BusinessGlobal issuesIran conflict: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the curren»»»

US lawmakers are seeking to impose sanctions on officials in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, citing Budapest’s stance on Russian energy imports and its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Ukraine. A bill threatening Hungarian officials was announced on Friday by Senator Jeanne Shahe»»»

Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed presided on Friday over a ceremony during which he received the credentials of new ambassadors to Tunisia: Orlando Requeijo Gual, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Tunisia. Jun Saito, Ambassador...»»»

The candidates on the GERB-UDF coalition's list for the National Assembly kicked off their election campaign in Targovishte with a blessing ceremony for health and prosperity. The GERB regional coordinator for Targovishte, Darin Dimitrov, said: "Vote for the party that offers a future for Bulgaria.»»»

Ankara: On behalf of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani offered condolences to Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkiye HE Yaşar Güler on the martyrs of the Qatari Armed Forces helicopter crash from the Qatar-Turkiye joint forces' members, praying »»»

Share: PHOTO- A person raises a portrait of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a demonstration in support of Hezbollah and Iran, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abd»»»

People gather outside the federal courthouse in New York City in July 2023, when Argentina was to learn how much it owed to investors after nationalizing gas and oil company YPF SA. The award has now been overturned by a U.S. appeals court. File Photo by Sarah Yenesel/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Argentin»»»

1 of 4 | Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during a White House fraud task force meeting in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance took aim at Minn»»»

A 14-year-old pupil has been detained at an Athens high school after two knives were allegedly found in his possession, state ERT television said Friday. ERT said the boy was taken into custody by police called to the school at Neo Iraklio, in northern Athens, after other pupils saw the weapons in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a newly established Israeli occupation army observation site in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, ac»»»

Berlin, March 27 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh signed an agreement on Friday in Berlin with German Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt aimed at improving emergency equipment and rebuilding operations centers in Syria, enhancing faster and »»»

Progressive Bulgaria's goal is to remove the oligarchic model from power, the coalition's leader, Rumen Radev, said during a presentation of the candidate list for Varna's third multi-member constituency on Friday. “We have a very clear goal. We have a calling – to get rid of the corrupt oligarchic»»»

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi condemned the continued systematic Iranian terrorist attacks against several Arab states, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as a direct threat to regional security and sta»»»

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has lied about Washington pressing Kiev into withdrawing from Donbass, according to US Secretary of State Marko Rubio. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Clashes with light and medium weapons inside the city of Khiam 27-03-2026 20:41 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbolla»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted multiple gatherings of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Al-Malkiyeh Israeli site for the third time, »»»

The caretaker government on Friday unveiled a package of measures aimed at limiting the economic impact of the Middle East crisis, focusing on preserving purchasing power, supporting businesses, and preventing inflationary pressures. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said the measures are desig»»»

The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted on Friday the Kiryat Shmona Israeli settlement for the fourth time with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statem»»»

Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, is expected to plead guilty on April 8. He is charged with the murders of seven people. Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office March 27 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven wom»»»

Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received, on Friday, Secretary (South) in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Neena Malhotra, on the occasion of the 6th session of bilateral...»»»

The aim of the measures is to protect the most vulnerable citizens and curb inflation at an early stage, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers on steps to address the impact of the Middle East crisis. Klisurski said all measures have be»»»

The Vazrazhdane party presented its candidate list for Targovishte's 28th multi-member constituency at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in the city on Friday. The event was attended by MP and regional coordinator Veselin Veshev, top-of-the-list candidate Emil Borisov, and Chavdar C»»»

Iraqi security sources reported a breakthrough in investigations into rocket and drone attacks on diplomatic and security sites, as political and legal pressure intensifies to confine decisions of war and peace to the state. A security source familiar with the probe told Asharq Al-Awsat that author»»»

The Lebanese army and security forces are carrying out a “preventive” redeployment of units in the south under Israeli fire, in a move seen as aimed at avoiding direct contact or friction with Israeli forces. The step comes amid the absence of a political decision to confront Israeli incursions mil»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the war with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, three sources with direct knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. This is the first time a senior U.S. official suggested the war would continue beyond the four»»»

Berlin, March 27 (SANA) A trial began in the German capital on Friday for a Syrian national accused of committing crimes against humanity and killing protesters while leading a militia loyal to the deposed regime in Aleppo city during the early years of the Syrian revolution. According to Agence Fr»»»

Bulgaria will be the first EU country to implement a support scheme for energy-intensive industries, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers, where a package of measures related to the consequences of the Middle East crisis was presented. T»»»

Thirty-eight people were detained during Friday's specialized police operation in Blagoevgrad Region, acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev told a news briefing here on Friday evening. The operation covered not only crimes against citizens' political rights but also the wh»»»

The government is delaying the introduction of toll charges for the transport sector and bringing forward payments in agriculture, caretaker Economy and Industry Minister Irina Shtonova said on Friday at the Council of Ministers while presenting a package of measures related to the impact of the Mi»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday the interception and destruction of four hostile ballistic missiles and three drones within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours. In remarks, official spokesperson of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense Colonel Staff Saud Al Atwan stated that »»»

The Israeli military confirmed it struck a heavy water reactor and a uranium processing plant in central Iran on Friday, as it targeted nuclear sites in the country. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force... struck the heavy water plant in Arak, central Iran," the military said in a statement, d»»»

Dubai: A child has died after being swept away by fast-flowing water in a wadi in the Wilayat of Izki in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah governorate, authorities said on Friday, as severe weather continued to affect several parts of the country. Oman’s Search and Rescue Department said emergency teams were di»»»

People walk past rubbish accumulating in the streets of Havana on Wednesday. The Caribbean nation has been experiencing a severe energy crisis with the island nation virtually out of fuel. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- A tanker carrying Russian fuel initially headed to Cuba end»»»

Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - "The total outstanding household debt in Tunisia reached TND 32.162 billion in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Tunisia, TND 29.407 billion (91.4%) of which was granted by banks and TND 2.755 billion (8.6%) by...»»»

Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - Over 100 artisans from various regions of Tunisia are taking part in the 42nd edition of the Artisanal Creation Exhibition, which commenced on Friday and will continue until April 5 at the Kram Exhibition Park.The exhibition...»»»

Authorities on the southern island of Crete have temporarily banned swimming at a popular beach in Hania due to a liquid waste leak. The decision followed an inspection at the Koum Kapi beach, which is just outside the old town of Hania. Authorities discovered seepage believed to come from a leak i»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted 3 Merkava tanks and a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada using attack drones and a g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine with a squadron of attack dron»»»

Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Women are emerging as a key pillar in Syria’s economic recovery, supporting production and strengthening social stability amid growing efforts to expand their participation across various sectors. In a statement to SANA, Maysa Dahman, member of the Businesswomen Committee »»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his ministers announced Friday a package of measures aiming to Cushion the effect of the Middle East crisis. At a news briefing in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, he said that the package of measures aims to prevent the transmission of tensions alon»»»

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with US energy giant Chevron to conduct a comprehensive technical study of offshore Block NC 146. Block NC 146 – exploring promising offshore potentialThe NOC Chairman »»»

The US-Israeli war against Iran is unlikely to lead to "regime change", German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, as the month-long conflict showed no signs of abating. "Is regime change really the goal?" he said at a forum in Frankfurt organized by the FAZ newspaper. "If that's the goal, I don»»»

Cairo: The Arab Parliament condemned on Friday the continued systematic Iranian attacks against a number of Arab countries, stressing that they constitute a flagrant violation of all rules of international law and the principles of the UN Charter, and represent a direct threat to the security and s»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the telephone conversation, Araghchi and Lavrov discussed and exchan»»»

Uruguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Gabriel Oddone said the pressure by the United States to break trade ties with China is applied daily and channeled through different areas of the bilateral relationship. File Photo by Federico Gutierrez/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Uruguayan Minister of Economy a»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has advised motorists to make use of new route options connecting Al Maryah Island to the E12 highway, offering shorter travel distances and smoother journeys across the capital. According to DMT, the two bridges provide multiple acces»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian January average net monthly wage was 118,429 dinars, up by 10.2 pct in nominal terms and by 7.6 pct in real terms, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. The January average gross wage was 163,385 dinars, up by 10.1 pct in nominal terms and by 7»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Tefn base east of the occupied city of Acre, the air defense system in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha, »»»

MONTE CARLO - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will skip the Monte Carlo Masters due to injury, the tournament organisers announced on Instagram on Friday. After missing the Miami Masters, Djokovic will thus also not be competing at the season's first clay-court Masters, to be played from April»»»