I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the first President George Bush made a speech that he probably regretted until the end of his days. It was»»»

London, March 11 (SANA) Global oil prices surged on Wednesday amid concerns about potential supply disruptions due to escalating war in the Middle East. While the possibility of the International Energy Agency (IEA) releasing strategic petroleum reserves offered some relief, prices still climbed mo»»»

New York, March 11 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, expressed the Syrian Arab Republic’s deep concern over the dangerous military escalation in the region during a UN Security Council session on Lebanon on Wednesday.Ambassador Olabi emphasized that the o»»»

Dubai: Standard Chartered said its operations in Dubai and across the Middle East are continuing under work-from-home arrangements, clarifying recent international media reports about its offices in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement, the bank »»»

Hezbollah strikes on Israeli radar and satellite bases mirror Iranian tactics – but that doesn’t means there is a single operational plan, Rome University professor Dr Lorenzo Trombetta tells Sputnik. "What we are looking at [is] a constellation of actors that share strategic interests and a broad »»»

The executive director of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said he is glad to see IEA's 32 member countries unanimously agree to release 400 million barrels of oil from its emergency stockpile.. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 11 (UPI) -- The International Energy Agency agree»»»

Inflation in the US was stable in February, ahead of the shock to energy prices triggered by the US and Israel war in Iran. Consumer prices rose 2.4% over the 12 months to February, the same pace as the prior month, as rising food and housing costs were offset by falling prices for other items, suc»»»

Local markets across the UAE are witnessing a smooth flow of goods to retail outlets, with supplies available in normal conditions and in quantities sufficient to meet consumer needs, according to officials. Authorities from the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, economic departments and consumer»»»

MEPs have urged the EU Commission to create a single market for defence as part of the bloc’s attempts to increase integration of a multi-billion euro industry that is at the heart of Europe’s plans to better defend itself. At the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday (11»»»

The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and called for "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soa»»»

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be. Iran launched so many drones across the region at once that some slipped through the defenses, in»»»

Brussels: The European Union has approved new sanctions against Iran targeting 19 officials and entities linked to the Iranian government over serious human rights violations, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced. “The EU continues to hold Iran accoun»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict continues to unfold, ripple effects are being felt across travel, oil markets, shipping routes and aviation worldwide — including here in the UAE. Governments, airlines and global energy organisations are introducing measures aimed at stabilising markets, maintaining »»»

Ukraine has failed to explain why an armored convoy carrying tens of millions of dollars in cash and gold, and supervised by people with ties to Ukrainian intelligence, was transiting through Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. He also implied that the funds may be a sign of Ukraini»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

The United States has suspended its coordination with the Lebanese Army in an effort to increase pressure for the removal of the army commander, Rodolphe Haykal, the L'Orient-Le Jour newspaper has learned from several diplomatic sources. However, such a measure is rejected in Lebanon as the war con»»»

Gas prices continue to rise in Walnut Creek, California on Tuesday. California prices are higher than the national average. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The consumer price index rose at a slightly quicker pace in February than January but the annual rate of inflation»»»

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a strike on a civilian business in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. At least two people died, and five were injured. Photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine has hit a plant in Russia that manufactures control systems for mis»»»

Share: PHOTO –Destruction is seen in front of the building where at least four people were injured in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Aisha Bakkar area of central Beirut, Lebanon, March 11, 2026.Adri Salido/Getty BY BASSEM MROUE, AP Unlike in the past, when many people were afrai»»»

Abu Dhabi Media Office reported that a fire that had broken out after defence ops against Iranian aggression was soon brought under control on March 11. The flames broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by »»»

Snow fell in parts of Tehran on Tuesday night, blanketing the Iranian capital with a layer of white after air strikes on oil depots caused days of dark skies and black rain. But life goes on, even as the war drags on. Sahar, a woman in her 20s, told BBC Persian that she was spending most days shelt»»»

The United Nations aid chief warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East is straining humanitarian operations worldwide, disrupting supply chains and slowing the delivery of life-saving assistance to numerous crisis zones. “We are in a moment of grave peril for the Middle East and, act»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

Share: FILE- Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei BEIRUT- Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured but is continuing to operate, an Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday after state te»»»

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The narrow waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively closed by the war, is so vital for the global e»»»

Around 30 countries, including those with United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, voiced concern Wednesday over renewed fighting after Israel launched strikes in retaliation for attacks by Hezbollah. "We troop contributing countries to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, joined by several other m»»»

A TSA agent directs passengers checking in for flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago in November. U.S. Customs has resumed Global Entry during the partial government shutdown. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI) -- The United States resumed Global Entry, a pro»»»

Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf. Iran fired at Israel and targets across the Middle East on Wednesday, demonstrating it can still fight back and disrupt energy supplies d»»»

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkiye is handling the developments in the Middle East with utmost caution and prudence to prevent the conflict from spreading to its territory, stressing that Iranian attacks on neighboring countries are not a correct step. Spe»»»

The International Energy Agency agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its memb»»»

Iran's military on Wednesday said any ships belonging to the United States, Israel or their allies passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. "Any vessel whose oil cargo or the vessel itself belongs to the United States, the Zionist regime or their hostile allies will be consi»»»

Three cargo vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime authorities say, as pressure intensifies on one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Traffic through the strait - a vital corridor for oil - has fallen sharply since Israel and the US attacked Iran»»»

Dubai: What President Donald Trump described as a “brief disruption” is rapidly turning into something far larger, with the economic and strategic fallout of the Iran war spreading well beyond the battlefield. According to a New York Times analysis, the conflict, now nearing its second week, is alr»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to attack economic centers and banks related to United States and Israeli entities in the region after an attack on an Iranian bank, with the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic in its 12th day. A spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiy»»»

The European Union and United Kingdom have demanded that Israel halt a surge in violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has taken place since the start of the country's war with Iran. Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers across»»»

1 of 2 | The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stands empty in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., after she vacated the office. The special election on Tuesday to replace her didn't have a clear winner. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by an uptick in the US dollar and looming inflation concerns that boosted the likelihood of higher interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.3% at $5,177.50 per ounce, as of 9:18 a.m. ET (1318 GMT). US gold futures for April delivery fell 1.1% to $5,185»»»

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Three cargo ships reported being attacked by unknown projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz, an historic flashpoint in Iran's relations with the West illustated by this view of Iranian navy speed boats conducting military exercises in the Sea of Oman off southern Iran in 2011. Photo by Ali Moh»»»

The war with Iran is already costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars in military operations — and that may only be the beginning. According to estimates compiled by think tanks cited by CNN, the conflict is currently costing about $891.4 million a day, as American forces deploy»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the newly established Blat Israeli site in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: Militar»»»

Germany and Austria said Wednesday they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for members to release a record 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war. Japan also said it will release some of its reserves startin»»»

Dubai: Security forces sealed off areas around the White House in Washington after a van crashed into a security barricade near Lafayette Square during the morning rush hour. Police said the vehicle struck a gate along 16th Street, prompting an immediate security response and temporary shutdown of »»»

Shrapnel killed a woman following a strike on an arms depot belonging to an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, health and security officials told AFP. A security source said "a bombing targeted an arms depot at a military base", which mainly hosts the powerful Asaib Ahl al-Haq group, near the town of»»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany debates return to nuclear energy Jens ThurauWill new nuclear power plants be built across Europe? EU Commission President von der Leyen is in favor. German Chancellor Merz says it's impossible. https://p.dw.com/p/5AAU7Germany has decommissioned its nuclear power plantsImage: »»»

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Dubai: The Philippines has reiterated that Filipino seafarers have the “right to refuse sailing” to certain high-risk waters after a Filipino crew member was reported missing following an attack on a tugboat assisting a distressed vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. In light of this, the Department o»»»

Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to designate Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards a "terrorist organization", as the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic raged for a 12th day. "The Iranian regime's recent actions underscore that its aggression constitutes»»»

G7 nations have said they would support the collective release of oil from their reserves to tackle soaring prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The group of countries has been meeting with the International Energy Agency (IEA), which is reported to be readying its biggest ever in»»»

A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, police said, forcing a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour. The driver was taken into custody and there were no reported injuries following the pre-dawn incident at Lafayette Square, ju»»»