More gaps in Greece’s agricultural subsidy oversight system have emerged during a fraud trial at Athens’ Court of Appeal, where 25 defendants face charges over allegedly illegal payments totaling more than €250,000 during 2016-2018. Witnesses described a system where submitted documents went unveri»»»

The Department of Justice on Friday released a small cache of new documents related to deceased sex predator, some of which include investigative documents related to an uncorroborated report on President Donald Trump, that it said had been held back from release because they were thought to be dup»»»

Brent Crude oil was trading at about $93 Friday as prices continue to rise largely because of oil tanker disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- The military escalation in the Middle East has shaken global energy markets and put Latin America on a»»»

The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump implied regime change in the country "will be just a question of time". Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday,»»»

The Earth has warmed faster since 2015 than it did between 1970 and 2015, an analysis shows. An analysis of global temperatures shows that the rate of warming has increased over the last 10 years. Figure courtesy of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research March 6 (UPI) -- Researchers have det»»»

People protested in front of the Defence Ministry in Sofia on Friday demanding peace and insisting that Bulgaria should not be drawn into wars. The demonstration proceeded under the slogan “Today our sky, tomorrow our children. Say no to war over Bulgaria!” It was organized by the Bulgaria Can part»»»

Washington, March 6 (SANA) – Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, reaching their highest levels in two years amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could disrupt energy supplies. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose above $»»»

A Hungarian probe into money laundering has led to the detention of several Ukrainians who were transporting almost $100 million worth of cash and gold bars through the country in an operation the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has linked to a “Ukrainian war mafia.” The detention, a mov»»»

Regime change in Cuba is “just a question of time,” US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island’s government and suggesting Washington could turn its focus on Havana, once the war on Iran ends. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump praised Secretary of State Mar»»»

Tunis, March 6, 2026 (TAP) –The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Economic and Financial Judicial Division in Tunis authorized an investigation into financial suspicious financial flows received by the managing committee of the “Sumud Fleet” in...»»»

Israel's military Friday said that Iran had launched cluster bombs "multiple times" since the start of the war that began with a US-Israeli attack on the country last week. "They (the Iranians) are using cluster munitions", military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said during a press br»»»

Pokémon Company International has condemned the White House's use of its imagery, including a tiny version of the popular character Pikachu, in a meme posted online with the phrase "Make America Great Again". "We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for t»»»

Canada's minister for US-Canada trade, Dominic LeBlanc, is in Washington on Friday for meetings with Trump administration officials — the first high-level talks between the two countries since negotiations broke down late last year. LeBlanc will be meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Gree»»»

In the basement of a church in Alma al-Shaab, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, dozens of residents gathered amidst the sound of Israeli bombing, defying the Israeli army's order to flee. "It is our right to preserve and remain in our land," town mayor Shadi Sayah told AFP over the ph»»»

Microsoft's Xbox division has confirmed it's working on a new console, code-named Project Helix. The company said the "next-generation" device would "lead in performance" and play both Xbox and PC games, in a departure from its previous machines. Rumours have swirled for some time that the company »»»

Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump's enemies. File Photo by Al Drago/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- Former Justice Department official Lindsey Halligan is under investigation by the Florida Bar Association for her time tr»»»

A Larissa court has ordered the immediate seizure of photos and videos taken by two forensic experts at the scene of the deadly Tempe train collision, after it emerged that the material had never been handed to judicial authorities. The request, submitted by lawyers supporting the prosecution, was »»»

Almost all the Gulf states, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, that host American military bases or troops, have been targeted by Iran in the latest military confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the US and Israel. The current war between arch-foes I»»»

A 42-year-old motorist was arrested southeast of Athens on Thursday night for speeding, driving over the legal alcohol limit and driving a vehicle without a license, police said. According to authorities, the man was stopped on a main road passing through the town of Kalivia after a radar check rec»»»

Israeli air strikes battered Lebanon on Friday, sending the death toll since Monday up to at least 217, according to Lebanese authorities, as the premier warned "a humanitarian disaster is looming". The Israeli military renewed its strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Friday afternoon, Lebanese sta»»»

Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov expressed concerns over an act of vandalism against a club of the Bulgarian community in Bitola, North Macedonia, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "We view this act as a reflection of the politically sponsored and ongoing campaign against thousand»»»

Ukraine is preparing to dispatch military drone specialists to Gulf states to help them fend off Iranian-designed drones -- something the Ukrainian army has been doing since the start of Russia's invasion. The military assault launched in February 2022 spawned a cat-and-mouse game of aerial drone w»»»

The European Union and Hungarian opposition figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over recent comments directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, describing them as a threat. The remarks came amid escalating tensions between Kyiv and Budapest related to inte»»»

Tehran: President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest US-Israeli strikes of the spiralling, week-long conflict. Now in its seventh day, the war has embroiled nations beyond the re»»»

Beside Israel's northern border fence, the bursts of machine-gun fire from inside Lebanon are loud and long, as new Israeli forces push in to take strategic positions near the border. The regular rumble of air strikes echoes over the shattered remains of Shia villages, destroyed during Israel's las»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call today from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, HE Radoslaw Sikorski. During the call, they reviewed develop»»»

The task force set up with the Foreign Ministry amid the Middle East escalation provided an update Friday on the efforts to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from the countries in the region. "This is a real operation, Sincere Care, launched by order of the prime minister. We are carrying it out using al»»»

Donald Trump (C), while running for his second term, greets participants during a roundtable with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in near Miami in October 2024. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA March 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will meet Saturday n»»»

Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku officially handed over her duties as Albania’s Minister of Infrastructure and Energy to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi, on March 6. During the handover ceremony, Balluku said she has taken a personal decision to remain silent regarding an ongoing legal »»»

The Israeli military on Friday said Hezbollah had fired around 70 rockets toward Israel since midnight, many of them from southern Lebanon. "After midnight yesterday, around 70 rockets were launched towards the direction of Israel," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journali»»»

A swearing-in ceremony for several new members of Albania’s government was held today at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana. Ferit Hoxha took the oath as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ermal Nasufi as Minister of Defense, Toni Gogu as Minister of Justice, Enea Karakaçi as Minister of Infras»»»

Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 in February while the rate of unemployment climbed to 4.»»»

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, has accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian bank employees. File Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI) -- Ukraine's foreign minister accused Hungary of kidnapping seven Ukrainian state bank employees and stealing the cash and gold the»»»

Caretaker Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Yankulov has received a tip-off from former European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva about pressure and threats from senior prosecutors and a political leader. This transpires from a press release by the Justice Ministry saying that Yankul»»»

The caretaker Government has appointed Milena Krastanova as the new Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA), according to a decision published in the Council of Ministers’ legal information system. Cabinet relieved Hristo Markov of his duties as executive director of the NRA and app»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have intensified monitoring of supermarket prices after residents reported sudden increases in the cost of fruits and vegetables across several retail outlets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Officials say inspection teams are actively revie»»»

Former Infrastructure and Energy Minister Belinda Balluku has officially handed over her duties to the new minister, Enea Karakaçi. During the handover ceremony, Balluku highlighted a number of achievements during her tenure, thanking the ministry’s staff and Prime Minister Edi Rama for their suppo»»»

Nature and EnvironmentHow protecting nature could make the world saferJosh AxelrodDebt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. https://p.dw.com/p/59TjZA UK government assessment warns »»»

Former special forces soldier and television personality Ant Middleton has braved combat zones, climbed the world’s highest peaks and built a TV career around resilience. Yet even he admits the past week has been unsettling. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News in Dubai after returning from London, Mi»»»

For the construction of these storage stations, two-hour liquid-cooled battery systems using innovative LFP technology will be deployed, maximizing both usable energy output and operational safety. The two parties are joining forces by contributing their respective expertise in development, constru»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady, Aigul Japarova, participated in a festive event held at the Bishkek City Hall to mark International Women’s Day. During the holiday concert held at Zhashtyk Arena, the First Lady was presented with a symbolic gift—a postcard depicting an Aigul flower. The concert, held at Z»»»

Tunis, March 6 (TAP) - The stock market posted a decline of 1.5% over the week, closing at 14,951.24 points, bringing the index’s performance since the beginning of the year to 11.2%, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.Despite the lack of...»»»

Satellite images show that several US military radars in the UAE and Jordan have been successfully hit by Iranian missiles and drones as the Iranian Armed Forces continue a retaliatory campaign against US and Israeli aggression. New images from several military installations across the Arabian Peni»»»

Share: Photo- Smoke billows after Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Friday, March 6, 2026 . The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon this week has risen to at least 123 people ( mostly civilians) , the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health says, as a new wave of strikes pound»»»

The Pazardzhik-based battery manufacturer "Elhim-Iskra" will halt operations and begin laying off staff, affecting nearly 200 employees, according to APIS data, Bulgarian media "Capital" reported. In an announcement to the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, the company attributed the decision to a challengi»»»

Over 8,200 hectares of agricultural land will be provided with irrigation water following the modernization of Sol Zheek canal in Bazar-Korgon district. The Office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Jalal-Abad region reported. According to it, work on this strategic facility of Kara-Unkur-Sai»»»

Abu Dhabi: The “Ramadan in Al Ain” events have attracted more than 30,000 visitors since their launch, offering families a mix of shopping, entertainment and traditional heritage activities during the holy month. The events are being held at Al Ain City Municipality Square and are organised by Al A»»»

NATO has strengthened its missile defence posture after a ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkey — a member of the alliance — was intercepted, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of the ongoing Iran war. The alliance said its missile defence systems successfull»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen by 2 to 5 percent over the past week, largely due to supply restrictions following the outbreak of military operations in the Middle East. Data from the specialized platform Fuelo, cited by BTA, shows that the most commonly used gasoline, A95, has climbed by 0.04 »»»

Abu Dhabi: For the second consecutive day, a joint mediation effort led by the UAE and the United States has resulted in a new exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, with 600 detainees released, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The swap included 300 prisoners from each si»»»