MANILA — Faced with soaring prices and disruptions to their oil and gas supplies, Asian countries heavily dependent on fossil fuels from the war-struck Gulf are moving to protect their domestic markets.Here are some of the measures being considered to limit the war's impact:South Korea eyes price c»»»

NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks fell early Monday as a surge in oil prices due to the Middle East war dampened the global economic outlook.All three major US indices dropped more than one per cent, joining a global equity market rout, as oil prices rose in response to output cuts by leading Middle Ea»»»

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war.Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»

AMMAN — Representative of the financial and banking sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Firas Sultan, said inflows of remittances from Jordanian expatriates, particularly in the Gulf states, have stimulated local exchange companies.The local market is currently witnessing a "steady" inf»»»

Almazbek Usenov has been relieved of his post as Director of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Kutman Mamyrov has been appointed to the vacant position. Photo Internet. Kutman Mamyrov Kutman Mamyrov was born on March 24, 1984. H»»»

Colombia on Sunday voted in legislative elections that delivered a divided congress but saw President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition expected to maintain dominance in both the lower chamber and the senate. The country will hold a presidential vote in May in which Petro cannot run for re-ele»»»

Venezuela continues to burn natural gas produced as a byproduct of oil extraction in a process called gas flaring, which wastes a valuable resource and also has negative consequences for the environment and poses health risks. We spoke to people in Venezuela with knowledge of gas flaring and its ef»»»

In Colombia's congressional elections, preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block has come out on top in the senate with the right wing Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe edging ahead in the House of Representatives. Voters had to fill 102 Sena»»»

Speculation has been growing surrounding the fate of a high-ranking Iranian commander, Esmail Qaani as some unconfirmed reports allege the general has been executed by Iran for spying for Israel. The report circulating in Arab media that he was arrested and executed for Israeli espionnage have not »»»

"When Cyprus is attacked it is Europe that is attacked" said French President Emmanuel Macron as he spoke during a visit to Cyprus after it was targeted by Iranian-made drones. He also mentioned that France and its partners are preparing a 'purely defensive' mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

Lebanese officials say nearly 400 people have been killed and more than half a million displaced amid fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut and in the south of the country. In the meantime, Hezbollah says it is fighting Israeli forces that have landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter, while the Israeli a»»»

Finance Ministers from the G7 group of the world's leading economies are meeting on March 9 to discuss a potential release of stocks from Strategic Petroleum Reserves. The talks will be joined by the executive director of the International Energy Agency. The organisation was formed in the wake of t»»»

The supply of weaponry and drone interceptors could shape the future of the war with Iran, as the US and Gulf nations are trying to find cheaper ways to intercept Iranian drones, before they hit their targets. And it's actually Ukraine actually may have role to play here.»»»

One week after hostilities resumed between Israel and Hezbollah, UNICEF has sounded the alarm over the situation for children in Lebanon. According to the health ministry, more than 80 children have been killed in the fighting. Christophe Boulierac, UNICEF Lebanon’s chief of advocacy and communicat»»»

The Iran crisis has sent oil prices surging, and the G7 finance ministers are meeting later today to discuss possibly releasing strategic oil reserves to stabilise oil prices. The Brent oil barrel has reached its highest price since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Solange Mougin has more on the fa»»»

Iran's council of 88 clerics appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatallah Ali Khamenei, as new supreme leader of the country. This as US-Israeli strikes keep pounding the country, targeting oil, civilian and military infrastructure. Now, US President Donald Trump is 'gauging' whether the new a»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has become Iran's new supreme leader. The secretive 56-year-old cleric is only the third supreme leader in the history of the Islamic Republic and has close ties to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. But what will his role actually entail?»»»

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of "unlawfully" using white phosphorus over residential parts of southern Lebanon last week. White phosphorus ignites on contact with oxygen, can be used as an incendiary weapon and can cause fires, horrific burns, respiratory damage and death.»»»

FRANCE 24 spoke to Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about the impact of the Israeli and US military campaign on Iran’s nuclear programme. He said only limited damage has been observed at key nuclear sites so far, with no rise in radiation levels detected. G»»»

France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday as the Middle East war entered its second week. The French leader landed by helicopter on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Med»»»

Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader signals the entrenchment of hardline cleric power and a continued resistance amid the US-Israeli military onslaught. It also underscores US President Donald Trump’s policy failure to detail the goals of t»»»

Several more explosions were heard across Doha and warning sirens sounded in Manama on Monday, as Iran pressed its aerial campaign against Gulf neighbours. The oil-rich Gulf states have been targeted by waves of drones and missiles since Tehran launched its retaliation campaign in the wake of the U»»»

Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but they have appeared in the war in the Middle East with strikes on desalination plants -- critical infrastructure for millions of people in the arid region. Bahrain's interior ministry said Sunday that an Iranian drone attack damaged a water desal»»»

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday again warned Tehran against taking "provocative steps" after NATO defence systems intercepted a second Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara.»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, says that "the skyrocketing price of oil, the collapse of the stock market, the increasing casualties and the Iranian ability to continue to hit infrastructure are beginning to sober up" U»»»

U.S. President Donald ​Trump said on Monday he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team after reports that five players had sought asylum in Australia. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.»»»

Second week of a war seen more than ever as a massive gamble by the US and Israel: the hitting of oil installations in Tehran prompting retaliation across the Gulf. Also blown away, claims that disruptions to global energy security would be a passing blip. As the price of crude shoots past 100 doll»»»

Influencers in Dubai have taken to social media to post near-identical videos praising Dubai's safety, and glorifying its leadership, using the same template, music and captions. It comes just a week after videos of panic in Dubai circulated across social media following intercepted Iranian st»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Peter McNally, Global Head of Sector Analysts at Third Bridge, says that "the duration of the outage in the Middle East is going to be the biggest factor" in the G7's decision to tap into strategic oil reserves, adding that US President Donald Trump has "ve»»»

Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus munitions over residential areas of the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3. The New York-based group said it verified and geolocated images showing airburst munitions over homes, with civil defence workers res»»»

It is raining in Dubai and other parts of the UAE as unsettled weather moves across the region, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reports. A surface low-pressure system, supported by an upper-air extension, is driving the rainfall. Videos shared by Storm_ae on Instagram show showers across R»»»

Dubai: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 11th day, authorities in the UAE continue to monitor developments closely while maintaining security readiness and ensuring the continuity of essential services. Officials confirmed that the country’s air defence systems»»»

In a bold escalation of Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command (CentCom) released unclassified footage on March 10, 2026, showcasing missile strikes on partly concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers. The video depicts thermal imaging of hidden mobile launchers under bridges, trees, bunkers a»»»

Kanybek Adiev has been dismissed as Mayor of Karakol city, Issyk-Kul region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Talantbek Imanov has been appointed in his place. He has been relieved of his post as Special Presidential Representative for Special Assignments. Photo Internet. T»»»

Air India and Air India Express will operate scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat on March 10, with the airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open. The two airlines will together operate a total of 14 flights to and from Jeddah and Air India Express will operate 14 flights to a»»»

The Federal Aviation Administration announced eight three-year pilot projects to explore how to implement and regulate air taxis and other drone-type transportation systems in the United States. Among the aircraft companies that will work with several government agencies is Joby Aviation -- chosen »»»

Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic Kim Kwang-jae. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to the press service, the»»»

A student of the Specialized Children’s and Youth Olympic Reserve School for Combat Sports won a gold medal at the Open European Judo Cup for young men born in 2009–2011. According to the Bishkek City Hall, the international tournament was held on March 7–9 in Antalya, Turkey. Athletes from 21 coun»»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic has thwarted a possible armed attack at a school in Bishkek. The SCNS press center reported. According to the committee, during counterterrorism efforts carried out jointly with foreign partners, authorities identified a minor »»»

UAE airlines have resumed limited flights amid ongoing regional restrictions. Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air Arabia, and flydubai are operating selected routes to major destinations, prioritising safety and operational checks. Passengers are advised to check flight status and confirm bookings before»»»

World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown ren»»»

Twin brothers Alon Alexander (R, back) and Oren Alexander (2, L), were found guilty Monday in a New York courtroom for rape, sexual assault, drugging individuals and sex trafficking as part of a years long "lifestyle" of abuse. File Photo by Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Pool/EPA March 9 (UPI) -- Th»»»

President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday - the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies and shaken markets - typified this confusion around the war's tim»»»

Share: Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, called for direct talks with Israel to end the fighting. He also leveled blame at Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, for igniting the war. Israeli forces advanced in southern Lebanon on Monday, entering new territory as part of a stated effort to expand a »»»

Etihad Airways has released its latest limited flight schedule, operating to key destinations from Abu Dhabi. The airline has listed flights for March 10, 11 and 12, 2026, allowing passengers with existing bookings to be accommodated as soon as possible. The airline advises travellers not to go to »»»

VANCOUVER, British Columbia: The parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada alleged in a civil lawsuit Monday that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI knew the shooter was planning a mass attack. OpenAI has said it considered but didn’t alert police about the activities of the person who »»»

Videos released online and verified by a number of news agencies have amplified accusations that the US is behind the deadly strike on an Iranian girls‘ school that left over 160 people dead. The footage shows what appears to be a US Tomahawk missile impacting near the school in Minab, southern Ira»»»

Dubai: Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable pricing, and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region. Several hotel groups said they are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with authorities to ensure operations contin»»»

A Texas man was sentenced to more than 7 years in jail for submitting $59.9 million in fake and fraudulent medical claims to Medicare. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- A Texas man who schemed his way into nearly $60 million in fraudulent medical claims for unnecessary»»»

Dubai: It sounded audacious when Niranjan Aryal from Nepal first told his family he planned to spend the next decade cycling across continents for a cause. Ten years. Dozens of countries. One bicycle. In the uncertain months following the Covid-19 pandemic, the idea seemed even more improbable. “In»»»