US dollar exceeds LE52 in Egyptian banks for first time in several months
The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Sunday’s trading, reaching levels exceeding LE52 in most banks in the local market for the first time in several months. This continues the upward trend recently witnessed in the exchange market. The US dollar was priced at approxim»»»
Filipinos race to fill tanks ahead of petrol price jump
Manila: Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding Monday as residents raced to fill their tanks ahead of an expected surge in prices driven by the tensions in Middle East. The ongoing conflict has disrupted shipping and damaged oil and gas facilities in the r»»»
At Least 14 Dead after Migrant Boat Crashes into Coast Guard Vessel off Southern Türkiye
At least 14 people were killed when an inflatable boat carrying migrants crashed into a Turkish coast guard vessel off Türkiye’s southern province of Antalya on Monday, the coast guard said in a statement. The coast guard said the high-speed boat was detected early on Monday off the coast of t»»»
Israeli media reports 3 serious injuries from Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gradual increase in fuel prices possible in Kyrgyzstan due to global situation - | 24.KG
The global oil price reached $115 per barrel today. Against this backdrop, a gradual increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is possible due to the global geopolitical situation. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, fuel pri»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 10
Tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate following the large-scale military campaign launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28. Iran has launched overnight missile and drone strikes across Iraq, Jordan, and the Gulf states following a fresh wave of Israeli attacks. The o»»»
Ramadan spirit shines as Dubai community hosts iftar for People of Determination
More than 200 guests, including families, community leaders, and distinguished personalities, gathered at the Khalidiya Palace Hotel in Dubai to attend a special Ramadan Iftar dedicated to People of Determination. The evening, organised by JYK Community Services in partnership with Westfield Event »»»
China Says Opposes Any Targeting of New Iran Leader
China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was kill»»»
Nepal's rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide
Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends. The 35-year-old's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was also leading »»»
Glasgow Building Fire Closes Scotland’s Busiest Train Station and Disrupts Rail Services
A major fire in the heart of Glasgow crippled Scottish train services Monday as firefighters worked to douse the blaze that destroyed a four-story building near Scotland's busiest railway station. Glasgow Central Station was closed and all travel to, from and through the station was expected to be »»»
What Safe Havens Remain for the Islamic Jihad?
The US-Israeli war against Iran has reshaped the landscape for Palestinian factions aligned with Tehran, with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad among the most affected. The group has faced financial and security setbacks in both Syria and Lebanon, even as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip. Sources i»»»
Scotland's busiest train station closed after blaze
London: Scotland's busiest train station was closed Monday after a blaze engulfed a neighbouring historic building, sparking a huge emergency response and causing travel disruption. Glasgow Central Station was shut with "no estimate on when the station will reopen" and disruption was expected to co»»»
Socialist Parliamentary Group to Meet Over Prosecutor’s Request on Belinda Balluku
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced in a post on X that the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party of Albania will convene today at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a prosecutor’s request seeking to restrict the freedom of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku. Rama s»»»
Bulgarian Fuel Prices Soar Up to 9% in a Week - And It’s Only the Start
Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo. The spike is being driven by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is disrupting both production and transportation of crude oil. Brent crude h»»»
UAE-India flights: Air India, Air India Express schedule for March 9
Passengers in the UAE can expect expanded flight operations on Monday, March 9, as Air India and Air India Express operate 24 scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat. To assist travellers affected by regional disruptions, the two carriers will also operate 32 ad-hoc flights to and from multiple UAE »»»
Israel fires white phosphorus at residential areas in Yohmor
The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»
Hezbollah fights Israeli soldiers as they try to enter Nabi Sheet, border towns
Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respo»»»
Europe rallies around Cyprus as Macron visits to show support
French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off »»»
'I can sense the stress': An expat’s story of returning home to UAE after flight cancellations and delays
Difficult times make you grateful for strange things. A month ago, I wouldn’t have heaved so many sighs of relief on holding a boarding pass. It’s a boarding pass that tells you that you’re going home or you’re going on vacation, either way it’s a piece of paper that you will probably forget about »»»
Israeli media: Millions in shelters and sirens blare everywhere - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Maldives extends childcare breaks for working mothers
Male: The Maldivian parliament has passed an amendment to the Employment Act extending childcare breaks for working mothers until their children reach 2 years old, state media PSM News reported on Monday. The amendment won unanimous approval, with all 62 lawmakers present voting in favor. Under the»»»
Ramadan is an opportunity to restore health, says doctor
Doha, Qatar: As more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan has passed, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the healthy habits that many people have adopted since the beginning of the month. Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink for specific hours; it is also an opportun»»»
Vietnam railway operator increases charges amid fuel price surge
Hanoi: Vietnam's Railway Transport Joint Stock Company increased passenger fares by 10 percent and freight rates by 15 percent on Monday, citing the need to maintain stable services amid a volatile fuel market caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The adju»»»
Bahrain's Bapco Declares Force Majeure after Iran Strikes
Bahrain's state-owned energy company Bapco declared force majeure after waves of Iranian strikes targeted the country's energy installations, the company said in a statement on Monday. Bapco "hereby serves notice of force majeure on its group operations which have been affected by the ongoing regio»»»
U.S., South Korea launch Freedom Shield drills amid widening Iran conflict - UPI.com
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter takes off from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on Monday as the United States and South Korea kick off their Freedom Shield joint military exercise. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, March 9 (UPI) -- The United States and South Korea began their annual Freedom Shield joint military e»»»
MoCI announces recall of Ford Transit 2025 models
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Fodr Transit 2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the screw connecting the brake booster arm to the brake pedal may be missing»»»
Parkin alert: UAE residents warned to protect digital identity against new scams
Dubai: Public parking solutions provider Parkin has urged residents to remain vigilant against online scams and protect their digital identity. In an advisory, the company said official entities will never ask users to log in to their accounts or share confidential information through unsolicited m»»»
Practical ways to protect mental well-being during challenging times
Doha, Qatar: In a time of heightened geopolitical tension in the region and widespread feelings of uncertainty, mental health experts say it is important for individuals and families to adopt practical coping strategies to protect their emotional well-being. Periods of instability can trigger heigh»»»
Azerbaijan reopens Iran border to cargo traffic after drone incident
Moscow: Azerbaijan says it had reopened its border crossings with Iran for all cargo traffic, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. Al Jazeera stated this adding, the border crossings, one of the shortest land routes connecting Iran to its ally Russia, were closed last week after what »»»
Islamweb launches ‘Doha of the Qur’an’ platform featuring over 50 complete recitations
Doha, Qatar: The Islamweb network, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through its Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has launched a new Ramadan initiative titled ‘Doha of the Qur’an’. The platform represents one of the network’s most comprehensive seasonal projects,»»»
Virtual reality advances innovation in pre-medical education at WCM-Q
Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemogl»»»
Gold Prices Fall on Dollar Strength, Fading US Rate-cut Hopes
Gold prices fell on Monday, as a stronger US dollar weighed on the greenback-priced bullion, while higher energy costs fueled inflation concerns and further dimmed the prospects for near-term reductions in interest rates. Spot gold shed 1.4% to $5,097.70 per ounce as of 0750 GMT, after falling more»»»
Israel fires white phosphorus at residential areas in Yohmor
The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»
Hezbollah fights Israelis landing in Nabi Sheet, soldiers entering border towns
Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respo»»»
Indian rupee hits record low, giving UAE remitters stronger value
Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE are seeing stronger value when sending money home after the Indian rupee weakened sharply against the UAE dirham, touching an all-time low in early Monday trading. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Currency tracking platforms such as »»»
European Investment Bank to advise Romania on bolstering water infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Romanian Investment and Development Bank on plans to bolster water infrastructure across country under an advisory accord signed in Luxemburg, according to a press statement released by EIB on Tuesday.Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB wi»»»
Robert Anghel takes over as CEO of Salt Bank
Robert Anghel has been appointed CEO of Salt Bank, taking over from Gabriela Nistor, who will stay on as a member of the Board of Directors. Anghel has over 25 years of experience in digital transformation and banking and has been involved in the Salt Bank project from its early stages as Chief Bus»»»
BVB Investors Back Stable High-Dividend Stocks in 2025
Cornerstone Communications, a local consultancy firm specialized in investor relations and capital markets, together with MIA Marketing, a Romanian market research company, and in collaboration with BT Capital Partners, have completed the 2025 edition of the Market Pulse study, dedicated to the cap»»»
EFdeN and ING Bank launch first Energy Efficiency Simulator
EFdeN and ING Bank Romania launch the first free digital simulator that allows apartment owners to make their own assessment of the energy efficiency of their home and quickly understand what interventions are worth making in their apartments and with what estimated impact on bills.According to an »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»
Oil price spike at over $100 per barrel as market faces possibly worst crisis in history
Oil prices surged to over $100 per barrel in early trading on March 9, as the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for nearly a week now has led to production shut-ins across the Gulf as storage space for unexported oil runs out. »»»
COMMENT: Iran conflict energy shock eurozone outlook, says Oxford Economics
The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»