Weather forecast: How do March 2026 heavy rains compare to April 2024?
Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»
President: "The Words We Speak Forge Our Path toward One Another"
President Iliana Iotova is organizing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age", on March 25 and 26. "The words we speak forge our path toward one another. We rarely stop to think about this connection," she said during her congratulatory speech. "Words s»»»
Iran Speaker Warns US Not to Test 'Resolve to Defend Our Land'
Iran's parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test Tehran’s determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Middle East. "We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the ge»»»
Hungary Says Will ‘Progressively’ Stop Gas Deliveries to Ukraine
Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Budapest would phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine, the latest salvo in a feud between the two countries over a damaged oil pipeline. "To break the oil blockade and guarantee the security of Hungary's energy supply, new measures are now necessary," Vi»»»
150 private employment agencies in Kyrgyzstan place citizens in 26 countries - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, 150 private employment agencies are engaged in placing citizens in 26 countries. The head of the Labor Migration Department at the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, Esenbek Ergeshov, reported on Birinchi Radio. According to Ergeshov, 19,400 citizens found employment abroad in»»»
Losers and winners from the Qatari LNG disruption
While European and Asian importers have been hit hard by the disruption in Qatari LNG to varying degrees, the crisis has both short- and long-term benefits for US exporters and other LNG competitors. WHAT: Iran’s March 2 b»»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Spain granted permission to sail through Hormuz, as Trump's energy dominance policy failing
Iran grants Spanish vessels unrestricted access through Strait of Hormuz Spain has joined the club of Iran’s “friendly nations” after Tehran granted Spanish vessels a permits-for-passage unfettered access to the Strait of »»»
Foreign Minister meets Tunisian expats in Germany on official visit to Berlin
TUNIS, March 25 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting, on Tuesday, with a number of Tunisian expatriates in Germany at the Tunisian Embassy in Berlin during his official visit.According...»»»
Ukrainian drone wrecks FSB’s new Arctic vessel
A high-profile Russian security service vessel, designed for Arctic operations, has been struck by a Ukrainian drone while docked at the Vyborg shipyard near St. Petersburg. Photographs show the vessel—a Project 23550 icebreaking patrol ship—with a significant list. The ship is believed to be the P»»»
Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
Fuel prices on forecourts have started to fall after the Irish government cut taxes on petrol and diesel. The reductions kicked in at midnight last night meaning fuel leaving depots from then onwards was subject to the lower excise rates. From midnight the excise duty was cut by 20 cent on a litre »»»
Konstantina Stoyanova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Anti-Corruption Bloc for Plovdiv City 16th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Konstanti»»»
Tatyana Doncheva Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP-United Left for Plovdiv City 16th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Tatyana D»»»
Kim Vows North Korea’s ‘Unshakable’ Support for Russia
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said his country will always support Russia, and complimented his counterpart in a letter published by state media on Wednesday. Ties between the two countries have grown closer since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Pyongyang dispatching ground troops and we»»»
‘Hero’ Australian Dog Who Saved 100 Koalas Retires
An Australian dog credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires is retiring after a decade of service. Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, was one of the first dogs in the country to be trained on the scent of koala fur. The International Fund for Animal Welfare called using dogs to detec»»»
Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown
Terre-de-Haut, France: The tiny Caribbean island of Terre-de-Haut boasts pristine turquoise waters and deserted coves. It also has goats, hundreds of them. There are as many goats as humans on the island and, while they charm the tourists as they roam on the beaches and graze in the gardens, there »»»
An aging vehicle fleet and rising fraud: challenges facing transparency in Romania’s used car market
Transparency is on the decline: odometer fraud is worsening as the vehicle fleet ages The analysis paints a worrying picture of Romania’s used car market. According to the latest Transparency Index, which assesses the overall state of the market, Romania ranks 22nd out of 25 countries studied, ceme»»»
Road Traffic Licensing Institute begins operations in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The state-owned enterprise Road Traffic Licensing Institute, operating under the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers at the Presidential Administration, has begun operations in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service, the new agency will coordinate the activities of driving sch»»»
Instagram parent Meta fined $375 million: A major moment for online child protection
Dubai: A jury in New Mexico, United States, has ordered Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp parent, Meta to pay $375 million, roughly Dh1.38 billion based on current exchange rates. in civil penalties after finding the company misled consumers about the safety of its platforms and endangered children. It»»»
Slaveski: Central banks remain firmly committed to price stability amid complex environment
Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) – Central banks have successfully managed exceptionally difficult circumstances over the past five years. We are now in the final phase of reducing inflation and have created substantial policy space to address future shocks. Yet, with stability still out of reach, conti»»»
Weather forecast: Will UAE rain and thunder in March 2026 come close to April 2024?
Dubai: UAE residents experienced one of the most active weather spells in recent memory this week, as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air low-pressure trough moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the combination increased cloud formation and the»»»
Motorist rescued after car swept by flash floods in Fujairah
Fujairah: Fujairah Police General Command rescued a motorist after his vehicle was nearly swept away by flash floods in a wadi in Al Halat area in Dibba Al Fujairah. The driver had attempted to cross the valley when rising water levels, triggered by heavy rain, turned it into a fast-moving stream. »»»
Younger Generation's Mission Is to Solidify Cyrillic Script as Bulgarian Alphabet - BAS President
The mission of the younger generation of researchers and patriots is to solidify the Cyrillic script as the Bulgarian alphabet, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Evelina Slavcheva said at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled “Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age.” The»»»
Bulgaria's National Library Preserves Literary Heritage of our Ancestors' Sacred Language, Library's Head Says
Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library Director Kalina Ivanova said that the National Library of Bulgaria preserves the literary heritage of the sacred language of our ancestors. She was speaking at the opening of the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled "Cultural Heritage in the Digital Ag»»»
Oil Falls More Than 5% and World Shares Gain Over Possible de-escalation of Iran War
Oil prices fell more than 5% and world shares gained on Wednesday over the possibility of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. US futures were up 0.9%. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 rose 1% to 10,072.60. France's CAC 40 was up 1.4% to »»»
Modern wastewater treatment plant in Karakol to be opened in August - | 24.KG
A modern wastewater treatment plant is scheduled to be opened in Karakol in August 2026, the press service of the regional center reported. According to the press service, the plant’s first phase capacity will be 12,000 cubic meters per day. This is sufficient to serve approximately 75,000 resident»»»
Air charter flights step in to secure UAE food supply amid route disruption
Dubai: A dedicated air charter between India and the UAE has been deployed to keep essential goods moving, highlighting how supply chains are adapting to rising pressure on traditional shipping routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Transworld operated a Sharjah–Mumba»»»
Most Bulgarians View Middle East Conflict as Real Threat to Country, but Feel Less Personally at Risk, Survey Finds
The majority of Bulgarians see a real threat to their country from the Middle East conflict, but they do not seem to feel personal danger, according to a survey by the Myara polling agency published on Wednesday. The data comes from an independent survey from the regular research programme of the p»»»
Gold prices are falling despite its traditional role as a safe-haven asset
According to Victor Dima, Treasury Manager at Tavex Romania, the decline is less about the conflict itself and more about its impact on key global resources and the resulting need for liquidity. “The Middle East plays a critical role in global trade,” Dima explained. “Through the Strait of Hormuz a»»»
Yanbu Port Secures 4 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day for Global Markets
Yanbu Port on the Red Sea has emerged as a vital hub for international trade, stepping in to stabilize global energy and commodity supplies amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict and ongoing military tensions. In a move underscoring Saudi Arabia’s infrastructur»»»
Rosatom Says Situation at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Unfolding Under Worst-Case Scenario
The situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant continues to develop along a worst-case scenario, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, said on Wednesday. The International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday said it had been informed by Iran that a projecti»»»
Enikő Péter, Uniprest Instal: Installation sector is increasingly shaped by the interaction between construction, energy and technology
Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has expanded its role beyond traditional distribution. How has the company’s strategy evolved and what differentiates your approach in today’s installations market? Over the past years, Uniprest Instal has evolved from a traditional distribution model towards a »»»
Reports: Pentagon to send paratroopers to the Middle East - UPI.com
U.S. Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division arrive at Ali Al..Salem Air Base, Kuwait, in January 2020. It was reported Tuesday that the Pentagon was to send a contingent of paratroopers from the division to the Middle East. File Photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez/U.S. Air Force/UPI Marc»»»
Prime Minister Demands Full Report on Road Agency Spending
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said on Wednesday he expects a detailed report on an inspection at the Road Infrastructure Agency and clarity on how the funds for road repairs and maintenance have been spent. He broke the news at the start of the cabinet's weekly meeting. Gurov asked how fund»»»
Norovirus hits primary school in China's Shanxi
Taiyuan, China: Mass vomiting and diarrhea cases were reported at Yucai Primary School in Xiaodian District of Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, on Wednesday morning, with initial tests confirming norovirus infection, according to local education authorities. An official from the d»»»
Trump’s backyard flips: Democrat wins Mar-a-Lago district
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida special election on Tuesday, flipping a state legislative district that is home to Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate that President Donald Trump counts as his residence. The president had endorsed Gregory’s rival, Jon Maples. In a social media post Monday, he ur»»»
How dialogue can end global conflicts: Pope’s call for ceasefire
Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for ceasefire and has urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, amid escalating violence in several parts of the world. In a statement, the Pope has stressed the need to shift away from armed confrontation and towards negotiations. “I wish to renew t»»»
Exotic Pet Trade Thrives in China Despite Welfare Concerns
Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for $320, while nearby a raccoon nervously paced in a cage only slightly bigger than itself. Throngs of people from across China packed into the cavernous exhibition halls for the annual»»»
Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr: A Man with Strong Connections at the Heart of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Mohammad Baqer Zolghadr was not an unfamiliar figure when he was appointed on Tuesday as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. One week after the killing of Ali Larijani, and amid a war that has thinned the ranks of Iran’s top leadership, authorities turned to a man shaped within o»»»
Ukraine threatened by potential EU sovereign bond crisis
Europe’s mounting problems threaten Ukraine’s macro-financial stability, which is facing a macroeconomic collapse at the end of this quarter if the €90bn loan for Ukraine agreed on December 19 fiasco is not resolved. »»»