Romanian deep tech company Qognifly launches autonomous drone countermeasure system
Qognifly, a Romanian deep-tech company specializing in autonomous counter-drone systems (C-UAS), has announced the public launch and entry into a new consolidation phase for Drone Wall, an integrated detection, tracking, and interception architecture developed by Romanian engineers and validated in»»»
Tunisian-Senegalese business meetings, April 7-11 in Dakar (CEPEX)
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - Tunisian-Senegalese business meetings dedicated primarily to solutions and inputs for the agricultural sector will be held April 7-11 in Dakar, Senegal.Organised at the initiative of the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and in...»»»
From rivals to co-builders: Why the Philippines needs a shared national vision
Manila: The Philippines does not lack leaders. It lacks alignment. In a nation of 7,641 islands — fragmented by geography, up to 187 languages, history and politics — no single party, alliance, or strongman can carry the weight of national transformation alone. Also In This Package Philippine passp»»»
Israeli army enters south Lebanon town Khiam, about six km from border
Lebanese state media reported on Wednesday that the Israeli army entered the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, about six kilometers from the Lebanon-Israel border. "The town of Khiam is witnessing continuous artillery shelling, while the Israeli enemy army penetrated into the town," state media said»»»
Israeli army tells residents south of Lebanon's Litani river to move north
The Israeli military told residents living south of Lebanon's Litani river to immediately head north on Wednesday, warning that the Israeli army was "compelled to take military action" against Hezbollah in the area. "For your own protection, you must vacate your homes immediately. Anyone located ne»»»
UAE intercepts 3 ballistic missiles and over 120 drones
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles and tracked 129 drones on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said. In a statement, the ministry said air defences intercepted 121 drones while eight fell within the country’s territory. The ministry added tha»»»
Student rotation: Regional mobility program being developed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A regional student mobility program is currently under development, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation informed 24.kg news agency. According to ministry representatives, the program aims to expand access to higher education and stimulate student mobility between regions of th»»»
Qatar intercepts 10 drones, 2 cruise missiles from Iran
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Ministry of Defense announced that the country was attacked, at dawn today, March 4, 2026, by 10 drones and 2 cruise missiles coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces intercepted 6 drones, while the Qatar Emiri Air Force succeeded in interc»»»
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Coalition Files for Registration for April 19 Parliamentary Elections
The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition has filed documents with the Central Election Commission to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Applicants are required to submit a list containing the names, personal identification numbers and handwritten sign»»»
Morality, Unity and Honour Party Registers for April Snap Parliamentary Elections
The Morality, Unity and Honour party (MECh) submitted documents to the Central Election Commission (CEC) to register for participation in the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19, MECh Floor Leader Kiril Veselinski told journalists on Wednesday. Veselinski said the party was register»»»
Oil Prices Up 1% as Iran Crisis Disrupts Middle East Supply
Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday as US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump suggested the US Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose 91 cents, or 1.1%, to $82.31 a barrel »»»
Romania’s governmental private cloud enters operational stage at the national level
Romania’s Government Private Cloud, the largest critical digital infrastructure developed in the country, is entering the operational stage at national level and will serve as the technical foundation for the state’s digital public services. The implementation involved building an Internal Cloud in»»»
Visa update in UAE: What VFS just announced
Dubai: Visa services are slowly resuming at the Dubai centre of VFS Global, but only for some countries. VFS Global said it has restarted partial operations amid ongoing regional disruptions. Some applicants can submit fresh visa applications. However, all countries are returning passports to appli»»»
ADCB restores retail mobile banking app after 48-hour disruption
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) today confirmed that its retail mobile banking application has been successfully restored. The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»
United and unshaken: How the UAE stands together in the face of blatant Iranian aggression
Dubai: In moments of crisis, the true character of a nation reveals itself not only in the strength of its defences, but in the steadiness of its people. As the United Arab Emirates confronts what officials have described as blatant Iranian aggression, the country’s response has not been defined by»»»
Prime Minister, Japanese Foreign Minister discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a telephone call today from HE Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. During the call, the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»
First 360 Kyrgyzstanis to be evacuated from UAE on March 5 - | 24.KG
The first 360 citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently staying in the United Arab Emirates will be evacuated by two repatriation flights via Oman on the night of March 5 and the morning of the same day. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev made the announcement at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Acco»»»
No Increased Migration Pressure on Bulgaria over Middle East Conflict, Deputy Interior Minister Says
There is no increased migration pressure on Bulgaria in connection with the conflict in the Middle East, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev said here on Wednesday. “There is no reason for us as a state to worry about any increased immigration pressure in connection with the conflict in the Middle»»»
Defence Minister Authorized Passage and Stay of Allied Forces and Equipment
Заповедите са издадени на основание на Закона за преминаването през и пребиваването на територията на Република България на съюзнически и чужди въоръжени сили. The caretaker Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, has informed the National Assembly of orders he issued authorizing the passage through»»»
Discussions With Board of Peace ‘On Hold’ Due to Iran War, Indonesia Says
Indonesia's foreign minister said talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza "Board of Peace," of which the Southeast Asian nation is a key troop-contributing member, were on hold due to the Middle East war. The US and Israeli air war against Iran has killed scores of civilians, thrown global air t»»»
ASEAN ready to extend aid to Southeast Asians if crisis deepens
Dubai: As the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines has noted that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, particularly its impact on millions of Southeast Asians living and working across the Gulf. Officials have mentioned that assis»»»
Exports of Kyrgyz High Technology Park residents reach nearly $200 million - | 24.KG
Exports of companies operating within the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic have reached nearly $200 million (about 17.1 billion soms), the Park’s Director Azis Abakirov reported. According to Abakirov, in terms of scale the sector is already comparable to one of the country’s traditional»»»
Borislav Bankov Appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth
Borislav Bankov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. Bankov is an established expert in innovation and international security. Since 2022, he has headed a NATO test centre for dual-use technologies at the GATE Institute at S»»»
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
US President Donald Trump has said the country's navy will protect ships in the Middle East "if necessary" in a bid to stop the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. A fifth of the world's oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway wedged between Iran a»»»
US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday. The Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide »»»
Nuclear Deterrence Remains Cornerstone of Global Security - Kremlin
The negotiations on strategic stability should include the participation of Europe's nuclear powers, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Indeed, nuclear deterrence remains the cornerstone of global security. This is very important," Peskov told reporters, commenting on the issue of nuclear d»»»
CBD says banking services and digital platforms remain fully operational
Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, said on Wednesday that it is financially strong and fully operational despite ongoing regional developments, reaffirming its commitment to supporting customers and businesses across the country. Sign up for our »»»
Bulgaria: Defense Ministry Authorizes Allied Forces’ Transit and Presence on National Territory
Parliament Speaker Raya Nazaryan announced that Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has informed the National Assembly of his decision to authorize the transit through Bulgarian airspace and the temporary presence of allied and foreign military forces on the country’s territory. The notificati»»»
Canada PM: Israel-US strikes on Iran ‘inconsistent with international law’
Sydney: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that US-Israeli strikes on Iran had been “inconsistent with international law”, calling for a rapid de-escalation of the conflict. Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to chan»»»
Lebanon: Martyrs, Injuries as Israeli Enemy Targets Residential Areas
The Israeli enemy on Wednesday has proceeded its brutal attacks across Lebanon, leaving martyrs and injuries as it targeted residential areas on the third day of aggression. Israeli warships targeted a building in Aramoun, some 20 kms south of Beirut, local media reported. FOOTAGE CAPTURES DEVASTAT»»»
1.5 million cubic meters of water accumulated in artificial glaciers in Batken - | 24.KG
A project to create artificial glaciers aimed at addressing water shortages in agriculture is being implemented in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. Local authorities, led by Azizbek Adylbekov, head of the sector for inter»»»
120-megawatt combined heat and power plant to be built in Karakol - | 24.KG
A 120-megawatt combined heat and power plant is planned to be built in the city of Karakol. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev visited the site of the future energy facility during a working trip to Issyk-Kul region. It is note»»»
Russia Blames Ukrainian Drones for Attack on LNG Ship in Mediterranean
Russia's transport ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian naval drones of attacking a Russian liquefied natural gas carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, which caught fire in the Mediterranean a day earlier. If confirmed, it would be the first time that Ukraine has attacked a Russian LNG carrier. The Sec»»»
Prime minister, Japanese foreign minister discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani hasreceived a phone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussio»»»
Mojtaba Khamenei, Seen as Possible Next Supreme Leader, Has Survived Attacks on Iran, Sources Say
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in which his father Ali Khamenei was killed, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Mojtaba is seen by the establishment as a possible successor to his father, the sources said. A mi»»»
US Department of State orders non-emergency staff to leave Pakistan, Cyprus
Washington: The US Department of State announced Wednesday that it has ordered non-emergency embassy and consulate staff and their families to leave Pakistan and Cyprus, amid growing security concerns resulting from regional developments. The US Embassy in Pakistan explained that the State Departme»»»
Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh safe in Dubai, shows video recording in Dubai: 'All chill here'
Dubai: Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has reassured fans globally that he is safe and continuing to work and 'chill' in Dubai amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He posted a series of images on his stories to underline how resilient and normal his current life in Dubai remains amid escal»»»
Romania joins the governance core of Europe’s first business angels network for defence technologies
The Defence Angels European Network (DAEN), the first pan-European Business Angels network dedicated to investments in defence and security technologies, has launched its operations in Brussels, bringing together investors from 16 countries. Romania is part of the initiative’s governing structure, »»»
Burgas Hospital: Over 60% of City's Residents Overweight
Over 60% of Burgas residents are overweight, 30% of which are obese, the Burgas Hospital said on Wednesday citing data from observations of the hospital's Department of Endocrinology. Similar trends are evident at the national level, which are above the European average, said Dr. Stefka Stefanova, »»»
Customs Officers Seize 14,000 Boxes of Smuggled Cigarettes at Lesovo Border Checkpoint
Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing checkpoint seized a total of 14,000 boxes of smuggled cigarettes, the Customs Agency said on Wednesday. The 280,000 pieces of cigarettes were found in two trucks transporting refrigerators from Turkiye to Romania, both driven by Romanian citizens. The »»»
COSCO Shipping Suspends Bookings on its Middle East Routes
Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO Shipping's container liner unit said on Wednesday it had suspended all new bookings for routes to and from ports in the Middle East region, including those in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The move was due to escalating conflict in t»»»
Trump to cut all trade with Spain over military base ban
The US will suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the US permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, President Donald Trump has announced. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Trump’s “unjustified and dangerous” intervention against Iran. Speaking »»»
Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: Latest developments in Middle East war
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had "complete control" of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day. Here are the latest developments: - More Israeli strikes in Tehran - The Isra»»»
Five takeaways from Texas primaries, as march to US midterms gets going
The march to the US midterm elections, which will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency, is officially under way. Voters in a handful of states headed to the polls on Tuesday to pick the Democratic and Republican candidates for the»»»
Marty Supreme in UAE: Release date and details
Dubai: For months, cinema lovers in the UAE have been buzzing about Marty Supreme the critically acclaimed sports drama starring Timothée Chalamet that became one of the most talked-about films of the last year. Directed by Josh Safdie and released globally on December 25, 2025, the film finally ma»»»
‘No to war,’ Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez tells Trump
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit back on Wednesday at US President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Madrid’s refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. “The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war,” he said in a televised address, a day »»»
Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as front-runner to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader
Dubai: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed his father as the country’s next supreme leader, according to Iranian officials familiar with internal deliberations cited by The New York Times. Senior clerics in»»»
Emergencies Ministry warns of strong wind in Bishkek and Chui region - | 24.KG
Strong wind is expected in Bishkek and Chui region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported, citing data from the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center. According to the ministry, starting from 3.15 p.m. through the next hour and in the evening, strong westerly wind is forecast in t»»»
MoI advises parents to stay calm during emergencies
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has advised parents and guardians to be conscious of their actions and remain calm during emergency situations. In a statement shared on social media, the MoI said that behaviour of parents in emergencies directly affects their children’s sense of safety »»»
Making cold visible: How Mediascope redefined thermo communication for Coors
Mediascope, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading trade-marketing and retail innovation agencies, has developed the Coors Thermo Regional Retail Toolkit, a comprehensive retail communication ecosystem designed to unlock the full power of one of the beer industry’s most iconic assets: the Cold»»»