Berlin: A woman was bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in the German city of Hamburg, the city's deputy mayor said Tuesday, in the first such attack in modern times. The wolf entered the complex in the northern city's Altona area on Monday evening after being repeatedly spotted in different part»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - Tunisia will officially present its 3rd Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), to be held in July 2026 in New York under the theme of "Transformative, equitable, innovative and...»»»

Police in Athens said Tuesday they have broken a ring that smuggled migrants into the country and provided them with fake documents with which to travel on through the European Union. A police statement said the smuggling ring also maintained at least three dormitories where migrants could stay in »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia registered 14.0 pct more tourist visits in February relative to the same month of last year and the number of overnight stays was up by 12.1 pct y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office RZS. Overnight stays by Serbian tourists were up by 15.7 pct, wh»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer. "We're not going to be there too much longer. We're obliterating the s–t out of them right now, it's a total obliteration," Trump said in an interview with the Ne»»»

President Donald Trump says goodbye by Britain's King Charles III, at Windsor Castle on Sept 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Charles will visit the United States next month. File Photo by British Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom »»»

Ajman: Traffic flow across Ajman has returned to normal following the recent adverse weather conditions, with police confirming that coordinated field efforts ensured a smooth and safe recovery phase. Brigadier Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Director General of Police Operations at Ajman Police, said »»»

In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Tuesday their attacks on the Israeli enemy’s forces in South Lebanon, border sites and targets in the settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that illustrate the attacks and their o»»»

At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The first Algerian-Tunisian regional workshop dedicated to the protection of wetlands and biodiversity kicked off on Tuesday in Béjaïa, Algeria, with the participation of officials and experts from both countries.This...»»»

The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Germany on Tuesday discussed the enlargement of the European Union and the institutional reforms required for it. Nadezhda Neynsky and Johann Wadephul spoke during an informal EU Foreign Affairs Council, held in Ukraine, Neynsky's ministry reported. Bulgaria's »»»

A 652% rise in reports of election violations ahead of the April 19, 2026 vote, compared with the October 27, 2024 election, was a sign of growing public trust in the Interior Ministry’s new leadership, caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev said on Tuesday. Dechev spoke after meeting the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani departed this evening from Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. At the forefront of those bidding farewell to His Highness the Amir and his accompanying delegation was HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emi»»»

DOHA: Most parts of Qatar experienced showers of varying intensity from the early hours of Tuesday, bringing wet and cloudy conditions across the country. The Department of Meteorology said the weather will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with scattered rain and thunderstorms expected at times. It »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a personnel carrier in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider and achie»»»

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Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»

DOHA: In line with its strategy to provide flexible and inclusive educational opportunities for all segments of society, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening of registration for evening centers for students enrolled in the adult education system (home-based - paralle»»»

A Center for Traditional Crafts will be opened on April 2 at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev in Bishkek, the museum announced. According to the institution, three similar centers will also be launched in museums in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. «Their mission is to p»»»

Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war is likely to end soon and that other nations can reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves — after he posted to social media a video of huge explosions near Isfahan that he said hit “a lot of stuff.” “We’re not»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as the Iran war enters its second month. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United St»»»

Dubai: A UAE education group on Tuesday announced a waiver of transport fees across all its institutions in the country, describing it as “a compassionate and timely measure to support families during the current situation.” The Woodlem Education announced the waiver with effect from April 2026. Th»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - Door-to-Door (D2D) business meetings in the fresh fruit sector will be organised on April 14-16 in Rotterdam (Netherlands) by the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) in collaboration with the Tunisian Embassy in The...»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan is rising rapidly, increasing the risk of a power deficit. The March 2026 report by the Eurasian Development Bank says. Analysts note that electricity demand in Central Asia grew at an average annual rate of 3.2 percent between 2014 and 2024. By 2030, regional »»»

Hourly parking fees for spaces equipped with an automated system will be introduced in Bishkek. A corresponding draft resolution was adopted today at the regular session of the City Council. According to Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, the document was revised in cooperation with relevant commissions »»»

An Argentine court has ruled that “serious and significant” indications point to some provisions Of President Javier Milei's labor reform legislation may conflict with the Constitution. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (UPI) -- A court in Argentina has temporarily suspende»»»

Unilever has sold its food business, which includes Hellman's mayonnaise, to McCormick. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- McCormick entered into an agreement to purchase the food portion of Unilever for a cash and equity deal that values the company at $45 billion. McCormick will pay $1»»»

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Donya Abdulhadi Executive Director, Marketing, Communication and Strategic Partnerships Diriyah Biennale Foundation A slow-moving convoy is led through Wadi Hanifa towards the JAX District — a scene that merges heritage and natural landscape, pulsating with eager expression. Across the valley floor»»»

The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»

Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Ne»»»

Starting April 1, heavy-duty trucks will be allowed to enter Serbia only if they are equipped with mandatory TAG devices, the Bulgarian embassy in Belgrade told Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Bulgarian transport operators carrying out activities on Serbian territory are advised to obtain the required»»»

Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»

President Joseph Aoun affirmed Tuesday that Lebanon welcomes the support offered by French President Emmanuel Macron to "help it confront the ongoing Israeli escalation against Lebanese territory and to reach a ceasefire and begin negotiations based on the negotiating initiative announced a few day»»»

A bill to ratify the protocol amending the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the development of military-technical cooperation has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The document was signed on November 26, 2025, in Bishkek and is now submitted to Parliament for approval. A»»»

The Kyrgyz epic Manas has been published in Hindi for the first time in New Delhi, the capital of India. The National Academy Manas reported. The book was presented during the international academic conference India—Central Asia, held on March 25–26. The translation into Hindi was made with the sup»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to contain tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. During th»»»

Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) condemned the ruling issued by the Tunis Court of First Instance sentencing journalist and editor-in-chief of the “inhiyez” website Ghassen Ben Khalifa to two years in...»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that he discussed with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates, the latest developments in the region and their repercussions.His Highness the Amir sta»»»

Personnel changes have taken place at the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. By orders of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on March 30, Nurlan Maksutov and Nurlan Mamanov were appointed Deputy Chairmen of the State Tax Service. On March 31, the head of the Tax Service, Al»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with Italian FM Antonio Tajani in Belgrade on Wednesday. The meeting, to be held at the Palace of Serbia, is scheduled for 11.15 am, the presidential press office has announced. After the meeting, Vucic and Tajani will attend the signing of a »»»

Dubai: Christian communities across the UAE are gearing up for Easter celebrations, with several churches across the country releasing their holy week schedules to accommodate the diverse, multicultural population. In Dubai, churches have announced the timings of services held in multiple languages»»»

Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said the European Child Guarantee is a national development tool, not just a requirement from Brussels, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry press service said here Tuesday. Efremova spoke at a conference in Zagreb and presented Bulgaria's»»»

ABU DHABI: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to contain tensions and enhance securi»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told senior U.S. officials that any future agreement between Washington and Tehran would not stop Israel's war in Lebanon, according to a report published Monday. The Israel Hayom daily said Netanyahu conveyed the message during recent closed-door talks»»»

Kyrgyzstan has been identified as one of the countries with a high level of air pollution, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report by the international organization IQAir. The study places Kyrgyzstan 35th—40th globally in terms of air pollution, classifying the country as having an unfavorab»»»