Trump Claims US Talking With 'Right People' in Iran, Says Iranians Want Deal 'Badly'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is having conversations with the "right people" in Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday, adding that Iranians are "badly" after a deal. "The [Iranian] leaders are all gone. Nobody knows who to talk to. But we're actually talking to the right pe»»»
UAE faces weeks of spring weather instability
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience periods of unstable spring weather until early May, a seasonal pattern locally known as “Sarayat” or “Marawih”, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astrono»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters struck a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the “Israeli” occupation army in the town of Rab Thalathin with artillery shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters struck a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the “Israeli” occupation army in the town of Rab Thalathin »»»
Greece Hosts Event in Solidarity with Axis of Resistance
Anti-Imperialist Front organized a crowded event in solidarity with the Resistance in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen against the US imperialism and Zionism. Hezbollah Educational Mobilization official, Dr. Ali Al-Hajj Hasan, was among the participants. Hezbollah official underlined the importan»»»
PLA’s J-10C Drills Show Growing Edge in Integrated Air Warfare
As Monday marked the 28th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s J-10 fighter jet, CCTV News reported that multiple units have recently conducted high-intensity drills with J-10C fighter jets. The exercises took place under complex electromagnetic condi»»»
Mexico seeks U.N. backing to relaunch students' disappearance probe - UPI.com
Demonstrators hold signs with images of missing students during a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in December 2025. Relatives and classmates of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa reiterated their demand for truth and justice. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA March 24»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Kicks Off Election Campaign in Razgrad
Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev kicked off their election campaign in Razgrad. He said that their priority is the Bulgarian citizen. Their MP candidates for the 18th constituency with top-of-the-list candidate Malomir Vlasov were introduced during the event. Radev said that the co»»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»
MOL Group receives OFAC approval to continue NIS acquisition talks until May 22
BUDAPEST - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Ministry of the Treasury has granted a request by the Hungarian oil firm MOL Group to extend until May 22 a deadline for talks on its acquisition of the majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, MOL announced on the Budapest Stoc»»»
Bail set for gallerist accused of art and antiquities fraud
A prominent Greek gallerist was released Tuesday on €50,000 bail and strict conditions after appearing before an investigating magistrate in a high-profile art fraud probe involving his galleries and storage facilities in Elliniko, Kolonaki and Glyfada. Authorities also imposed monthly police repor»»»
Protest Staged in Sofia over Disputed Land at Vrazhdebna Experimental Field
Citizens gathered to protest near the Vrazhdebna Training and Experimental Field Centre on Botevgradsko Shose Blvd in Sofia, claiming that properties in the area had been unlawfully expropriated. The demonstrators voiced frustration over what they described as institutional inaction regarding land »»»
How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war
Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»
NASA to build $20 bn moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
Washington, United States: NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infra»»»
NASA to Build $20 Bn Moon Base, Pause Orbital Lunar Station Plans
NASA's chief on Tuesday said the US space agency will invest $20 billion to develop a base on the Moon, while suspending its plans to create the lunar orbital space station known as Gateway. "The agency intends to pause Gateway in its current form and shift focus to infrastructure that enables sust»»»
US-Israeli Attack on Iran Torpedoes Years of Nuclear Diplomacy Efforts - Russian Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran has nullified years of efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. "Our meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a s»»»
Profitability crisis hits Argentina’s dairy industry - UPI.com
In Argentina, higher-value-added products, including specialty cheeses, processed yogurts and desserts, have lost market share. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (UPI) -- Argentina, one of South America's leading milk producers, is facing a deep crisis in its dairy sec»»»
Sofia Tech Park Hosts Landmark Agreement on Security and Defence Innovation
Sofia Tech Park, Bulgarian Defence Institute, Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE), Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, and Research and Development and Innovation Consortium signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation and innovation in the field of security and defence. The »»»
Commissariat: Some 200,000 IDPs in Serbia a consequence of 1999 NATO aggression
BELGRADE - On the 27th anniversary of the start of the 1999 NATO aggression on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - which Serbia was a part of at the time - the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration said on Tuesday some 200,000 registered internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Kosovo-Me»»»
Gallup poll says U.S. workers struggling, engagement lowest in decade - UPI.com
Teachers and students form a picket line outside Dolores Huerta Elementary School in San Francisco on Feb. 10. Workers are feeling less engaged than at any other point in the last decade while their sense of struggling in the workplace is the worst it has ever been, a new Gallup poll says. File Pho»»»
Vazrazhdane Launches Campaign with Church Service in Veliko Tarnovo Region
Candidates from the nationalist party Vazrazhdane officially opened their campaign for the April 19 parliamentary elections with a prayer service in the village of Pchelishte in Veliko Tarnovo Region. The event took place at the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and was attended by all ca»»»
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
TradeEuropeWho wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?Marie SinaSqueezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. https://p.dw.com/p/5B1Z2The EU and Australia also agreed to boost access t»»»
Oil traders placed $580 million in bets 15 minutes before Trump’s Iran talks post, the FT says
Oil traders placed more than half a billion dollars in bets minutes before US President Donald Trump announced “productive” talks with Iran on Monday, the Financial Times has reported. A burst of activity followed by a sharp price drop has raised questions about possible advance knowledge among mar»»»
Oil price hikes as White House says plans for Iran talks still 'fluid' - UPI.com
The price of oil rebounded to $103 per barrel on Tuesday as hopes for de-escalation in the Iran war faded after Washington said the situation remained "fluid," Tehran denied there had been any negotiations and an explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas directly impacted wholesale gasoline a»»»
Widespread Russian missile, drone attacks kill at least 5 in Ukraine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The site of a Russian drone strike on a five-story residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 3. Russia launched more missile and drone strikes in 11 regions of Ukraine Tuesday, targeting residential areas and killing at least five people. File Photo by Stringer/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- R»»»
UAE carries out over 8,000 inspections across market to protect consumers
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with local economic development departments, carried out 8,168 inspection campaigns across markets nationwide between February 28 and March 18, issuing 729 warnings and imposing 216 fines ranging from Dh2,000 to Dh200,000. Sign up for o»»»
Seminar on promotion of local food products under Canada-funded PSSEETAT project
Tunis, March 24 (TAP)- A seminar on the promotion of Tunisia's local food products will take place on March 25-27 in Gammarth, Tunis northern suburbs. The event is organised under the Project to Structure Economic and Environment Services for...»»»
UAE rain: After days of storms, here’s when more showers are expected this week
Abu Dhabi: Rain is expected to continue across the UAE until Friday after two days of heavy downpours and thunderstorms brought some of the most significant rainfall of the season, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The unsettled weather, driven by strong convective cloud format»»»
Government's Package of Measures against Rising Prices to Support Most Vulnerable Groups
The package of measures currently being prepared to curb rising prices will be aimed at supporting the most vulnerable groups, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Economy and Industry Irina Shtonova, they held a meeting with representatives of the A»»»
Iran warns it will mine the Persian Gulf to deter possible US ground invasion
In response to reports that the US is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East ahead of a possible ground incursion into Iran, the country’s National Defense Council has warned it could seed the Persian Gulf with mines in retaliation. In the second week of the war on Iran, US Central Comman»»»
Djuric receives Italian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Italian Ambassador to Belgrade Luca Gori on Monday to discuss key issues of mutual interest, with a view to further enhancing the already strong cooperation in the fields of economy, energy and high technology as well as exploring opportunities to acceler»»»
Consumer Watchdog Reports Sharp Increase in Wholesale Fuel Prices
Preliminary data indicate a rapid increase in wholesale fuel prices, Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) Chair Rosen Karadimov told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with President Iliana Iotova, where they discussed possible mechanisms and measures to mitigate the economic conseque»»»
Bulgaria Is (Was) Iran's Top Eastern European Trade Partner
Bulgaria stands out as one of Iran's key trading partners within the European Union, particularly among its Eastern European members, according to BGNES. In overall trade with Iran, Bulgaria ranked seventh in 2025, with a total trade volume of 172.2 million euros, trailing only behind Germany, Ital»»»
Hungarian foreign minister admits talking to Russia during EU meetings - UPI.com
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Szijjarto speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in 2024. Szijjarto admitted that he talks to Russia during European Union meetings. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó admitte»»»
Transparency in war spending lacks as Pentagon asks for $200 billion - UPI.com
1 of 5 | US President Donald Trump speaks with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense and John D. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas»»»
How Orbán could still rule even if Tisza wins: five scenarios for the Hungarian election
Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz needs fewer votes than the opposition Tisza party to stay in power, as the electoral system favours the incumbent. We examine the most likely developments after the Hungarian elections on 12 April. “Let us not rule it out logically,” Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán answe»»»
President Iotova and Anti-Trust Regulator Discuss Ways to Mitigate Economic Impact of Middle East Conflict
Possible mechanisms and measures to mitigate the economic consequences of the conflict in the Middle East were discussed by President Iliana Iotova and the leadership of the Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) during a meeting on Tuesday, the President’s press secretariat reported. The me»»»
Fiscal Council Pushes for Higher Cash Payment Threshold in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Fiscal Council has recommended increasing the national cash payment limit for business transactions to €10,000. According to the Council, Bulgaria currently maintains a relatively low threshold of €5,000, which poses practical challenges for companies, entrepreneurs, and consumers, parti»»»
Bulgargaz Confirms 5% Gas Rise for April, Says No Big Jumps Expected Soon
Bulgargaz has defended its previously submitted proposal for a 5% rise in natural gas prices for April before the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, with CEO Veselin Sinabov stressing that there is currently no justification for any further increases. Sinabov noted that significantly higher ga»»»
IndiGo warns of flight changes, check status before travel
Dubai: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of possible changes to flight schedules amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said fl»»»
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
Bulk carriers sit anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, upstream from the Strait of Hormuz, on Monday. Elke Scholiers/Getty Images An end to the Iran war will bring immediate relief to oil and natural gas markets, but it could take months before prices fall back to the levels they stood a»»»
United Airlines says it is accelerating fleet makeover
New York: United Airlines said Tuesday it will add more than 250 planes in the next two years as the major US carrier accelerates efforts to upgrade its fleet. New Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier aircraft ordered by United include features such as lie-flat seats, luggage closets and suite dividers, t»»»
EU, Australia sign landmark free trade agreement after 8 years - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Australian Parliament in Canberra on Tuesday after addressing a joint session of both houses. Photo by Lukas Coch/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- The European Union finalized a landmark $9 billion free tr»»»
Did rapper Badshah marry actress Isha Rikhi in a private wedding ceremony?
Dubai: Indian rapper Badshah may have quietly married Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi, if social media frenzy over an alleged wedding portrait is to be believed. The rumours gained momentum after several photos and videos, believed to be from a private wedding ceremony, surfaced online, showing the coup»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Russia step up coordination between military structures - | 24.KG
A working meeting between representatives of the Crisis Response Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan and the National Defense Management Center of Russia was held in Bishkek. The event was opened by Colonel Mirbek Dzhuzumaliev, head of the Crisis Response Center of the Gen»»»
How US–Israel War on Iran Could Redraw Global Energy Map
The ongoing chaos in the Persian Gulf contributes to the emergence of new Asian energy hubs, Guilherme da Conceicao, researcher at the Center for Research on Russia, Eurasia and the Post-Soviet Space (CIRE), tells Sputnik. With the Strait of Hormuz energy bottleneck plugged, new energy routes from »»»
Caretaker PM Andrey Gurov Briefs EU Ambassadors on Upcoming Elections, Reforms and Regional Risks
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov conferred with the Heads of Mission of the European Union Member States at the invitation of the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council, the Bulgarian government said on Facebook on Tuesday. Gurov briefed the diplomats on the caretaker government’s preparations f»»»
4-hour queues at US airports as security crunch deepens
Long security lines stretching for hours, missed flights and mounting frustration — US airports are facing widespread disruption as a funding standoff leaves key security operations understaffed at the peak of the spring travel season. The chaos has been compounded by broader pressures on global av»»»
How to change employers in Qatar's labour market: Ministry guidelines
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour states that residents can easily transfer jobs from one employer to another using the Employer Change Service available on its website. "This service is available to resident workers in the State of Qatar and operates in accordance with established procedures," t»»»
Bangladesh hikes jet fuel by 79 percent
Dhaka: Bangladesh hiked jet fuel prices by 79 percent on Tuesday as costs surge in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) order, the second this month, means aviation fuel prices have leapt by 111 percent since the start of the war, with the price n»»»
IPL's Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead
Bengaluru, India: Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will keep 11 seats at their M. Chinnaswamy Stadium empty in memory of the fans crushed to death in title celebrations last year, the team said Tuesday. Eleven supporters aged between 14 and 29 died in a stampede outside t»»»