Gyurov to Rutte: Bulgaria Stays Committed to NATO Defense
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte received Bulgaria’s acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, praising the country for its consistent role as a committed and reliable ally. He highlighted Bulgaria’s contribution to the security of NATO’s eastern flank and the»»»
Hegseth defends $200 billion funding request in Iran war update - UPI.com
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget request from Congress for the war in Iran. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo March 19 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will make a $200 billion budget reque»»»
Amir leads farewell to Egyptian President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani bid farewell to HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, upon his departure from Hamad International Airport today, along with his accompanying delegation, following a working visit to the country. Also prese»»»
Can Pakistani Missiles Reach the US? Tulsi Gabbard’s Statement Leaves Pakistani Experts Puzzled
US Director of National Intelligence claimed that Pakistan was one of among nations posing a significant threat, warning Congress that Pakistani missile research could bring the US within range. Pakistan has no missiles able to hit US, Dr Hannan Hussain, a Fulbright scholar specializing in internat»»»
Fisherman hands over ancient amphora netted off Peloponnese
A fisherman off the western Peloponnese has caught in his nets and handed over to port authorities a broken ancient amphora, officials said Thursday. A Coast Guard statement said the fisherman informed the Kyllini port authority Wednesday that he brought up the fragmentary vase – which would have b»»»
Kevin Spacey settles alleged sexual assault civil cases - UPI.com
Kevin Spacey attends the Filming Italy Venice Award photocall during the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025 in Venice, Italy. Spacey settled a sexual assault civil case in England. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo Founder of the Women's Tennis Association and tennis g»»»
Vucic: Cornerstone laid for Serbia-Japan vision of future
INDJIJA - At a ceremony that marked the start of works to build a Toyo Tire innovation centre in Indjija, northwestern Serbia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday a cornerstone was also being laid for a joint Serbia-Japan vision of the future and that Serbia had become a strategic h»»»
Watch: Strikes and damage reported in Lebanon’s Tyre
Dubai: Heavy strikes were reported in and around the coastal city of Tyre in southern Lebanon as Israeli military operations intensified across the country. Visuals showed a strike hitting an area east of Tyre, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and causing significant damage on the ground. Accor»»»
Hamas’ Al-Qassam to Hezbollah: We Are Sure You’ll Complete the Mission (Video)
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, announced on Thursday their support for Hezbollah’s ongoing operations in southern Lebanon, voicing confidence that the Lebanese resistance group will “complete the mission” of destroying the Israeli tanks. In a vid»»»
Pentagon Seeks $200 billion in Additional Funds for the Iran War
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says. The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information. It’s an extraordinarily high numbe»»»
Amir and Egyptian President discuss regional developments
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport. They discussed the latest developments in the region in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against Qatar and»»»
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy. The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked draw»»»
US says no 'definitive time frame' for ending Iran war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there is no "time frame" for ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched three weeks ago. "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame," Hegseth told a news conference, adding that "we're very much on track" and that President Donal»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets at the Israeli settlement of Even Menachem: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets at the Israeli settlement of Even Menachem: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 14 »»»
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says. The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information. It's an extraordinarily high numbe»»»
Treasury Chief Says US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might "unsanction" Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East. Bessent's comments to Fox Business came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's bigg»»»
Cost of priority actions to preserve natural heritage by 2030 estimated at TND 185.9 million (7th National Biodiversity Report)
Tunis, March 19 (TAP) - Tunisia wrapped up its 7th National Biodiversity Report, a strategic roadmap estimating the cost of priority actions to preserve its natural heritage by 2030 at TND 185.9 million. This document, drawn up under the Convention...»»»
Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies
Countries in Asia are scrambling to conserve energy and protect consumers as the war on Iran and attacks on gas fields and oil refineries disrupt critical supplies, rattling markets and driving up prices. The crisis is hitting Asia hardest because of its heavy reliance on imported energy, much of w»»»
RAK Police: A small spark can turn celebration into tragedy
Ras Al Khaimah: What begins as a moment of joy can end in seconds of irreversible harm — that is the stark message behind a new awareness campaign launched by Ras Al Khaimah Police. Under the theme “A Small Spark Can Cause Great Danger,” authorities are drawing attention to the often-underestimated»»»
What Cargo Ships are Passing Hormuz Strait?
Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile) long strait sinc»»»
Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues
European activists delivered a five tons of medical aid to Cuba on Wednesday as the island nation is suffers the impacts of an ongoing US energy blockade that has exacerbated its economic crisis and caused widespread electricity blackouts. The first shipment of international aid for crisis-hit Cuba»»»
S.C. woman buys four lottery tickets, wins four times - UPI.com
A South Carolina woman stopped to buy four lottery tickets, and all four turned out to be winners -- including one with a $200,000 prize. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 18 (UPI) -- A South Carolina woman stopped to buy four lottery tickets, and all four turned out to be winn»»»
Watch: More than 1,050 people form human shamrock in Dublin, Ohio - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Dublin Ohio (@visitdublinohio) March 18 (UPI) -- The city of Dublin, Ohio, unofficially broke a Guinness World Record by arranging more than 1,050 people into the shape of a massive shamrock. The record attempt, organized by creative agency Cornett»»»
Oil, natural costs soar amid strikes on Gulf energy infastructure - UPI.com
The South Pars gas field off the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh was among energy infrastructure targeted by in escalating attacks by both sides on Wednesday and Thursday, causing prices of oil and natural gas to jump sharply higher in international markets. Iran shares the giant Persian Gulf gas»»»
Amir leads well-wishers to welcome Egyptian President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, upon his arrival today at Hamad International Airport, along with his accompanying delegation, for a working visit to the country. Also present to welcome him were Pri»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance forces fired barrage of rockets at the newly established site in Nimr al-Jamal, opposite the border town of Alma al-Shaab as well as Labbouneh: Military Media no. 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance forces fired barrage of rockets at the newly established site in Nimr al-Jamal, opposite the border town of »»»
Croatia readies oil for Hungary, as Orban sticks to EU-Kyiv loan veto
Croatia says 13 tankers carrying non-Russian oil are ready to supply Hungary, even as Budapest presses Ukraine to deliver cheaper Russian fuel in exchange for lifting its veto on a €90bn loan for Kyiv at Thursday’s (19 March) EU summit. “The total amount of oil that has been shipped is approximatel»»»
More families in Southeast Asia sinking into debt
BusinessAsiaMore families in Southeast Asia sinking into debtDavid HuttAcross Southeast Asia, households are taking on debt just to cover basic needs. Analysts warn that the region's growing dependence on borrowing risks triggering wider financial stress and long term economic harm. https://p.dw.co»»»
Nordic countries offer enormous opportunities, existing interest and potential for enhancement of economic cooperation
Skopje, 13 March 2026 (MIA) - The Nordic countries offer enormous economic opportunities but penetration in their markets requires an understanding of their standards, expectations and business culture, heard an event organized by the Swedish-Macedonian Chamber of Commerce on Friday. About 30 Swedi»»»
EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices
European leaders doubled down Thursday on refusing to join the United States and Israel military campaigns in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising oil and gas prices caused by the war. European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send mili»»»
Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy. The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked draw»»»
Total of 4,786 Candidates Registered for Parliamentary Elections on April 19
A total of 4,786 candidates for the National Assembly have been registered for the early general elections on April 19, Deputy Chair and spokesperson of the Central Election Commission Rositsa Mateva said at the regular weekly briefing. The female candidates are 1,439, the male - 3,347; 1,019 are r»»»
Stability by design: How the UAE navigates regional crises
The United Arab Emirates’ response to regional attacks and tensions reflects an advanced model of a state capable of managing crises with high efficiency and resilience, particularly within a complex regional environment marked by rapid developments and overlapping interests. The UAE has demonstrat»»»
Why you should spend Eid Al Fitr at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island isn’t just about witnessing art from afar; oftentimes, it draws you into a scene and makes you part of the frame. This Eid Al Fitr holiday – which kicked off today – is a perfect moment to experience the immersive moments that make up a trip. From workshops to vi»»»
UAE and Egyptian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, as well as opportunities to advance ties in a way that supports shared pr»»»
Second Russia–India Conference on Strategic Partnership Set to Be Held
Russian–Indian relations have been developing dynamically year after year, achieving record results across numerous indicators. The evolution of bilateral ties in the 2020s shows that the rapprochement between Moscow and New Delhi is not a tactical manoeuvre but a long-term foreign policy priority »»»
Bassil: Hezbollah must realize that its military situation has ended
Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil said Hezbollah "must realize that its military situation is has ended," but added that it would be "a mistake for anyone to think they can eliminate Hezbollah's political wing." As for the threats made by the party's deputy political council head, Mahmoud»»»
Energy attacks threaten global stability, says UAE minister Dr Sultan Al Jaber
Dubai: The UAE has warned that attacks on energy infrastructure are affecting operations and could have wider global consequences, as regional tensions continue to escalate. UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, said energy facilities should not be targeted, as cri»»»
Qatar slams Iran maritime threats at International Maritime Organization Meeting
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 Ambassa»»»
Abu Dhabi Police warn against misuse of home cameras
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, have urged residents to comply with regulations governing the installation and use of home surveillance cameras, as part of a public awareness campaign launched under the slogan “Be Reassured.” The capital police sa»»»
Why Iran now sees Ukraine as a target: from neutrality to open confrontation
Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict»»»
In Case against Ex-PM Petkov, Court Denies Prosecutor's Motion on Kovesi Statement about Borissov's Arrest
The Sofia City Court (SCC) Thursday held a hearing in a case against former prime minister Kiril Petkov, who is charged with committing official malfeasance by ordering senior police officials to take actions at variance with the law. The SCC denied a motion by prosecutor Angel Kanev for an expert »»»
Health Minister: 18,495 Doses of HPV Vaccine Administered in Bulgaria in 2025
In 2025, 18,495 doses of HPV vaccine were administered in Bulgaria, of which 14,507 were given to girls and 3,988 to boys, caretaker Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski said at a press conference, held in Sofia on Friday, of the HPV Coalition dedicated to the third anniversary of its establishment and»»»
Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Donald Trump's former top counter-terrorism official - who resigned from the role earlier this week - over alleged leaks, sources have told CBS News, the BBC's US partner. Joe Kent is under investigation in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, with sourc»»»
Israeli Aggression Continues: Fresh Raids and Crimes Against Lebanese Civilians
The Israeli aggression against Lebanon continued unabated on Thursday, with new airstrikes and artillery shelling targeting civilian areas across the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, according to local reports. Al-Manar correspondent in the Bekaa reported that ene»»»
Globalworth Green Court Building D surpasses 60% occupancy just five months after construction start
This performance comes amid a local and international economic context marked by uncertainty and a more cautious approach by companies regarding expansion or relocation decisions. Under these conditions, the rapid leasing pace of the new building confirms the continued demand for high-tech, efficie»»»
Generic drugs account for 70% of treatments for patients in Romania, but the industry faces major challenges
The generic drug industry faces a series of economic and regulatory pressures that affect its sustainability. Among the most significant is the clawback tax. For generic medicines, the tax rate is 15.6% of the product’s reimbursed value, which significantly reduces the resources available for inves»»»
Qatar Airways facing higher call volumes, lists 4 self-service contact options
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has stated that it is currently experiencing higher than usual call volumes due to the ongoing situation. The airlines reassured that it is doing everything possible to support its passengers who might require immediate assistance during this time. It also added that the »»»
Foreign teachers to be exempt from taxes: Bill submitted for discussion - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, a bill amending three laws—the Tax Code, the Law on Social Security Contributions, and the Law on External Migration—has been submitted for public discussion. The document is aimed at attracting foreign teachers and specialists to the education system. According to the draft, it is p»»»