Officials on Thursday said the LaGuardia Airport runway where the fatal crash of an Air Canada flight and a fire truck reopened Thursday morning. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- A LaGuardia runway that has been shuttered since Sunday night when an Air Canada jet collid»»»

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables. Surrounded by wind turbines and studded with solar panels, Feldheim, population 130, boasts its own electricity and »»»

The US Central Command has confirmed the death of hardliner Iranian Admiral Alireza Tangsiri hours after an Israeli strike in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz. In confirming the killing, US Admiral Brad Cooper called on those serving in the Iran Republican Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) to immedi»»»

1 of 3 | Trump in December renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump Kennedy Center," which is slated to close in July for two years for renovations. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staf»»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

Dino Polska reported Q4 2025 net profit of PLN 367.7 million, well below the PLN 456.4 million consensus. EBIT reached PLN 477.3 million and EBITDA PLN 613.5 million, both missing expectations, while revenue of PLN 8.9 billion also came in slightly under forecasts. For 2025, revenue rose 14.9% to P»»»

LPP delivered record 2025 results and upbeat forecasts, sending its share price up 12% to historic highs. Revenue rose 19% to over PLN 23 billion, while EBITDA jumped 31% to PLN 5.4 billion, operating profit 37% to PLN 3.3 billion, and net profit 36% to PLN 2.4 billion. Growth was driven by expansi»»»

Dubai: Gold’s recent slide has caught many off guard, particularly amid elevated geopolitical risks. Instead of rallying, prices have moved lower, with global macro forces taking control of the near-term direction. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Chris Weston, Head of »»»

Manila: The Philippines has scored a major energy breakthrough after the successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas field, a development expected to extend the country’s primary indigenous gas source and ease reliance on imported fuel. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald J. Trump announced a suspension of operations linked to targeting Iran's energy facilities for 10 days, effective until 6 April 2026. This move represents a 10-day extension of the current pause and comes as part of ongoing talks. In a statement published on Truth So»»»

Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz are showing early signs of life again, with the United States Department of the Treasury signaling a cautious rebound in maritime traffic — even as war tensions with Iran continue to dominate headlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said vessel move»»»

FUJAIRAH: Fujairah witnessed varying intensities of rainfall as a low-pressure system continues to move across UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood alert shortly after midnight on Thursday, carrying into the early hours of Friday (March 27). Al Taween recorded highest precip»»»

QNA & TNN Doha Qatar’s general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector recorded a notable decline in January 2026, reflecting continued pressure on key sectors, particularly hydrocarbons. According to data released by the National Planning Council, the index stood at 97.02 points, mark»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad welcomed the Human Rights Council’s (HRC) adoption of the resolution submitted on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan regarding the human rights impli»»»

Police in Sofia are searching for a woman suspected of carrying out a series of knife attacks that left four foreign nationals injured in the city center on Thursday evening. All victims are German citizens and were transported to hospital for treatment, with authorities confirming that none are in»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 took center stage as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit opened in Miami, with the kingdom delivering a balanced message that combined strategic caution with investment confidence. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan warned of geopolitical disruptions that»»»

Doha: Qatar’s local vegetable production is expected to reach approximately 120,000 tonnes by the end of 2026, pushing self-sufficiency levels to more than 70 percent during certain periods, according to recent estimates. According to a recent report by Al Rayyan TV, data indicate that domestic veg»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals living in the UAE who plan to apply for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or update an existing one will face stricter documentation requirements from April 1, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes are part of updates to Indi»»»

Dubai: The prospect of oil prices rising to $200 per barrel is now being increasingly tied to a single variable: whether Iran’s Kharg Island export infrastructure is directly targeted. The shift reflects how markets are moving beyond broad geopolitical risk and focusing on specific supply nodes tha»»»

As global supply chains face unprecedented strain, and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints, is disrupted, Saudi Arabia has positioned its transport system as a vital alternative, helping keep global trade moving. Under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy lau»»»

1 of 5 | Travelers wait in long, wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday in New York City. While the Senate works to pass a bill to end the partial government shutdown, fliers face long waits. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- Senators actively ne»»»

Damascus, March 26 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Thursday to enhance cooperation in water and sanitation projects. The agreement aims to improve water services and promote sustainable resource manageme»»»

Russia has been trading oil without a discount and even at a premium on some routes, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said on Thursday, as cited by Vedomosti. Global energy markets are under strain due to the fallout from the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, which has disrupted transit throug»»»

The US could redirect arms supplies originally designated for Ukraine to America’s own war with Iran, the Washington Post has reported, citing sources familiar with discussions on the matter. Under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), introduced in July 2025, European NATO members are »»»

The long boom in gold prices has been cut short by the Iran war, triggering a double-digit percentage fall. The Iran war has played a role, Suranjali Tandon, assistant professor at the Delhi-based National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, tells Sputnik."With supply chains disrupted the price»»»

Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - The Bureau of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), meeting on Thursday under chairmanship of Brahim Bouderbala, decided to hold two plenary sessions for oral questions addressed to the government.The first is...»»»

Damascus, Mar. 26 (SANA) Finance Minister, Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, affirmed Thursday that Decree No. 69, concerning tax exemptions for establishments affected by the war, will contribute to supporting the rehabilitation of more than 30,000 industrial, commercial, and tourism facilities. Speaking to »»»

Iran has taken full control over the Strait of Hormuz and the 20% of global energy and 30% of seaborne fertilizer exports that pass through it. Amid US threats of a ground invasion, Iranian media are signaling readiness to open a new front to choke off another vital trade artery. “If the enemy atte»»»

A person holds a sign reading "Vaccines save lives" during a protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, where the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting, in Atlanta, in December. President Donald Trump hasn't named a director for the organiza»»»

Miglena Temelkova has been re-elected for a second term as Chair of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Bulgaria. The decision was made at a General Reporting and Election Assembly of the Council of Rectors, held in Sofia on Thursday. Temelkova, who serves as »»»

TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Thursday that the company made a decision not to declare force majeure to any of its liquefied natural gas customers, and that it would respect all the LNG contracts in terms of price and ⁠volume. Qatar, the world's biggest ⁠LNG producer, has declared for»»»

Copenhagen: Negotiations to form a Danish government following this week's general election will formally open on Friday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic party, which came out on top in the vote, announced. The coalition-building process was expected to take weeks, as neither t»»»

“This is one of the largest investments made by JTI in Romania. It reflects our long-term confidence in this country, its infrastructure, and the quality of its workforce. Romania is a key market for our company, serving as an important industrial hub in Europe. Currently, nearly 1,600 employees wo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Defense Ministry announced that air defenses on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs, the ministry added. The »»»

Ras Al Khaimah’s Executive Council has declared that tomorrow, Friday, March 27th, will be a remote working day for all employees of Ras Al Khaimah Government departments, entities and institutions throughout the emirate. This decision was made in response to worsening weather conditions across the»»»

Bulgaria has nearly doubled its defense spending over the past decade, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s annual report, cited by BTA. Between 2014 and 2025, the country’s military expenditure rose from 1.31% to 2.14% of GDP, reflecting a steady upward trend in line with broader Allia»»»

India has secured crude oil supplies for the next 60 days, ensuring stable fuel supplies in the country despite disruption in shipments from the Middle East, the oil ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India, the world's third biggest oil consumer and importer, was buying over 40% of its oil »»»

Ukraine is still getting essential defense equipment despite the war in the Middle East, which is depleting stockpiles in Europe and the United States, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday. "The good news is that essential equipment into Ukraine continues to flow," he told reporters. Tha»»»

Schools teachers in the far northern Russian region are getting ready to provide kids with training in drone warfare. This month, the regional Ministry of Education organised courses for teachers on drone operation, according to the Russian edition of the Barents Observer. The training was conducte»»»

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of an impending global recession if the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The stark prediction comes just weeks after Fink framed the conflict as a good long-term investment opportunity. In a wide-ranging interview with th»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the military operation against Iran served as a test for NATO and warned that Washington would remember the alliance's response. "That's why I'm so disappointed in NATO, because this was a test for NATO. This was a test. You can»»»

Paris, March 26 (SANA) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the global economy is being knocked off its path of robust growth due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The organization highlighted that the near-to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The updated schedule is valid until April 15, 2026, and adds additional frequencies to over 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network, covering all continent»»»

EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»

Two days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran adopted a strategy of widening the geographical scope of its retaliation to maximise its chances of survival against a militarily superior opponent. As a result, it summoned Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy, to join the battle. But could its entry into »»»

Khor Fakkan: A 15-year-old Arab boy was rescued unharmed after being swept away by strong currents in a valley in the Al Zubarah area of Khor Fakkan, authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred at around 4.20pm, when the teenager, who was playing near a valley stream, slipped and fell into »»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held talks in Moscow with Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin. The press service of the Zhogorku Kenesh reported. The parties discussed strengthening cooperation in energy, transport, and agriculture sectors. Vyache»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The global oil market will face a very serious deficit in 2-3 months if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft CEO Alexander Dyukov said on Thursday. "The Middle East conflict is already having a significant impact on the global oil mark»»»

Vehicles line up for fuel in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. The transporters’ union, one of the most powerful in Chile, warned that the historic rise in fuel prices announced by Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, will increase costs throughout the country's entire logistics chain. Photo by Elv»»»

"An operation towards Kharg Island might happen, but it might as well be a smokescreen or a way for the US to put pressure on Iran," ex-Swedish army officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik, commenting on reports about a possible US ground operation against the Islamic Republi»»»