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»»»
Public Transport Employees Hold Protest in Ruse to Demand Wage Increase
Public transport employees in Ruse and representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) blocked part of a central roundabout in Ruse, located next to the Arena Ruse Hall, for half an hour on Tuesday. Public transport workers are protesting for a 5% salary increas»»»
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»»»
Russia Сould Stabilize Global Energy Markets Amid Hormuz Chaos – Expert
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that oil production and transportation via the Strait of Hormuz “have slowed or stopped because of the attacks and aggression by the Israelis and Americans against Iran.” After the actual closure of the State of Hormuz, “leading OPEC members ar»»»
No alert status for UAE: Filipino community assured government is ‘fully prepared’
Dubai: Leaders of the Filipino community in the UAE have joined Philippine government officials in an online coordination meeting to discuss contingency plans and welfare programmes for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the current security situation in the Middle East. Organised by the Filipin»»»
DP World appoints Ahmad Al-Hassan to oversee GCC operations
Dubai: Global trade and logistics major DP World has appointed Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as CEO and Managing Director for its GCC business, placing a long-time company executive in charge of one of the group’s most strategically important regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
Pakistan Navy Begins Ship Escorts Due to Gulf Tensions
Pakistan's navy has launched an operation to "counter multidimensional threats" to its national shipping and maritime trade, with concerns about fuel supplies due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The military said late on Monday that navy ships were escorting merchant vessels "to ensure the uninterru»»»
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:»»»
On This Day, March 10: Lee Boyd Malvo sentenced to life for D.C. sniper shootings - UPI.com
On March 10, 2004, Lee Boyd Malvo, 19, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in 10 Washington-area sniper killings in 2002. 1 of 4 | People visit a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 2002 D.C. sniper shootings at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Md., on November 10, 2009. O»»»
Australia to deploy long-range reconnaissance plane to Gulf
Sydney: Australia will deploy a long-range military reconnaissance plane to the Gulf to protect civilians, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting defence force personnel will be sent for an initial period of four weeks to help "protect and secure the»»»
Pakistan navy begins ship escorts due to Gulf tensions
Karachi: Pakistan's navy has launched an operation to "counter multidimensional threats" to its national shipping and maritime trade, with concerns about fuel supplies due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The military said late on Monday that navy ships were escorting merchant vessels "to ensure the »»»
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»»»
Barwa Real Estate AGM approves all agenda items, ratifies distribution of cash dividends
Doha, Qatar: Following the completion of the legally required quorum, representing (76.81%), Barwa Real Estate Group held the meeting of the Company’s Ordinary General Assembly this evening. H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board, members of the Board of Directors, th»»»
How Filipinos in the Middle East can get free calls back home
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»
Iran Vows to Fight ‘As Long as Needed’ as Trump Says War Will End ‘Soon’
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon." The remarks from one of Iran's top leaders, who also ruled out negotiations with Washington, came»»»
Timely alerts and guidelines help public stay prepared during heightened tensions
Doha, Qatar: Residents in Qatar have expressed appreciation for the timely alerts and safety guidelines issued by authorities amid heightened regional tensions, noting that these measures help them stay prepared and calm in uncertain situations. As part of precautionary measures to safeguard the pu»»»
Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again
For much of the last week and a half, the lion's share of the attention about America and Israel's war with Iran has, understandably, been consumed by the pictures and testimony about the conflict around the Middle East - in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates among others. In additi»»»
When oil trembles, nations prepare: The quiet reserves of America, Japan and Europe — What you need to know
Oil is the force that turns the wheels of our present age. This treasure beneath the earth — called by many “black gold” — moves ships across oceans, lifts aircraft into the sky, and carries the daily commerce of nations upon its unseen tide. Yet it is also among the most restless of commodities, q»»»
Gold surges again as global turmoil fuels safe haven demand
Dubai: Dubai gold prices jumped sharply on Tuesday morning, pushing retail rates higher after several days of volatile trading driven by global geopolitical developments and currency movements. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.25 am, the price of 24K gold in Dubai »»»
Iran’s defiant regime picks a new supreme leader
For a week Iran had functioned surprisingly smoothly under American and Israeli bombardment. Preparations ordered by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before his assassination on 28 February, proceeded as planned. The first wave of air strikes killed fewer among Iran’s leadership than was»»»
Trump Says Iran War Could Be Over Soon, but Oil Disruption Would Trigger Harsher US Strikes
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by Tehran, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader. Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a»»»
Kim Yo Jong warns of ‘terrible consequences’ over U.S.-South Korea military drills - UPI.com
Kim Yo Jong warned Tuesday that the U.S.-South Korea Freedom Shield joint military exercise could lead to “unimaginably terrible consequences.” She is seen here at a wreath-laying ceremony in Vietnam in 2020. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, March 10 (UPI) -- Kim Yo Jong, the powerful »»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
South Korea backs Philippines nuclear energy revival
South Korea has taken a formal step towards supporting the Philippines’ return to nuclear energy, with three major institutions signing an agreement to cooperate on future atomic power projects. The agreement links Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Export-Import Bank of Korea and Manila Electric»»»
Trump says Iran war could end 'soon' as Middle East conflict rattles markets
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war with Iran could end soon but gave no clear timeline for halting attacks that have rattled the Middle East and global markets. Stocks rose after he told CBS the US-Israeli assault was “very complete,” though later remarks offered mixed signals. P»»»
Macron announces future ‘defensive’ mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
France will send two warships as part of the European Union's naval mission Aspides in the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. The French president said the "purely defensive, purely support mission" will be put together by European and non-European states. President Em»»»
Supporters urge Australia to offer asylum to Iranian women's football team
Australia is coming under pressure to offer asylum to the Iranian women's football team as the squad prepares to fly home after losing its Asian cup match on Sunday. The Iranian team refused to sing their national anthem ahead of a match against South Korea, raising fears that the players will be t»»»
Putin, Trump Hold 1-Hour Phone Talk to Discuss Current Global Issues - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held an hour-long telephone conversation at the initiative of the United States to discuss current developments in the international arena, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. "This evening, the leaders of »»»
Bahrain- Pakistan travel: Gulf Air opens special Dammam–Karachi flight
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has opened registration for a special flight between King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (DMM), and Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan (KHI) on March 10. The flight allows passengers to travel during the temporary closure of »»»