The Peninsula 2m

Lost page of legendary Archimedes palimpsest found in France

Paris, France: It all started off as a joke, a French researcher told AFP. But what the team found was a piece of history -- a long-lost page from a legendary manuscript by ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes which had been languishing, forgotten, in the archives of a French museum. Archimedes, »»»

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The Peninsula 2m

Gold prices in Qatar down 0.34% this week

Doha, Qatar: The prices of gold in Qatar declined by 0.34 percent during the current week, reaching $5,154.18 per ounce today, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank. Data showed that the price of an ounce of gold fell from $5,172 to what it was last Sunday. In contrast, prices of other pr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Kyustendil, Stara Zagora, Pernik to Receive оver EUR 120 Mln from Just Transition Fund

An additional EUR 123 million will be provided to Bulgaria's big coal regions of Kyustendil, Stara Zagora and Pernik from the Just Transition Fund of the Regional Development Programme 2021–2027, the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry said on Wednesday. The projects were presented to th»»»

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Gulf News 3m

CBSE Class 12 exams: Indian expats in UAE urge PM Modi to take pro-student, pragmatic decision

Sharjah: As uncertainty over pending CBSE Class 12 exams weighs heavily on students across the Middle East, the Indian Association Sharjah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging a "compassionate, pragmatic and pro-student" decision to ensure Indian expat students in the UAE can complet»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Dubai businesses express confidence in economy despite US-Israel-Iran conflict

Dubai: Business leaders in Dubai remain confident about the emirate’s economic resilience and growth prospects – a key takeaway from 35 meetings organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Industry representatives across sectors have expressed their confidence in Dubai’s ability to sustain economic»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Biometrics 3.0: When devices begin to understand us

Apple does not acquire companies for incremental innovation. It acquires capabilities that signal where the next interface shift is heading. Its recent move into advanced facial sensing technology is not simply about improving device security. It reflects a broader transition in how technology inte»»»

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Naharnet 5m

Iran attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring

Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign of an end to the war in sight. Iran hit a container ship off the coast of Dubai, caused a blaze near Bahrain's»»»

Sputnik 6m

Russia, Iran Remain Interested in North-South Corridor Project - Kremlin

Russia, Iran and a group of regional countries remain interested in the International North-South Transport Corridor project, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "It is obvious that the implementation cannot be carried out in Iran now, you must understand this yourself. But as for the»»»

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TAP 8m

Trade deficit shrinks to TND 2,784.2 million by late Feb. 2026 (INS)

Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit shrank by end of February 2024 to TND 2,784.2 million against TND 3,517 million during the same period in 2025, reads a note on Foreign Trade at Current Prices (February 2026) published on Thursday by the...»»»

Gulf News 15m

How Filipinos in the Middle East can request assistance during a crisis

Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can request assistance from the Philippine government during emergencies, such as conflicts, natural disasters, and other crisis situations. The process includes several steps handled by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), t»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Next wave of AI will be physical: What Gulf business leaders must learn now

We are entering the era of embedded AI: artificial intelligence that can perceive, reason, plan, and act in the real world. AI began with perception — recognising images, words, and sounds, and moved to generation — creating text, code, and media. Now it is becoming embodied: machines that navigate»»»

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Gulf News 17m

How culture and governance will shape tomorrow’s audits

The audit profession stands at a pivotal juncture, facing increasing expectations for transparency, integrity, and public trust. In this evolving landscape, the importance of culture and governance within audit firms cannot be overstated. These elements are not just theoretical constructs but pract»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Email threats during Eid: Why layered, AI-driven security is now essential

For decades, email has been the backbone of corporate communications and for precisely this reason, it remains the attacker’s preferred gateway into organizations. Phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and supply chain attacks continue to increase, with adversaries using AI and compromised acc»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Saudi Arabia Establishes Royal Institute of Anthropology to Study Social Change

Saudi Arabia has approved the establishment of the Royal Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, marking a significant step toward expanding research on Saudi society and documenting its social transformations. The institute, approved by the Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday, is expected to strength»»»

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Sana 28m

Iraq says maritime shipping routes must be protected from regional conflicts

Baghdad, March 12 (SANA) Iraq’s Oil Ministry said Thursday that international maritime shipping lanes and energy supply routes must remain protected from regional conflicts, warning that disruptions could threaten global energy markets. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the min»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Philippines explores alternative oil suppliers amid global market uncertainty

Dubai: The Philippines is looking into alternative sources of oil as part of its efforts to ensure a steady fuel supply amid ongoing uncertainty in global markets. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has noted that the government has already began discussions with several oil-producing nation»»»

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Sputnik 31m

Six Ukrainians Get Life Sentences in Absentia for Killing Russian POWs

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Six Ukrainian security officers have been sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for the murder and torture of Russian prisoners of war, the Moscow prosecutor's office said on Thursday. Sergei Velichko, Konstantin Nemichev, Vitaly Posokhov, Artem Subachev, Andrey and Sergei Y»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

Kenya Arrests Man Trying to Smuggle Over 2,000 Live Ants in his Luggage

A man was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi's main airport this week amid a rise in cases of smuggling of the insects in Kenya. Chinese national Zhang Kequn, 27, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday while he was trying to leave the co»»»

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Al Awsat 37m

NYT: US Says Iran Campaign Cost $11 Billion in Six Days

The opening week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than $11.3 billion, lawmakers were told in a Pentagon briefing, according to a New York Times report underscoring the pace at which the conflict is consuming weapons and resources. The Times, citing unnamed sources familiar with T»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 39m

Schools in Bulgaria to Form ‘Digital Leader’ Teams to Support ICT Integration

Teams of “digital leaders” will be established in Bulgarian schools. These will be teachers or other specialists who will take a leading role in working with information technologies, developing innovative lessons and supporting other educators. The creation of such teams is part of the internation»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 39m

MRF - New Beginning, Sofia Mayor Trade Barbs over Intended Transfer of State Assets to Sofia Municipality

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and MRF - New Beginning led by Delyan Peevski Thursday traded barbs over the Mayor's idea to have state-owned properties in Sofia transferred to the local authorities. The bone of contention are dozens of state-owned properties that are currently lying unused, and which t»»»

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24 News Agency 40m

Bishkek residents complain to European experts about trolleybus removal - | 24.KG

Residents of Bishkek met with a delegation from the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) from London to discuss concerns over the removal of trolleybuses in the city. The visit was organized following an official appeal by local»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Mideast war: 'Largest oil supply disruption' in history — IEA

An "unprecedented volume" of crude oil has been removed from global supply due to the conflict affecting oil exports from the Arabian Gulf, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to its latest market report, the world’s main energy watchdog has stated that the conflict has al»»»

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Naharnet 41m

Hezbollah targets military intelligence base in Tel Aviv suburbs with barrage of missiles

Hezbollah said it launched missiles at an Israeli military intelligence base in the suburbs of Tel Aviv early on Thursday, the Iran-backed group's latest claim in a major operation against Israel it announced hours earlier. Hezbollah fighters "targeted the Glilot base (the headquarters of the 8200 »»»

UPI 41m

N. Korea, China resume cross-border passenger train service for 1st time in 6 yrs - UPI.com

A passenger train linking North Korea and China crosses the Amnok River bridge, also known as the Yalu River bridge, on the border between two countries on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap North Korea and China resumed an international passenger train service linking their capitals Thursday for the first »»»

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Naharnet 41m

Qlayaa village wants army protection after Israeli shelling killed priest

After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»

UPI 41m

National Assembly passes special bill on U.S. investment pledges with bipartisan support - UPI.com

The National Assembly passed a special bill on Thursday that implements South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States. Photo by Yonhap The National Assembly on Thursday passed a special bill on South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States under a trade d»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Ramadan 2026: Filipino social club distributes 850 iftar meals to workers in Dubai

Dubai: In the true spirit of compassion and unity that defines the holy month of Ramadan, the Filipino social club (Filsoc) has continued its tradition of giving back to the community through their initiative called “Hand-in-Hand” iftar. Despite the current situation, Filsoc has been able to distri»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Thunder, rain and strong wind forecast this weekend: Qatar Meteorology Department

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of rain accompanied by thunder and strong winds across the country this weekend. In its latest weather forecast issued today, Thursday, March 12, 2026, the department said it expects to see thundery rain accompanied by strong winds along with»»»

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Al Awsat 49m

Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to Boost Data Economy

As the global race toward a digital economy accelerates and the world enters a new era driven by algorithms, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a key player in the future of advanced technologies. The Saudi Cabinet has declared 2026 the “Year of Artificial Intelligence,” a decision that reflects»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 51m

MRF–New Beginning Proposes Fund to Compensate Businesses and Individuals for High Fuel Prices

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning parliamentary group Thursday tabled in Parliament a draft resolution obliging the Council of Ministers to take measures to compensate individuals and businesses for high fuel prices resulting from the military action in Iran. Speaking to re»»»

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BBC 57m

'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action

When US President Donald Trump began strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the process, he told Iranians to "take over your government". "It will be yours to take," Trump said. "This will be probably your only chance for generations." But as the war between the US and Is»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Four power workers to testify over Keratea wildfire

Four employees of Greece’s HEDNO power distribution network operator have been summoned to testify as suspects in connection with a wildfire near Athens last summer that killed one man. Fire service officials believe the blaze was started by sparks from an electricity pole whose fittings were alleg»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Middle East conflict is costing '$1 billion a day', deepens humanitarian crisis

Dubai: The United Nations (UN) has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is costing around $1 billion a day, while humanitarian agencies struggle with a severe shortage of funding to assist millions of vulnerable people worldwide. According to UN relief chief Tom Fletcher, the Midd»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pope Leo prays for peace in Middle East after Lebanese priest killed

Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has urged people around the world to pray for peace amid the ongoing regional tensions and has expressed sorrow for victims of violence. During his weekly general audience at the Vatican, the pope has called on the faithful to offer prayers that can bring comfort to those who ar»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s ‘Gift It Forward’ initiative delivers Dh14m in Eid support to 4,000 families

Dubai: More than 4,000 Emirati families have received essential goods and support following the conclusion of the third season of the ‘Gift It Forward’ initiative, a community programme that distributed items valued at more than Dh14 million. The six-day event, held at Al Twar Hall in late February»»»

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Business-review 1h

Social enterprise accelerator launched along Via Transilvanica

A new initiative designed to support local entrepreneurship along the iconic hiking route Via Transilvanica has been launched by Asociația Tășuleasa Social in partnership with ADV România. The program, titled “Acceleratorul de întreprinderi sociale pe Via Transilvanica”, aims to support the creatio»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran-US-Israel Conflict Enters Phase of Prolonged Attrition

The confrontation between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other has entered a phase of mutual attrition, shifting from temporary military escalation to a sustained pattern of operations, deterrence and endurance. According to a report released Wednesday by the Gulf Research»»»

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Novinite 1h

Fiscal Council Warns: Higher Oil Costs Could Strain Bulgaria’s Economy and Trade

The Fiscal Council has assessed that a 25% surge in global oil prices would constitute a moderate external shock for Bulgaria, primarily impacting the economy through higher energy import costs, rising inflation, and a potential slowdown in external demand. In its 2026 fiscal outlook simulation, th»»»

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UPI 1h

Countries review Cuban medical brigades amid U.S. pressure - UPI.com

Reports say Cuba obtains billions of dollars a year through exporting professional services, including health specialists. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have begun to end or review medical cooperation agreements with Cub»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Citibank Closes UAE Branches Temporarily as Precautionary Measure

Citibank will close its branches and financial centers in the United Arab Emirates through March 14 as a precautionary measure, the bank's website showed on Thursday, following a wave of banks sending staff home as the crisis in the Middle East deepens. The ⁠US bank plans ⁠to reopen all affected br»»»

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DW 1h

Can Nigeria and Angola shield Africa from oil hikes?

Lolade Adewuyi | Sandra QuialaThe war in Iran is pushing global oil prices higher. But could Nigeria’s massive Dangote refinery and Angola’s stable oil output help cushion the blow for Africa? https://p.dw.com/p/5ABN3AdvertisementThe US-Israel war in Iran has already driven global oil prices up by »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Air pollution in Bishkek as of March 12: Capital ranks first - | 24.KG

Bishkek ranked first in the World Air Quality ranking of the world’s largest cities by air quality as of 1:45 p.m. The city was rated as «unhealthy.» According to the website, the air quality index (AQI) is 190. Information is available in real time. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is divided into six »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double the existing ones. The company revealed a detailed list of affected routes in a statement titled "Fuel surcharge updates", a day after warning that fuel prices had soared in March »»»

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UPI 1h

Oil prices surge above $100 as Iran-linked attacks hit Gulf shipping - UPI.com

Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf. This photo, taken March 10, shows a motorist refueling a car in London. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 12 (UPI) -- Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on c»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

OPEC: Ongoing Geopolitical Developments Warrant Close Monitoring of Markets

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has maintained, for the seventh consecutive month, its 2026-2027 global oil demand growth projections unchanged. OPEC kept its forecast for global oil demand growth at 1.38 million bpd for 2026 and at 1.3 million bpd for 2027. The Iran war ha»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Man faces slander charges over social media post about health minister

A 34-year-old man faces charges of online slander over a video posted on social media that allegedly targeted Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis. A police statement Thursday said that, following a complaint over the post, the suspect was identified by the cybercrime squad as the administrator of the»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Activists to hold rally in Bishkek in defense of peaceful assembly - | 24.KG

On March 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., activists Tolekan Ismailova and Bermet Borubaeva will organize a peaceful rally near the entrance to the building of Pervomaisky District Administration in Bishkek. The event will focus on protecting the fundamental right of citizens to freedom of peaceful assem»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Travelling from the UAE? What your travel insurance really covers during regional tensions

Dubai: With airspace disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions affecting parts of West Asia, travel insurance is back in the spotlight for UAE travellers. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. Yo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh220m villa deal shakes up Dubai luxury property market

Dubai: Dubai’s property market recorded a major transaction on Thursday with the sale of a luxury villa on the World Islands for Dh220 million, highlighting strong demand and sustained momentum in the emirate’s real estate sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Accord»»»

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