The Peninsula 13m

Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis: PM

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will introduce a work-from-home policy for ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies starting April 15 to conserve energy during the Middle East war, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. The premier's announcement late Wednesday comes as the Southea»»»

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Sputnik 17m

India's Arms Exports Reach New High of Over $4Bln - Defense Minister

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India's arms exports reached a new all-time high in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, totaling $4.1 billion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. "India's defense exports set a new historical high, reaching a record 384.2 billion rupees [$4.1 billion] in the 2025-2026 fis»»»

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Sputnik 17m

US Embassy in Baghdad Urges US Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately

DOHA (Sputnik) - The US Embassy in Baghdad called on US citizens in Iraq on Thursday to leave the country immediately due to threats by pro-Iranian groups to attack central Baghdad, where foreign diplomatic missions are located, according to a statement from the diplomatic mission. "Iraqi terrorist»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Erdogan Warns of Iran War Spillover, Stresses Türkiye’s Neutrality

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday warned of the risk of a widening war in Iran, stressing that his government’s priority is to steer the country through the current regional turmoil unharmed and keep it away from escalating conflict. Erdogan placed primary responsibility for the w»»»

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Al Majalla 30m

Gulf states should steer clear of attritional war traps

Israel may have begun by waging war on Gaza, but it didn't end there. In the years that followed October 7 2023, Israel has unleashed its war machine on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and now Iran, in a systematic attempt to redraw the region’s map by force. Once hypothetical scenarios have become a fast-m»»»

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UPI 31m

Defense chief discusses alliance issues with U.S. lawmakers - UPI.com

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back (L) speaks with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (C) and a delegation of U.S. Senators during a meeting at the Defense Ministry on Thursday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with a delegation»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

Israel Expands Warnings to Hezbollah-linked Money Changers

The Israeli army said it has killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Youssef Ismail Hashem, in a naval strike, as it widened its warnings in Lebanon to include individuals it accuses of handling the group’s finances. The military described Hashem as Hezbollah’s “southern front commander”, adding he ha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 49m

Iran Note Normal Diplomatic Practice, Foreign Minister Neynsky Says

Speaking on Nova TV on Thursday, Bulgaria’s caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said that a note is a normal diplomatic practice in a period of tensions and crises. "It is not a threat but a warning," she added, regarding a note sent by Iran to Bulgaria. "In such diplomatic notes during war»»»

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Naharnet 54m

Aoun, Salam continuing efforts to halt war despite deadlock

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are determined to continue their contacts, hoping that will lead to international intervention to halt the fighting in south Lebanon, ministerial sources said. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa meanwhile traveled to Washington for the Easter»»»

Naharnet 1h

UK gathers more than 30 countries to plot ways of reopening Strait of Hormuz

Almost three dozen countries will meet Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the virtual meeting chaired by Forei»»»

Actmedia 1h

Beyond stopgap measures in energy such as price caps or regulation, the only solution is investment

'We are at an important moment for Romania, and we can finally see that the importance of energy is being recognised. Beyond stopgap measures such as price caps or regulation, the only real solution is investment,' said Sebastian Burduja, honorary adviser to the Prime Minister, former Minister of E»»»

Al Awsat 1h

Australia PM Says Iran War Objectives Met, 'Not Clear' What More to Achieve

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved. Albanese called for de-escalation, noting that US-Israeli attacks had degraded Iran's air force, navy and military industrial base, r»»»

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MIA 2h

DTIDZ presents investment opportunities before Hungarian business community

Skopje, 30 March 2026 (MIA) - Directorate for Technological-Industrial Development Zones (DTIDZ) CEO Goce Dimovski presented the investment potentials and opportunities that zones offer to foreign investors before the Hungarian business community, in the framework of a forum titled "Hungary - North»»»

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Actmedia 2h

Director of ARR, a close associate of Grindeanu, has been detained by DNA prosecutors in connection with a corruption case

The director of the Romanian Road Authority (ARR), Cristian Anton, former head of cabinet of Sorin Grindeanu while the latter was the minister of transport, was detained by the DNA prosecutors in connection with a corruption case, after searches in Bucarest and Timisoara. The investigation aims at »»»

Actmedia 2h

Deputy PM Gheorghiu: Reform of state-owned companies is a very important signal for foreign investors

The reform of state-owned companies is an extremely important signal for foreign investors, as any market disruption resulting from state support in certain areas presents risks for investors, Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu said on Wednesday, on the third day of the regional conference The Ec»»»

Actmedia 2h

Minister Pislaru: Romania is the most successful country in terms of EU convergence

Romania is the most successful country in terms of convergence with the European Union, and in terms of the speed of catching up, we are far ahead of Poland or other states in the region, Romania's Minister of Investments and European Funds Dragos Pislaru said on Wednesday at the regional conferenc»»»

Actmedia 2h

FinMin Nazare: Partnership with U.S. remains fundamental pillar for Romania's stability, economic development

The Strategic Partnership with the United States of America remains a fundamental pillar for Romania's stability and economic development, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Wednesday in a social media post.Nazare had a working meeting at the Ministry of Finance with the U.S. ambassador to R»»»

Actmedia 2h

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare: Erosion of political stability has repercussions for Romania

Any erosion of political stability has repercussions for Romania, a key concern for rating agencies, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Wednesday."All discussions that affect stability - not just actions, but discussions themselves - have an impact on us. Rating agencies raise this issue dur»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Strike in Darfur Kills Senior Figure in RSF-backed Government

A senior figure in a Sudanese coalition that formed a government backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was killed in a strike by the Sudanese army on his home in Nyala, South Darfur, late Tuesday, while Health Minister Alaaeldin Naqd and others survived. Mohamed Hassan al-Taishi, prime minister »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Meeting of environmental agencies of SCO countries begins in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The seventh two-day meeting of the heads of ministries and agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states responsible for environmental issues opened today at the Ala-Archa-1 State Residence. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Super»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

'Israel is exploiting Iran war to kill a Palestinian state'

In a wide-ranging conversation with Al Majalla, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin gave a measured yet unwavering assessment of where the Palestinian cause stands—and where it must go. She argues that Israel's conduct since the 1993 Oslo Accords has not only strained the peace pr»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Parliament approves bill to shorten credit history retention periods - | 24.KG

At a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, deputies reviewed and approved in the third reading the draft law «On the Exchange of Credit Information.» Under the amendments, the retention periods for Kyrgyz citizens’ credit histories will be significantly reduced: negative information will be»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar’s Ambassador joins GCC meeting with Spain FM

Madrid: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Spain H E Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi joined a meeting in Madrid with Spain’s foreign minister and Their Excellencies GCC ambassadors to discuss recent regional developments. During the meeting, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Coope»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Iran Fires Missiles at Israel after Trump Threatens Weeks of Strikes

Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Iranian republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a speech from the White House, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the militar»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar, Oman discuss cooperation in education

Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met with Ambassador of the Oman to Qatar H E Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Albusaidi. Executive Director of Oman-Qatar Joint Labour Office Ali Abdullah Al-Eisri also attended the meeting. During the meeting, th»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Osh— Kara-Suu road to be widened to four lanes - | 24.KG

The 18.7-kilometer Osh— Kara-Suu road will be completely reconstructed and widened to four lanes, the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Deputy Minister Ulukbek Zhanibekov inspected the progress of the work during a working visit to Osh region. Acc»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria's FM Rejects “Threat” Claims Over Iran Note, Calls It Routine Diplomacy

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski said that the diplomatic note sent by Iran to Bulgaria should be viewed as standard communication in a period of heightened international tension, stressing that it does not constitute a threat but rather a formal warning. She underlined that Bulgaria mainta»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE warns against scam messages impersonating officials

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public against scam messages impersonating the ministry, as scammers attempt to obtain personal information. In a statement, the ministry said the messages falsely claim recipients have committed legal violations and urge them to follow urgent inst»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Oil Rallies, Stocks Tumble as Trump Says US to Hammer Iran Further

Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets. Investors appeared to be unimpressed with the US president's m»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Surging Terrorism by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Condemned but Unpunished

Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war with Iran, with NGOs and opposition figures denouncing an environment of impunity. While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation b»»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 3h

Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia

Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»

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BNE 4h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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BNE 4h

Venezuela opens for business, but investors weigh promise against reality

The months since Nicolás Maduro's capture have brought Venezuela closer to the global economy than at any point in a generation. New laws, a US sanctions rollback and a resumption of international engagement have redrawn the investment landscape with striking speed. Yet for many of the large Wester»»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 4h

Erdogan lobbies Fico in campaign to lift EU sanctions on Uzbek tycoon Usmanov

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on March 2 sent a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico requesting his assistance in an attempt at lifting EU sanctions applied to Uzbek-born tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the Ján Kuciak Investigative Centre (ICJK) reported on March 31. »»»

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