Energy Minister: Fuel Price Rise of 3 Euro Cents Reflects Global Oil Price Increase
Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said in an interview with NOVA TV here on Thursday that a fuel price increase of three euro cents corresponds to the rise in global crude oil price. If the situation in the Middle East does not escalate significantly in military terms, there is no reason to»»»
Zakat disbursements surpass QR300m in 2025 amid revenue growth
Doha, Qatar: One of the most significant achievements of 2025 was the marked increase in both zakat revenues and expenditures, with total disbursements exceeding QR 300 million. The milestone reflects an expanding base of beneficiaries and growing public confidence in the Zakat Affairs Department’s»»»
Uganda’s Foreign Minister meets Qatar’s envoy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda H E Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Uganda H E Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Zwaidi. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation.»»»
Australia beat Taiwan in World Baseball Classic opener
Tokyo: Australia got the World Baseball Classic underway with a 3-0 win over a Taiwan team cheered on by thousands of passionate fans in Tokyo in Thursday's opening game. Home runs from Robbie Perkins and Major League Baseball prospect Travis Bazzana got the 20-team international tournament started»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
COMMENT: China’s AI-driven industrial surge is redrawing the balance of power
A decisive shift in global economic power is under way, driven by China’s industrial strategy focused on robots and AI. China’s accelerating technological self-sufficiency is a game changer, according to George Noble, f»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
Bulgaria: Five Parties Poised for Parliament as Radev’s Project Surges, Survey Shows
Alpha Research has released a new survey projecting that five parties are likely to enter Bulgaria’s National Assembly following the April 19 early elections. The study was carried out between February 23 and March 2, 2026, using the company’s own resources. A representative sample of 1,000 adults »»»
Ministry of Justice: Over 200 electronic services available around the clock
Doha: The Ministry of Justice announced the provision of more than 200 comprehensive electronic services for various legal transactions, including real estate registration and notarization services, through its website and digital application, enabling clients to complete their transactions easily,»»»
Expats express optimism for swift resolution of regional crisis
Doha, Qatar: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, expats in Qatar remain remarkably positive about the prospects for a quick diplomatic resolution to the unfolding regional crisis. The crisis intensified over »»»
US submarine sank Iranian warship – Hegseth (VIDEO)
A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said. Earlier media reports indicated that the IRIS Dena was struck about 40 nautical miles off the city of Galle in southwestern Sri Lanka, with dozens of crew members rescued by the Sri»»»
UAE foreign minister holds calls on Iran attacks and regional tensions
Abu Dhabi, March 5 (SANA) UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a series of phone calls on Wednesday with several foreign ministers and international officials to discuss regional tensions following Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates and other Arab countries, the Emirates »»»
Al Khulaifi receives calls from Guinean, Colombian FMs, Georgian Deputy FM
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi yesterday received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans abroad of the Republic of Guinea H E Morissanda Kouyate; Minis»»»
Kyrgyzstan prepares Maritime Code: Kyrgyz-flagged fleet and vessel registry - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has developed a draft Maritime Code of Commerce, aimed at establishing a legal framework for the development of maritime transport and the use of vessels under the state flag of Kyrgyzstan. The draft has been submitted for public discussion. The Code regulates relations related to mercha»»»
Patients experience seamless healthcare services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reassured the public that healthcare services across the country continue without interruption, with the main healthcare providers including the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Sidra Medicine, and private»»»
Tourism on Hold as Middle East War Casts Uncertainty
Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travelers worldwide. "My last group of tourists left three days ago, and all the other groups planne»»»
Punch the Orphan Macaque is Outgrowing his Plushie and Making Friends
Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys. Images of Punch dragging around the toy bigger than him drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo. When other monkeys shooed the baby away, Punch»»»
China Boosts Military Spending with Eyes on US, Taiwan
China announced a seven percent boost to its defense budget for 2026 on Thursday as it steadily increases spending to counter the United States and enforce its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The latest rise keeps China's spending at a third of that of the United States, but the Asian p»»»
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
CARACAS — US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.Burgum represents an administration which says it in effect runs Venezuela and controls its vast natura»»»
Qatar Airways extends suspension, to operate limited relief flights
Qatar Airways said Thursday that all flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms it is safe to reopen. Limited relief flights The carrier announced it will operate a limited number o»»»
Over 500 digital services available through MoCI website, mobile app
Doha, Qatar: Over 500 online services are available through the website and mobile application of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) as part of Ministry’s commitment to ensure business continuity. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry of Commerce and Industry affirmed the co»»»
Canada PM Carney Says Can't Rule Out Military Participation in Iran War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»
Balance of trade in services improves
Service exports calculated in EUR increased by 7.6%, imports by 3.6% in the 4th quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus reached EUR 3.1 billion, EUR 469 million higher than in the 4th quarter of 2024. The export value decreased by 4.8%, that of import grew by 6»»»
Ain Dubai closure extended: What visitors need to know
Ain Dubai will remain closed on 5 and 6 March as a precautionary safety measure, following official guidance. In a statement, visitors with existing bookings or tickets are advised to check the attraction’s website for the latest updates before planning their visit. Stay updated: Get the latest fas»»»
Orbán: The key principle for the next four years will be to “stay out”
In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»
Defense Minister: Iran Missile Escalation Puts Bulgaria on Heightened Alert
Bulgaria's Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov defined the launch of a ballistic missile from Iran toward Turkey as a serious and dangerous escalation, confirming that the projectile was intercepted and destroyed by NATO missile defense systems. Further reading: Turkey Just Shot Down an Irania»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s sellers can freely supply goods to Russian marketplaces - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s entrepreneurs can freely supply light industry products to Russian marketplaces—all previous restrictions and administrative issues have been completely resolved. Urmat Takirov, Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced at a press confer»»»
National Bank tightens control over cash operations with Russian rubles - | 24.KG
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has instructed commercial banks in the country to report daily all client transactions involving cash Russian rubles exceeding 5 million rubles. According to the central bank’s press service, the new measure is aimed at strengthening oversight and monitoring»»»
Student, 17, stabbed outside Athens high school
A 17-year-old student was stabbed outside a high school in Athens’ Agios Panteleimonas neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. A teacher discovered the injured student at the entrance of the 41st Lyceum shortly after 2 p.m. The teenager, attacked by a group of five to six individuals who stabbed him in t»»»
Four QSE-listed companies reduce, suspend operations
Doha, Qatar: Four industrial companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced yesterday the reduction or suspension of certain operational activities following QatarEnergy’s decision to halt production of some chemical, petrochemical and downstream products in the State of Qatar. Mesaie»»»
QSE remains fully operational with seamless investor access
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) remains fully operational, providing investors with continuous access to a well-regulated and orderly market environment. In a post on its X platform, Qatar Stock Exchange noted that QSE recognises the importance of maintaining continuous market access during»»»
Canada Working to Repatriate More than 2,000 Citizens from Middle East
The Canadian government is working to repatriate citizens who are stranded in the Middle East by organizing seats on commercial flights, contracting charter flights and offering ground transportation options to neighboring countries, Canada's foreign affairs minister said on Wednesday. More than 2,»»»
Antibiotics found in large batch of sausage from Kyrgyzstan in Russia - | 24.KG
Testing laboratory specialists in Astrakhan (Russia) examined a 9.4-ton shipment of semi-smoked sausage from Kyrgyzstan. Laboratory analysis detected levels of the antibiotic norfloxacin exceeding the maximum allowable limit, local media reported. The measured concentration was 0.105 mg/kg, slightl»»»
Israel Launches ‘Large-scale Wave of Strikes against Iran Infrastructure,’ Hits Lebanon
The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday. The army “has just begun a large-scale wave of strikes against infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran," a military statement said. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it began new »»»
Lebanese State Media Says Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Official
Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike killed a Hamas official on Thursday, the first reported targeted killing of a member of the Palestinian militant group since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered regional war. Wassim Atallah al-Ali and his wife were killed when an "enemy drone targeted th»»»
US-Israeli war on Iran plunges Middle East into chaos: Live Updates (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, which is now entering its sixth day. Washington and its ally are expanding strikes throughout the Islamic Republic, while the IDF is bombing Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks. Tehran has launched waves of missile and d»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 6
The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»
Conflict fears send UAE shoppers and investors back to gold
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning, tracking global gains as investors shifted money into safer assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh volatility in currency markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In Dubai, the price »»»
Safety first: Global Village closure extended
Global Village will remain closed until Friday, March 6, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Click here for Apple or here for Android. You can also find it on the Huawei AppGal»»»
Export to Russia: What garment workers need to know about SPOT system - | 24.KG
Starting April 1, the Confirmation of Expected Goods Delivery (SPOT)) system will be launched in test mode. This system will require consignees in Russia to register documents and make a security payment. Urmat Takirov, Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce»»»
White House Says Trump Using Preventative Skin Treatment for Neck Rash
US President Donald Trump is using a preventative treatment for a red rash on his neck, according to his physician, but the White House declined on Wednesday to share further details about the condition. A red, blotchy rash was visible on the right side of Trump's neck just above the collar line in»»»
Lebanon’s Displaced Face Housing Crunch, Surging Rents, Municipal Curbs
As war erupted in Lebanon, scenes of displacement quickly returned to the streets. Roads filled with cars packed with families fleeing bombardment, while some displaced people spread out along the seaside corniche in Sidon and Beirut, waiting for shelter. But the search for a roof has become an ord»»»
Parliament's Budget Committee to Consider Amendments to Budget Extension Law
Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee will consider a draft legislation amending the so-called budget extension bill, submitted by the caretaker Government. The caretaker cabinet of Prime Minister Andrey Gurov approved the proposed amendments on February 25. The changes concern the Act on the C»»»
Qatar Airways to begin limited relief flights for stranded passengers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that while its flight operations remain temporarily suspended, it will begin operating a limited number of relief flights starting today. The airline said it will “operate a limited number of relief flights from March 5 to support passengers who are stranded due»»»
Trump Says he Gives the US a 15/10 Grade for Iran War
The US president opened his remarks at a White House event on artificial intelligence that the US is “doing very well on the war front, to put it mildly.” Donald Trump said Wednesday that someone asked him to rate on a scale of 10 how well he thought the US was doing in the American-Israeli militar»»»
Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tehran Seeks Details on Trump's Call with Kurdish Leaders
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, have asked Iraqi officials for detailed information about a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani, according»»»
Iran says targeted Kurdish groups' headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan: IRNA
Iran said Thursday it had targeted headquarters of Kurdish forces in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Iranian state media, following strikes on Kurdish regions in both Iran and Iraq. "We targeted the headquarters of Kurdish groups opposed to the revolution in Iraqi Kurdistan with three missiles," Iran»»»