Two new land routes will connect Tunisia and Algeria as of March 12
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - Two new land routes will connect Tunisia and Algeria as of March 12.One route will connect Tunis to Algiers and the second will connect Tunis to Annaba, the National Intercity Transport Company (French: SNTRI) said on...»»»
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 01: An ExxonMobil gas pump is seen on February 01, 2022 in Houston, Texas. The energy giant announced on Monday that it will be relocating its headquarters from Irving, Texas to north of Houston in the Spring area. ExxonMobil said in a statement that the move is scheduled »»»
Bulgarian F-16 Fighter Jets Perform Training Flights at Vasil Levski Airport
Bulgarian multi-role F-16 fighter jets conducted training flights at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. The Ministry explained that the purpose of the flights was to prepare the flight crews for performing tasks with an approach for landing at civilian airport»»»
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf: We Don’t Look for Ceasefire
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic “definitely” doesn’t look for a ceasefire. In a post on X, the Iranian speaker said: “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that»»»
Bloomberg: Gulf oil giants deepen output cuts as ships avoid Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran targets Israel and Gulf countries, Netanyahu says 'not done yet'
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»
Russian Aerospace Forces Down Ukrainian Su-27 Fighter - MoD
The Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 fighter jet during combat operations, he Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. “Russia’s Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 aircraft,” the ministry said in a statement.Since the beginning of the special »»»
Heavy rain observed across most parts of Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Continuous rain was witnessed in various parts of the country, including Doha, as forecasted by the Qatar Meteorology Department. It added that there was a marine warning of strong wind and high seas with the wave heights between 3 and7ft, rising to 9 feet during thunderstorms and rain»»»
Bulgarian F-16s Fly Over Sofia - Not Related to Iran
Bulgarian F-16s carried out training flights over Sofia on Tuesday, March 10, as part of a planned exercise organized by the Ministry of Defense. The activity took place at Vasil Levski Airport and involved low-level flights both individually and in pairs, designed to prepare crews for landing appr»»»
North Korea and China to Resume Passenger Train Service After Six-Year Gap
South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that passenger train services between Pyongyang and Beijing are set to resume this week, marking the end of a six-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption restores a critical transport link between North Korea and its primar»»»
Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled
Paris, France, March 9, 2026 (AFP) -Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran war. The Iraqis are due to face either Suriname or Bolivia on Ma»»»
Loud explosions rock Safed, north of occupied Palestine: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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French court to decide on Sarkozy's request to merge jail terms
A French court will rule Monday on whether former president Nicolas Sarkozy can avoid serving additional jail time, after his lawyer asked judges to merge two prison sentences handed down in separate corruption cases, in a request his lawyer said was ‘extremely routine’. A French court is to rule M»»»
Number of foreign residents in S. Korea nears 1.7 mln in 2025 - UPI.com
The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea is nearly 1.7 million, government data showed Tuesday. In this February photo, foreigners pose with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul. File Photo by Yonhap The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea approached 1.7 mill»»»
Türkiye Says US Patriot System Deployed to Boost Air Defense amid Iran War
Türkiye said on Tuesday that a US Patriot air defense system was deployed to its southeast, near a NATO radar base, as part of steps by the alliance to boost air defenses in the face of missile threats from the Iran war. It is being deployed to Malatya province, the location of the Kurecik NATO rad»»»
Egypt Raises Fuel Prices by up to 30 Percent
Egypt raised domestic fuel prices by up to 30 percent on Tuesday, blaming "exceptional" global energy pressures caused by the Middle East war, which has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. The increases, announced by the petroleum ministry, apply to gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in »»»
Syrian Interior Ministry Airs Confessions of ‘Saraya al-Jawad’ Members
The Syrian Interior Ministry released a video showing confessions from members of the "Saraya al-Jawad" armed group, nearly two weeks after announcing a raid on one of its main strongholds in the countryside of Jableh in the Latakia province. According to the ministry, the February 23 operation tar»»»
Israeli dies from his wounds following Monday missile attack on central ‘Israel’: Hebrew media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Results of Umut Film Forum announced in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The 13th International Film Forum Umut, which brought together young filmmakers from the CIS countries, has concluded in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported. According to the press service, a total of 38 films were presented in the forum program. Participants also had the»»»
Train service between Beijing, Pyongyang to resume this week for 1st time in 6 yrs - UPI.com
Train service linking Pyongyang and Beijing will resume this week for the first time in six years, sources said Tuesday. This September 2025 photo shows China's president Xi Jinping (R) shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing. File Photo by KCNA/EPA Train service linking Pyong»»»
Concrete barrier blamed for fatal S. Korea jet crash built to save money: audit
Seoul: A concrete barrier blamed for a deadly South Korean jet crash that killed 179 people in December 2024 had been built to cut costs, the state auditor said on Tuesday. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in to land at Muan International Airport from Thailand when it struck a flock of birds and was»»»
Iraq PM Tells Rubio Iraqi Airspace Must Not Be Used Against Neighbors
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday that Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks in the Middle East war. Iraq neighbors Iran, against which the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on February 28, as well as the Gulf,»»»
Hezbollah Pressure on Military Court Undermines Lebanon’s Weapons Ban
Lebanon’s government decision to prohibit any military or security activity by Hezbollah has yet to translate into meaningful enforcement. Hezbollah has continued to escalate its military operations, launching rockets and drones toward Israeli territory, while signs of deteriorating security have a»»»
Illegal gambling ring bust nets 17 suspects across Greece
Authorities made 17 arrests in connection with a large illegal online gambling network in a police operation across Greece on Tuesday. Police said that group member installed slot machines equipped with a software designed to increase players’ losses in internet cafes and coffee shops. The operatio»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu Warns ‘We Are Not Done Yet’ in Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel's military offensive against Iran was "not done yet", saying the operation was degrading Iran's clerical leadership. "Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny; ultimately, it depends on them. But there is no d»»»
Philippines introduces new ‘PP’ code for regular ePassports
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»
Man accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old niece
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his five-year-old niece in Thessaloniki on Monday, police said. According to the complaint filed by the child’s parents, the abuse took place on Monday morning in an apartment where he was being hosted by the parents. Police formed a case file for»»»
Israel army warns of imminent strikes on Tyre and Sidon
Israel's military said Tuesday it would soon strike Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern Lebanese cities of Tyre and Sidon, warning residents to move away from targeted buildings. "Urgent warning to the residents of Tyre and Sidon. The IDF will soon attack military infrastructure belonging to t»»»
Attacks against Israel Intensify as New Supreme Leader Takes over in Iran
Iran and Hezbollah intensified their attacks against Israel after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his slain father as Iran's supreme leader. On Monday, reports said Iran launched seven missile barrages at Israel while Lebanon’s Hezbollah conducted seven waves of rocket, mortar, and dro»»»
Saudi giant Aramco says annual profits down 12pct
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 12.1 percent decline in net income in 2025 as higher supply, US tariffs and other economic headwinds weighed on revenues. The world's biggest oil exporter said in a statement that net income in 2025 reached $93.38 billion, compared to $106.24»»»
Public Transport Employees Hold Protest in Ruse to Demand Wage Increase
Public transport employees in Ruse and representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) blocked part of a central roundabout in Ruse, located next to the Arena Ruse Hall, for half an hour on Tuesday. Public transport workers are protesting for a 5% salary increas»»»
State Mortgage Company of Kyrgyzstan to restructure its authorized capital - | 24.KG
The State Mortgage Company of Kyrgyzstan will restructure its authorized capital. The decision was made by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting. During the first stage, the State Mortgage Company will cancel 95,196 previously issued shares with a par value of 100,000 soms each. The tota»»»
Gold fails to surge during Middle East tensions. What is holding prices back
Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»
Russia Сould Stabilize Global Energy Markets Amid Hormuz Chaos – Expert
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that oil production and transportation via the Strait of Hormuz “have slowed or stopped because of the attacks and aggression by the Israelis and Americans against Iran.” After the actual closure of the State of Hormuz, “leading OPEC members ar»»»
No alert status for UAE: Filipino community assured government is ‘fully prepared’
Dubai: Leaders of the Filipino community in the UAE have joined Philippine government officials in an online coordination meeting to discuss contingency plans and welfare programmes for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the current security situation in the Middle East. Organised by the Filipin»»»
Temperatures slightly down
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - Light morning mist over the north-west and scattered showers along eastern coasts, followed by passing clouds over other regions, becoming gradually denser during the afternoon over the western areas of the north and centre,...»»»
Oil Falls as Trump Predicts Middle East De-escalation
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting a more than three-year high in the previous session as US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent futures fell $6.28, or 6.3%, to $92.68 a barrel at»»»
Teen hospitalized after assault by high school student
A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a high school student punched him in the face in Patra, Western Greece, on Monday, according to local media. The incident occurred as students were returning from a one-day school trip, when another student approached the 15-year-old and began hitting h»»»
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approves training program for young parents - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved a regulation on the development of educational programs and courses for young parents. The document was adopted as part of the implementation of the Law on Youth and is aimed at increasing the knowledge of young families on issues of raising children »»»
DP World appoints Ahmad Al-Hassan to oversee GCC operations
Dubai: Global trade and logistics major DP World has appointed Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as CEO and Managing Director for its GCC business, placing a long-time company executive in charge of one of the group’s most strategically important regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»
HealthMin Rogobete discusses regional hospitals and digitalisation with EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete discussed on Wednesday, in Luxembourg, with Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Ioannis Tsakiris about regional hospitals, digitalisation projects initiated through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), but also about the reform and re»»»
Obesity doctors launch national education platform
Doctors who treat obesity launched, on World Obesity Day, the national education platform dialoginobezitate.ro, dedicated to correct and accessible education for patients."At a time when information about obesity is often fragmented or distorted online, a community of doctors directly involved in t»»»
Healthcare: Study: 27.5% overweight prevalence among 7-year-old children and 32% in 8-year-olds
The prevalence in Romania of overweight, including obesity, among seven-year-old children is 27.5%, while among eight-year-olds it is 32%, according to a study conducted by the National Public Health Institute (INSP).With the support of the county public health directorates, in partnership with the»»»
Telecom. IT: ANCOM consults market on future use of 26 GHz, 42 GHz and 28 GHz frequency bands
Electronic communications service providers, manufacturers and distributors of radio equipment can express their opinion on the opportunity to acquire spectrum in the 26 GHz, 42 GHz or 28 GHz bands, the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announced on Wedn»»»
Real Estate: New home supply hits eight year low, demand resilient
Deliveries of new homes nationwide are estimated at fewer than 58,000 units in 2025, the lowest volume in the past eight years, according to data from a real estate consultancy company."The dynamic has, however, differed from previous years: while most regions recorded declines, Bucharest and Ilfov»»»
Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025
Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800 passengers, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coanda - Bucha»»»
Tourism: Romania records tourist arrivals down 7.3% and overnight stays down 8.5% in January
Arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms forrent decreased by 7.3% and by 8.5%, respectively, in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) »»»
Infrastructure: Brasov International Airport - record number of passengers in February
Brasov International Airport recorded almost 40,000 passengers in February, a record month, marking an increase of around 140% compared with the same month last year, President of the Brasov County Council Adrian Vestea announced on Monday.'Brasov Airport is accelerating: 38,373 passengers in Febru»»»
Agriculture: Romania's exports of products of animal origin increased significantly between 2021 and 2025
Romanian exports of products of animal origin increased significantly between 2021 and 2025, both in volume and diversification, while the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) played an essential role in strengthening trust between states, the institution's president, Ale»»»
Cars: New motor vehicle registrations in Romania down 24.4pct in February 2026
New motor vehicle registrations in Romania decreased in February 2026 by 24.4% from the same month in 2025, according to preliminary data published by the General Directorate of Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registrations (DGPCI) and processed by the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufactur»»»