Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Justice Ministry Tightens Rules on Prosecutor General Investigations

The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Bulgaria Calls for Ukraine’s Postwar Recovery and Lasting Peace, Parliament Chair Nazaryan Says

Efforts toward Ukraine’s postwar recovery must begin now, alongside support for building a modern and competitive economy, Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said at the Second Bucha Summit in Ukraine, the National Assembly's press office reported on Tuesday. “Our primary goal is to a»»»

bta.bg
TAP 29m

Third group of 9 Tunisians safely returns to Tunisia after evacuation from Lebanon

Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) – Nine Tunisian citizens landed, on Tuesday morning, at the Tunis-Carthage Airport from Istanbul, Turkey, after being evacuated from Lebanon, which is currently facing a critical security situation, along with other...»»»

Gulf News 29m

From pumps to power grids: Oil surge jolts global economy

The global economy is beginning to feel the full force of surging oil prices as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply routes and drives up energy costs worldwide. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked — a chokepoint that carries around a fifth of global oil supply — markets have react»»»

gulfnews.com
Tanjug 31m

Air Serbia posts highest revenue and passenger numbers in company history

BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia's national airline Air Serbia carried 4.57 mln passengers - which is a 3 pct increase relative to the year before - and its revenues totalled 719.5 mln euros, marking a second consecutive year in which they exceeded 700 mln euros. "The national airline recorded stable bus»»»

tanjug.rs
Al Manar 34m

IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack drones and precision missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We continue to target US forces’ hiding places and drone control centers at Al-Dhafra, Victoria, and Ali Al Salem bases, using attack»»»

RT 37m

Trump weighs ground raid on Iran nuclear sites to seize uranium, WSJ reports

US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to seize the enriched uranium held at Iranian nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources. No decision has been made, but Trump remains “generally open” to the option while weighing the risks to US troops, the rep»»»

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Libya Herald 38m

Shell and AGOCO discuss strategic EOR cooperation to develop aging fields and increase production‎

‎Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with representatives of Shell to discuss technical and commercial cooperation and pave the way for a long-term strategic partnership as part of strategic cooperation to develop aging fields and increase producti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

Justice Ministry Drafts New Legislation to Set-Up Counter-Corruption Commission

The Justice Ministry has submitted for public consultation a new anti-corruption bill. The aim is to establish a new, effective anti-corruption body whose independence is legally guaranteed to protect the public interest, the ministry’s press office reported. The draft provides for the creation of »»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 40m

Parliament Chair Nazaryan Calls for International Accountability Mechanisms over Bucha Atrocities

“We will insist on the creation of international mechanisms to hold accountable those responsible for the killing of hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha,” Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said during her visit to Ukraine, quoted by the Bulgarian Parliament's press service on Tue»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 40m

Deputy Prime Minister meets UK Secretary of State for Defense

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, met with HE John Healey, UK Secretary of State for Defense, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest regional securi»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Qatar Tribune 44m

Qatar says escalation will bring ‘further losses’ as regional tensions rise

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts and strengthening defence coordination amid rising regional tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing, Al Ansar»»»

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24 News Agency 45m

Rare Kyrgyz tulip reaches finals of global environmental competition in USA - | 24.KG

A rare Kyrgyz tulip has reached the finals of the Uproar Conservation Challenge, an international environmental voting competition organized by the Indianapolis Zoo (USA). This isn’t just a matter of «likes»: it’s a global initiative to support endangered plant and animal species. Dozens of rare sp»»»

24.kg
The Peninsula 47m

Qatar Chamber discusses challenges facing travel companies amid regional developments

Doha: Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country. In a statement, the chamber said that the meeting discussed the challenges facing travel agencies amid recent developments, including the impa»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
UPI 50m

Watch: Man skis across asphalt parking lot at 69 mph - UPI.com

March 30 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker who calls himself "MrWorldRecords" earned his latest title by reaching a speed of 69 mph while skiing on asphalt. Johnny Cruz Buckingham, who uses the handle MrWorldRecords online, was pulled behind a car across a parking lot and was clocked »»»

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Gulf News 50m

Dubai rains: Municipality pumps out 12 million cubic metres of rainwater, clears 159 fallen trees

Dubai: When the "Azm" low-pressure weather system hit Dubai recently, Dubai Municipality fielded 15,150 calls and handled 8,466 interactions through its "Fares" WhatsApp system, while resolving 4,325 reports spanning 249 areas: from water accumulations and fallen trees to drainage blockages and roa»»»

gulfnews.com
TAP 55m

Strong winds, heavy rain expected across Tunisia

TUNIS, March 31 (TAP) - Weather on Tuesday will be marked by strong to very strong winds over the North and Centre, with scattered rainfall, with temporary thunderstorms over northern coastal regions, and sometimes heavy, particularly in the...»»»

TAP 55m

Tunisian Olive Oil: First strategic breakthrough in China’s Hubei province

Tunis, March 31, 2026 (TAP) — A shipment of 50 tons of Tunisian olive oil has made its debut at the port of Hubei Province, China, marking a major breakthrough in this strategic central Chinese market.To celebrate the milestone, the Tunisian Embassy...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 58m

Complete Ban on RES Construction on Prime Agricultural Land, Blue Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Haskovo Says

Bulgaria should not have to choose between energy security and food security but should ensure both. "That is why we are calling for a complete ban on the construction of renewable energy sources (RES) on prime agricultural land," Tsveta Kirilova, top-of-the-list candidate of Blue Bulgaria in Hasko»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 58m

Japan tells Chinese survey ship to stop operating near disputed islands

Tokyo: Japan's coast guard ordered a Chinese survey ship on Tuesday to cease operations near some disputed islands, saying Tokyo had not given permission for it to conduct research there. The uninhabited Senkaku Islands between Taiwan and Japan's Okinawa are administered by Tokyo but claimed by Bei»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 59m

Rare bustard chick gets 50-strong guard after marathon rescue

Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a rare and fragile milestone in efforts to save one of India’s most threatened birds. The chick, born after a fertilised egg was transp»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New driver's licenses of Kyrgyzstan recognized in Europe - | 24.KG

The new national driver’s licenses of the Kyrgyz Republic are a legitimate document for driving abroad. Government agencies continue to monitor the situation and are ready to provide advisory assistance to citizens through embassies. Officials announced this at a press conference today. First Deput»»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 1h

Several Bishkek streets to have no gas on April 1-3 - | 24.KG

Bishkekgaz gas service announces that due to work on an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from April 1 to 3 in the area bounded by Dzhantoshev, Baytik Baatyr, Leo Tolstoy, Kara-Daryinskaya, Gorky, and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Streets, in the vicinity of Kyrg»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Macut, Algerian PM discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation

ALGIERS - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday in Algiers with his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb, whom he thanked for Algeria's consistent position of not recognising the unilaterally declared independence of the so-called Kosovo. Ghrieb noted that his country remained firmly committed to the p»»»

tanjug.rs
Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Property Market Cools as “Eurozone Effect” Fades

The Bulgarian real estate market is showing signs of cooling in early 2026, with experts reporting a slowdown in transactions and a shift toward more balanced conditions between buyers and sellers. Data indicates that property deals have decreased by around 10%, while available listings have increa»»»

novinite.com
DW 1h

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

TradeUnited States of AmericaWho's winning under Trump's tariff policy? Kira SchachtOne year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill. https://p.dw.com/p/5AA3FWhen the tariffs were anno»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should ‘go get your own oil’

U.S. President Donald Trump said nations upset by high fuel prices should "go get your own oil" as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average U.S. gas prices shot past $4 a gallon. He expressed his frustration toward allies t»»»

UPI 1h

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna asks King Charles III to meet with Epstein survivors - UPI.com

Britain's King Charles III has been asked by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna to meet survivors of the crimes of the Jeffrey Epstein during a state visit to the United States in late April. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE March 31 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the author of th»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Moderate quake rattles Ilia

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit the region of Ilia, in western Greece, on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 12 kilometers southwest of Andravida, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, at a focal»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Connectivity Is Key Factor in Tourism Development - Progressive Bulgaria Top-of-the-List Candidate in Varna

Connectivity is a key factor in tourism development, Progressive Bulgaria top-of-the-list candidate Ilin Dimitrov said, as quoted by the coalition’s local press service. He added that this includes increasing both charter and scheduled flights. The issue of connectivity was discussed at a meeting b»»»

bta.bg
Kathimerini 1h

Attica to keep schools open despite storm as alert level rises

Schools in Attica will remain open on Wednesday, the day when a severe storm is expected to peak in most regions of Greece, regional authorities said. However night schools will be closed, as the wet weather system named Storm Erminio will develop rapidly and intensify from the afternoon hours unti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

BSP Leader Zarkov: Sustainable Governance Means Answering "Why", Not "With Whom"

"Sustainable governance means answering not so much the question 'with whom', but 'why'. And that answer must be given before the elections, not after," Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov said at a meeting in Troyan with party members and voters, held at the town's Tourist Informati»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Meeting Between the US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia, H. Martin McDowell, and Representatives of the Political Leadership of There Is Such a People

At his invitation, the US Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell met with representatives of the political leadership of There Is Such a People on Tuesday. The two sides discussed a range of issues related to regional and global security; challenges linked to energy security, including the European G»»»

bta.bg
Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 1h

No: 58, 31 March 2026, Regarding the Attacks on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

We condemn the attacks that resulted in the killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving under UNIFIL and left many personnel injured, and extend our condolences to the Government and people of Indonesia. These attacks on UN entities and UN peacekeeping personnel constitute a grave violation of»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Labour minister chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting

DOHA: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee (WPC), HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, chaired the committee's regular meeting, which discussed progress on initiatives and projects under the National Development Strategy for an effective and highly productive workforce. The di»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir meets British defence secretary

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met at the Amiri Diwan with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed the latest regional and international developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan strengthens forensic system with new reform measures - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan continues a large-scale reform of its forensic system, with the establishment of a Chamber of Forensic Experts and the introduction of private specialists as key elements of the overhaul. The reform is being implemented by the Forensic Service under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.»»»

24.kg
Gulf News 1h

11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE

Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli warplanes strike Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike Beirut’s Dahiyeh 31-03-2026 14:46 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli occupation army renews its threat of strikes »»»

Al Manar 1h

Israeli occupation army renews its threat of strikes to the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army renews its threat of strikes to the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) 31-03-2026 14:44 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian News Agency Highlights Bulgaria’s Tourism Messaging and Unique Attractions at Annual “BG Tourism” Forums

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has organized the “BG TOURISM” forums eight times, held twice yearly at the start of the summer and winter tourist seasons. These gatherings bring together state and municipal officials, tourism industry representatives, NGOs, academics, and experts to discuss media »»»

bta.bg
Gulf News 1h

US-Israel war on Iran: 8 Indians killed, 1 missing as West Asia conflict escalates

Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one person remains missing in “various incidents” across the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R. Mahajan»»»

gulfnews.com
Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs minutes after warning

A strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, AFPTV's live broadcast showed, after the Israeli military renewed its warning for residents to leave as it attacks the area. The strike came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military would occupy a swathe of southern Leba»»»

Sputnik 1h

US Will Not Provide Aid to Protect Those That Refused to Support Iran Operation - Trump

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will no longer provide assistance to protect the interests of those countries that refused to support the military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz,»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Inflation Rises to 3.9% in March, NSI Flash Data Reveals

Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.7% in March on a monthly basis, while annual inflation reached 3.9%, according to the agency’s flash estimate, as reported by BTA. The NSI has recently begun publishing so-called »»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»

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BNE 1h

UPDATE: Drone strike hits Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast

Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported.  Earlier statements i»»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 1h

COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»

intellinews.com