Dubai: Heavy rain and thunderstorms across the UAE have disrupted delivery services, with major platforms showing closures, delays and limited availability across several areas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Customers opening apps on Friday morning were met with fewe»»»

Iran has mobilized more than one million personnel for potential ground combat, while also seeing a surge in volunteers seeking to join the Basij militia, the IRGC, and the army, Tasnim reported, citing an informed source. The report said Iranian youth have increasingly requested to join the fight »»»

Poland’s government will begin work on legislation introducing a digital services tax, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski said on March 24, in a move that could heighten tensions with the United States. »»»

Rising energy and fertiliser prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East are expected to push up inflation and dampen economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD’s) regions of operations, the development bank said in a new assessment released on March»»»

Russian military bloggers and state-linked commentators have intensified a campaign questioning US President Donald Trump's mental fitness, seizing on remarks he made about Iran to portray him as increasingly erratic. The »»»

Telegram traffic is collapsing in Russia as state telecommunications operator Rostelecom registers a near-total disappearance of WhatsApp usage following a prolonged series of regulatory restrictions, the company's president has said. »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the country's business community against spending windfall profits from rising oil prices, warning that market conditions could reverse quickly. The US has not removed sanctio»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang on March 26 during Lukashenko's first-ever visit to the reclusive state, cementing ties between two of Russia's closest allies. »»»

US President Donald Trump explicitly linked a US security deal to Ukraine’s conceding control of the whole of the Donbas to Russia, he said in an interview with Reuters on March 25. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is keeping his options open and ordered the Rada to prepare fo»»»

In a Thursday morning interview on Kossuth Radio, Minister of Justice Bence Tuzson addressed the expanding espionage case linked to individuals around the Tisza Party. The minister confirmed that a formal criminal complaint has been filed and described the case as unprecedented in Hungary’s politic»»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic detained a man who posed as an agency officer. According to the SCNS, the suspect, identified as Azerbaijani national A.S., has been placed in a temporary detention facility. Investigators say the man operated under the name Sa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles at the Misgav Am site with a rocket barrage: statem»»»

Israeli Military Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly warned the occupation army “is going to collapse in on itself” during a security cabinet meeting this week, citing mounting operational demands and a growing manpower shortage. “I am raising 10 red flags in front of you,” Zamir told min»»»

PARIS, France — The OECD said Thursday it was cutting its eurozone growth outlook and forecasting higher inflation for 2026 after the Middle East war caused energy prices to skyrocket.The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development lowered its growth forecast for the currency union by 0.4»»»

KUALA LUMPUR — Iran is letting Malaysian tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iranian, Turkish and other regional leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.Speaking on national television, Anwar said he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as »»»

YAOUNDÉ — The World Trade Organization's ministerial conference opened Thursday against a backdrop of heightened trade tensions and global economic turmoil linked to the Middle East war.Over four days in Cameroon's capital Yaounde, trade ministers from around the world will try to revitalise an ins»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Automotive Dealers Association (JADA) confirmed the current vehicle prices offered by automotive dealerships remain "unchanged and stable" at their previous levels, without any spikes.In a statement issued Thursday, the association said the current stockpile of newly imported vehicle»»»

During an official visit to Moscow, Marlen Mamataliev, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, met with Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia. The two sides discussed the transition of Kyrgyzstan — Russia relations to a deeper alliance level and outlined steps to h»»»

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York courtroom Thursday for the second time since his dramatic capture by US forces in January. Maduro faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking and weapons offences.  Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro cut a re»»»

Russian officials confirmed Wednesday that Moscow is sending fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, intensifying geopolitical tensions as a Russian oil tanker likely bound for the island approaches the Caribbean. Moscow’s announcement comes amid a US effort to choke off oil supplies »»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev held talks in Moscow with Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matviyenko. Russia and Kyrgyzstan are committed to strengthening their strategic and allied partnership, Valentina Matviyenko stated. «We are very pleased w»»»

Entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan ask the country’s authorities to ensure stability and effective laws. Azzambek Jeenbai uulu, Executive Director of JIA Business Association, stated on Birinchi Radio. According to him, it is necessary to ensure systematic implementation of laws in the Kyrgyz Republic so »»»

US President ​Donald Trump on Thursday ​moved his stated deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, saying Tehran asked for the extension. He also held off on a threat to destroy Iranian energy sites and said that talks were going "very ​well". Follow our liveblog to see h»»»

As G-Seven foreign ministers root for the offramp in the Iran war, François Picard’s panel weighs the damage done to the region, to the world economy and to transatlantic trust. From Donald Trump’s threats against NATO allies to France denying it disinvited South Africa from next June’s G7 summit t»»»

A day after Tehran dismissed Donald Trump’s 15-point ceasefire plan, the American leader claimed that Iran was “begging to make a deal,” and that he wasn’t the one pushing for negotiations. Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah says that Iranian leaders do not consider the exchanges "legi»»»

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that an air strike killed the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy, Alireza Tangsiri. The US military confirmed the operation and said Tangsiri's death "makes the region safer". Defence Minister Israel Katz an»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Clémence Bectarte, a lawyer at the Paris Bar, specializing in international criminal law and international human rights law. She speaks from a position shaped her direct involvement,  working with survivors of the Yazidi genocide, whose experiences reveal bot»»»

As Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy anxiety, viral posts claim that major economies are on the brink of an unprecedented crisis. From footage of endless car queues in the UK to alarming graphics about Australia and Taiwan’s dwindling reserves, social media is awash with»»»

In tonight's edition, South Africa says France rescinded President Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to the G7 Leaders Summit in June, alleging Paris bent to the demands of the US. Also, Ethiopia steps up its bid to join the World Trade Organization, over 2 decades on since applying for accession.And&nb»»»

With local elections done and dusted, France is pivoting towards electing a president to replace Emmanuel Macron in 2027. The local elections have revealed that the political landscape is fragmented, and that party alliances have reshaped. On the left, the socialist party is in turmoil over an alli»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made his first visit to North Korea on Wednesday, where he and Kim Jong Un signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty the next day. The trip highlights growing ties between the two Moscow-aligned nations, both of which have supported Russia’s war in Ukrai»»»

Uzbekistan remains a popular destination for tourists from Kyrgyzstan, data from the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan say. In the first two months of 2026, at least 521,100 Kyrgyzstanis visited the country. This is a 23.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Kyrgyz»»»

Members of International Atomic Energy Agency inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine, on September 1, 2022. On Thursday, the IEAE said it had initiated cease-fire talks in order to conduct repairs at the plant. File Photo by IAEA Press Office/UPI |»»»

Abu Dhabi: A final wave of heavy rain and thunderstorms is sweeping across the UAE on Friday, marking the last phase of an unstable weather system. Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and reduced visibility have affected several regions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said a deepening low-»»»

The UAE has been battered by storms for the last few days with rain, thunder and lightning, and hailstones sweeping across the emirates, coming to a crescendo this morning. The dark skies and strong winds have been in stark contrast to the usual bright, sunny and clear weather that we all enjoy in »»»

Two people were killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris struck a residential area, as the UAE confirmed rising casualties from ongoing Iranian attacks. Air defences remain on high alert, intercepting missiles and drones. Regional disruptions continue, with flight suspensions extended,»»»

Customs officials from EAEU countries discussed strengthening control over the movement of goods and vehicles. This and other issues were on the agenda of the 53rd meeting of the Joint Board of Customs Services of the Eurasian Economic Union member states, which was held in Bishkek. Participants di»»»

Heavy rainfall across the UAE has caused wadis to overflow, creating striking scenes widely shared on social media. On Friday, the country experienced the final phase of an unstable weather system, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds, and reduced visibility across several regions. Stay updat»»»

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»»»

NEW YORK: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a tragic deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip, following heavy rainfall that flooded tents and shelters of at least 120 families. This natural disaster coincides with ongoing military»»»

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»»»

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned that some bus routes may be temporarily disrupted due to heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweeping across large parts of the UAE overnight from Thursday into early Friday (March 27). Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»

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»»»

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday as Middle East turmoil stoked soaring demand for the fuel. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world's liquefied natural g»»»

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»»»

Japan's government is set to announce plans on Friday to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, media reported. The Japanese industry ministry will announce its proposal to boost the use of coal by rolling back ru»»»

Governments and markets face mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions and regulation reshape the outlook. Poland is considering cutting fuel prices by reducing VAT to 8%, lowering excise duty to EU minimums and introducing price caps—moves that could cut pump prices by up to PLN 1.20 per litre. C»»»

Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»

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»»»