Thousands of illegal flares seized on Crete ahead of Easter
Organized crime squad officers have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete for possession of thousands of illegal flares, police said Wednesday. Flares and other fireworks are illegally sold every year to be fired as part of traditional, albeit banned, Greek Orthodox celebrations on the eve»»»
PM Gurov in First Interview: Caretaker Government’s Mission Is to Unite All Citizens, Hold Fair Elections
The Formula of the caretaker government is to unite all citizens, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said in an interview with journalist Konstantin Valkov, broadcast Wednesday morning. In what was his first interview, he took questions about the upcoming elections, the Middle East crisis, the U»»»
SDRPY Signs Agreement to Boost Food Security for over 16,000 Yemenis
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) signed an agreement with the Estijabah Foundation for Humanitarian Aid and Relief to implement a project for strengthening the agricultural value chain for smallholders. The initiative targets approximately 2,300 Yemeni families—rep»»»
Zoo seeks public's help to name baby spider monkey - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (@ctbeardsleyzoo) March 3 (UPI) -- A Connecticut zoo announced the birth of a female black-handed spider monkey -- and officials are asking the public to help name her. The Beardsley Zoo said the baby was born Dec. 18 to mothe»»»
Look: World's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inches tall - UPI.com
A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- measuring a diminutive .98-inch-tall. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 3 (UPI) -- A 24-year-old electronics enthusiast in India has constructed the world's smallest arcade machine -- a»»»
Yoo says N. Korean POWs on Russia swap list, urges action - UPI.com
Yoo Yong-won of the People Power Party speaks at the National Assembly Communication Center in Seoul on March 3 about the results of his visit to Ukraine related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo by Yonhap News Agency March 3 (Asia Today) -- Yoo Yong-won of the conservative People Power Party said M»»»
UAE residents stranded abroad begin return home in special flights
Dubai: UAE passengers stranded abroad have begun returning home, according to UAE travel agents. To meet overwhelming demand for travel, agents said they have begun arranging charter services with UAE and regional airlines. Stay Informed with Gulf News: Download Our App for Trusted UAE News While m»»»
DESC warns against digital scams and photo sharing during sensitive times
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) warns that taking or sharing photos during sensitive times may unintentionally reveal information that could be exploited, such as geographic locations or individuals’ movements, potentially compromising public safety. The center also cautions against evo»»»
Top Police and Anti-Crime Directors Replaced to Ensure Election Integrity in Bulgaria
The Ministry of Interior has announced the dismissal of several top officials, including the heads of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, the General Directorate for National Police, and the General Directorate for Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Combating Terrorism. The outg»»»
Islamic Resistance strikes Haifa naval base with a squadron of combat drones: Statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hungary Presses Russia Not to Hike Energy Prices amid Iran Turmoil
Hungary wants guarantees from Russia that it will not charge Budapest more for oil and gas, despite global prices jumping due to conflict in the Middle East, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin »»»
Did Kuwait really shoot down three US F-15s?
The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a “friendly fire” mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched. Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Monday morning in what»»»
Submarine sinks Iranian warship off coast of Sri Lanka – Reuters
A reported submarine attack has sunk an Iranian naval frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka, according to Reuters, citing sources in Colombo's navy and defense ministry. Earlier reports indicate that the IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate of Iran’s Southern Fleet, issued a distress signal on Wednes»»»
European nations facing ‘hell’ over Iran war energy disruption – Serbia
European nations are facing “a literal hell” due to an energy price surge caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. Tehran’s retaliation to the regime-change military action launched on Saturday has disrupted crude and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments»»»
China lists five lessons from US-Israeli war on Iran
China’s military has outlined five strategic lessons it says can be learned from the US-Israeli attack on Iran, warning against “blind faith in peace” and over-reliance on outside powers. China Military Bugle, the official press account of China’s armed forces, published a bilingual graphic on X on»»»
Deportations, visas and police powers on EU interior ministers’ agenda
With Iran looming in the background, EU interior ministers are meeting in Brussels on Thursday (5 March) to discuss how to best deport people ordered to leave the bloc and return to their home countries. A senior EU diplomat told reporters earlier this week that ministers will focus on ways to comp»»»
Bulgaria: Interim Minister of Regional Development Steps Down
Angelina Boneva, the Acting Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, has resigned from her position due to health reasons, the caretaker government announced. In the interim, the responsibilities of the ministry will be carried out by the current Deputy Minister of Regional Development, N»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ain Shemer base (a missile air defense base) located 75 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, east of Hadera, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Ain Shemer base (a missile air defense base) located 75 km from the Lebanese-Palestinian border, e»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Tel Hashomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of Tel Aviv), located 120 km from the Lebanese border, with a squadron of attack drones: Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Parliament Kills Bill Barring Private Enforcement Agents from Recovering Public Debts
Bulgaria's National Assembly on Wednesday defeated at first reading draft legislation cancelling an option of the State assigning private enforcement agents to recover public claims. The bill revising the Private Enforcement Agents Act was tabled by the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) Parliamentary »»»
From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge
Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, six months after sudden and violent protests rocked the Himalayan nation and led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. Nearly 19 million Nepalis will vote to elect a 275‑member parliament, with more than 3,400 candi»»»
Belgium Delivered None of 30 F-16s Pledged to Ukraine in 2024 - Air Force Chief
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belgium has given Ukraine none of the 30 F-16 fighter jets it promised back in 2024 due to delays in F-35 deliveries, Belgian Air Force Commander Geert De Decker said, citing the need to maintain air force capabilities. In 2024, then-Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo promi»»»
Lara Dutta speaks out from Dubai and expresses gratitude to the UAE
Dubai: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who has lives in Dubai with her husband, former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, has opened up about her experience amid the current regional tensions, describing moments of anxiety while strongly praising UAE authorities for ensuring residents feel protected. In a »»»
Teenager arrested for allegedly smuggling 39 migrants across Mediterranean
A group of 39 migrants has been located on the southern island of Crete after making the dangerous crossing from north Africa in a small boat and a South Sudanese teenager has been arrested for allegedly ferrying them across, authorities said Wednesday. A Coast Guard statement said the 31 men and e»»»
Directors of National Police, Organized Crime Combating Directorate and Gendarmerie Are Removed
The directors of the National Police, the Directorate General Combatting Organized Crime and the Directorate General Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter Terrorism have been replaced, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev has ordered the removal of Zah»»»
European Stocks Firm after Sell-off on Middle East Turmoil
European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy. The gains followed steep losses across Asian stock markets, where rising oil prices rattled investors on the fifth day o»»»