Paris: Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said on Monday. Jospin - who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before being overtaken by the far right in presidential poll»»»

EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading online payment solution providers, announces that it has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank of Romania (NBR), marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and strengthening its role within the digital payments infrastructure.»»»

Against a global backdrop marked by supply chain disruptions, rising transportation costs, and uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Amica Romania announces the launch of an affordable Hansa induction hob range, manufactured at its own Amica facility in Poland. The inducti»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s economy has demonstrated steady growth dynamics at the beginning of this year. In January-February, the country’s GDP increased by 8.8 percent year-on-year. According to updated forecasts from Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) analysts, the figure will reach 9.3 percent by the end of 202»»»

Foreign Minister Marin Raykov has urged Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East to leave the region without delay, warning that the situation remains volatile and could worsen significantly. In an official statement from the Foreign Ministry, he stressed that the conflict is ongoing and that security»»»

Construction of a new Manas cultural complex has officially begun in Bishkek, marked by a ceremonial laying of a time capsule. The ceremony was attended by Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department, who gave the official start to the project. A 2-hectare land plot has been allo»»»

The end date of the heating season has been announced in Bishkek: heating will be turned off on March 25, while hot water supply will be suspended from April 1 to May 10 for maintenance and repair work. According to the City Hall, all services operated in an enhanced mode throughout the fall and wi»»»

STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic said on Monday a return of brothers Sergej and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the fold was a "big thing" for Serbian football and that he had had a discussion with former captain Dusan Tadic but that he was not read»»»

Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops bombed bridges and destroyed homes in the area in an escalating military assault. The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf zone during a phone conversation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "At the initiative of the Iranian side, Russian Foreign Minister Serg»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday ordered the justice ministry to investigate the wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, describing it as an attack on the country. "The wiretapping of a government member's phone calls is a serious attack on Hungary. I have»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States will postpone its military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure amid talk of a resolution but Iranian state media denies talks have taken place. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Monday»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days has offered a brief pause in escalating tensions — but his claim of “productive conversations” with Tehran has raised fresh questions about what is actually underway. In a post on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology has announced the resumption of in-person classes and on-campus work starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. In a circular sent to employees, the University stated that "all activities at the University, including classes, will resume in-per»»»

Within a few months, employers must both assimilate and apply an increase in the guaranteed minimum wage, a limitation on the period during which it is granted, changes regarding occupational safety and health, and, last but not least, the requirements for implementing a European directive that red»»»

Two significant Kyrgyzstan — Montenegro events took place in Bishkek: official talks and the opening of an Honorary Consulate. Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with his Montenegrin counterpart, Ervin Ibrahimović, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on the first official visit in the histor»»»

STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic said on Monday a return of brothers Sergej and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the fold was a "big thing" for Serbian football and that he had had a discussion with former captain Dusan Tadic but that he was not read»»»

Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcemen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with a rocket barrage 23-03-2026»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy destroys Al-Dallafah bridge that links the two counties of Hasbaya and Marjayoun: Al-Manar reporter 23-03-2026 15:51 PM Lates»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance: Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in Baydar al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh with a rocke»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The latest round of talks between the United States and Iran happened on the night of March 22 and involved US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushener, Fox News reported on Monday, citing President Donald Trump. The president reportedly responded to a question on his »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former congresswoman and former ally of US President Donald Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene called Senator Lindsey Graham* a psychopath for his remarks about the possible seizure of Iran's Kharg Island. On Sunday, Graham told Fox News that if the United States managed to capture»»»

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Photos from the scene show the plane tilting backwards with its cockpit almost sheared off. The fire truck is on its side, surrounded by debris, wreckage and warped metal. Authorities said 41 pe»»»

Kathy Dickerson holds a sign in front of the Christopher Columbus statue in St. Louis in 2018. A similar statue was placed on White House grounds over the weekend. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on White House pro»»»

The opening of an administrative building of the Information Security Center, a state institution, took place in Bishkek. The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. Lieutenant General Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, attended the ceremo»»»

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek took into custody four suspects within a case on corruption at Kyrgyzneftegaz OJSC. The court’s press service reported. According to the court, the decision to arrest them was made on March 19 as part of the criminal case opened under Article 336, Part 1 (C»»»

Cuba is prepared to defend itself against a potential American invasion, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio has said, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about taking over the island. The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic crisis triggered by an oil bl»»»

A French naval officer using a smartwatch and the Strava fitness app to track his running activity inadvertently exposed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, according to Le Monde. It is only the latest in a years-long string of security breaches related to fitness trackers. Pres»»»

The UAE’s humanitarian approach has long been rooted in compassion, solidarity and a deep sense of responsibility towards those in need. Over the years, the country has developed a broad range of initiatives that address both urgent humanitarian needs and long-term social development, reflecting a »»»

Dubai: The UAE has said it will never be blackmailed by terrorists, reaffirming its sovereign right to make strategic security decisions amid ongoing regional tensions. “We will never be blackmailed by terrorists,” Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign A»»»

Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden has resumed its complimentary entry offer for UAE resident families following the Eid Al Fitr break, allowing more visitors to plan outings before the end of the season. The popular attraction announced that families can enter for free by presenting a valid Emirates ID, »»»

Sharjah’s Department of Human Resources has authorised government entities in the emirate to implement remote working arrangements until Thursday, March 26, according to an official announcement. The directive allows heads of departments, authorities and government institutions to activate remote w»»»

DOHA: Qatar University said on Monday it would resume in-person classes and on-campus work for students, faculty and administrative staff starting Tuesday. In a statement posted on its X platform, the university said the decision follows the directives issued by the competent authorities regarding »»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call today, Monday, from Minister of Defense of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. During the call, the Kuwaiti Mini»»»

The risks facing Bulgarian citizens in conflict-affected countries in the Middle East are close to turning into a direct threat, Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov told reporters on Monday, commenting on the elevated security risk levels in the region. He urged all Bulgarian nationals wishing to »»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the early parliamentary elections on April 19, more than 44,000 citizens living abroad have already submitted applications to vote. This figure was shared during the first briefing of the Coordination Council for Election Preparations at the Council of Ministers, which brin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers near main square of Markaba border town with artille»»»

British police warned Monday that an arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances at a synagogue in north London could be upgraded from an "antisemitic hate crime" to a terrorist incident. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- Police in London said Monday they were treating the t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers near the Naqoura school with a rocket salvo: Hezbollah Mili»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired barrages of rockets targeting Israeli site of Metula as well as the settlements of Kiryat Shm»»»

Dubai: Passengers flying with IndiGo on March 24 are being advised to stay alert to schedule changes, even as the airline continues to operate selected flights to help travellers reach their destinations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that fligh»»»

Washington, March 23 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would pause “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days as Washington and Tehran engage in diplomatic negotiations. In a post on Truth Social on Monday,»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to strictly follow safety guidelines while driving in rainy conditions, stressing the importance of cautious driving practices to protect road users and maintain traffic safety during the current spell of unstable weather. The a»»»

Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev on Monday awarded the national women’s badminton team, who won Bulgaria’s historic first title at the European Team Championships in Istanbul, his Ministry said. Stefani Stoeva, Gabriela Stoeva, Kaloyana Nalbantova, Gergana Pavlova, Tsvetina Popivanova, Elena Popivanov»»»

On Monday, the Constitutional Court opened a case at the request of the caretaker government to declare unconstitutional a National Assembly decision of March 13 obliging the government to submit to the Assembly a bill of ratification for Bulgaria joining the Charter of US President Donald Trump’s »»»

The construction of a modern cross-border system for monitoring pollution in the waters of the Danube River caused by shipping is forthcoming, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works said here on Monday. The pilot initiative will be implemented by the Executive Agency Maritime Adminis»»»

A high-ranking officer of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will be dismissed over the case of a cold storage facility in Haskovo, Southern Bulgaria, which was found to contain spoiled foods on March 20, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Hristanov reported here on Monday. On Mar»»»

Manila: Commuters here may soon get an early look at the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) as the Department of Transportation (DoTr) moves closer to a "partial opening" of the new rail line in northern Metro Manila. The DoTr is preparing for the initial rollout of the MRT-7 covering six stations f»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on ⁠Monday that he has ordered the United States ⁠military to postpone ⁠strikes ⁠against Iranian power plants ‌and energy infrastructure for five days after holding ‌"good and productive conversations" with Tehran. "I am pleased to report that the United S»»»