Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
Lebanon's president has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A spokesperson for President Joseph Aoun told the BBC that Leba»»»
Pakistan’s austerity measures: All you need to know
Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and cutting government spending, as the country grapples with soaring oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. The move affects government offices, public sector s»»»
Bulgaria Marks 83rd Anniversary of Rescue of Its Jews
A formal ceremony took place in downtown Sofia on Tuesday to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and to honour the memory of those who perished in Nazi death camps. President Iliana Iotova laid a wreath at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews near the »»»
New electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan: How much consumers will pay from May 1 - | 24.KG
Timur Orozaliev, Director of the Department for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex in Kyrgyzstan, announced new electricity tariffs that will take effect on May 1. According to him, the tariff structure is divided into eight main categories:»»»
Muheel, SFG20 forge strategic alliance to elevate maintenance standards in KSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: As Saudi Arabia accelerates one of the most ambitious built-environment transformations globally, the focus is rapidly shifting from construction scale to long-term asset performance, regulatory integrity, and lifecycle resilience. With giga-projects, mixed-use developments, a»»»
Iran: ‘We Decide Who Our Leader Is’ and Vows No Shortage After Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran: ‘We Decide Who Our Leader Is’ and Vows No Shortage After Attacks 10-03-2026 13:05 PM Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajeran»»»
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family of a girl critically injured during a mass shooting at a Canadian school is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, claiming it had been aware the suspect had been planning an attack but failed to alert the authorities. Twelve-year-old Maya Gebala was shot in the neck and head in the shooting in Tum»»»
Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis
Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Kacharov, Bulgaria’s long-term»»»
Trump wants to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement. Will Georgia voters listen?
Her name isn't on the ballot. She no longer serves in Congress. But Marjorie Taylor Greene is looming large in the minds of north-west Georgia voters as they prepare to choose who to replace her with in Washington. Known for her hard-line Christian conservative views, brash committee appearances, a»»»
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
Uber has launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling "more comfortable in the back seat" and "more confident behind the wheel", Uber said. The »»»
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states such as Pakistan; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks like the Fede»»»
EU reveals total spent on Ukraine
The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military »»»
No indicators of air or marine pollution in Qatar: Civil Defence Council
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Defense Council affirmed the stability of the environmental situation, adding that there are no any indicators of air or marine pollution in Qatar. It added it had reviewed a report by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on the environmental status in the State of »»»
Luxury hotels, London mansions: €400m property network linked to Mojtaba Khamenei
Dubai: A network of luxury properties across Europe — including high-end hotels in Germany and prime real estate in London — has been linked to associates of Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to investigations by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. The reports suggest»»»
Media Review: March 10
HEADLINES Tuesday’s print media highlight economic issues, household finances and political debates. 24 Chasa reports that pensioners may receive at least EUR 20 more for Easter and examines the growing use of quick loans for repairs, household appliances and bills, as well as the problem of unpaid»»»
Putin Conveys to Trump Proposals for Resolving Crisis Around Iran - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to US President Donald Trump proposals for resolving the crisis around Iran, and Moscow will see how the coordination process goes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Monday, Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation »»»
Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who revealed the existence of damaging recordings related to the break-in at the Watergate hotel in Washington DC, died aged 99 on Monday, according to his wife. During questioning by a Senate committee in 1973, Butterfield made the bombshell discl»»»
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana gets her own Barbie: Marketing ploy or milestone for women?”
Dubai: I never let my daughter play with Barbie. Hear me out now: There are already enough problems in the world (looking at you, over-sharing influencers with Get Ready With Me in fancy designer bags reels), I didn’t need to toss impossible beauty standards into the mix. Those plastic dolls were i»»»
Romanians’ refrigerators during cold season: citrus fruits, potatoes, and chicken top the list
The research highlights Romanians’ food preferences during the cold season, taking into account the 5-4-3-2-1 shopping method for a balanced diet, proposed by Carrefour and supported by nutritionists: 5 types of vegetables, 4 types of fruit, 3 sources of protein, 2 servings of complex carbohydrates»»»
EU moves to allow two years’ jail for families facing deportation
Migrant families and minors could end up jailed for two years under new deportation rules voted through by a rightwing faction of European lawmakers, in what some critics say is reminiscent of Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) paramilitary. The vote on the return regulation o»»»
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-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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Fear of flights? UAE psychologist explains how to calm yourself during turbulence
She made the mistake of looking out of the window. It was pitch black. That might sound like the start of a horror film, and for Dubai-based Gita (name changed on request), it really was. “We were leaving an area of cold winds from what I understood. And the feeling of the plane suddenly shaking, t»»»
Qatar condemns attack on United Arab Emirates consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it consideres the act a flagrant violation of international customs and covenant»»»
Why Kerala minister KB Ganesh Kumar’s alleged affair and dispute with wife turned into a political storm
Dubai: A domestic dispute and an alleged infidelity scandal involving Kerala Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has escalated into a political controversy in the poll-bound state, after his estranged wife publicly accused him of infidelity. According to local reports, the episode drew reactions fro»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
McFAUL: A war still in search of a mission
A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»
Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle
A leader who has never been fully tested takes the helm in Iran when its theocracy faces its greatest test in five decades. Continuity and connections have pulled Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, to the top after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the first salvos of this war. But Ira»»»
FBI Extends 2020 US Presidential Election Probe to Arizona
The FBI has extended its investigation of the 2020 US election, which President Donald Trump falsely claims to have won, to Arizona, state officials said Monday. The move comes six weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized 2020 election ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a p»»»
Milei Cheers Economic Benefits of Iran War for Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei, a staunch ally of US President Donald Trump and Israel, on Monday hailed the benefits of the Iran war for his country's exports and foreign currency reserves. The libertarian Milei, who has backed Washington and Israel's strikes on Iran, said he expected an "improv»»»
Fuel Prices Rising in Bulgaria: Government Demands Clarity on Reserves and Deliveries
Energy Minister Traycho Traykov has held talks with representatives of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association to discuss developments on international energy markets and their impact on fuel prices in Bulgaria. The meeting focused on fluctuations on global exchanges and the need for institutions to »»»
Watch: Dubai opens new Beach Library amid Iranian aggression on UAE
Dubai: Dubai has opened a new Beach Library giving residents and visitors yet another reason to linger by the sea with a good book in hand. Dubai Municipality announced the launch of the Beach Library at Jumeirah Beach 2 on its official social media channels, inviting beachgoers to browse a free co»»»
Bulgaria Officially Ends Leva Circulation as Euro Transition Reaches Final Stage
Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation. Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets and head of the Coordination Center for the Euro Introduction Mechanism, confirmed at a b»»»
Qatar’s payments market set for rapid growth as digital transactions accelerate
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s payments sector is poised for significant expansion as digital transactions, real-time payment systems, and mobile wallets continue to reshape the country’s financial landscape, stated Mordor Intelligence in its latest report. The data projects that the Qatar payments market wi»»»
How to spot false information, avoid spread amid crisis
Dubai: In times of crisis, finding reliable information can be challenging. The internet, particularly social media, can become a platform where users are exposed to an overwhelming amount of content. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the online world is “clutt»»»
How Filipinos in the Middle East can get free calls back home
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»