President Donald Trump listens to then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (L) during a prison reform roundtable in 2018. Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail in a family court case. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was found to be in contempt»»»

Damascus, Mar. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed with Acting Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Syria, Pirro Tomaso Perri, means of enhancing joint cooperation to support the agricultural sector and strengthen its»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has issued a set of general health tips and guidelines for dealing with periods of heavy rainfall. Among the most important is staying indoors during rain and thunderstorms and only going out when absolutely necessary. The ministry urged the public to monitor wea»»»

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens scheduled for April 11 has been postponed until mid-May in order to give them extra rest in between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Liverpool, the French league (LFP) announced Thursday. PSG will host Live»»»

BELGRADE - The chair of Serbia's Operating Team for EU Accession Danijel Apostolovic, who is also the country's chief negotiator in the accession process, met on Thursday in Belgrade with the heads and members of negotiating groups to discuss activities by state institutions that are required for o»»»

Damascus, Mar. 26 (SANA) Finance Minister, Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, affirmed Thursday that Decree No. 69, concerning tax exemptions for establishments affected by the war, will contribute to supporting the rehabilitation of more than 30,000 industrial, commercial, and tourism facilities. Speaking to »»»

Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev met with members of the public here on Thursday. He tops the coalition's candidate list for the Burgas Multi-member Constituency, which was presented at the meeting. "Bulgaria is coming out of the shackles of fear and apathy and has a future," Radev told his »»»

Thessaloniki is set to add 426 new buses to its fleet by autumn, Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis said Thursday during a parliamentary committee briefing. Kyranakis noted that the city’s bus fleet has grown from 240 vehicles in 2019 to more than 500 today. Of the new buses, 206 will»»»

Damascus, Mar. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a formal decree to establish the Syrian-Spanish Business Council on the Syrian side, within the framework of strengthening economic cooperation and expanding partnership opportunities between the two countries. Accordin»»»

Spain and Algeria are in talks to increase the supply of natural gas via the Medgaz pipeline from Algeria by as much ⁠as 10%, two ⁠sources familiar with the matter said. Talks are in advanced stage, one of the ⁠sources said, adding that a preliminary agreement may be reached during Spanish Foreign »»»

Iran has taken full control over the Strait of Hormuz and the 20% of global energy and 30% of seaborne fertilizer exports that pass through it. Amid US threats of a ground invasion, Iranian media are signaling readiness to open a new front to choke off another vital trade artery. “If the enemy atte»»»

A person holds a sign reading "Vaccines save lives" during a protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, where the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting, in Atlanta, in December. President Donald Trump hasn't named a director for the organiza»»»

A 19-year-old has been remanded in custody for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old on March 12 in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, authorities said. He faces charges including participation in a criminal group, aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm, and possession of obj»»»

Miglena Temelkova has been re-elected for a second term as Chair of the Council of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Bulgaria. The decision was made at a General Reporting and Election Assembly of the Council of Rectors, held in Sofia on Thursday. Temelkova, who serves as »»»

Dubai: Two women have died after drowning in a water pool along a wadi in the Wilayat of Ibri in Al Dhahirah Governorate in western Oman, authorities said. According to the search and rescue sector, the incident occurred when one of the women fell into the water, prompting the other to attempt a re»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration has considered suspending the federal gas tax as oil prices climb hi»»»

Copenhagen: Negotiations to form a Danish government following this week's general election will formally open on Friday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic party, which came out on top in the vote, announced. The coalition-building process was expected to take weeks, as neither t»»»

“This is one of the largest investments made by JTI in Romania. It reflects our long-term confidence in this country, its infrastructure, and the quality of its workforce. Romania is a key market for our company, serving as an important industrial hub in Europe. Currently, nearly 1,600 employees wo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Defense Ministry announced that air defenses on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 UAVs, the ministry added. The »»»

A crisis coordination unit involving key State control institutions is being considered, it became clear following a meeting between trade union representatives with caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Thursday, according to a Facebook post of the government press service. Gurov told represent»»»

Texas, March 26 (SANA) Youssef Qablawi, the CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), met with several global energy leaders today at the CERAWeek 2026 conference in Houston, Texas. The high-level discussions focused on mutual cooperation and investment opportunities in Syria’s revitalizing oil an»»»

Ras Al Khaimah’s Executive Council has declared that tomorrow, Friday, March 27th, will be a remote working day for all employees of Ras Al Khaimah Government departments, entities and institutions throughout the emirate. This decision was made in response to worsening weather conditions across the»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has called on livestock and farm owners to prevent grazing for sheep and goats following the recent rainfall, noting that restricting grazing during this period helps renew the growth cycle of plants and trees in the natural environment. »»»

A man brandishing a knife stabbed a woman in a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo before turning the knife on himself, leaving both dead, Japanese police said Thursday. Officers rushed to the scene in a popular shopping center after receiving an emergency call reporting a rampage by a knife-wielding m»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met an Emirati family during a visit to a restaurant in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, in a moment that reflected his close connection with the community. Images shared on social media showed Sheikh Mohamed warmly interacting with family »»»

Bulgaria has nearly doubled its defense spending over the past decade, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s annual report, cited by BTA. Between 2014 and 2025, the country’s military expenditure rose from 1.31% to 2.14% of GDP, reflecting a steady upward trend in line with broader Allia»»»

India has secured crude oil supplies for the next 60 days, ensuring stable fuel supplies in the country despite disruption in shipments from the Middle East, the oil ministry said in a statement on Thursday. India, the world's third biggest oil consumer and importer, was buying over 40% of its oil »»»

Ukraine is still getting essential defense equipment despite the war in the Middle East, which is depleting stockpiles in Europe and the United States, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday. "The good news is that essential equipment into Ukraine continues to flow," he told reporters. Tha»»»

BELGRADE - The chairman of the Hungarian parliamentary committee on foreign affairs Zsolt Nemeth said on Thursday he hoped the Hungarian oil firm MOL would be able to complete an acquisition of a majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS in the coming weeks, and noted that the transaction would»»»

Schools teachers in the far northern Russian region are getting ready to provide kids with training in drone warfare. This month, the regional Ministry of Education organised courses for teachers on drone operation, according to the Russian edition of the Barents Observer. The training was conducte»»»

An interinstitutional commission has approved a proposal to designate the "Rainovska Gora" area as a protected site, the Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water said on Thursday. The territory, covering 169.96 hectares, is located in the land of the village of Raynovo, Dimitrovgrad Municipal»»»

In our ongoing weekly digest, we sum up and explain the most important public affairs events of the week from Hungary. We guide readers on the road to the 12 April 2026 election — a poll without precedent in the region over the past 15 years. This week, we cover: A spy drama in the campaign. Fidesz»»»

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held up his pictures and posters protesting his abduction from Caracas, Venezuela, during a demonstration on January 4, a day after he was captured in a U.S. raid. Maduro is scheduled to appear in court in New York Thursday. File Photo by Rances Mat»»»

U.S. attorney Jay Clayton acknowledged in a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel that the department had been incorrectly relying on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo to make arrests in immigration courts. This led to agents showing up to immigration court hearings and detaini»»»

Deputy Defence Minister Yordan Bozhilov took part in a conference dedicated to Ukraine, organized by Romania's New Strategy Center on Thursday. During his visit to the country, he held a meeting with his Romanian counterpart Sorin Moldovan, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry reported. The two deputy mi»»»

A national survey conducted by Market LINKS research company less than a month before the April 19 elections shows widespread public support for animal welfare policies, the Invisible Animals Association (nevidimi.bg) said Thursday. According to the poll among 1,006 adult respondents, 81% of Bulgar»»»

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of an impending global recession if the US-Israeli war on Iran drags on and oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The stark prediction comes just weeks after Fink framed the conflict as a good long-term investment opportunity. In a wide-ranging interview with th»»»

A man brandishing a knife stabbed a woman in a Pokemon store in downtown Tokyo before turning the knife on himself, leaving both dead, Japanese police said Thursday. Officers rushed to the scene in a popular shopping center after receiving an emergency call reporting a rampage by a knife-wielding m»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The 15-point peace plan widely reported by media is real and has been forwarded to Iran through Pakistan, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed on Thursday, further claiming that it has drawn "positive reactions". "I can report to you today that we have, along with your fo»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the military operation against Iran served as a test for NATO and warned that Washington would remember the alliance's response. "That's why I'm so disappointed in NATO, because this was a test for NATO. This was a test. You can»»»

Iran has responded through unnamed intermediaries to a 15-point U.S. plan to end the war, news agency Tasnim reported on Thursday, and is now waiting for Washington's reply. The exact contents of the U.S. plan, conveyed to Iran via Pakistan according to Pakistani officials, are not officially known»»»

Tunis, March 26 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Thursday's session down 0.15% to 15,488.40 points with a traded volume of TND 15.5 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTUVER shares were the best performers after rising by 6% to TND17.510, generating a...»»»

Paris, March 26 (SANA) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the global economy is being knocked off its path of robust growth due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The organization highlighted that the near-to»»»

The caretaker government is focusing its efforts on summarizing business proposals, which will be combined with the government's analysis, in order to propose the most effective measures possible to address the consequences of the crisis in the Middle East as stated by caretaker Prime Minister Andr»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine arrived in Jeddah Thursday, SPA reported. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The updated schedule is valid until April 15, 2026, and adds additional frequencies to over 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network, covering all continent»»»

EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has released the latest rainfall figures recorded across the country on Wednesday, March 25, showing varied precipitation levels across multiple areas. According to the data issued, the highest rainfall was recorded in Ras Laffan at 45.4mm, followed by Barzan »»»

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the licensing of “Altknwlwjya aljadydh llhulul albrmjyh” and “lyn tknwlwjyz Company Saudi Arabia litqniyat nuzum almaelumat” to conduct payment services by providing account information—one of the services associated with open banking. The licenses were grant»»»

A Turkish oil tanker has reportedly been struck by drones near the Bosphorus after taking on around 140,000 tons of oil at a Russian port, local media reported on Thursday. The ship is blacklisted by the Ukrainian government for transporting Russian goods. The vessel, identified as the Altura, is o»»»