Gulf News 6m

Philippines introduces new ‘PP’ code for regular ePassports

Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»

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Naharnet 7m

Israel army warns of imminent strikes on Tyre and Sidon

Israel's military said Tuesday it would soon strike Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern Lebanese cities of Tyre and Sidon, warning residents to move away from targeted buildings. "Urgent warning to the residents of Tyre and Sidon. The IDF will soon attack military infrastructure belonging to t»»»

Al Awsat 18m

Attacks against Israel Intensify as New Supreme Leader Takes over in Iran

Iran and Hezbollah intensified their attacks against Israel after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father as Iran's supreme leader. On Monday, reports said Iran launched seven missile barrages at Israel while Lebanon’s Hezbollah conducted seven waves of rocket, mortar, and dro»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Gold fails to surge during Middle East tensions. What is holding prices back

Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

Oil Falls as Trump Predicts Middle East De-escalation

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting a more than three-year high in the previous session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent futures fell $6.28, or 6.3%, to $92.68 a barrel at»»»

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Kathimerini 31m

Teen hospitalized after assault by high school student

A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a high school student punched him in the face in Patra, Western Greece, on Monday, according to local media. The incident occurred as students were returning from a one-day school trip, when another student approached the 15-year-old and began hitting h»»»

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Actmedia 36m

Obesity doctors launch national education platform

Doctors who treat obesity launched, on World Obesity Day, the national education platform dialoginobezitate.ro, dedicated to correct and accessible education for patients."At a time when information about obesity is often fragmented or distorted online, a community of doctors directly involved in t»»»

Actmedia 36m

Real Estate: New home supply hits eight year low, demand resilient

Deliveries of new homes nationwide are estimated at fewer than 58,000 units in 2025, the lowest volume in the past eight years, according to data from a real estate consultancy company."The dynamic has, however, differed from previous years: while most regions recorded declines, Bucharest and Ilfov»»»

Actmedia 36m

Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025

Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800 passengers, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coanda - Bucha»»»

Actmedia 36m

APIA: New vehicle registrations in Romania down almost 25pct in February 2026

New vehicle registrations in Romania decreased by 24.4% in February 2026, year-on-year, with electrified vehicles witnessing a 3% decrease in registrations, according to data with the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) published on Monday.In terms of market sh»»»

Gulf News 37m

Fear of flights? UAE psychologist explains how to calm yourself during turbulence

She made the mistake of looking out of the window. It was pitch black. That might sound like the start of a horror film, and for Dubai-based Gita (name changed on request), it really was. “We were leaving an area of cold winds from what I understood. And the feeling of the plane suddenly shaking, t»»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Former Fukushima Worker Devotes Life to Abandoned Pets

Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. Meows and barks break the silence of the countryside, once an evacuation zone, as the 63-year-old »»»

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Al Awsat 42m

Gold Gains on Weaker Dollar, Easing Inflation Concerns

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing energy costs after US President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could end soon. Respite from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the chances of central banks raising interest rat»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Qatar condemns attack on United Arab Emirates consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it consideres the act a flagrant violation of international customs and covenant»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Justice Minister Calls for Swift Resolution to Acting Prosecutor General Situation

The issue of replacing the de facto acting Prosecutor General is not a party-political one, caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Tuesday in a Facebook post. The question, which he said weighs heavily on Bulgaria’s justice system, should not be subject to political bargaining or left t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria Publishes Criteria for Discussions of Prosecutor General Candidates

The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) has published a draft of principle criteria when discussing candidates for Prosecutor General as announced by the association on Tuesday. The document was prepared by the Scientific and Expert Council of the Prosecutor's Office and aims to initiate a»»»

bta.bg
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 47m

McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 48m

Vietnam encourages remote work to save fuel

Hanoi: Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has encouraged remote work where possible to reduce travel demand and transportation needs, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have caused sharp volatility in the global energy m»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 51m

Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle

A leader who has never been fully tested takes the helm in Iran when its theocracy faces its greatest test in five decades. Continuity and connections have pulled Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, to the top after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the first salvos of this war. But Ira»»»

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BBC 51m

Strikes shake Iran cities as crowds rally in support of Mojtaba Khamenei

The Israeli military has said it carried out several wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran, as supporters of the Islamic Republic staged rallies to celebrate the appointment of a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline Shia Muslim cleric close to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, was ch»»»

bbc.com
Actmedia 54m

Survey: More than 90% of Romanians believe they need AI skills to advance in their careers

Over 90% of Romanians believe that they need Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to remain relevant in their careers, according to the findings of a recently published survey.According to data analysed by NewTech Academy in collaboration with the National Qualifications Authority (NCA) at the level»»»

Actmedia 54m

Romania draws 4.7 bn euros from international markets

Romania has drawn approximately 4.7 billion euros from international financial markets, through the Romanian state's first exit on foreign markets in 2026, and through this operation it has covered almost half of the external financing needs estimated to be achieved through Eurobond issuances for 2»»»

Al Awsat 54m

February Fifth Warmest on Record, Extreme Rain in Europe, Says EU Monitor

The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe drenched by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, the European Union's climate monitor said on Tuesday. Global temperatures last month were 1.49C above pre-industrial times, defined as the 1850-1900 period before large-s»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Says US-South Korea Drills to Harm Regional Stability

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said US-South Korea military drills that began this week were a "provocative and aggressive war rehearsal" that would harm regional stability, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. The annual Freedom Shield military exercises revealed the»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

FBI Extends 2020 US Presidential Election Probe to Arizona

The FBI has extended its investigation of the 2020 US election, which President Donald Trump falsely claims to have won, to Arizona, state officials said Monday. The move comes six weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized 2020 election ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a p»»»

english.aawsat.com
Actmedia 54m

Roxana Minzatu: 522 million euros for nine new hospitals in Romania

European Commission Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Minzatu announced on Monday the approval of "the transfer of 522 million euros to the Health Programme 2021-2027 to ensure that Romania will be able to complete nine new hospitals."The investments »»»

Actmedia 54m

Senate rejects simple motion against Investments and European Projects minister

The Senate rejected, in Monday's plenary sitting, the simple motion against Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragos Pislaru.There were 41 votes in favour and 73 votes against the motion. Romania could collect approximately 3 billion euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan »»»

Actmedia 54m

President Dan to attend Friends of Competitiveness meeting

President Nicusor Dan is participating today in a meeting of the Friends of Competitiveness group of European states for coordination on the internal market and competitiveness, in order to prepare the European Council meeting of March 19-20.The meeting is scheduled for the evening in a videoconfer»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai opens new beach library at Jumeirah Beach 2

Dubai: Dubai has opened a new beach library giving residents and visitors yet another reason to linger by the sea with a good book in hand. Dubai Municipality announced the launch of the beach library at Jumeirah Beach 2 on its official social media channels, inviting beachgoers to browse a free co»»»

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Novinite 1h

Fuel Prices Rising in Bulgaria: Government Demands Clarity on Reserves and Deliveries

Energy Minister Traycho Traykov has held talks with representatives of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association to discuss developments on international energy markets and their impact on fuel prices in Bulgaria. The meeting focused on fluctuations on global exchanges and the need for institutions to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch: Dubai opens new Beach Library amid Iranian aggression on UAE

Dubai: Dubai has opened a new Beach Library giving residents and visitors yet another reason to linger by the sea with a good book in hand. Dubai Municipality announced the launch of the Beach Library at Jumeirah Beach 2 on its official social media channels, inviting beachgoers to browse a free co»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China Starts Year with Booming Trade, Despite US Exports Drop

China's trade surged by a fifth in the first two months of the year, official data showed Tuesday, significantly outpacing forecasts as a plunge in shipments to the United States was offset by sales to other major markets. The boost is a lifeline for the world's second-largest economy as domestic c»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 1h

Dozens reportedly killed in Tehran as Trump threatens Iran with more ‘death’: Live Updates (VIDEOS)

A new wave of US-Israeli strikes has killed at least 40 people in Tehran, with the overall civilian death toll in the conflict on the Iranian side exceeding 1,300, according to local media and officials. US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran “twenty times harder” if it continues t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATES: Gulf nations continue to intercept threats

Doha, Qatar: While air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain, warning people to head to nearest safe place, Kuwait National Guard announced that it intercepted six drones. UAE Ministry of Defence also confirmed that it was intercepting ballistic missiles in the country. Stay tuned for more updates:»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Indian Wells, United States: Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday. The big-serving Frenchman's aggressive game forced world number one Alcaraz »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Officially Ends Leva Circulation as Euro Transition Reaches Final Stage

Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation. Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets and head of the Coordination Center for the Euro Introduction Mechanism, confirmed at a b»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Search Called Off after Indonesia Landfill Collapse Kills Seven

Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for victims of a landslide at the country's largest open landfill after pulling seven bodies out from under debris, an official said Tuesday. Rescuers recovered three bodies on Sunday and four more on Monday, Jakarta search and rescue agency head Desia»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar’s payments market set for rapid growth as digital transactions accelerate

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Awqaf Ministry receives endowment of 24,490 shares in Mesaieed Petrochemical Company

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new investment endowment consisting of 24,490 shares in Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company, donated by a benefactor under the supervision of the directorate. The returns from the share»»»

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