he was appointed on Tuesday as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. One week after the killing of Ali Larijani, and amid a war that has thinned the ranks of Iran’s top leadership, authorities turned to a man shaped within o»»»
Ukraine threatened by potential EU sovereign bond crisis
Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»
Le Manoir: Turning gastronomy into experience
For over two decades, Le Manoir has built its reputation around a simple idea: that gastronomy is not just about food, but about experience, culture, and the way people connect. This vision was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Le Manoir received the Excellence in Gastronomy awar»»»
‘We will bounce back as Dubai taught me resilience’: Local jewelry designer to Bollywood stars on tough times and hope
Dubai: “I honestly wake up every day thinking, it’s going to be okay,” says Eisha Kalinani, the founder of a homegrown Dubai jewelry brand. “There’s no panic. Never once did I call my parents or even my brother wondering if we’d have food to eat. We just know we’d bounce back.” It’s that quiet opti»»»
Justice Minister Seeks Court of Justice of EU Ruling on Acting Prosecutor General’s Term Compliance with EU Law
Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov has made an express request that the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) refer the issue of the acting prosecutor general's term of office to the Court of Justice of the European Union through a preliminary ruling on its compliance with European Union law, »»»
PHCC receives over 27,000 patients during Eid Al-Fitr holidays
1,728 virtual medical consultations, both video and telephone, were provided Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced that a total of 27,841 patients, including both citizens and residents, were received across its 21 operational health centers during the Eid Al-Fitr ho»»»
Hungary Stops Gas Supplies to Ukraine Until Druzhba Oil Transit Resumes - PM Orban
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary is stopping gas supplies to Ukraine until oil transit from Russia via Druzhba is resumed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. "In order to break the oil blockade and ensure Hungary's energy supply, new measures are needed now. Therefore, we will gradu»»»
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade
A military parade is currently underway in central Athens as part of nationwide events marking the March 25, 1821 anniversary, the start of Greece’s War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire. The day began at 6.21 a.m. with a 21-gun salute from the Lycabettus Hill battery and the performance of t»»»
Cyrillic Script Is Key to Bulgaria’s Identity and Survival, Says Caretaker Culture Minister Todorov
Addressing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled “Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age”, caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov said that without the Cyrillic alphabet and the collective memory it preserves, Bulgaria would not exist today. The forum opened on Wednesday at the National P»»»
Iran to Negotiate With US Only When 'It Is Our Will' - Military Spokesman
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will enter negotiations with the United States only when Tehran expresses its "will" and Washington has completely abandoned "thoughts of action against the Iranian people," Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Iranian military's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headq»»»
Middle East Conflict Could Lead to 1970s Energy Crisis 2.0
In October 1973, a crisis unfolded when Arab countries halted oil supplies to nations supporting Israel during its conflict with Syria and Egypt. The current conflict looks to surpass this market disruption. "But the market, without even realizing it... has been intuitively expecting such a scenari»»»
IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Unleashes 80th Wave of Op. True Promise 4: Key Israeli Military Targets Hit 25-03-2026 11:04 AM A missile exhibited beneath Iranian fl»»»
Over 60,000 Bulgarians in 68 Countries Have Applied to Vote Abroad in April Elections
Over 60,000 Bulgarian nationals in 68 countries have applied to vote abroad in the April 19 parliamentary elections, according to data published on the Central Election Commission (CEC) website. The deadline for submitting applications for voting abroad expired on Tuesday. A total of 60,897 applica»»»
Bulgaria Is Where People Write in Cyrillic, Speak Bulgarian, Says Caretaker Education Minister Ignatov
Caretaker Education Minister Prof. Dr. Sergey Ignatov said that Bulgaria is where people write in Cyrillic and speak Bulgarian. He was speaking at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", which is organized by President Iliana Iotova in t»»»
Why the Philippines declared a national energy emergency
Dubai: The Philippines has declared a state of national energy emergency, highlighting growing risks to global oil supply as the conflict between US, Israel, and Iran have heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) »»»
UK Police Arrest 2 Men over Arson Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances
British police said they arrested two men in connection with the suspected antisemitic arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances in north London earlier this week. Police said on Wednesday the men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested at addresses in north west London and central London respective»»»
Russian Attacks Knock Out Power for Thousands in Ukraine’s North
Russian attacks damaged two energy facilities in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, leaving close to 212,000 consumers without power, a regional electricity distribution company said on Wednesday. Chernihivoblenergo said nearly 150,000 consumers in the city of Chernihiv and the surrounding distri»»»
Foreign Minister discusses investment, cooperation with British Ambassador - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with British Ambassador Nicholas Bowler. The two sides discussed the results of the Kyrgyz Foreign Minister’s February visit to London and agreed to intensify the implementation of the agreements reached. According to the Foreign Ministry, Kulubae»»»
Tunnel work begins on Barskoon — Bedel road - | 24.KG
Construction of Barskoon — Bedel road in Kyrgyzstan continues. Survey work for the project has been completed, and the design is in the final stages. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, approvals are currently being sought from government agencies. The contractor has delivere»»»
Ukraine threatened by potential EU sovereign bond crisis
Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»
Russian government delays fiscal cuts on Iran war windfall revenues
Russia’s government is banking on the much needed fiscal boost from the windfall of the war in Iran, according to Reuters citing sources familiar with the discussions. As followed by bne IntelliNews, 2026 started wit»»»
Iran's 80th Wave of Strikes Targets US Assets, Israeli Sites Across Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has launched the 80th wave of strikes against US and Israeli positions in the region as part of Operation True Promise 4, the Press TV broadcaster reported on Wednesday. Tehran has released footage showing the missile launches targeting those positions, according to the repo»»»
Trump’s Iran war goals: What’s done, what’s not
Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, as he suggests the US may soon be “winding down” the operation after three and a half weeks, some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump most recently out»»»
Philippines: 500 EV taxis rolled out, $333 million 'emergency fund' released as diesel skyrockets to ₱121/litre
Manila: An initial 500 taxi units, all electric vehicles (EVs), have been flagged off on Tuesday (March 24), as part of a 2,500-unit phased rollout of electric EVs as part of a raft of measures to cushion the knock-on effects of the current global oil supply crunch. Green Xentro CEO Noel Ignacio sa»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait targeted as US-Iran war enters 26th day
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia have intercepted missiles and drones on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as the Middle East turmoil enter 26th day. Stay tuned for more live updates: 11:30am Doha Time Gold gains as dollar weakens, rate hike fears ease Gold rose more than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a sof»»»
Spanish PM Says Israel Wants to Inflict on Lebanon ‘Same Destruction’ as in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "seeks to inflict the same level of damage and destruction" on Lebanon as Israeli forces had wrought on the Gaza Strip, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told lawmakers on Wednesday. Sanchez, who appeared before the lower house to explain his gov»»»
Historic match: Kyrgyzstan to face African team for the first time - | 24.KG
The national football team of Kyrgyzstan will play its first match of 2026 today, March 25. As part of a training camp in Turkey, the team coached by Robert Prosinečki will face the national team of Equatorial Guinea. The match will take place in Antalya and is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Bishkek »»»
Israeli media: 5 drones spotted roaming the skies over the north, efforts to intercept them ongoing - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Dubai facility to speed up aircraft repair turnaround times
Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) and Lufthansa Technik Middle East announced Wednesday that a new painting and grinding centre has been inaugurated in Dubai. Located at Dubai South, the new facility is designed to support component painting and grinding processes used in structural »»»
Abu Dhabi probes price hikes, businesses risk legal action
Dubai: Abu Dhabi authorities have launched an investigation into reports of unjustified price increases and supply shortages, stepping up oversight amid rising consumer concerns about pricing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority has beg»»»
Heavy rainfall, unstable weather to continue across UAE until Saturday
The UAE is experiencing unstable weather conditions until 28th March, accompanied by heavy rainfall occurring in successive waves. The rain initially began over the western regions and islands, then extended to coastal areas including Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, and»»»
Expulsion of Iran Ambassador Tests Diplomacy between Beirut and Tehran
Diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Iran have entered a new phase with Beirut’s unprecedented withdrawal on Tuesday of its approval of the accreditation of Tehran’s new ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaire»»»
Very loud explosions have been heard in the Zionist settlements in occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sirens sound in Galilee Panhandle over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sirens sound in Galilee Panhandle over suspected drone infiltration: Israeli media 25-03-2026 10:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli medi»»»
Colliers: Cinema revenues in Romania hit EUR 63 million in 2025
Romania’s cinema market reached a new milestone in 2025, with revenues climbing to approximately EUR 63 million, marking a 16 percent increase compared to 2024 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to data analyzed by Colliers. The growth reflects a broader shift in consumer behavior, as Rom»»»
Ukraine attacks Russia's Primorsk export terminal in effort to cut Kremlin off from windfall oil profits
Ukraine has hit Russia's largest Baltic export oil terminal at Primorsk and set it on fire in an effort to prevent the Kremlin from capitalizing on sky high oil prices due to the war in Iran. Primorsk and Ust-Luga, another»»»
Ukraine attacks Russia's Primorsk export terminal in effort to cut Kremlin off from windfall oil profits
Ukraine has hit Russia's largest Baltic export oil terminal at Primorsk and set it on fire in an effort to prevent the Kremlin from capitalizing on sky high oil prices due to the war in Iran. Primorsk and Ust-Luga, another»»»
Türkiye Says its Mideast Oil Dependence Manageable at 10% Amid War
Türkiye's dependence on Middle East oil is at a "manageable" level of 10% of overall supplies and there are no supply problems at the moment despite the Iran war, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday. Speaking on a state-run Anadolu Agency program, he said the war had caused a c»»»