Gisèle Pelicot joined tens of thousands of protesters in the French capital on Sunday as women across the world marked International Women's Day with rallies for equal rights, female empowerment and an end to gender-based discrimination. Many events also denounced the war in the Middle East sparked»»»

Dubai: “We don’t eat a lot while ending our fast during Ramadan,” says Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja, reaching for a single date and a glass of water on her table. “You start with something small and then you go pray. After that, we come back for the main meal.” It is a moment of quiet simplicit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism extended the temporary hotel accommodation for stranded passengers in the country for another week, allowing them to stay in a licensed hotel up to March 13, 2026. “The instructions issued under this circular shall enter into force from the date of its issuance [March 7, »»»

Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge and appearing to close off any path to a swift end to war in the Middle East. The prospect that the disruption to global energy supplies - already one of the most s»»»

A 10% increase in oil prices over the course of a year could raise global inflation by around 40 basis points and reduce global economic growth by between 0.1% and 0.2%, according to Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cited by Agerpres. Georgieva prese»»»

Foreign-owned companies continue to play a central role in Romania’s economy, generating over 70% of the country’s goods exports while maintaining strong productivity levels. In 2024, the average productivity of foreign-owned companies reached EUR 210,900 per employee, according to the latest annua»»»

Dubai: Iran’s decision to elevate Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader signals that the Islamic Republic intends to maintain its hardline course even as US and Israeli air strikes pound the country and regional tensions escalate. For years, Mojtaba Khamenei has been one of the most enigmatic figures »»»

The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»

Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel early in the day but»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a stern warning to motorists against stopping on road shoulders unnecessarily, urging drivers to move vehicles to the nearest safe parking area during breakdowns or emergencies. Authorities emphasised that unjustified stopping on the shoulder is a serious traffic vio»»»

The topic of rising fuel prices on the international market dominates Monday's news media, with dailies and online media reporting various crude oil prices, ranging from USD 90 to over USD 120 per barrel. ECONOMY 24 Chasa’s front-page story is about the effect of the war in the Middle East on price»»»

Dubai: Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began choking global supplies, pushing energy markets into one of their sharpest rallies in years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed about 11% to »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated on Monday Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as Supreme Leader of Iran. "To His Excellency Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei ... please accept my sincere congratulations on your e»»»

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson downplayed the likelihood of a ceasefire as long as attacks continue, Iran's Student News Network reported on Monday, ‌adding that ‌Iran would ‌continue ⁠to defend itself. "There ⁠is no point to talks about anything but defense and crushing retaliations ⁠against»»»

CAIRO — Egypt is in talks with Austria’s Plasser & Theurer, a leading manufacturer of railway maintenance machinery, to establish a regional rail maintenance and technology hub that would support rail networks across Africa and the Middle East. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Tr»»»

EU interior ministers meeting in Brussels last week weighed up new ways to boost deportations from the bloc and encourage migrants to return home voluntarily. Nicholas Ioannides, representing the Cypriot EU presidency, described such voluntary returns as “humane, dignified, and cost-effective.” Yet»»»

The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video "appears to contradict" U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. It comes as mounting evidence points to»»»

European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.  The TTF front month contract ended trading on March 6 at almo»»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

The escalating conflict involving Iran risks delivering a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, potentially lifting inflation while slightly slowing economic growth, according to Nicola Nobile, Chief Italy Economist at Oxford Economics. »»»

Japan will deploy a batch of long-range, counter-strike missiles in a southwest region near China by the end of March, officials said Monday. The Ground Self-Defense Force plans to position its Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles, with a reported range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), in Kumamoto, Kyu»»»

European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.  The TTF front month contract ended trading on March 6 at almo»»»

A committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh has approved an agreement to build two overpasses and 3.2 kilometers of road in Osh. The decision was made at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration. To implement the project, Eurasian Development Bank w»»»

In moments of crisis, the media is far more than a simple conveyor of news. It becomes a compass guiding public opinion through noise and uncertainty. When challenges escalate and questions multiply, people search for reliable information — facts that reassure them and restore a sense of balance. A»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price of a barrel of Brent crude exceeded $118 for the first time since June 17, 2022, according to trading data. According to trading data, the price of May Brent crude futures exceeded $118 on Monday. As of 02:24 GMT, the price retreated to $116.58, still up 25.77% from the»»»

Manila: Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding Monday as residents raced to fill their tanks ahead of an expected surge in prices driven by the tensions in Middle East. The ongoing conflict has disrupted shipping and damaged oil and gas facilities in the r»»»

The global oil price reached $115 per barrel today. Against this backdrop, a gradual increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is possible due to the global geopolitical situation. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, fuel pri»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar. The won was quoted at 1,495.5 won per dollar at the close of trading hours at the Korean Stock Exchange. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean won fell to»»»

Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange and one of the leading national players in the renewable energy sector, announces the consolidation of its management structure through the appointment of Petre Stoian as Chief Executiv»»»

Tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate following the large-scale military campaign launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28. Iran has launched overnight missile and drone strikes across Iraq, Jordan, and the Gulf states following a fresh wave of Israeli attacks. The o»»»

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was kill»»»

Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends. The 35-year-old's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was also leading »»»

Dubai: Lulu has opened a new Lulu Express store at the Khawaneej Gate, Al Khawaneej-2, Dubai developed by the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation as part of its endowment projects in Dubai. The opening marks a joint initiative between the Dubai Awqaf and Lulu Group aimed at providing essential reta»»»

The US-Israeli war against Iran has reshaped the landscape for Palestinian factions aligned with Tehran, with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad among the most affected. The group has faced financial and security setbacks in both Syria and Lebanon, even as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip. Sources i»»»

Iranians ‌living abroad could have property confiscated and face other legal penalties if they express support for the United States and Israel, the Iranian prosecutor general's office said on Monday. Some members of the Iranian diaspora who want political change in Tehran took to the streets of Eu»»»

Two Israeli airstrikes targeted a branch of Al-Qard al-Hassan in Sfeir in Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, after Israel warned it would target branches of the financial firm linked to Hezbollah. Footage on AFPTV's live broadcast showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area. Earlier on Mond»»»

Albania’s parliamentary Ethics Secretariat is expected to convene this Monday to review two requests seeking disciplinary measures against lawmakers Taulant Balla, Gazment Bardhi and Klevis Balliu following a previous parliamentary session that escalated into physical confrontations and inappropria»»»

Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo. The spike is being driven by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is disrupting both production and transportation of crude oil. Brent crude h»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community partnerships that promote environmental awareness and strengthen a culture of sustainability in society. This comes through its collaboration with th»»»

Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly vulnerable to su»»»