The Peninsula 16m

MoI urges proper use of electric vehicle charging bays

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that proper utilization of designated charging spaces helps safeguard the rights of others and demonstrates compliance with traffic laws and etiquette. In a social media post, the ministry said charging spaces are designated for electric and hybr»»»

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RT 19m

Kremlin denies it said ‘f**k you’ to French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisers

The Russian government does not resort to obscene language in contacts with other countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The Financial Times reported last week that French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisers, Emmanuel Bonne and Bertrand Buchwalter, had secretly visited Moscow in Febr»»»

rt.com
Business-review 24m

AI-driven business impact limited by weak talent strategies and low workforce readiness – Accenture report

Although 86% of organizations plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence, only 18% are able to fully leverage this technology, and just one-third have a talent strategy aligned with their AI objectives, according to Accenture’s new report Talent Reinventors: Delivering value with»»»

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Gulf News 29m

UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances as hate crime

London: British police said Monday they were investigating a suspected arson attack as an antisemitic hate crime, after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the burning of four vehicles in north London as a “deeply shocking antise»»»

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Gulf News 38m

UAE issues hailstorm safety guidelines amid unstable weather

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued a set of safety guidelines for residents as unstable weather, including thunderstorms and hail, affects parts of the country. Authorities urged the public to remain indoors during severe weather and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 52m

Foreign Ministry Condemns Attack on Ras Laffan LNG Hub

The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the missile attacks against the Ras Laffan LNG plant in Qatar, which caused significant damage to the facility in a statement published on its website. “We reaffirm our position that attacks against critical civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, const»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Moscow Bets on Tehran’s Resilience, Western Rift

The Kremlin’s expectations appeared markedly pessimistic in the fourth week of the Iran war, as confidence grew that Russia’s ability to influence the conflict was waning and that the repercussions for one of its key partners could be severe. With limited leverage, the Kremlin’s main options now se»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Arada awards Dh183m contract for Sharjah’s first UK school campus

Sharjah: Developer Arada has awarded a Dh183 million contract to build a major new K-12 campus in Sharjah, marking the emirate’s first branch of a UK-based school and a significant addition to its growing education sector. The project, Reigate Grammar School Masaar, will be located within the Dh9.5»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Greek PM Announces New Mideast War Fallout Relief Measures

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday announced a raft of additional measures to mitigate the energy cost of the Middle East war. In a televised address, Mitsotakis said the government had earmarked 300 million euros ($346 million) in relief for households and farmers in April and May,»»»

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Sana 1h

UAE’s ADNOC Gas revises production due to Hormuz shipping disruption

ABU DHABI, March 23 (SANA) ADNOC Gas, the gas subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said Monday it made temporary adjustments to its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and export-traded liquids due to ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Government Considers Freezing Tolls for Heavy Vehicles to Ease Pressure on Transport Sector, Finance Minister Says

Government is considering freezing toll charges for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from April 1 as a measure to ease pressure on the transport sector, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said in an interview for Nova TV on Monday. Klisurski said that inflation dynamics in the country will depend »»»

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Gulf News 1h

22 countries join drive to ensure safe Hormuz passage amid Iran naval mine threats: Nato

Washington: At least 22 countries had joined an initiative to ensure safe navigation in the Hormuz Strait, according to head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato). Mark Rutte, Secretary General of Nato military alliance, revealed that 22 nations — including both Nato members and partners»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Second stage of auction for Ala-Too Resort assets announced - | 24.KG

Ala-Too Resort has announced the launch of the second stage of its asset auction, Board Chairman Zharkynbek Maksutov said at a press conference. According to him, the first stage of the auction took place in June 2025, when 14 out of 49 lots were sold. The remaining lots, including two-, three-, fo»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Regular flights from Osh to Tashkent to be launched on April 1 - | 24.KG

Starting April 1, Centrum Air will launch regular flights on Osh — Tashkent — Osh route. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Flights will be operated twice a week—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—on Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Tick»»»

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UPI 1h

Senate Republicans advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead DHS - UPI.com

The Senate on Monday is expected to vote on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans have advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin for secretary of the Depar»»»

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Gulf News 1h

7 gear essentials for the UAE’s rainy days, 2026

The UAE rains have arrived, and with them, you can expect soaked shoes, waterlogged laptops, and commutes that turn into obstacle courses. To help you stay one step ahead of the downpour, we’ve rounded up 7 must-have travel and commuting essentials for 2026. We went through top-rated products, glow»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Three killed as flash floods hit Oman’s Barka region

Dubai: Search teams in Oman have recovered the body of a woman who went missing after a vehicle was swept away by flash floods in the Wilayat of Barka, as severe weather continues to affect several parts of the Sultanate. The Search and Rescue Sector confirmed the discovery following intensive oper»»»

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Gulf News 1h

NATO chief backs US strikes, warns on Iran threat

Washington: Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) military alliance, backed US actions against Iran, warning that Tehran is “very close” to developing missile capabilities that could threaten Europe, even as Nato assessed reports of a long-range strike on a »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyz applicants can receive scholarships to study at Romania’s universities - | 24.KG

Applicants from Kyrgyzstan can receive scholarships to study at Romanian universities. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation reported. According to the ministry, applications are now open for Romanian government scholarships for Kyrgyzstanis for the 2026/27 academic year. Schola»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Russian Foreign Ministry calls for de-escalation and warns against targeting nuclear facilities in Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russian Foreign Ministry calls for de-escalation and warns against targeting nuclear facilities in Iran 23-03-2026 09:47 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Gulf News 1h

Sharjah government says thunder during heavy rain is normal

Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has reassured residents that sounds associated with the current unstable weather, including thunder, are natural and expected as the UAE experiences heavy rainfall. In a public statement, the bureau said such sounds are typical during severe weather cond»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah shuts parks, medical fitness centres amid unstable weather

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has announced the immediate closure of all public parks and medical fitness centres due to unstable weather conditions. The move, authorities said, comes as part of precautionary measures to ensure public safety amid the current weather situation. Also Read: Sharj»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Murder suspect detained in Chui region - | 24.KG

A man suspected of a brutal murder has been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, on March 22, 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs of Zhaiyl district received a report of the discovery of a »»»

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RT 2h

Brazil’s Lula accuses US of trying to colonize Latin America

Latin America faces the threat of a return to colonial rule, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said, describing the White House’s recent moves in the region as undemocratic. The United States kidnapped Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in January before imposing an oil blockade on Cu»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin Congratulates Kim Jong-Un on His Re-Election as Chairman of State Affairs of North Korea

Russia highly appreciates the North Korean leader's personal contribution to the strengthening of friendly bilateral ties, the Russian president said. Earlier in the day, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the country's Chairman of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

LIVE UPDATES: Gold declines as oil prices stabilize amid Gulf regional tension

Doha, Qatar: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 2025, after logging its worst week in about 43 years. Meanwhile, oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 2h

Shipping billionaire sails into war: Meet George Prokopiou, how his ships brave the Hormuz

As missiles light up the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, most shipowners are rerouting fleets and hunkering down. One billionaire magnate defies the chaos — sailing straight into the firestorm. While his critics accuse him of profiteering, George Prokopiou, 79, the unyielding Greek tycoo»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

China Warns of 'Uncontrollable Situation' in Mideast after Trump Threats

China warned on Monday that further attacks on the Middle East risk creating an "uncontrollable situation" in the war-torn region, after US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants. Trump gave Tehran a 48-hour deadline on Saturday to end its partial blockade of the Stra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah on high alert as rain response plan kicks in

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has ramped up preparations to tackle anticipated weather conditions, including expected rainfall, activating a comprehensive emergency response plan to ensure swift action across the emirate. The Higher Committee for Rain Emergencies, along with its field teams, h»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE delivery riders urged to halt service amid rainfall

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged delivery motorcycle riders to suspend riding and delivery services during periods of unstable weather, particularly during rainfall, as part of efforts to enhance road safety and reduce accident risks. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate stressed the importanc»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Nearly 19,000 people visited Ala-Archa National Park over weekend - | 24.KG

Nearly 19,000 people visited Ala-Archa National Park over the weekend, the Presidential Affairs Department told 24.kg news agency. According to the department, the highest number of visitors over the past three days was on March 20, the day of Orozo Ait celebration. Attendance statistics are as fol»»»

24.kg
Actmedia 2h

Allianz-Tiriac announces revenues of nearly RON 4 billion in 2025

Allianz-Tiriac Asigurari closed 2025 with solid financial results and new record levels across its key business indicators, strengthening its position in the Romanian insurance market in an economic environment marked by volatility and financial pressures. The company’s total sales volume reached n»»»

Actmedia 2h

Salt Bank launches fuel cashback campaign amid rising prices

Salt Bank is rolling out a cashback campaign on fuel payments at the end of March, as fuel prices continue to increase across Romania. The offer applies during two promotional periods, March 19–22 and March 27–29, 2026. Customers who pay with a Salt-issued card at fuel stations in Romania receive c»»»

Actmedia 2h

Online digital payments grow by 20% annually and become essential infrastructure in economy

Digital payments in Romania continue to accelerate, registering an increase of approximately 20% in 2025, a pace expected to be maintained in 2026, and this evolution reflects the rapid expansion of the use of online payments beyond e-commerce, to more and more services in everyday life, according »»»

Kathimerini 2h

Trial opens over deadly Tempe rail disaster

Thirty-six people are set to face charges as a major trial opens Monday in the central city of Larissa, three years after Greece’s deadliest railway disaster killed 57 people and injured dozens. Due to the large number of participants, the trial has been relocated to a specially configured hall at »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Trend Survey: Nearly 60% of Bulgarians Intend to Vote in Snap Parliamentary Elections

Nearly 60% of adult Bulgarians living in the country say they intend to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This translates to around 3.1 million citizens expected to head to the polls on April 19, according to a survey by the Trend polling agency. The data were co»»»

bta.bg
Actmedia 2h

Survey: Nearly half of the companies operating in Romania expect their employees to come into the office 3–4 days a week

Almost half of the companies in Romania expect that their employees come into the office 3-4 days a week, in 2026, as the hybrid working model becomes better structured, shows a survey made by a real estate consultancy and investment management company.According to the data analysed by Colliers, ap»»»

Actmedia 2h

UN annual report on happiness: Romania is ranking 34th out of almost 150 countries

The intensive use of social networks negatively affects the well-being of young people worldwide, emphasizes the annual report on happiness published on Thursday under the auspices of the UN, in which Finland ranks first for the ninth consecutive year. Romania climbed one place in the top, compared»»»

Actmedia 2h

ING Report: Inflation Rises, Economy Set to Grow in H2 2026

The shock from the U.S./Israel-Iran war, which has sent the oil and gas markets into turmoil—literally in some cases—will push inflation higher this year, according to the latest ING Bank forecast. In the currency market, although the Romanian leu appears stable, trading volumes have been significa»»»

Al Awsat 3h

ESCWA: Conflict Could Cut Arab Economic Output by $150 Billion in 1 Month

The regional war is imposing heavy economic costs across the Arab region, with preliminary estimates pointing to about $63 billion in regional losses within two weeks, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned in a recently issued policy brief. Under the titl»»»

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Sana 3h

IEA warns world faces worst energy crisis in decades

Canberra, March 23 (SANA) International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned Monday, in remarks at the National Press Club in Canberra, that the war in the Middle East could plunge the world into its worst energy crisis in decades, describing the situation as “very severe.” Acc»»»

sana.sy
Novinite 3h

Bulgaria’s Finance Minister: No Price Shock if Fuel Holds at €1.60

Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said that the trajectory of prices across the economy will largely depend on developments in fuel costs, stressing that if they stabilize around €1.60 per liter, a sharp rise in the prices of other goods is unlikely. Speaking in a morning interview on Nova TV, he n»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzkomur can now independently perform stripping operations at its sites - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzkomur state enterprise has begun independently performing stripping operations at its mines. Rustam Sadyraliev, the company’s Deputy General Director, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, this was made possible through the acquisition of new equipment, as previously, excavation and »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Free concerts, cinema, and rugby: Francophonie Week to be held in Bishkek, Osh - | 24.KG

The Alliance Française in Bishkek, with the support of the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the EU Delegation, announces the launch of Spring of Francophonie 2026. The festival will run from March 25 to April 12, 2026, and will focus on the theme «Women and Francophonie,» the»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

European Gasoline Heads to Asia as Iran War Sparks Supply Fears

European and US gasoline cargoes are heading to the Asia Pacific after Asian prices surged on tightening supply due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to trade sources and shipping data. The war has disrupted crude and oil product shipments from the Middle East to Asia, causing Asian refine»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Pakistan Vows to 'Eradicate Terrorism' as Afghan Truce Nears End

Pakistan's foreign minister said Monday that the country remains committed to "eradicating the menace of terrorism", as the clock ticked down to the end of a temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan. Both countries last Wednesday announced a halt to weeks of hostilities for the Eid al-Fitr holiday mark»»»

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BBC 4h

Director couldn't get Jamie Oliver angry for CMAT music video

The director of CMAT's latest music video says she tried - unsuccessfully - to make Jamie Oliver act angry during filming. Eilís Doherty directed the video for the Irish singer's track The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station, which features the celebrity chef. In the song, CMAT - real name Ciara Mary-Alice»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

UN: Planet Trapped Record Heat in 2025

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency confirmed i»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Kyrgyzstan gains access to frozen fruit exports to China - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz companies will be able to export frozen fruit to China after registering in the GACC (CIFER) system. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, the General Administration of Customs of China has confirmed the possibility of regi»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Old bazaar in Osh to be demolished, green zone planned - | 24.KG

Clearing the site of the former old bazaar located along the banks of Ak-Buura River has begun in Osh city, the Osh City Hall reported. According to the municipality, the area will be transformed into a modern public space. Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev inspected the progress of the works and noted that t»»»

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