BBC 1h

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

A bitter dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine is holding up a crucial €90bn (£77.95bn) EU loan to Ukraine. No oil has flowed through the Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline, from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia across Ukraine, since the major oil hub at Brody, in western Ukraine, was damag»»»

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UPI 2h

Simultaneous megaproject filings signal Chile mining shift - UPI.com

Analysts say these investments in planned Chilean copper mines respond to sustained growth in global demand, driven by electrification, power grids and the energy transition File Phot by Pedro Tapia/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, March 20 (UPI) -- Mining companies BHP and U.S.-based Freeport-McMoRan submitte»»»

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Business-review 3h

Why Critical Financing Inc Believes Lending Models Will Continue to Fragment in 2026

As the financial landscape evolves, securing capital is no longer a straightforward process for business owners. Once dominated by traditional banks, financing now includes digital lenders, fintech platforms, and alternative methods such as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding. This growing fragme»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Issa says Lebanon must talk to Israel even if it doesn't cease fire

After visiting Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in Bkirki, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa affirmed that "the United States is concerned with peace prevailing in Lebanon and for it to be independent and free from war." "I personally am doing everything I can to achieve this goal. I share a»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgarian Servicemen Return from NATO Non-Combat Mission in Iraq

Seven Bulgarian servicemen, who participated in NATO’s non-combat mission in Iraq, have returned to Bulgaria, the Defence Ministry said. They were welcomed by the Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov. Following the escalation of the conflict in the Persian Gulf, NATO temporarily adjusted the depl»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Poland withdraws its troops from Iraq due to Middle East escalating tensions

Warsaw: Poland announced Friday the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote on the X platform, "Given the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region, and after analysing the operationa»»»

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RT 6h

There’s a heretic in the heart of the EU and he wants to talk to Putin

Ideally, policy debates should serve to bring together the fullest information, the brightest minds, and the sharpest arguments in order to find solutions. That is, the optimum combination between what is best and what is feasible. In the real world, shaped by ordinary human fallibility and the ext»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

NATO mission evacuated from Iraq due to regional situation

Baghdad: Iraqi security sources announced today the commencement of the evacuation of the NATO mission from its base and its withdrawal from Iraq. The sources indicated that the mission is non-combat and carries out advisory tasks, and will return as soon as the war ends. The sources told the Iraqi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

State Initiates 45 Pre-Trial Proceedings Related to Election Violations

As of Friday morning, 45 pre-trial proceedings related to election violations have been initiated in the country, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev reported on Friday. Dechev introduced the new director of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior, Senior Commissioner Iv»»»

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DW 8h

India news: Stocks open higher after massive sell-off

BusinessIndiaIndia news: Stocks open higher after massive sell-offMahima Kapoor with ANI, AFP, AP, dpa, ReutersIndian investors are on edge as the US-Israel war in Iran disrupts the global energy supply and sends oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, the LPG shortage continues at home. DW has more. https:»»»

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BBC 8h

Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody

A 19-year-old Mexican man has died while being held in detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency has confirmed. Royer Perez-Jimenez was found "unconscious and unresponsive" on Monday at the Glades County Detention Center in Florida, according to a statement from ICE. "He»»»

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Novinite 9h

Bulgaria’s New Credit Rules Could Push One Million Borrowers into Debt Spiral

A last-minute legislative amendment in Bulgaria is raising serious concerns among financial experts, as it could put up to one million citizens at risk of falling into a debt spiral. The change restricts financial institutions registered with the Bulgarian National Bank from fully assessing the cre»»»

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Naharnet 10h

'War has aged us': Lebanon's kids aren't alright

Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the tall teen from south Lebanon told AFP in Beirut. "»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 10h

34,500-Plus Bulgarians Abroad Have Applied to Vote in April Parliamentary Elections

More than 34,500 Bulgarians abroad have applied to vote in the country’s snap parliamentary elections in April, according to data published on the Central Election Commission (CEC) website. As of 12:20 p.m. on Friday, a total of 34,609 applications have been confirmed. Bulgarians living abroad have»»»

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BNE 10h

TEHRAN BLOG: Iran's new year Nowruz is not the same this year

For three millennia, nothing has stopped the Persian New Year, called Nowruz. Not the Arab conquest of Persia in the seventh century, not the Mongol destruction of entire cities, not the eight-year war with Iraq, not the Islamist revolutionary fervour of 1979. Every March, Iranians celebrate, »»»

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BNE 10h

Ex-president Radev declares war on oligarchs in Bulgaria election bid

Bulgaria’s former president Rumen Radev launched his party’s election programme on March 19, vowing to dismantle entrenched oligarchic influence and drive faster economic growth ahead of April’s snap parliamentary vote. Pr»»»

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Novinite 10h

Bulgaria Faces Uncertain Elections: Challenges in Forming a Stable Government

As Bulgaria approaches the parliamentary elections on April 19, the prospect of forming a stable government is looking increasingly complex. Political scientist Georgi Prodanov, speaking on the National Radio, emphasizes that the balance of power between former President Rumen Radev’s formation (Pr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Deputy Foreign Minister, Italian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Relations

Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov and Italian Ambassador Marcello Apicella conducted a meeting at the Foreign Ministry on Thursday to discuss the bilateral relations, the Ministry reported on Friday. The two discussed the excellent bilateral relations, based on shared Euro»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Vucic, Reshetnikov discuss strategic issues for Serbia's energy stability

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov in Belgrade on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation and key strategic issues for energy stability and economic stability in Serbia. "With Minister Reshetnikov (I spoke) about bilater»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

'War Has Aged Us': Lebanon's Kids Aren't Alright

Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16. "War has aged us... We have lived through what no one else has," the tall teen from south Lebanon told AFP in Beirut. "»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Cote d’Ivoire PM meets Qatar's envoy

Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire H E Robert Beugre Mambe met with Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. The two sides reviewed relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation .»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Standing together: Qatar and Sri Lanka in challenging times

DOHA: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Qatar H E Sithra Khan Azard, has expressed deep appreciation to Qatar’s leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Sri Lankan community in the country during the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. In a statement yesterday, the ambassador conveyed the g»»»

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Business-review 12h

Allianz-Țiriac announces revenues of nearly RON 4 billion in 2025

In 2025, Allianz-Țiriac paid nearly RON 1.7 billion to insured clients and third-party claimants in compensation for covered events, 12.7% more than in 2024. On each working day of the past year, around 900 customers benefited from insurance coverage, with Allianz-Țiriac covering their costs. Total»»»

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Kathimerini 12h

Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

ATHENS/LONDON – A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show. An Athens prosecutor alleges the manager, who cannot be na»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE minister holds high-level India talks on Iran attacks, security

New Delhi: Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, visited New Delhi on Thursday, March 19, 2026, where she met with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, and Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary. During the meetings, the two sides discu»»»

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Novinite 13h

Data Transparency and Trust in the Evolving Casino Economy

The digital age has fundamentally reshaped nearly every industry, and the gambling sector is certainly no exception. What was once the exclusive domain of opulent brick-and-mortar establishments has transitioned into a sprawling online universe, accessible with a few clicks. This transformation, wh»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Japan Ski Paradise Faces Strains of Global Acclaim

Beneath the powder snow at internationally popular Japanese ski resort Niseko, anxiety is mounting among residents over soaring prices and a massive influx of overseas workers. At a time when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is talking tough on immigration, upscale Niseko has never been more popular w»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Dubai boosts Eid security with patrols, drones and emergency teams

Dubai’s Event Security Committee have finalised their comprehensive security arrangements for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, following a coordination meeting chaired by Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs and Chairman of the Events Security Committee»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Iran war: 10 reasons why your travel insurance may fall short – what to do if it does

Dubai: Airspace disruptions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered widespread flight cancellations across major transit hubs. Thousands of travellers have been affected as airlines suspended or rerouted services across the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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BNE 20h

ISTANBUL BLOG: Bedtime reading for Trump. Condemnation and denunciation from Arab and Islamic countries affirmed

While Donald Trump in the White House was adding coherence to his explanation of why it is the US and Israel have unleashed a massive military assault on Iran (this just in from the wires, Trump’s explanation of Israel attacking Iran’s biggest gas field: “Yeah I did, I told him [Israeli PM Benjamin»»»

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France24 20h

‘It was very painful’: Yazidi woman testifies on IS group sexual slavery in Paris court

A Yazidi woman held as a sex slave by the Islamic State (IS) group recounted her harrowing ordeal before a French court Thursday, detailing her abduction, repeated rapes and forced sales. The trial of French jihadist Sabri Essid, prosecuted in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity, mark»»»

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France24 21h

Greek animal airlift evacuates pets and owners from Middle East war

A flight carrying dozens of cats, dogs and their owners landed in Athens on Wednesday as part of a successful government effort to evacuate pets from the war in the Middle East. Greece's interior and foreign ministry worked together for days to coordinate the operation to repatriate Greek nationals»»»

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TAP 22h

Foreign Ministry mourns passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha

Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has announced the passing of former ambassador Youssef Ben Haha, who died on Thursday, March 19.In a statement, the ministry said the late diplomat served as...»»»

Gulf News 22h

Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 % of gas export capacity

DOHA: Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has revealed that Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing losses estimated at approximately $20 billion in ann»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22h

Qatar slams Iran maritimethreats at IMO meeting

QNA London The State of Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s attacks and threats against commercial shipping and maritime infrastructure, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, as a “clear violation” of international law and the principles of freedom of navigation. The statement was delivered by Amba»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22h

Qatar envoy attends launch of‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’

QNA New York Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the launch event of the ‘Breath of Freedom Task Force’, which is concerned with removing the remaining elements of the chemical weapons programme of the former S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22h

War must be stopped immediately: PM

On the other hand, Sheikh Mohammed indicated that during his meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister, emphasis was placed on the importance of joint action among the countries of the region to condemn this aggression and demand its immediate cessation, as well as demanding that Iran implement the»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 % of gas export capacity

DOHA: Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy, Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has revealed that Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing losses estimated at approximately $20 billion in ann»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23h

Darina Todorova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party for Varna 3rd and Yambol 31st Constituencies

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Darina To»»»

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BBC 19.03. 21:27

Canada's Conservative leader talks tariffs and martial arts with Joe Rogan

Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre sat down with popular podcaster Joe Rogan for a conversation that touched on Canada's assisted dying laws, fitness and US tariffs. Ahead of the episode's release, Poilievre said his main goal was to argue for removing tariffs imposed by President Donald»»»

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RT 19.03. 21:02

HSBC considers cutting 20,000 jobs in AI-driven overhaul – Bloomberg

The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The potential reductions would represent approximately 10% of the London-based bank’s global »»»

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Sana 19.03. 19:49

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Iranian attacks, call for de-escalation

Riyadh, March 19 (SANA) – Foreign ministers from a group of Arab and Islamic countries strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several countries in the region, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and respect for international law. In a joint statement issued after a »»»

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Gulf News 19.03. 19:30

RAK Police ready with comprehensive plan for Eid Al Fitr

Ras Al Khaimah Police have announced full readiness to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays, implementing a comprehensive security and traffic plan aligned with the Ministry of Interior’s strategic goals. Authorities said the plan includes intensified polic»»»

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Naharnet 19.03. 19:12

Russia accuses Israel of 'deliberate and targeted' strike on TV crew in Lebanon

Russia on Thursday blamed Israel for what it called a "targeted" airstrike that wounded a TV crew from state-run RT in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli strikes and ground operations in the country's south. The Ruptly video agency, a subsidiary of RT, posted footage showing an explosion and plumes of sm»»»

Al Awsat 19.03. 18:50

Ghalibaf: Iran’s New Strongman Running War Effort

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and a veteran of the Revolutionary Guards, has emerged as the highest-profile political figure in the country after the killing of its leaders. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of the regime's most prominent non»»»

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Al Awsat 19.03. 18:50

Russia Accuses Israel of ‘Deliberate and Targeted’ Strike on TV Crew in Lebanon

Russia on Thursday blamed Israel for what it called a "targeted" airstrike that wounded a TV crew from state-run RT in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli strikes and ground operations in the country's south. The Ruptly video agency, a subsidiary of RT, posted footage showing an explosion and plumes of sm»»»

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The Peninsula 19.03. 18:46

Qatar's Permanent Representative participates in task force to eliminate remnants of former Syrian regime's chemical weapons program

New York: The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani participated in the launch event of the "Breath of Freedom Task Force," which is concerned with removing the remaining elements of the chemical weapons program of the former S»»»

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Tanjug 19.03. 17:27

Djuric receives UNMIK head

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Peter Due in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss the current security and political situation in Kosovo-Metohija and the position of Serbs in the province. "Djuric underlined that Serbia att»»»

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Gulf News 19.03. 17:04

Sharjah Police bust illegal fireworks trade, seize 60 tonnes of pyrotechnics

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have confiscated 60 tonnes of illegal fireworks and arrested individuals involved in storing and preparing them for sale, as part of ongoing efforts to protect public safety and curb dangerous practices during festive periods. Brigadier Ibrahim Musabah Al Ajel, Director Gene»»»

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UPI 19.03. 16:41

America’s next Indo-Pacific strategy cannot ignore the playing field - UPI.com

Yao Ming's career with the Houston Rockets transformed basketball into a shared cultural space linking American and Chinese audiences through “hoop diplomacy.” File Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- As millions of Americans fill out brackets for March Madness, the annual N»»»

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