Talks on using oil reserves — in the range of 300 million to 400 million barrels — were first reported by the Financial Times, which added that the International Energy Agency would join the discussions. Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel overnight, reaching the highest level since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine […]
Continue ReadingA gigantic cloud of smoke over Tehran after Israeli attacks on oil depots.Image: keystone The USA should not be happy about the massive Israeli attacks on oil depots in Iran, as the US portal “Axios” reports. US President Trump has several reasons not to escalate this part of the war. March 9, 2026, 7:48 amMarch […]
Continue ReadingMarch 9, 2026, 7:39 a.mMarch 9, 2026, 7:39 a.m After severe flooding in northern Australia, authorities have urgently warned the population not to go into rivers or flooded areas – especially because of numerous crocodiles. In the city of Katherine in the Northern Territory, the Katherine River burst its banks after heavy rain, 7News reported. […]
Continue ReadingFearing oil shortages, people in Peshawar, Pakistan, are queuing up with their vehicles at gas stations.Image: keystone As a result of the Iran war, the price of oil has risen to over $100 for the first time in years. This has far-reaching consequences. Mar 9, 2026, 7:35 a.mMar 9, 2026, 7:35 a.m What is happening […]
Continue ReadingMarch 9, 2026, 7:32 a.mMarch 9, 2026, 7:32 a.m Europe’s leading banks have caught up somewhat compared to their US competitors over the past year. However, the lead of the US institutions remains large, as the consulting and auditing company EY calculated. While the ten largest European institutions were able to increase their profits overall […]
Continue ReadingIsraeli President Izchak Herzog defends the controversial attacks on oil depots in the Iranian capital Tehran. It is oil that is stored by the military and oil that the Iranian government uses to finance its terrorist operations, Herzog told “Bild”. “It is being taken away from the war machine because they use it to finance […]
Continue ReadingA traveler stranded at the airport in Dubai treats himself to a nap.Image: keystone The military escalation in the Middle East is unsettling many tourists. Insurers like Axa, Mobiliar and TCS are feeling this. Here is important information about travel insurance. March 9, 2026, 5:39 a.mMar 9, 2026, 5:57 am florence vuichard, benjamin weinmann / […]
Continue ReadingGlobal arms shipments increased by 9.2 percent between the periods 2016 to 2020 and 2021 to 2025, according to the Stockholm peace research institute Sipri. European countries tripled their arms imports during this period. March 9, 2026, 5:15 a.mMarch 9, 2026, 5:15 a.m The biggest driver of this development continues to be the war in […]
Continue ReadingVideo: watson/Elena Maria Müller A fire in a historic building near Glasgow Central Station triggered a major fire service operation and paralyzed the station. Mar 9, 2026, 4:59 a.mMarch 9, 2026, 10:33 am According to Labor MP for Glasgow Paul Sweeney, the listed building partially collapsed after flames raged inside for hours. The listed building […]
Continue ReadingA suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.
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