Rumen Radev Promises: No Money for Wars, Stronger State Control and Tough Anti-Graft Measures Needed
Rumen Radev, speaking at a pre-election gathering in Burgas, said that a central priority for “Progressive Bulgaria” is to keep the country out of ongoing armed conflicts in the region and beyond. The party position, according to a statement from its press center, frames this as a core national sec»»»
UN Slave Trade Resolution a ‘Victory for All of Africa’ - Malian Media Leader
By recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," the UN has paved the way for reparations, Abdoulaye Diallo, president of the Network of Communicators, Bloggers, and Professional Activists of Mali, said in an interview with Sputnik. “This will calm people’s spir»»»
Iran starts to formalize chokehold on Hormuz Strait with 'toll booth' regime
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»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Nahariya with a rocket barrage, in context of the warning issued to a number of settlements in northern occupied Palestine: Military Media statement no. 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? How to respond immediately
Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»
German state railway loss widens, passengers warned of trouble ahead
Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. Deutsche Bahn lost 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2025, compared to a loss of 1.8 billion euro»»»
Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe', UN says
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the U.N. refugee agency warned Friday. Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UN»»»
Sofronijevic, Konrad discuss infrastructure projects in Serbia backed by KfW
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijevic met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Friday to discuss current infrastructure projects in Serbia that were supported by the German development bank KfW. "During the meeting, special em»»»
Russia's Relations With European Countries in Crisis, Not at Moscow's Fault - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's relations with European countries are in crisis, and through no fault of Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "It is clear that Russia's relations with European countries are in crisis, and through no fault of ours," Putin said at a meeting with perma»»»
European States Betray Intellectual Integrity by Abstaining on UN Slavery Resolution
Countries like France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, which abstained from the UN resolution, continue to uphold a neo-colonial mindset based on dominance over Africa, Oumar MC Kone, former head of Mali’s State Refoundation Support Mission, told Sputnik. The legacy of slavery and the ongoing expl»»»
National News Agency (NNA): One citizen martyred, two others injured in Israeli raid on Al-Bazalia, north of Baalbek, east of Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, achieving a direct hit: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 12:30 on Friday, Islamic Resistance fighters clashed again with Israeli forces in the towns of Al-Bayyada and Shamaa at point-blank range with light and medium weapons, scoring direct hits: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ulta Beauty debuts in Dubai Mall: 'We’re doubling down and it's perfect time, perfect place'
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 »»»
Euthanasia in Spain: What Noelia Castillo’s case reveals about modern society
Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»
US Senate moves to end airport chaos
Washington, United States: The US Senate moved Friday to end a budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay and caused long delays at airports. A lapse in government funding has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff -- who screen passenge»»»
Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan remain stable despite March increase - | 24.KG
Beishe Satygulov, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, stated that the fuel and lubricants market in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. Since the beginning of 2026, fuel prices had decreased by up to 3 soms per lite»»»
Scheduled turnaround of Petromidia and Vega refineries, successfully completed
The turnaround involved more than 700 specific maintenance works, catalyst replacement in six main units, checks on around 900 pieces of equipment (static, dynamic, and electrical), and inspections and testing of nearly 1,200 pipelines. Another objective successfully completed during the turnaround»»»
Aid flotilla to Cuba missing in Straits of Yucatan, 9 crew missing - UPI.com
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 »»»
Egypt reportedly warns Lebanon of long war
Lebanon received negative intelligence from Egypt indicating that the Israeli war is likely to be protracted, given the absence of any decisive signs of an imminent ceasefire, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. This comes as Israel deployed a new military division to southern Lebanon, confirming i»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli force at point-blank range in Al-Bayada, using light and medium weapons and scoring direct hits: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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When the skies are clear: What UAE residents do next after a week of unstable weather
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»»»
Indonesian kids brace themselves for social media ban
Jakarta: Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield»»»
UAE thwarts 6 ballistic missiles, 9 UAVs from Iran today
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 »»»
Passenger arrested with 43 kilos of smuggled cigars at Athens airport
A Cuban national was arrested at Athens International Airport after police found about 43 kilos of smuggled Havana cigars in his luggage. Authorities said that the passenger, who had arrived in Athens via Turkey, carried a total of 2,806 cigars of various brands. The total taxable value of the ciga»»»
Mladen Marinov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
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. Mladen Ma»»»
Report: Egyptian security delegation meets with Hezbollah officials
In the past hours an Egyptian security delegation arrived in Beirut following a directive from the Egyptian leadership to initiate engagement with Lebanese authorities aimed at reducing tensions on the Lebanese scene and finding solutions, An-Nahar newspaper said. Their first meeting was with a del»»»
Israeli Aggression Strikes Near Beirut Airport, Residential Building Damaged
Early this morning, Friday, ‘Israel’ launched a new aggression on Beirut’s southern suburbs without prior warning, targeting the Al-Ghadir area adjacent to Beirut International Airport. Local sources reported significant damage to a residential building after the attack struck an apartment in the H»»»
Carmistin: Agribusiness leadership through entrepreneurial ambition
Entrepreneurial ambition, backed by long-term investment and execution, defined Carmistin’s trajectory in recent years. This was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Justin Paraschiv, Founder & President of Carmistin The Food Company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year – award power»»»
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»
Abu Dhabi rolls out hotel refurbishment scheme in Al Ain
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»»»
Cris-Tim Family Holding: A milestone listing for Romanian entrepreneurship
Few moments signal the maturity of a business as clearly as its transition to the capital market. For Cris-Tim Family Holding, this step marked both a validation of its growth and a new phase of development, recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the company received the Public Listed»»»
Two killed in Israeli strike on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in Dahieh
An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, killing two people, according to the health ministry. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the southern sub»»»
Syrian President to Visit Berlin on Monday, Says German Govt
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Germany on Monday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a government spokesman in Berlin said. "The chancellor will receive the president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the chancellery on Monday... for his inaugural visit," spokesman Stefan Kornelius s»»»
Dacia: performance, scale, and a renewed brand trajectory
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 strikes Tehran, warns attacks 'will escalate and expand'
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»»»
Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»
Observers of Voting Machine Certification Have Received Access
The Minister of e-Government, the Chairperson of the Bulgarian Institute of Metrology (BIM), and the Chairperson of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BIS) have approved a schedule for granting access to the certification of the voting machines to individuals regis»»»
Reports of Electoral Crimes Surge as Citizens Encouraged to Come Forward, Says Interior Minister
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»»»
Troops surge, strikes paused: What is Trump planning next?
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»»»
Antimonopoly Service explains fuel price increase in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Larisa Shustikova, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency that the rise in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is seasonal and primarily driven by increased demand in Russia, as well »»»
Israeli Ministry of Health says 5,492 Israelis have been hospitalized since the start of the war - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: Sirens sound in central ‘Israel’ as Iran launches new ballistic missile attack - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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ADNOC, OMV name leadership team for new global Borouge group
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 Hits Tehran with Wave of Strikes and Warns Attacks on Iran ‘Will Escalate and Expand’
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 »»»
War between Hezbollah and Israel Deepens Fractures in Lebanon
War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»
[Interview] Journalist Szabolcs Panyi: ‘Being accused of espionage after exposing Hungarian foreign minister’s Russian links is a sign of weakness’
Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»
Poverty eradication and minority rights remain the core of Egypt’s development process
By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»
Media Review: March 27
Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»