With Snap Elections Coming Up, Bulgaria Faces Sustained Russian Information Manipulation Pressure with Domestic Amplification Ecosystem - Report
With the April 19 snap elections coming up, Bulgaria faces sustained Russian information manipulation pressure compounded by a deeply embedded domestic amplification ecosystem, according to a new analytical report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) made public Tuesday. Titled "Defending»»»
Student parade held in Athens for March 25 anniversary
A student parade is taking place in central Athens Tuesday, as crowds gather to mark the anniversary of Independence Day on March 25, 1821. Students from schools across the Athens municipality are marching with school bands, each group led by a flag bearer and five attendants, while the parade open»»»
Trump’s Approval Hits New 36% Low as Fuel Prices Surge amid Iran War, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed 36% of Ameri»»»
Trump says Iran gave US 'gift' linked to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran gave him a "very big present" related to the Strait of Hormuz, boosting his confidence that he was talking to the right people in Tehran to end the war. The cryptic announcement came a day after Trump unexpectedly postponed threatened attacks on Ir»»»
Oklahoma gov. taps energy exec Alan Armstrong to replace Markwayne Mullins in Senate - UPI.com
U.S. Attorney GeneralPam Bondi (L) swears in Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security as his wife, Christine Mullin, stands by in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Oklahoma Gov.»»»
BSP-United Left Launches Elections Campaign in Burgas
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov launched the election campaign of the BSP–United Left coalition in the second multi-member constituency of Burgas, ahead of the April 19 elections. He said that the formation proposes a systemic change in governance. “We have a list of specialists »»»
Kuwait restores four power transmission lines after attack-related damage
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity said on Tuesday that four out of seven electricity transmission lines affected by falling debris from intercepted attacks have been restored to service. In a statement, the Ministry said most of the damaged overhead lines have been repaired following in»»»
Moreno named Al Rayyan head coach
DOHA: Al Rayyan officially appointed Spanish coach Vicente Moreno as their head following the departure of Portuguese tactician Artur Jorge to Brazilian side Cruzeiro. The club on Tuesday confirmed reaching an agreement with Al Wakrah SC, Moreno’s former club, with the coach’s approval marking the »»»
What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow passage whose closure has caused the price of oil to spike across the world - or face the wrath of the US in the shape of attacks on its power plants. Hours before it was due to expire on Monday, the US preside»»»
FM Nafti reviews reality and prospects of economic partnership between Tunisia and Germany in Berlin
Tunis, March 24 (TAP)-During an official visit to Germany to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti chaired a...»»»
Lebanon, UK discuss enhancing military cooperation
Beirut: Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal met Tuesday with Admiral Edward Algren, Senior Advisor to the British Ministry of Defence for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss developments in Lebanon during this critical period for the region. The two sides also discussed ways to »»»
Industry Minister reviews engineering industries roadmap with FEI chamber
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, underscored the strategic importance of the engineering industries sector, describing it as a cornerstone of the country’s industrial base. His remarks came during a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Engineering Industries at the Fede»»»
Israeli army says plans in Iran, Lebanon unchanged regardless of talks
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it was operating "according to an unchanged plan" in Iran and Lebanon, regardless of any talks aimed at reaching an agreement to end the hostilities. "Regarding this or that agreement, we are currently operating according to an unchanged plan," military spo»»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted Iron Dome platforms in the settlement of Metula with a swarm of attack drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted Iron Dome platforms in the settlement of Misgav Am with a swarm of attack drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
US President Donald Trump's dramatic description of "very strong talks" with Iran suggested the door to diplomacy has been flung open for what he said could be "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". But Iran almost immediately denied that talks had begun - and so f»»»
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attack on Bahrain
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the treacherous Iranian attack targeting Bahrain, which resulted in the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contractor serving with the UAE Armed Forces during a routine mission with the UAE crew, and the injury of five members of the UA»»»
CNRD: Working session dedicated to situation of Tunisians in Gulf and Middle East countries
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - The Investment and International Cooperation Commission of the National Council of Regions and Districts on Tuesday dedicated a working session to examining the situation of the Tunisian community in Gulf and Middle East...»»»
Amir receives phone call from Greek Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a telephone call Tuesday from the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, HE Kyriakos Mitsotakis. At the beginning of the call, HE the Greek Prime Minister renewed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar and inquired about»»»
GOP senators: Trump on board with DHS funding plan - UPI.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said "discussions have been very positive and productive" toward funding the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is willing to accept a Homeland Security funding plan that exclu»»»
Russian tanker shifts course away from Cuba, raising fuel uncertainty - UPI.com
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Nitze has been detected near the Bahamas and is moving toward the central Caribbean at about 10 knots along a trajectory similar to that of the Russian tanker, according to naval tracking data. Photo by U.S. Navy March 24 (UPI) -- The Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolod»»»
Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations
Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday, as the Middle East war showed no sign of de-escalation despite U.S. President Donald Trump signaling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict. The war, sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that killed its supreme leader, has upended global energy»»»
Syrian Investment Authority, ICC discuss improvement of business environment in Syria
Paris, Mar. 24 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Investment Authority, headed by Talal al-Hilali, met in Paris with Claudia Salomon, President of the International Court of Arbitration linked to the International Chamber of Commerce, on the sidelines of International Arbitration Week. During the »»»
Trump Claims US Talking With 'Right People' in Iran, Says Iranians Want Deal 'Badly'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is having conversations with the "right people" in Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday, adding that Iranians are "badly" after a deal. "The [Iranian] leaders are all gone. Nobody knows who to talk to. But we're actually talking to the right pe»»»
Albanian Officials Address MP Absence During Immunity Vote
Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the absence of MP Elisa Spiropali during the parliamentary session on the immunity vote for Belinda Balluku, stating, “Balla is dealing with the absences,” when asked by reporters at a press conference. Meanwhile, today, Parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla »»»
UAE faces weeks of spring weather instability
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience periods of unstable spring weather until early May, a seasonal pattern locally known as “Sarayat” or “Marawih”, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astrono»»»
Israeli army says Iranian missile fell in Keserwan on Tuesday
The Israeli military said a ballistic missile launched from Iran fell in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, as the Middle East war dragged into its fourth week. "Following an assessment and based on the data available to the IDF (Israeli army), alongside the launches carried out toward the State of Isr»»»
Falih al-Fayadh, a ‘Cunning’ Player Who Survived Saddam and the US
Despite his “modest and calm” appearance, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces chief Falih al-Fayadh is widely seen, including by rivals, as a “cunning” operator with a keen ability to seize opportunities and wage “fierce” battles against his opponents, traits that have kept him in power for more tha»»»
France Urges Israel ‘to Refrain’ from Occupying South Lebanon Zone
Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have »»»
Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted the settlement of Kiryat Shmona with a rocket salvo - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance: Our fighters struck the Ramot Naftali barracks with a rocket salvo - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PD Secretary-General Launches Purge of Members Supporting Ervin Salianji
Flamur Noka, Secretary-General of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), has reportedly initiated a sweeping campaign to remove party members in various districts who are identified as supporters of Ervin Salianji. According to the local media, a decision dated March 23 confirms the expulsion of key Demo»»»
National Bar Association announces launch of Justice Observatory
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) - The National Bar Association Order of Lawyers of Tunisia (ONAT) announced the launch of a "Justice Observatory" to monitor and document key developments and to ensure adherence to the principles of a fair trial.The...»»»
Tunisias olive oil exports over first four months of crop year amount to 184,300 tonnes (ONAGRI)
Tunis, March 24 (TAP)- Tunisia's olive oil exports over the first four months of the 2025/2026 crop year (November 2025-February 2026) totalled 184,300 tonnes, up 49.6% compared to the previous one, the National Observatory of Agriculture...»»»
German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law
Germany says it wants to make pornographic deep fakes a criminal offence, after a TV star accused her former husband of spreading sexualised images of her online. Collien Fernandes, 44, has filed a legal complaint in Spain against her former husband, 50-year-old actor Christian Ulmen. The case, rep»»»
Key Task Is to End Arbitrary Practices at Top of Judiciary, Says CC-DB’s Top-of-the-List Candidate for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
The main task is to prevent further arbitrariness at the highest levels of the judicial system, said law expert and former justice minister Atanas Slavov of Yes, Bulgaria in an interview with bTV, as quoted by the party’s press office. Slavov is the top-of-the-list candidate of Continue the Change »»»
Qatar’s Ambassador conveys condolences to Turkiye over victims of helicopter crash in territorial waters
Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the sisterly Republic of Turkiye H E Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, conveyed Qatar’s condolences to Turkiye over the victims among members of the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, as well as two Turkish civilian collaborators, following a helicopter crash»»»
American Dennis Coyle released from Afghanistan after a year - UPI.com
U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle, center, stands with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (R) and the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Kabul Saif Mohammed Al-Ketbi upon his release by the Taliban government, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday. Photo by Samullah Popal/EPA March 24 (UPI) --»»»
Israeli Army Says Strike Killed Lebanese Member of Iran’s Quds Force
Israel announced on Tuesday that a strike it carried out near Beirut the day before killed a member of Iran's Quds Force, who a Lebanese security source said had survived a previous attack in the same area. On Monday Israel struck an apartment in Hazmieh, an upscale town overlooking Beirut and near»»»
PLA’s J-10C Drills Show Growing Edge in Integrated Air Warfare
As Monday marked the 28th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s J-10 fighter jet, CCTV News reported that multiple units have recently conducted high-intensity drills with J-10C fighter jets. The exercises took place under complex electromagnetic condi»»»
Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure
With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»
Watch: Circus performer pulls 2,184-pound carriage with his nipples - UPI.com
March 24 (UPI) -- A Finnish man used his body piercings to break the Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle pulled by the nipples -- 2,184 pounds. The professional circus performer, known as The Baron, had his partner sit in a carriage to bring it up to weight on the set of Guinness World R»»»
Mexico seeks U.N. backing to relaunch students' disappearance probe - UPI.com
Demonstrators hold signs with images of missing students during a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City in December 2025. Relatives and classmates of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa reiterated their demand for truth and justice. File Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA March 24»»»
Ohio drivers urged to beware of loose ostrich - UPI.com
Authorities in Ohio's Madison County urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted running loose near a pair of roads. Photo courtesy of the Madison County Sheriff's Office March 24 (UPI) -- Authorities in Ohio urged residents to use caution when an escaped ostrich was spotted »»»
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Kicks Off Election Campaign in Razgrad
Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev kicked off their election campaign in Razgrad. He said that their priority is the Bulgarian citizen. Their MP candidates for the 18th constituency with top-of-the-list candidate Malomir Vlasov were introduced during the event. Radev said that the co»»»
Qatar voices strong condemnation, denunciation of escalating Israeli violations against Palestinians
Geneva: The State of Qatar voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the escalating violations committed by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers against the fraternal Palestinian people, through killing, assault, seizure of property, forced displacement, demolition of homes, continuation of»»»
QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG Contracts
QatarEnergy declared on Tuesday force majeure on some of its affected long-term LNG supply contracts, with counterparties including customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China. It said it was continuing to assess the full impact of these recent events on its operations. It »»»
Sharjah launches campaign to disinfect rainwater pools
Sharjah: In response to recent rainfall and unstable weather conditions, Sharjah City Municipality has launched an extensive field campaign to disinfect and sanitise stagnant rainwater across the emirate, aiming to curb the spread of public health pests such as mosquitoes. The move is part of the m»»»
UAE President, Malaysia Prime Minister discuss regional developments
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke on the phone Tuesday with Malaysian Prime Minister HE Anwar Ibrahim to discuss evolving developments in the region. The two sides also addressed the implications of mounting military actions on regional and g»»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»