The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace. The decision stems from constitutional requirements, according to which the document cannot be put into effect before receiving formal ap»»»

A Russian drone hit a civilian business in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and injuring ‌five, local ‌officials said. "Unfortunately, there ‌is ⁠preliminary information about ⁠two people killed," Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on the Telegram messaging app. Kharkiv Regional G»»»

Doha, Qatar: Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s weeklong Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). The program, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series of enrichment pro»»»

Dubai: There are 15,900 residential units scheduled for completion in Abu Dhabi this year, following a record-breaking year for the capital’s property market, with total sales reaching Dh73.2 billion in 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Residential transactions sur»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a professional and integrated system for the collection and distribution of Zakat funds, ensuring that contributions reach eligible beneficiaries in accordance with I»»»

Dubai: Nine overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after being evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing situation in the region. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have noted that the group is the first batch of Filipino nationals repatriated from Iran since the US a»»»

US President Donald Trump says he's weighing lifting oil sanctions in an effort to keep energy prices down, in a move that is seen benefiting Russia and its financing of the war in Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sergey Vakulenko, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, e»»»

Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday, with Tehran keeping up pressure on the region's oil industry and targeting infrastructure as global energy concerns mounted and the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Early Wednesday, a projectile hit a container ship off the coast of »»»

Doha, Qatar: As the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to affect individuals, entities, and travellers across the region, educational institutions in Qatar are turning to digital platforms to ensure that students can continue their academic journey without disruption. The Ministry of Educa»»»

Dubai authorities have confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal. Also»»»

Thousands of authors including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman have published an “empty” book to protest against AI firms using their work without permission. About 10,000 writers have contributed to Don’t Steal This Book, in which the only content is a list of their names. Copie»»»

Budget spending should not rise, while the fiscal space created by higher revenues should be used for tax cuts, said Adrian Codirlasu, president of CFA Romania."The economy is changing as the emerging conflict will alter the outlook. I would say it will do so in two ways. We will have higher inflat»»»

The 2026 draft budget is built on an estimated deficit of 6.2 percent of GDP, or 127.7 billion lei, a level expected to fall to 5.1 percent of GDP in 2027, according to the document published by the Finance Ministry.Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 1 percent, reaching 2,045 billion le»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu has been summoned on Wednesday to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies to provide explanations regarding the evacuation of Romanians from areas affected by the conflict in the Middle East.The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Hajdu Gab»»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) spokesperson Andrei Tarnea said on Tuesday that 5,500 Romanian citizens have returned to the country from the conflict zone in the Middle East."At this moment about 5,500 Romanian citizens have returned to the country from the conflict zone. Of these, 3,000 are Rom»»»

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu met on Tuesday with the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, occasion on which the two officials discussed about the shared interests and values."I was pleased to meet today, at the Chamber of Deputies, His Excellency Darryl Nirenberg, t»»»

Presidential Adviser Vlad Ionescu said on Tuesday that for Romania there is no "dichotomy" between Europe and the United States of America, stressing that they must work together.Romania's security posture depends directly on the strength of the transatlantic relationship, Vlad Ionescu said at the »»»

Senate President Mircea Abrudean met on Tuesday with the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, with discussions aimed at the collaboration for strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the US and Romania."An ambassador of dialogue and strategic cooperation. This is what I felt His E»»»

The Polish Ambassador in Bucharest, Pawel Soloch, stated that Europe's security is defined by the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East represents an additional challenge, including in the context of the involvement of Europe's main ally, the United States."Our security, especially in »»»

Doha, Qatar : Reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and community care, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) partnered with Qatar Charity during the holy month of Ramadan to deliver a dedicated Iftar meal initiative supporting campus workers. Through this year’s in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has registered a will in which a generous benefactress dedicated one-third of her estate as a charitable endowment (waqf). The endowment includes a diverse range of assets such as real estate, shares, fi»»»

Training flights involving Bulgaria’s F-16 fighter jets were carried out over Sofia yesterday, with several of the aircraft seen flying above the capital. Images circulating on social media indicate that four of the eight F-16s delivered to Bulgaria last year took part in the exercise. According to»»»

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday. "I heard news that Mar Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Authorities in Qatar have intensified efforts to combat the spread of misinformation on all media platforms as the country navigates the challenges posed by the ongoing regional crisis, urging citizens and residents to rely only on verified and official sources of information. Governme»»»

Images of ‌animals will feature on the next series of banknotes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and Jane Austen over the coming years. "Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspectiv»»»

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven nations confirmed readiness to ⁠take necessary steps to support ⁠global energy supplies, ⁠including possible joint release of strategic oil stockpiles, Japan's Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa told a ⁠briefing on ⁠Tuesday. The International Energy Agency (IE»»»

The Education Ministry on Wednesday expressed “deep sorrow” over the death of a Thessaloniki teacher whose passing has sparked allegations she was bullied by students, urging restraint in public discussion while authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the case. In a statement, the ministr»»»

Doha, Qatar: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates: ----------------------- 9:33am Doha Time Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormu»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to US-South Korean military drills. Images sent by the Korean Central News Agency showed the two in a confer»»»

Manila: The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to expand the mining sector as it signs agreements with several countries to develop critical minerals needed for the global shift to renewable energy, newly-appointed acting Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said. Cuna said the administ»»»

On March 11, 2018, China's legislature nearly unanimously endorsed a change to the Constitution formally removing term limits to enable Xi Jinping to stay on as president for life. 1 of 7 | Chinese President Xi Jinping casts his vote during the third plenary session of the first session of the 13th»»»

A projectile hit a cargo ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, run by the British military, said the v»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has called on deputies not to allow divisions in Parliament. He made the statement today during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to the president, everyone is aware of the recent events in Parliament when some deputies attempted to create a split. «B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that targeting vital infrastructures—whether it be water desalination facilities, water tanks, food reserves, medicine reserves or medicine production f»»»

The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be meeting on Wednesday to discuss the appointment of a new acting Prosecutor General, according to its agenda published on the SJC website. The item was proposed by caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov, and was forwarded to t»»»

Dubai: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. "It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz whic»»»

At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire on Tuesday in a small town in western Switzerland, in what police said may have been a deliberate act following reports that a person on board set fire to themselves. Police said the bus became engulfed in flames on a road in Kerz»»»

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen said Tuesday that it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level since 2016."In total, around 50,000 jobs are due to be cut by 2030 across the Volkswagen Group in Germany," Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said in a letter to shareholde»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities are exploring alternative routes to export oil after transit through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted by the Middle East war, an oil ministry spokesperson told AFP on Tuesday.Saheb Bazoun said that "much like other countries in the region, oil production and marketing »»»

AMMAN — Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, on Tuesday met with Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Paula Ganly, to discuss strengthening economic and investment relations between Jordan and Australia.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building upon the distinguished Jordanian-Aus»»»

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have "catastrophic consequences" on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented.CEO and President Amin H. Nasser said it was vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reassured the public that Qatar’s markets are experiencing a healthy abundance of essential goods, supported by a secure strategic stockpile that can cover demand for six months or more. Director of Quality Licences and Market Control at MoCI D»»»

Doha, Qatar: The shares in Qatar’s stock market saw gain in yesterday’s trading as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged around 260.07 points or 2.50 percent to close at 10,670.23 points helped by strong interest from investors. The index concluded Monday’s trading at 10,410.16 points. During»»»

Exxon Mobil has evacuated non-essential employees from its operations in the Middle East, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview on Tuesday, as the US-Israel war on Iran continues. Some operations have been scaled back to manage oil inventory levels as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Industries Qatar (IQ) convened its Annual General Assembly Meeting for the fiscal year 2025, yesterday. Delivering the speech, Minister of the State for Energy Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director, Industries Qatar H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said, “On the fi»»»

Israel's military said Wednesday that it detected multiple salvoes of missiles heading towards the country from Iran and had activated air defences, as it pressed a "wave" of strikes against Iran and Lebanon. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of»»»

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The Parliament approved Kanatbek Chynybaev’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations. The decision was made at a meeting today. On March 10, Pre»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Wednesday morning after a series of sharp moves earlier in the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. “We are now at that moment where»»»