Speaker Berri Insists on Mechanism as Framework for Implementing Ceasefire
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri received on Tuesday former premiers whom he told them that he insisted on the Mechanism committee as a framework for implementing ceasefire. Speaker Berri received former PMs Najib Mikati, Fuad Siniora and Tammam Salam in his residence at Ain Al-Tineh, AL-Manar correspo»»»
UN: Almost 700,000 Displaced, 84 Children Killed after Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has deepened amid the wider Middle East war, with 84 children killed and more than 667,000 people displaced, two UN agencies said on Tuesday, as lives are upended on a massive scale across the country. A total of 486 people have been killed in the war so far and 1»»»
Italian investors interested in implementing number of projects in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic continues to consistently implement the agreements reached during Sadyr Japarov’s official visit to the Italian Republic. The development of bilateral investment cooperation is considered a priority area of the country’s fo»»»
Orozo Ait to be celebrated in Kyrgyzstan on March 20 - | 24.KG
Orozo Ait will be celebrated in Kyrgyzstan on March 20 this year, the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the muftiyat, the holy month of Ramadan in the republic began on February 19. The sacred month lasts 29–30 days, and this year the fasting period will end on M»»»
Days Like This Call for Humility, Saving of Bulgarian Jews One of Nation’s Greatest Feats, MRF - New Beginning Says
Days such as this one - marking the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and honouring the memory of the more than 11,000 people Bulgaria failed to save - call for greater humility rather than harsh rhetoric, as this remains one of the clearest feats of the Bulgarian nation, stated MRF »»»
CC-DB Sees Rescue of Bulgarian Jews as Reason for Generations of Bulgarians to Be Proud
In a declaration on behalf of his parliamentary group, Yavor Bozhankov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) said that the rescue of Bulgarian Jews is something that generations of Bulgarians are proud of and will continue to be proud of, because human lives were saved and "becaus»»»
Interministerial Commission Set Up to Monitor Fuel Prices, Prepare Response Measures amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
By order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, an interministerial commission under the Council of Ministers was established on Tuesday to monitor fuel prices and prepare response measures amid the energy market pressure created by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Finance Minis»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli force which advanced into Azrael area in the outskirts of Kfar Shouba town withdrew towards the occupied territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli force which advanced into Azrael area in the outskirts of Kfar Shouba town withdrew towards the occupied te»»»
Bulgaria Has Fuel for 90 Days
Bulgaria currently has sufficient reserves of motor fuels and raw materials to cover normal domestic consumption for more than three months, Deputy Finance Minister Stanimir Mihaylov told lawmakers during an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly on March 10. The hearing was convened to ass»»»
Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns
In order to be free, we must be feared, said French president Emmanuel Macron in a highly anticipated speech on nuclear weapons. In his recent address at the nuclear submarine base in Île Longue, Brittany, he announced that France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads for the first time »»»
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians have told BBC Persian that they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks, as explosions "every few hours" rocked Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj overnight and cut power. "I was in total darkness last night," one man in his 30s from Tehran said, whil»»»
Holdouts Flee Lebanon Border Village After Israeli Warning
The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a UN source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as part of a wide»»»
Prosecution Service: Caretaker Justice Minister's Actions Undermine Bulgarian Prosecutors' Prestige, Affect EPPO's Authority
"The actions of the Interim Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice [Andrey Yankulov], in addition to undermining the prestige of the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office, also affect the authority of the European Public Prosecutor's Office [EPPO]," the Bulgarian prosecution service said in an insti»»»
Holdouts flee Alma al-Shaab after Israeli warning
The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a U.N. source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Hezbollah as part of a wider regional war, prompt»»»
Venezuela moves to open mining sector to foreign investment - UPI.com
A demonstrator holds a US and Venezuelan flag outside the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Nicolas Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation»»»
FAA issues brief ground stop for JetBlue due to system outage - UPI.com
The Federa Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue Tuesday morning at the airline's request. It has been lifted. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop on JetBlue early Tuesday morning at the airli»»»
Inflation slows to a mere 1.4 percent
Consumer prices were 1.4% higher on average in February 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.1% on average. In 12 months, compared to February 2025 food prices increased by 0.2% (and decreased by 3.2% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the pri»»»
Merz Says Sees 'No Common Plan' to Quickly End Iran War
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concern Tuesday that the United States and Israel appear to have "no common plan" for bringing the war against Iran "to a swift and convincing end", AFP reported. "The United States and Israel have been waging war against Iran for over a week. We share many o»»»
Iran Not More Formidable than Thought, Top US General Says
The top US general said on Tuesday that while Iran was fighting, it was not more formidable than Washington had thought, as the United States geared up for the most intense day of strikes against Iran in the war so far. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that t»»»
Did Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ lock an OTT deal ahead of March 19 release?
Dubai: The countdown has begun for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the high-octane action drama headlined by Ranveer Singh. In less than ten days, Aditya Dhar directorial and his much-talked-about sequel will arrive in cinemas in India and beyond on March 19. While a movie of this scale and storyline shou»»»
Labour Minister Presents Ministry's Priorities to Trade Unions, Employer Organizations
Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov held a meeting with representatives of nationally representative trade unions and employer organizations, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy press service reported on Tuesday. He presented the main priorities of the social ministry d»»»
Customs Agency Introduces Daily Fuel Price Monitoring Amid Hormuz Strait Crisis
The Customs Agency, under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, has begun implementing daily monitoring of developments on international crude oil markets and fuel prices on the domestic market as of Tuesday. In the event of significant price changes or disruptions in supply chains, concrete »»»
Stress-tested, standing strong: Inside UAE school system's digital resilience
Dubai: Crises do not build resilience. They reveal it. When Iranian aggression prompted UAE authorities to require schools to shift to remote learning with minimal notice, what followed was not a test that the education sector had to prepare for in the moment. It was the result of years of delibera»»»
Six fatalities and 122 injuries reported as UAE intercepts missiles and drones so far
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems on 10 March 2026 dealt with multiple ballistic missiles and drones, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said air defences detected nine ballistic missiles, destroying eight, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea. Au»»»
Russia gives Egypt missile ship after Suez Canal opening
Russia has handed Egypt a Molniya missile ship that participated in the opening of the New Suez Canal earlier this month, Armed Forces Spokesman Mohamed Samir said in a statement. The ship is considered one of the “most advanced units in the Russian navy,” he added. The ship includes multiple armam»»»
China Lifts Military Budget to Modernize Weapons, Defense Technology
China's increased military spending will fund its military modernization and help develop advanced weapons and defense technology innovation, the spokesperson for the military delegation at its annual parliament meeting, Zhang Xiaogang, said Tuesday. The Chinese government has kept defense spending»»»
Emergency Repairs Close Danube Bridge at Ruse for Five Hours on March 12
Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed to traffic from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 12 due to emergency repairs to the road surface, the Road Infrastructure Agency said on Tuesday. The work will be carried out on the lane of the bridge that has not undergone major repairs. The 1,057-metre long »»»
GERB-UDF Highlights Moral Courage of Holocaust Rescuers
The GERB-UDF parliamentary group issued a declaration on Tuesday as Bulgaria marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. The declaration was read out in the debating chamber of the National Assembly by the group’s»»»
Hungarian Parliament rejects Ukraine’s EU membership and war support
Hungary’s National Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution rejecting Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, further financial and military support for the war, and initiatives aimed at transforming the European Union into a military alliance. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 142 votes in»»»
Stress-tested, standing strong: Inside UAE school system's digital resilience
Dubai: Crises do not build resilience. They reveal it. When Iranian aggression prompted UAE authorities to require schools to shift to remote learning with minimal notice, what followed was not a test that the education sector had to prepare for in the moment. It was the result of years of delibera»»»
Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has told journalists. The American president initiated the call to discuss the latest international developments, he said. The conversation focused on the Iran conflict an»»»
‘Still possible’ to contain situation from further escalation: Qatar official
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has repeatedly warned against escalation and its transformation into a regional war, adding that it was still possible to contain it. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said this while speak»»»
Gulf states bolster defences in face of Iranian aggression
Dubai: Missile and drone attacks across the Gulf continued Tuesday as regional governments said dealing with Iranian aggression had become a top priority amid a widening Middle East war. Qatar’s Defence Ministry said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, after an elev»»»
National System Integrator Begins Upgrade of Bulgaria’s Cybersecurity System with US Support
The National System Integrator said on Tuesday that it has started upgrading the national cybersecurity system with support from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The National System Integrator’s cybersecurity monitoring centre, which currently covers the critical infrastructure of selected mi»»»
Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Depth, Hunts Down Enemy Soldiers and Tanks
Hezbollah resistance fighters pounded the Israeli towns and settlements on Tuesday, as they hunted down enemy soldiers and tanks attempting to advance along the border with occupied Palestine. Up till dawn on Tuesday, Hezbollah’s Military Media issued 15 statements elaborating on operations against»»»
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
Canadian police say they are investigating reports that a gun was fired at the US consulate in Toronto. "Evidence of a firearm discharge has been located," Toronto Police Operations posted on X on Tuesday, adding that the report of gunfire was received just before 05:30 local time (09:30 GMT). No i»»»
‘Still possible’ to contain war from further escalation: Qatar official
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has repeatedly warned against escalation and its transformation into a regional war, adding that it was still possible to contain it. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari was speaking at a pre»»»
53-year-old Indian expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket draw
Dubai: A Dubai-based expatriate from Kerala, India, has bagged Dh150,000 in the latest draw of Big Ticket in Abu Dhabi. Manoj Natrajan, 53, has been living and working in Dubai for the past 22 years. He has been buying Big Ticket entries every month together with his five friends, hoping that one d»»»
Beginner’s luck brings Dh150,000 win for Indian expat in Big Ticket draw
Dubai: A 53-year-old Indian expatriate based in Oman is celebrating a lucky first attempt after winning Dh150,000 in the latest Big Ticket draw. Vallabh Bogha Parmar, a business owner originally from Gujarat, India has been living in the GCC with his family for the past 35 years. To his surprise, h»»»
Ex-Syrian Intelligence Officer Appears in UK Court Charged with Crimes Against Humanity
A former member of Syria's Air Force Intelligence attended a British court hearing via videolink on Tuesday charged with crimes against humanity and torture relating to the suppression of pro-democracy demonstrations in Damascus in 2011. Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, who now lives in Britain, appeared»»»
Report: Israel expects Lebanon op to outlast Iran conflict with Iran
The Israeli army is preparing for a prolonged offensive against Hezbollah, aiming to weaken the group to prevent the constant evacuation of northern residents, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. Israel now controls at least 12 forward positions along the Lebanese border, according t»»»
Sharjah’s Nest Hotel offers 150 free rooms to travellers stranded by flight cancellations
Dubai: With flights resuming gradually and at limited capacity due to regional tensions caused by the US-Iran Israel War, many tourists and visitors in Dubai and Sharjah have found themselves unable to depart. In response, a growing list of property developers and hospitality groups have stepped fo»»»
Trump says Iran war almost over but says U.S. hasn't 'won enough' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump arrives back at the White House from Florida on Monday night after raising hopes that the war with Iran could be at an end "very soon." Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was way "ahead of schedule" a»»»
Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where you live. As the conflict blocks oil exports from the Gulf region, and producers start to cut output, the supply shock has sent oil soaring, at one point to nearly $120 a barrel. Though it has since fallen back,»»»
Ramadan in UAE: Dubai Police warn against random parking near mosques during prayers
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to avoid random parking near mosques during Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, particularly during the last ten days of Ramadan, warning that improper parking can cause traffic congestion and endanger pedestrians. The police said the measure aims to ensure smoot»»»
Military funeral held for two Emirati soldiers martyred in helicopter crash
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence held a military funeral ceremony for two Emirati servicemen who were killed in a helicopter crash while performing their national duty. The ceremony took place at Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi for Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Tunaij»»»
Bulgarian Politics: Radev Rejects Claims of Hiding, Calls on Government to Confront Rising Risks
Former President Rumen Radev, who is leading the Progressive Bulgaria coalition in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, criticized the caretaker government for underestimating the risks facing the country following the strikes against Iran. Speaking to reporters after a meeting w»»»
Kremlin Declines to Say if US Warned Against Iran Intel Sharing
The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to say whether the United States had warned it against sharing intelligence with Iran, as the war in the Middle East entered its 11th day. The United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, prompting a storm of retaliatory Iranian strikes across the Gul»»»
Trump Tells Fox News It's Possible He Would Talk with Iran
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that it's possible he would be willing to talk with Iran but that it depends on the terms, the cable news network said on Tuesday. Asked in an interview on Monday evening about the possibility of negotiations with Tehran, Trump told Fox he heard Tehran w»»»
Team from Kyrgyzstan participates in one-day Poreč Classic race - | 24.KG
On March 8, Lokomotiv Manas team made its second start of the season in Croatia, taking part in the one-day Poreč Classic race. The World Nomad Games Secretariat reported. According to the Secretariat, the race covered a distance of 141.6 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,362 meters. A total o»»»