Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see several more days of unsettled weather, with rainfall of varying intensity forecast across different parts of the country until 27 March, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). NCM said the country is being affected by an unstable weather system»»»

The National Board of Tourism (NBT) will mark its twentieth anniversary with a series of events. The anniversary initiative is titled “The 4 Keys to Sustainable Tourism – Culture, Nature, Food and Innovation” and will be carried out in partnership with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry»»»

The Bear Sanctuary in Belitsa will reopen to visitors on April 1, the park’s management announced. During the spring season, from April to June, it will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., while in the summer months it will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The last guided tour of the day begi»»»

Manila: A new generation of typhoon-resistant wind turbines is taking root in the Philippines — marking not just a technological leap, but a structural shift in the country’s energy future. Spanish firm Acciona Energía has installed the first turbine for its 101-MW Kalayaan 2 wind farm in Laguna, m»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that proper utilization of designated charging spaces helps safeguard the rights of others and demonstrates compliance with traffic laws and etiquette. In a social media post, the ministry said charging spaces are designated for electric and hybr»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued their upward trajectory, with diesel seeing the sharpest increase over the past month, according to data from the Fuelo platform cited by BTA. The popular A95 gasoline has risen by 0.07 euros per liter over the last week, marking a 5.11 percent increase. Its p»»»

The Russian government does not resort to obscene language in contacts with other countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The Financial Times reported last week that French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisers, Emmanuel Bonne and Bertrand Buchwalter, had secretly visited Moscow in Febr»»»

Although 86% of organizations plan to increase their investments in artificial intelligence, only 18% are able to fully leverage this technology, and just one-third have a talent strategy aligned with their AI objectives, according to Accenture’s new report Talent Reinventors: Delivering value with»»»

London: British police said Monday they were investigating a suspected arson attack as an antisemitic hate crime, after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the burning of four vehicles in north London as a “deeply shocking antise»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of continuing to adhere to approved preventive measures and safety instructions as employees resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026. The Ministry further stressed the necessity to comply with directives issued by the authorit»»»

eMAG Group has appointed Andreea Mihnea as Vice President of People, a role focused on shaping the organisation’s talent strategy in the context of a dynamic labour market. In her new position, Mihnea will coordinate HR processes and operations across the group’s companies, including eMAG, Fashion »»»

Large-scale cleanup of Ak-Buura River continues in Osh, the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ press service reported. Emergency Situations Minister Kanatbek Chynybaev inspected the progress of the work during a working visit to the southern capital. The ministry has allocated all necessary resource»»»

A citizen of India has been detained in Osh on suspicion of large-scale fraud. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. According to police, officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration detained the student, 24, as part of Illegal Migrant»»»

Indonesia's president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace", has insisted his country would not pay the $1 billion joining fee for permanent membership. Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, Prabowo Subianto said »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have also hit the facilities of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia expects Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. "We are waiting for Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia in 2026," Lavrov said in a video message to the participants of the conference Russia and India — »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued a set of safety guidelines for residents as unstable weather, including thunderstorms and hail, affects parts of the country. Authorities urged the public to remain indoors during severe weather and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary»»»

The traditional Kyrgyz intellectual game toguz korgool was one of the highlights of the Korea Nomad Mind Festival held in South Korea. Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova emphasized the importance of preserving nomadic heritage and invited participants to the upcoming World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports fierce clashes in the town of Markaba as Israeli Merkava tanks advance under cover of artillery fire and mac»»»

Washington, March 23 (SANA) Gold prices dropped sharply on Monday, falling more than 5% to their lowest level in nearly four months as markets anticipated higher global interest rates amid persistent inflation concerns. According to CNBC, spot gold declined by 5.5% to $4,236.89 per ounce, marking t»»»

The Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the missile attacks against the Ras Laffan LNG plant in Qatar, which caused significant damage to the facility in a statement published on its website. “We reaffirm our position that attacks against critical civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, const»»»

Doha, Qatar: Employees in all ministries, other government entities, and public institutions will resume on-site work tomorrow, Tuesday March 24, 2026. In a statement on social media, the Qatar Civil Service and Government Development Bureau said “With reference to the statement issued by the Gener»»»

The Leninsky District Court of Bishkek heard a motion filed by journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy’s lawyers to dismiss the criminal case and order her immediate release. A decision on this matter has not yet been made; the court left the motion pending. Previously, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Re»»»

The Kremlin’s expectations appeared markedly pessimistic in the fourth week of the Iran war, as confidence grew that Russia’s ability to influence the conflict was waning and that the repercussions for one of its key partners could be severe. With limited leverage, the Kremlin’s main options now se»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense alert systems shot down 249 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Over the past night, alert air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 249 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the statement says. Th»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport has urged travellers to stay updated on the status of their flights as unstable weather conditions may lead to delays or changes to some schedules. The advisory comes as the UAE experiences unstable weather marked by rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility in some are»»»

Sharjah: Developer Arada has awarded a Dh183 million contract to build a major new K-12 campus in Sharjah, marking the emirate’s first branch of a UK-based school and a significant addition to its growing education sector. The project, Reigate Grammar School Masaar, will be located within the Dh9.5»»»

A draft of a mechanism with the Governing Board of the Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) for support, protection, and institutional response in cases of pressure, threats, or damage to the professional image of prosecutors has been sent the members of the association for discussion, the »»»

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said Monday that it has added five new maritime shipping services to enhance the connectivity of the Kingdom’s ports with global markets. The move was done in partnership with major global shipping lines MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd, with a total capacity»»»

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday announced a raft of additional measures to mitigate the energy cost of the Middle East war. In a televised address, Mitsotakis said the government had earmarked 300 million euros ($346 million) in relief for households and farmers in April and May,»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran will mine all sea lanes in the Persian Gulf in the event of an attack on the coast of the country or islands, the Iranian Defense Council said on Monday. "We remind you that in the event of any attempt by the enemy to attack the coast or islands of Iran, all sea lanes in t»»»

Russia has turned out to be the “biggest winner” of the war that the US and Israel have unleashed against Iran, speculates the publication 19FortyFive. The US has shifted its focus to the Middle East, American weapons stocks are dwindling, and oil revenues are surging as crude prices spike amid Ira»»»

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - The world risks facing the most serious energy crisis in decades amid the conflict in the Middle East, with the market losing 11 million barrels of oil per day, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, said on Monday. "Many of us remember the two consecuti»»»

ABU DHABI, March 23 (SANA) ADNOC Gas, the gas subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said Monday it made temporary adjustments to its production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and export-traded liquids due to ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters,»»»

Government is considering freezing toll charges for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from April 1 as a measure to ease pressure on the transport sector, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said in an interview for Nova TV on Monday. Klisurski said that inflation dynamics in the country will depend »»»

Larissa, Greece: A long-awaited trial opened Monday over Greece's worst train tragedy that killed 57 people in 2023, leaving the entire country in shock. Thirty-six people face charges and over 350 witnesses are due to be heard at the trial that opened in the central city of Larissa, near where a f»»»

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump considers deploying naval escorts to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, history is offering a stark warning: Attempts to secure the world’s most critical energy chokepoint have often spiralled into dangerous and unpredictable conflict. The latest tensio»»»

Washington: At least 22 countries had joined an initiative to ensure safe navigation in the Hormuz Strait, according to head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato). Mark Rutte, Secretary General of Nato military alliance, revealed that 22 nations — including both Nato members and partners»»»

Ala-Too Resort has announced the launch of the second stage of its asset auction, Board Chairman Zharkynbek Maksutov said at a press conference. According to him, the first stage of the auction took place in June 2025, when 14 out of 49 lots were sold. The remaining lots, including two-, three-, fo»»»

Starting April 1, Centrum Air will launch regular flights on Osh — Tashkent — Osh route. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Flights will be operated twice a week—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—on Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Tick»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, said on Monday that the European Union is at the end of the queue for energy resources from Russia. "EU at the end of the»»»

The Senate on Monday is expected to vote on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans have advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin for secretary of the Depar»»»

The UAE rains have arrived, and with them, you can expect soaked shoes, waterlogged laptops, and commutes that turn into obstacle courses. To help you stay one step ahead of the downpour, we’ve rounded up 7 must-have travel and commuting essentials for 2026. We went through top-rated products, glow»»»

According to the latest Trend survey, “Progressive Bulgaria” is leading the polls ahead of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with support from 31.1% of respondents who said they plan to vote. GERB follows in second place, polling at 19.7%, while "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulga»»»

China intervened to cushion rising fuel prices on Monday, increasing regulated ceiling prices for retail gasoline and diesel but limiting the hike to about half what would normally be applied under the government's pricing mechanism. However, the adjustments brought on by rising oil prices linked t»»»

Russia opposes any blockade of the Strait ‌of ‌Hormuz but ‌says ⁠such issues must ⁠be viewed in ⁠the context ‌of ‌the broader ‌global ‌situation, Interfax reported ‌on Monday, citing the ⁠Russian Foreign ⁠Ministry. In a statement the Ministry said: “We hope the United States acts wisely and not thr»»»

Damascus, March 23 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), represented by its CEO Youssef Qablawi, is participating in the CERAWeek energy conference in the United States, held from March 23 to 27 under the theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology, and Geopolitics.” The company sai»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk stressed that the current priority is to secure sufficient and sustainable financial resources to meet citizens’ basic needs. He noted the ongoing coordination with all state entities to guarantee the availability of food commodities in the markets and secure ener»»»

Dubai: Search teams in Oman have recovered the body of a woman who went missing after a vehicle was swept away by flash floods in the Wilayat of Barka, as severe weather continues to affect several parts of the Sultanate. The Search and Rescue Sector confirmed the discovery following intensive oper»»»

Washington: Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) military alliance, backed US actions against Iran, warning that Tehran is “very close” to developing missile capabilities that could threaten Europe, even as Nato assessed reports of a long-range strike on a »»»