Brazil unveils first domestically assembled supersonic fighter jet - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pours champagne Wednesday over his country’s first domestically manufactured supersonic fighter jet, the F-39E Gripenan, produced by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer in partnership with Sweden-based Saab, at the Embraer Airfield in Gaviao Peixoto, Br»»»
Caretaker PM Discusses with Experts Measures against Middle East Crisis Economic Impact
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov discussed with Fiscal Council Chair Simeon Djankov; Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Economic Research, Forecasting and Monetary Policy Department Director Viktor Iliev; BNB Issue Department Chief Director and Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) Secretary Gener»»»
Iran’s rejection of US plan shows hardliners’ sway
Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: What no crisis!? Turkey is so far riding out economic shocks of the Iran war
Newsrooms with an eye on Turkey have been lately struggling to believe that since the end-of-February onset of ‘Gulf War III’, there’s so far been hardly a trickle of articles suggesting big crises are taking hold in its economy. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: What no crisis!? Turkey is so far riding out economic shocks of the Iran war
Newsrooms with an eye on Turkey have been lately struggling to believe that since the end-of-February onset of ‘Gulf War III’, there’s so far been hardly a trickle of articles suggesting big crises are taking hold in its economy. »»»
Venezuela's two most powerful women pitch competing visions to investors
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez is due to address an international investment summit in Miami on March 25, a day after opposition leader María Corina Machado made her own appeal to the energy industry at a separate conference in Houston, throwing into sharp relief the struggle for inve»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Hormuz closure threatens global chemicals supply chains, Fitch warns
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would negatively affect global chemical production and disrupt supply chains worldwide, with Middle Eastern and Asian producers most exposed, Fitch Ratings has warned on March 25. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Hormuz closure threatens global chemicals supply chains, Fitch warns
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would negatively affect global chemical production and disrupt supply chains worldwide, with Middle Eastern and Asian producers most exposed, Fitch Ratings has warned on March 25. »»»
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war
Iran has rejected an American proposal aimed at ending the conflict and will only agree to a ceasefire on its own terms, a senior political-security official told Press TV on March 25. The official, who spoke exclusively t»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Hormuz closure threatens global chemicals supply chains, Fitch warns
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would negatively affect global chemical production and disrupt supply chains worldwide, with Middle Eastern and Asian producers most exposed, Fitch Ratings has warned on March 25. »»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
Hezbollah Says Negotiating with Israel Would Be Surrender, amid Strikes on Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that negotiating with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender" for Lebanon, as Israel launched new strikes and Hezbollah said it was targeting Israeli troops. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that "the Gaza model must not be replicated in »»»
INTERVIEW: EBRD eyes post-war investment surge in Ukraine but warns recovery path uncertain
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects strong long-term investor interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction but cautioned that large-scale foreign investment will depend on stability and sustained reforms after the war, Arvid Tuerkner, the bank’s managing director for Ukraine»»»
How the hard-right turn on EU deportation bill was years in the making
Negotiations are already likely to start on the EU’s controversial deportation bill following a plenary vote on Thursday (26 March), as rightwing political forces continue to pounce on migration. Outflanked by the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), progressive and left-leaning groups are f»»»
Supreme Court rules ISPs can't be held liable for music piracy - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Internet service providers can't be held responsible for music piracy by their customers, though two liberal judges offered differing reasons for their decisions. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court rul»»»
Judge denies effort to block California probe into 2025 special election - UPI.com
A California judge tossed out a petition to block gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco from investigating ballots from a 2025 special election. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- A court denied the California attorney general's request to stop a county sheriff's i»»»
Joint Training Mission to Take Place in Northeastern Bulgarian Airspace within NATO's Neptune Strike 26-1 Enhanced Vigilance Activity
A joint training mission will take place on March 26 and 27 in Bulgarian airspace (above the Novo Selo Training Area and in the Northeast of the country) as part of NATO's Neptune Strike 26-1 Enhanced Vigilance Activity, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. "Neptune »»»
Denmark election: Frederiksen’s Social Democrats suffer historic loss
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats party has suffered its worst election result in over a century, securing about 21.9% of the vote in Tuesday’s general election – its lowest share since 1903 – according to exit polls. While the party will remain the largest in the Folketing»»»
Lebanese govt. stuck between Israel and Hezbollah in war it didn't want
Lebanon's government has been wedged into a war not of its choosing between Hezbollah and Israel, as the Iran-backed militants harden their stance and Israel demands the group's elimination. Beirut has been struggling to pull the country back from the brink after Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Mid»»»
Volos home explosion kills mother and daughter, injures son
Two women, a mother and daughter, died after a powerful explosion and fire Wednesday afternoon in a home in the Agia Paraskevi area of Volos in Thessaly. The blast occurred shortly before 4 p.m., alarming residents. Authorities said the victims, aged 88 and 66, were found charred. A 39-year-old man»»»
Sharjah Police urge residents to stay indoors amid unstable weather conditions
Sharjah: Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel as unstable weather continues to affect parts of the emirate, with Sharjah Police warning that reckless outings during heavy rain could endanger lives. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News ap»»»
Defying Israeli bombs, Lebanese hold out in southern city of Tyre
Khalil and his young family are sheltering in a theater in south Lebanon's Tyre, refusing to leave despite Israeli bombardment on the city that is now almost cut off from the rest of the country. "They'll have to take us by force," said the man in his thirties, who fled his home with his wife and t»»»
UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza amid fighting
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not condemn Lebanon to the same fate as Gaza, the Palestinian territory decimated by years of conflict. "The Gaza model must not be replicated in Lebanon," Guterres told reporters, also saying the»»»
Dubai warns of rising fraud attempts using fake QR codes
The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has warned of a rise in fraud attempts using fake QR codes, particularly those sent via email. The centre said scammers exploit the rapid spread of information by circulating QR codes that claim to offer urgent updates or services. Scanning such codes may»»»
Ministry of Labour shares safety tips to safeguard personal data from fraudulent links and emails
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent links, emails and phone calls aimed at obtaining personal and financial information. The Ministry advised individuals to verify the source of links before clicking on them and to avoid sharing passwords or ve»»»