Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence systems and fighter aircraft were engaging incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran. The ministry said the sounds heard in different parts of the country were the result of air defence systems intercepting balli»»»

A pair of U.S. Air Force F-16Cs from the 457th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit prior to take-off from Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, June 13, 2023. On Friday, an Iranian missile and drone attack at the base injured 10 U.S. service members. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank/U.S. A»»»

RT’S LIVE COVERAGE OF THE US-ISRAELI WAR WITH IRAN HAS MOVED HERE Iran has accused the US and Israel of targeting key civilian nuclear and industrial facilities in a new wave of strikes. Meanwhile, Iran-linked hackers have reportedly breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, publishing pho»»»

Former first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2, 2024. A Secret Service agent on her detail mistakenly shot himself in the leg at an airport Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI.. | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. Sec»»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Transportation Security Administration employees will begin receiving paychecks as the department’s shutdown continues. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security a»»»

FBI Director Kash Patel sits at a House Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on worldwide threats on March 19. Patel's personal email was hacked by an Iran-linked hacker group. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- Iran-linked hackers broke into FBI Director Kash Patel's pe»»»

Share: PHOTO- A person raises a portrait of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a demonstration in support of Hezbollah and Iran, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abd»»»

The US has warned that weapons deliveries to Ukraine could be halted as the Pentagon shifts its focus to the Iran war. The State Department reportedly told European NATO allies that munitions deliveries — especially Patriot surface-to-air missiles — could face disruptions.US Secretary of State Marc»»»

The Lebanese army and security forces are carrying out a “preventive” redeployment of units in the south under Israeli fire, in a move seen as aimed at avoiding direct contact or friction with Israeli forces. The step comes amid the absence of a political decision to confront Israeli incursions mil»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the war with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, three sources with direct knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. This is the first time a senior U.S. official suggested the war would continue beyond the four»»»

Bulgaria will be the first EU country to implement a support scheme for energy-intensive industries, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday at a briefing in the Council of Ministers, where a package of measures related to the consequences of the Middle East crisis was presented. T»»»

The Israeli military confirmed it struck a heavy water reactor and a uranium processing plant in central Iran on Friday, as it targeted nuclear sites in the country. "A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force... struck the heavy water plant in Arak, central Iran," the military said in a statement, d»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted 3 Merkava tanks and a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada using attack drones and a g»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Meron Air Operations Command and Control Base in northern occupied Palestine with a squadron of attack dron»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Tefn base east of the occupied city of Acre, the air defense system in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha, »»»

Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»

G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement, released in the name of all G7 members, including the United States, called for "an immediat»»»

Paris: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven have called for the restoration of safe freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a joint statement issued after a meeting in France on Friday, the ministers stressed the need to limit the impact of th»»»

A supporter of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro poses during a vigil outside DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, on Friday. Bolsonaro was discharged after two weeks in the hospital with acute pneumonia and returned home under house arrest, as ordered by the Supreme Court. Photo by Andre »»»

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. Denitsa S»»»

1 of 2 | Rescue personnel help survivors after a helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii, Thursday. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard March 27 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and two injured in a helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. The two survivors were taken to »»»

A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»

Argentina's increase in infant mortality "is very concerning because it breaks a long-standing trend,” former Health Minister Adolfo Rubinstein said. Photo by to jarmoluk/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (UPI) -- Infant mortality in Argentina, a key indicator of health, social and economic conditions»»»

The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in just four weeks of war with Iran, a pace that has raised concerns inside the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles and the ability to sustain future military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post. The heavy relia»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»

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. Encho Ker»»»

The Turkish Central Bank's balance sheet for this week will show foreign exchange sales amounting to near $20 billion, bringing the total forex sales since the beginning of the Iran war to nearly $45 billion, bankers said, Reuters reported. According to calculations made by four bankers, based on p»»»

The Senate voted early Friday morning to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but it left out immigration enforcement and deportation. This will, hopefully, ease airport constrataints. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The Senate unanimously voted to reopen the Depa»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump told his cabinet on Thursday that Iran has granted passage to 10 oil tankers this week. He called it a “present” to the United States. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- Brent crude oil reached $111.41 per barrel Friday morning after two Chine»»»

Amman: The Jordan Armed Forces announced Friday that the country was targeted by three missiles originating from Iran over the past 24 hours. The military's General Command said the Royal Air Force intercepted and destroyed two missiles, while a third struck eastern Jordan after evading air defense»»»

Vasil Levski Sofia Airport will welcome the summer season with a new schedule, with 30 leading airlines connecting the city to 94 destinations, the Airport’s press centre reported on Friday. The statement notes that the aim of the new summer schedule is to provide a broad and diverse route network »»»

Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine drones launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that since the start of Iranian attacks, its forces had dealt with 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles a»»»

Dubai: A young woman with a sleeping baby in a pram carefully made her way through the aisles of the newly opened Ulta Beauty store at Dubai Mall on Friday morning, pausing to inspect makeup and skincare displays. Around Clodagh Cooke from Ireland, a modest but steady line of early visitors waited »»»

An air-sea search and rescue operation by Mexican naval vessels and military aircraft was underway Friday after two sailboats in a three-strong charity flotilla bringing aid to Cuba failed to arrive. A third vessel, an 80-foot-long shrimper, completed the journey without incident. Photo by Ernesto »»»

Dubai: After days of heavy rain this week, clear skies across the UAE often bring a sense of relief. But for many residents, the first priority isn’t relaxation but inspection, cleanup, and making sure everything is safe and functioning. From homes to cars, small checks and simple routines help res»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 27, 2026, authorities said. Since the start of what officials described as ongoing Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise »»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

With a legacy spanning nearly six decades, Dacia continues to position itself as one of Romania’s most visible industrial and brand success stories, combining strong market performance with a clear forward-looking strategy. This trajectory was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Da»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backin»»»

The number of citizen reports of electoral crimes has increased several times, said caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to journalists on Friday following the Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Sofia. Over a very short period, the Interior Ministry leadership has managed to convince people tha»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

Rustam Koshonov has been relieved of his post as Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Antalya, the presidential administration’s press service reported. According to the statement, the decision was made following the completion of his diplomatic mission. Koshonov was appointed head of the Consulate Gene»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday the execution of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, a coordinated missile and drone strike conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted oil storage tanks and depots in»»»

Valentin Velikov, Head of the First Regional Fire Service in Burgas, has been named winner of the Firefighter of the Year competition for 2026. He received the award from caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev at a special ceremony at the Ministry of Interior on Friday. In 2025, Velikov led and to»»»

The woman suspected of carrying out multiple stabbings in Sofia on Thursday evening likely has mental health problems, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing here on Friday. He noted that an expert assessment is required to confirm whether such issues are present. Authorities ha»»»

Burgas Airport is opening this year’s summer tourist season with an expanded flight program, new strategic routes, and increased frequencies on established lines, the airport announced. This year, passengers will have access to over 70 direct destinations, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key ai»»»

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»