Look: Greece’s peach blossoms paint fields pink as thousands visit
1/7Anastasios Chalkidis, head of the Agricultural Association of Veria, tends blooming peach trees near Veria in northern Greece during the vibrant spring blossom season.AP2/7People play with a ball among blooming peach trees during a public event near Veria.AP3/7Peach trees bloom between mid-March»»»
Qatar Central Bank announces closure of Eidiya ATMs
Doha, qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that Eidiya ATMs across the country will be closed today, March 24, 2026. A total of 43 Eidiya ATMs were opened on March 10, 2026, at nine locations as part of QCBs effort to preserve Qatari tradition of gifting money to young children on Eid Al F»»»
Osh State University launches production of artichoke-based dietary supplements - | 24.KG
Osh State University has developed a startup project to grow artichokes and produce dietary supplements from them. The initiative won the national competition Student Startup 2025 and received a grant of nearly 800,000 soms. According to the university’s press service, the project is being carried »»»
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Is Floated as a Possible US Contact in Talks as War Rages
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the country. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that t»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4413
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4413 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Iran Launches 78th Wave of Attacks, Vows ‘Negotiations Are Conducted with Missiles’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Launches 78th Wave of Attacks, Vows ‘Negotiations Are Conducted with Missiles’ 24-03-2026 11:41 AM Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard »»»
Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports three Lebanese martyred, including a child, and four injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Bchamoun in Aley District - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports three Lebanese martyred, including a child, and four injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
One in five Lebanese displacement in three weeks by Israel’s invasion
Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
One in five Lebanese displacement in three weeks by Israel’s invasion
Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
VIDEO: Israel hit by missiles, vows to continue strikes until US and Iran reach deal
Israel will continue to protect its interests amid US-Iran peace negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed, as Iranian missiles struck multiple sites across central Israel on March 23. US President Donald T»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Trump floats 15-point Iran war ceasefire plan
US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»
Slovenia becomes first European country to cap fuel sales
The government of Slovenia has introduced new restrictions on fuel purchases and temporarily cut environmental taxes, as it steps up efforts to address ongoing disruptions in petroleum supply. Prime Minister Robert Golob s»»»
Polish stock exchange hits record highs in 2025, bets on ETFs and AI for growth
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) posted record-high financial results for 2025, driven by unprecedented investor activity, and said on March 23 it expects a revival in initial public offerings (IPOs) alongside the rollout of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and AI products in 2026. »»»
Sharjah Police save child stuck in traffic on way to chemotherapy
Sharjah: Quick action by Sharjah Police and ambulance teams helped save the life of a young boy after severe traffic congestion caused by heavy rain delayed his journey to a critical chemotherapy session. The incident unfolded on Monday, the first working day after Eid, as unstable weather conditio»»»
Body found after another fire at fatal arson attack house
A body has been found following a fire at the same Co Offaly home where a young boy and his great-aunt died in an arson attack in December 2025. Gardaí (Irish police) said: "The body of an adult person has been discovered inside the premises" at Castleview Park in Edenderry. The incident occurred a»»»
Media Review: March 24
HEADLINES Tuesday’s print media focus on rising prices, cross-border shopping, and pressures on households and infrastructure. 24 Chasa leads with a report that Bulgarians are increasingly travelling to Serres, Greece, where food prices are said to be around 30% lower, reflecting growing sensitivit»»»
Deputy Prime Minister meets French Minister of the Armed Forces
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met Tuesday with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs HE Catherine Vautrin, during her visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed the la»»»
26 new police facilities opened across Kyrgyzstan’s regions - | 24.KG
A total of 26 new internal affairs facilities have been commissioned across the regions of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the buildings were constructed in line with modern requirements for maintaining law and order and ensuring publi»»»
Saudi Arabia Says World Economic Forum Postpones Jeddah Meeting
Saudi Arabia's state news agency (SPA) said on Tuesday that the World Economic Forum had postponed its Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting, originally set for April 22–23 in Jeddah, following consultations with the Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning, citing current regional development»»»
Iran Arrests 466 People Accused of Online Activity Undermining National Security
Iranian police arrested 466 people accused of online activities aimed at undermining national security, state media reported on Tuesday, in one of the biggest security sweeps since the start of the war with Israel and the United States. Iranian media have reported more than 1,000 arrests ov»»»
D.C. authorities hunt for two suspects after U.S. Park Police officer shot - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Washington, D.C., are hunting for at least two suspects after a U.S. Park Police officer was shot while on undercover duty in the nation's capital. The shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. EDT Monday near the 5000 block of Queens Stroll Place SE and the 4600 block o»»»
UAE private schools seek to resume in-person learning next week
Dubai: As UAE authorities open the door for private schools to apply for a return to in-person learning, one of the country's biggest education groups has moved swiftly to request the resumption of classroom teaching from next week. Taaleem, which has a portfolio of 37 schools schools across the UA»»»
Over 3.2 million worshippers and visitors hosted at UAE grand mosques during Ramadan
Dubai: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) welcomed more than 3.2 million worshippers and visitors across its network of mosques during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr prayers, according to figures released by the Centre. A total of 3,226,103 guests were recorded at mosques under its management, i»»»
Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision
New York: Moments after an Air Canada jet collided at high speed with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilots and hurling a flight attendant from the aircraft, the passengers took their escape into their own hands. With the smell of fuel in the air and debris dangling from »»»
From threats to talks: Trump’s Iran shift raises doubts
Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s boxing team to compete at Asian Championships in Mongolia - | 24.KG
The national boxing team of Kyrgyzstan will compete at the 2026 Asian Championships. The continental championship will be held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, from March 28 to April 11. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the national team includes eight boxers: »»»
Rescuers Try to Refloat Stranded Humpback Whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea
Rescue teams in northern Germany are working to refloat a humpback whale stranded in shallow water in the Baltic Sea. Experts gathered Tuesday morning on the Timmendorfer Strand beach to find a way to pull the 10-meter-long (30-feet-long) mammal off the ground after the high tide around midnight wa»»»
Oil and Gas Processing Facilities in Gulf Countries
While Iran war rages on, the world’s energy experiences unprecedented turbulence as the Middle East remains one of the key oil and gas exporting regions on the planet. Check out Sputnik’s infographic compiling data on the largest facilities in the Persian Gulf’s energy sector.»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy drone launched an attack on the Ain al-Hilweh camp east of Sidon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An enemy drone launched an attack on the Ain al-Hilweh camp east of Sidon 24-03-2026 11:27 AM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»
Aswan: Egypt’s main incubator for health institutions
It seems that Aswan with its beautiful clean weather and peaceful nature is a main attraction spot for health institutions. After the success of several health projects in Aswan, the peaceful governorate will witness soon the opening of a new branch for Egyptian Hepatitis association. Dr. Gamal She»»»
Clashes on border, strikes on south and east as Israel abducts man, kills teen in Halta
The Israeli military issued on Tuesday morning evacuation warnings for the southern towns of Tyre, Burj al-Shamali and al-Maashouq, as it struck several towns and villages in south and east Lebanon, including Miye w Miye near Sidon, Khiam on the border, and Shemstar in the east. Hezbollah had annou»»»
IMF: Conflict Casts Shadow on Morocco's Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund has warned that in the near term, growth in Morocco would be impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Executive Board of the IMF concluded last week the 2026 Article IV consultation with Morocco and completed the Mid-Term Review under the Flexible Cre»»»
Lukashenko Will Pay Official Visit to North Korea From March 25-26 - Office
MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will pay an official visit to North Korea from March 25-26, the presidential office said on Tuesday. "President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay an official visit to North Korea on March 25-26 at the invitation of Chairman of State»»»
US Unable to Calm Energy Markets and Stop Oil Price Surge - Expert
Oil prices continue to rise despite Trump saying the US will postpone its attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure because the markets do not trust his words, Iraqi economic expert Omar Al-Halbousi tells Sputnik. The US, he explains, seems to be seeking to manipulate the markets rather than pu»»»
Why is Dubai’s DAE securing $2.8bn in fresh funding now?
Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has signed agreements for new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8 billion, increasing its total revolving credit capacity to approximately $4 billion. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4 billion facility and have a maturity»»»
US, TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1b' settlement to end wind power projects
HOUSTON — The United States and TotalEnergies on Monday signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth "nearly $1 billion."US Interior Secretary Doug Bur»»»
US energy chief calls oil market disruptions 'temporary'
HOUSTON — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday that oil market disruptions are "temporary," as costs surge on the back of war in the Middle East, squeezing consumers.Asked how markets have been reacting to supply disruptions, Wright said "markets do what markets do," adding that prices have»»»