Iran’s drone-carrier warship Shahid Bagheri — the floating drone base now reportedly up in flames: What to know
The Shahid Bagheri, Iran's drone-carrier warship, was designed to extend the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC)’s reach across the world’s oceans using drones and missiles. When Iran unveiled its first drone-carrier warship in early 2025, the message was unmistakable: Tehran intended to project po»»»
“We never expected Iran to launch such an aggressive war against us,” Gargash says
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is committed to peace and regional stability but is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and protect everyone living on its soil, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has said. Speaking during an interview on the “Maraya Podcast”, produced by the Sharjah»»»
US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, in a 219–212 vote. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass »»»
US, Mexico to hold talks ahead of USMCA trade pact review as Trump tariffs loom
The United States and Mexico said on Thursday their negotiators will hold bilateral talks this month ahead of a joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, as tariff pressure from US President Donald Trump adds urgency to discussions. The first meeting is set for the w»»»
How long will Strait of Hormuz tanker crisis keep oil prices rising?
Dubai: Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted tanker traffic and driven oil prices higher, raising concerns for global energy markets and Gulf trade routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the disruption »»»
NASA rules out chance of lunar asteroid impact in 2032 - UPI.com
NASA scientists on Thursday ruled out the chance that near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a threat to Earth or the moon in December 2032, which earlier data suggested could pose what the agency said was a "small, but notable" risk for impact. Photo by Andy Rivkin (APL)/STScl/CSA/ESA/NASA March 5 (UP»»»
Etihad to resume limited Abu Dhabi flights to 25 destinations
Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key international destinations. The airline said passengers with previous bookings will be accommodated on the new flights as soon as possible, while tickets are also avail»»»
UAE: Readiness and transparency as pillars of security and stability
In its effective and highly professional handling of the Iranian missile and drone attacks it has faced, the United Arab Emirates has demonstrated exceptional readiness and capability in containing threats to its national security. It has managed the repercussions of such crises with the utmost pro»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Trump takes from Putin playbook with state-backed Hormuz maritime insurance
It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»
Government report paints bleak picture for Tajik households
A recent Tajik government report on living standards indicates that many households are hovering on the edge of the poverty line. The published results reaffirm Tajikistan’s status as Central Asia’s poorest country. »»»
The US-Israeli attack on Iran explained: Knesset critic Ofer Cassif on Netanyahu, Trump, and political motives
As Israel and the United States press ahead with their sweeping military campaign against Iran, political consensus in Jerusalem appears nearly absolute. In Israel, the war has drawn support across much of the political spectrum. Opposition leader Yair Lapid, long a fierce critic of Netanyahu, has »»»
Eight-hours grid-level battery capacity will complete the green energy revolution
What started as development banks pushing emerging markets to adopt green energy for reasons of sustainability and the Climate Crisis has been transformed after the cost of producing green energy plummeted. Today it is a simple economic argument: there is no source of power cheaper than solar and w»»»
Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
The eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes, prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive. He»»»
Philippines: Smart OFWs are refinancing their home loans — Here’s why
Home remortgage — or home loan refinancing — is simple in idea. You replace an old loan with a new one. You move from one lender to another. From Bank A to Bank B (or C). Or to the state lender, Pag-IBIG Fund. Why do it? For better terms.Lower interest.Longer time to pay. Sometimes, for cash. Unloc»»»
Trump fires homeland security chief and immigration-crackdown enforcer Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem days after a blistering Senate hearing over her management of Trump's hardline immigration crackdown. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as head of the Departmen»»»
House GOP calls on Gonzales to end re-election campaign - UPI.com
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staffer after months of denials. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, pictured speaking during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, acknowledged a 2024 affair with a staffer and has been asked by Republican leadership in the House to end»»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
The best possible investment a government can make: health
What is the best possible investment a government can make? Is it a high speed train network, or are 5G telecom Nets? Perhaps it is space based solar power generation capacity. The answer is much more mundane: studies by both the IMF and the World Bank have found the best possible investments that »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»
Trump to host Latin American leaders in Miami security summit
US President Donald Trump will host leaders from several Latin American and Caribbean countries in Miami on March 7 for a summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on security, migration and organised crime, the White House said on March 4. »»»