Partly cloudy weather across most regions on Tuesday
Tunis, March 24 (TAP) — The weather on Tuesday will be cloudy by passing across most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Cloud cover will be denser along the northern coasts, with scattered and...»»»
Upgrades on track for Athens’ metro Line 1
The Athens metro and tram company (STASY) will conduct maintenance works on the metro’s Line 1 (Green Line) line between Piraeus and Kifissia, aiming to reduce delays and improve travel conditions for passengers, company officials have told Kathimerini. “For the first time we are proceeding with ma»»»
On the Road with Antiprotons: CERN Runs Delicate Test on Transporting Ultrasensitive Antimatter
Scientists in Geneva are taking some antiprotons out for a spin — a very delicate one — in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive. If this so-called antimatter comes into contact with actual matter — even for a fraction of an instant — it will be annihilated in a quick flash of energy. So expe»»»
Netanyahu pitched regime change in Iran to Trump ahead of joint attack – media
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced US President Donald Trump to mount a joint attack on Iran by promising a quick coup in the country, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources. In the conflict’s preparatory stages, Mossad head David Barnea proposed that the I»»»
Ruins of Yugoslavia: How Russia learned that NATO poses a threat
On March 24, 1999, student Elena Milincic was at home with her sister and a friend in Belgrade. Suddenly, the quiet evening was interrupted by an air-raid siren. The girls quickly hid under a table. It wasn’t the safest place, but they had gotten lucky – their part of the city wasn’t attacked. Over»»»
Bulgaria Faces Surge in Labor Costs: Real Estate and Construction Hit Hardest in 2025
Bulgaria saw a sharp rise in labor costs at the close of 2025, with total employer expenses per hour worked increasing by 13.9% in the fourth quarter compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. The rise was more pronounced in the se»»»
Strategic Branding and Localization in International Gaming Markets
The globalization of digital entertainment has sparked a fierce competition for cultural relevance. For major operators, entering a new territory isn't merely a technical migration; it is a profound exercise in linguistic and psychological adaptation. We see brands attempting to mirror local sensib»»»
Hezbollah Military Media declares 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight including: statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»
UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
The offshore energy industry has warned that the UK "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas and called for the government to support North Sea exploration. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said without more domestic production, the country risks becoming reliant on imports "at a time of rising g»»»
More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal
More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn) was inked on Tuesday with Australia's prime minister and the head of the European »»»
Fifth Arrest Made in Police Sting Against Counterfeit Euro
A total of five people have been detained following an operation by the Counterfeiting Division of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post Tuesday. Four of them - two Bulgarian and two Romanian citizens»»»
Team Qatar clinches 992 AM class win at Mugello
Doha: Team Qatar delivered an outstanding performance at the opening round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, securing a remarkable victory in the 992 AM category at the prestigious race held at Mugello Circuit in Tuscany, Italy. The Qatari trio of Abdulla Alkhelaifi, Ahmad Alemadi, and Faesal Al»»»
Israeli Strike Near Beirut Kills 2 While Raids Target Southern Suburbs
An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»
Why Some Midlands Factories Still Rely on Clipboards During Peak Season
Each December, several factories across the Midlands manage their busiest weeks with clipboards in hand. Workers record order counts on paper, supervisors calculate stock levels manually, and dispatch teams cross-check handwritten notes against delivery schedules. This is not nostalgia. It reflects»»»
Israeli Magen David Adom ambulance service reports 6 Israelis injured in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Magen David Adom ambulance service reports 6 Israelis injured in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv 24-03-2026 09:37 AM Latest News»»»
Oil prices split: Brent, WTI regain climb as market unconvinced about Trump's bombing 'pause' — Murban crude drops in market twist
Oil markets are currently being driven by two competing forces: escalating geopolitical risk pushing global benchmarks higher, and regional supply dynamics pulling some crude grades in the opposite direction. The rebound in Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reflects a renewed war premiu»»»
Prosecution reform bills approved at Cabinet in significant overhaul - UPI.com
President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two prosecution reform bills that would dismantle the current prosecution service later this year to separate its exclus»»»
Flying from the UAE to the Philippines alone? What to prepare when minors travel without parents
Dubai: For many Filipino families in the UAE, there may be instances when children would need to travel back to the Philippines ahead of their parents, especially for school or family emergencies. However, when this happens, authorities require documentation to ensure the child’s safety and proper »»»
How Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran war, what we know so far
Dubai: As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a central diplomatic player, with officials and international reports pointing to Islamabad’s growing role as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran in efforts to prevent a wider regional»»»
QSL Cup: Al Rayyan target quarter-final win over Al Shahania as Umm Salal face Al Bidda
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will take on Al Shahania in the first QSL Cup quarter-final at Al Khor Stadium today, looking to continue their fine run in the revamped tournament. The Lions topped the single-stage league table with 25 points to book an automatic quarter-final berth, along with second-place»»»
ANRE: An energy crisis, once it starts, ends somewhere in 3-5 years
The market is the first to react in the event of an energy crisis and governments take measures after the market intervenes, but once an energy crisis starts, it ends somewhere after 3-5 years, as history shows us, said George Niculescu, president of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE),»»»
Almost 30 million RON for 36 investments financed by the Ministry of Development
Almost 30 million RON were paid for 36 investments made through programs run by the Ministry of Development, MDLPA announced on Monday.According to the cited source, the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) has settled works worth a total of 29,775,567.67 RON for 36 inve»»»
Chisalita(AEI): Margin caps become a selection mechanism, strengthen big players and eliminate small competition
Margin caps are the "smart" intervention that strikes selectively and can become a selection mechanism, because they strengthen big players and eliminate small competition, believes the president of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), Dumitru Chisaita."A third solution, presented as more balanced, »»»
BNR:Importance must be given to increasing energy efficiency,modernizing transport networks in order to optimally use resources
Romania will have to, in the current geopolitical context, in the short term, give importance to increasing energy efficiency and modernizing transmission and distribution networks in order to optimally use existing resources, believes the First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Leon»»»
BNR deputy governor: Romania's energy dependence is significantly lower compared to most European states
Romania's energy dependence is significantly lower compared to the countries in the region and compared to most European states, the Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), Cosmin Marinescu, said on Monday at the "Economic Trends 2026" conference."Currently, the global economy is goi»»»
Government to pass ordinance on Tuesday protecting economy and population during crude oil crisis
The Government will adopt an emergency ordinance on Tuesday declaring a crisis in the crude oil and/or petroleum products market and establishing measures to protect the economy and the population during this period.According to a Government press release, the decision was made on Monday by the wor»»»
BNR: Annual headline inflation expected to return to downward path in second half of 2026
The annual headline inflation rate is expected to return to a clearer downward trajectory only in the second half of the year, however this process requires time and caution in calibrating economic policies, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Cosmin Marinescu said on Monday at th»»»
PSD to hold exit internal consultation on April 20
Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that 20 April has been set for an internal consultation on whether the party should remain in the ruling coalition, with eight regional meetings on the topic scheduled beforehand."We also made our political decisions today, rela»»»
European Commissioner Costas Kadis visited a fish processing plant in the Danube Delta
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis visited a fish processing plant specializing in products from the Danube Delta in Tulcea and discussed with its representatives about investments in fish processing funded through the Aquaculture and Fisheries Programme (AFP), as well as o»»»
Dacian Ciolos - Romania's candidate for position of Secretary General of Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
Dacian Ciolos, former European Commissioner, is Romania's candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.The announcement was made on Monday by President Nicusor Dan, at the event organized on the occasion of the International Day of Francophon»»»
Romania and Bulgaria will build a cross-border AI-based system to monitor pollution on the Danube
The ministry for regional development and public works announced on Monday that there follows the construction of a cross-border system for the monitoring of pollution on the Danube due to maritime transport. The pilot initiative will be implemented by the Executive Agency ‘Maritime Administration’»»»
DefMin Radu Miruta on operations in the Strait of Hormuz: We can also contribute with personnel specialized in mine clearance
“Romania has the capacity to contribute to de-escalating the situation in the Strait of Hormuz by deploying staff officers, sharing intelligence, or even ‘personnel who have gained experience in recent years in the field of mine clearance’ following the incidents that occurred in the Black Sea,” De»»»
DefMin Miruta attends opening of Sea Shield 2026 exercise featuring 2,500 troops
The opening ceremony of the Sea Shield 2026 exercise, the largest multinational training exercise in the Black Sea region this year, took place on Monday in the Port of Constanta, with Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta in attendance.The event began with saluting the Guard of Honor, then contin»»»
Abrudean to participate in Parliamentary Summit of Three Seas Initiative in Zagreb Tuesday and Wednesday
Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean will pay a visit to Croatia on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he will participate in the Parliamentary Summit of the Three Seas Initiative (I3M) in Zagreb and will have several bilateral meetings.According to an internal Senate Memorandum, approved by the Permanent Bure»»»
Russian Strikes Kill Five in Ukraine, Say Regional Authorities
A barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed five people across Ukraine on Tuesday, regional authorities said. Sirens wailed overnight in nearly all of the country, as the attacks killed two people in the Poltava region, with Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kharkiv each reporting one death. On the eve»»»
Kim Jong Un calls S. Korea ‘most hostile state,’ vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during the ruling party's Ninth Congress in February, declared South Korea the "most hostile state," state-run media reported Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared South Korea the "most hostile st»»»
8 Arrested in Brazil for 'Brutal' Attack on Capybara
Rio de Janeiro police said Monday they had arrested eight people for brutally beating a capybara -- the world's largest rodent whose chill demeanor has inspired countless memes online in recent years. Resembling a giant, gentle guinea pig, the shaggy, light brown capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris»»»
Airstrikes on Iraq’s PMF Site Kill 14 Including Anbar Commander
Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shiite Popular Mobilization Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 14 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others overnight, security and health sources told Reuters early on Tuesday. The PMF confir»»»
Hezbollah Escalates its Rhetoric, Threatens Lebanese Govt
Leading Hezbollah officials decided to escalate their rhetoric against the Lebanese government, threatening to take new political approaches after the war, even as its fighters battle Israeli troops on the ground. The Iran-backed party has decided to effectively open a new battle in Lebanon, this t»»»
UAE urges drivers to slow down and avoid flood-prone areas
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has called on the public to exercise caution and strictly follow safety guidelines during the current spell of unstable weather, stressing that adherence to official instructions is essential to protect lives and property. In guidance issued through its off»»»
Auctioneer accused of selling fakes on live TV
A TV auctioneer faces forgery and trafficking charges and is expected to appear in court Tuesday, as police continue receiving new complaints from the public. Giorgos Tsangarakis, well known from years of television appearances, was arrested March 20 after police raided gallery sites around Athens,»»»
Al Rayyan, Al Arabi notch up wins
Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan and Al Arabi opened their Men’s Basketball League semi-final playoff campaigns with convincing wins yesterday as the 2025–2026 season resumed following a temporary suspension due to regional circumstances. Matches were played at Al Gharafa Hall without spectators. Al Rayyan d»»»
‘Fintech moves from pilot stage to real infrastructure in Qatar’
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and policy discussions, a market expert has said. Stiven Muccioli, Founder and CEO of BKN301, stated that one of the most notable changes on the ground is »»»
Stone of Scone Fragments Made into Ring
One of the “hidden” fragments of the Stone of Scone was set into a ring that was lost or stolen shortly afterwards, it has emerged. The ancient stone was snatched during an infamos raid in which a group of nationalist students took it from Westminster Abbey and returned it to Scotland. The stone br»»»
Ukraine's Front Line… A Laboratory for Drone Innovation
The night air in eastern Ukraine is crisp, and a myriad of stars scatter above a small crew of soldiers watching for Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia launches in waves. Such teams are deployed across the country as part of a constantly evolving effort to counter the low-cost loitering mun»»»
FSB Thwarts Ukraine-Planned Attacks Targeting Strategic Objects in Moscow Region
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) thwarted a series of terrorist attacks with the use of bombs and drones, plotted by Ukraine against the Russian army and targeting strategic facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region. "The Federal Security Service of Russia has received information about »»»
Metal Prices Sliding, Gold Falls for 5th Straight Session
Metal prices are dropping noticeably on Tuesday morning, with gold declining for the fifth consecutive trading session, trading data showed. At 05:26 GMT, June gold futures on the New York Comex exchange slid $64.96 from the prior close, or 1.46%, to $4,374.54 per troy ounce. Over the past four day»»»
Rocket Debris Falls in Densely Populated Area of Tel Aviv, Causing Fire: Sputnik Correspondent
Rocket debris fell in a densely populated area of Tel Aviv on Tuesday after air raid sirens sounded in the city, igniting a fire at the scene, a Sputnik correspondent reported. Several buildings sustained damage from the barrage. Israeli emergency medical and rescue teams rushed to the impact site.»»»
On This Day, March 24: Germanwings crash kills 150 in France - UPI.com
On March 24, 2015, a Germanwings plane carrying 150 people, including German high school students, crashed in the French Alps in southern France. 1 of 3 | On March 24, 2015, a Germanwings plane carrying 150 people, including German high school students, crashed in the French Alps in southern France»»»