Five Political Forces Would Win Seats If Elections Were Held Today, Alpha Research and Market Links Surveys Show
If the elections were held today, five parties would enter the 52nd National Assembly, according to surveys conducted by the sociological agencies Alpha Research and Market Links, published on the bTV website. The surveys were presented in the special bTV programme "Elections 2026. Bulgaria Decides»»»
Daniyar Amangeldiev and Alexey Overchuk hold video talks - | 24.KG
Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk talked to the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev via videoconference, the Russian government reported. The sides discussed key issues of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, noting a steady positiv»»»
300 meters of illegal fishing nets removed from bottom of Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG
At least 300 meters of illegal fishing nets have been removed from the bottom of Issyk-Kul Lake, the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reported. According to the ministry, the Issyk-Kul Regional Environmental Inspection Service continues to combat»»»
Arsenal Operation: 58 weapons seized in Alamedin district - | 24.KG
Since March 17, 2026, Arsenal preventive operation has been underway in Alamedin district of Chui region. Police officers are conducting scheduled inspections to ensure compliance with regulations for the storage and use of firearms, gas-traumatic weapons, and ammunition. The press service of the M»»»
China limits fuel price hikes as oil costs surge — Gov't
BEIJING — China has limited the amount by which the country's fuel costs can rise, the government announced Monday, to mitigate surging oil prices due to the Middle East war.Global oil prices have soared as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran has centred around the Strait of Hormuz, »»»
Minister of Investment, Spanish Ambassador discuss economic, investment cooperation
AMMAN — The Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh has recently met the Spanish Ambassador to the Kingdom Miguel de Lucas, to discuss ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between both countries.During the meeting, Abu Ghazaleh stressed the importance of the distinguished relation»»»
Anbar border crossings ready to export Iraqi oil via Jordan, Syria — official
AMMAN — Iraq's northwestern governorate of Anbar announced that its border crossings were ready to export around 200,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) via tankers through the Aqaba route with Jordan and Baniyas line with Syria.The governorate spokesperson Muayad Dleimi said that Anbar's crossings wi»»»
Industrial sector sees 'strong' growth in 2025 — JCI
AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial sector maintained a positive trajectory in 2025, recording "solid" growth across production, exports and financial market indicators, alongside an expanding workforce.According to a report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), employment in the sector reached 261,000 »»»
Extreme motorsport festival to be held in Bishkek - | 24.KG
An extreme motorsport festival, Xtreme Fest 2026, will take place on March 29 in Bishkek, organizers reported. According to them, the event will be held in the area of the former Gansi air base. «Xtreme Fest is one of the largest motorsport festivals in Kyrgyzstan, bringing together off-road, endur»»»
Sadyr Japarov orders measures to ensure safety of Kyrgyz diplomats in Iran - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan informed President Sadyr Japarov about the ongoing tense situation in the Middle East, the presidential press service reported. According to the statement, taking into account the current developments, the head of state instructed the Ministry of Foreig»»»
Orban orders probe into alleged EU wiretapping of Szijjarto
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered an investigation into the alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto by at least one EU member state. The operation was aided by a Hungarian opposition journalist. The probe was announced on Monday, after the Washington Post and Politic»»»
New York's LaGuardia airport reopens after runway collision kills two pilots
New York's LaGuardia airport reopened at 2pm local time on Monday after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway overnight, killing two pilots and injuring more than 40 people. US aviation investigators, assisted by their Canadian counterparts, opened a pr»»»
Cuba plunged into darkness amid nationwide blackout
Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade. Some parts of Havana began to have power again, but others were still dark early Sunday, a day afte»»»
Plane collides with firefighting truck at New York City's LaGuardia airport
A passenger plane collided with a Port authority firefighting truck in New York City's LaGuardia airport, severely damaging the nose of the aircraft. The two pilots have died and over 40 passengers went rushed to the hospital with injuries. The incident grounded all traffic at the airport, which th»»»
Focus - Red Command: Brazil's most powerful criminal organisation
In October 2025, a police operation left 122 people dead in the favelas of Penha and Alemão, in the north of Rio de Janeiro. Its aim was to weaken the Comando Vermelho, or "Red Command", one of Brazil's oldest and most powerful criminal organisations. The gang is growing rapidly; in 16 years it has»»»
ICE agents deployed in US airports to ease security lines amid shutdown
Agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, will be deployed to airports across the country on March 23 in an effort to ease long security lines. The move comes as the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security stretches into its second month, causing major disruptions for tra»»»
‘Raulito’ Castro, the Trump administration’s wild card in Cuba
As Trump ratchets up the pressure on Cuba, Raul Rodriguez Castro – the grandson of Raul Castro – is said to be an emerging figure in dealings with the US administration on opening up the Cuban economy. As the US increases pressure on Cuba and the economic and humanitarian situation on the Isla»»»
US signs nearly $1 billion deal with France's TotalEnergies to end offshore wind projects
The United States and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on Monday to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth nearly $1 billion. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made th»»»
Israel vows retaliation after most destructive Iranian attack since war started
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel along with the United States will respond with "great force" after Iran's overnight strikes on two cities in southern Israel, near a highly sensitive Israeli nuclear facility. More than 160 people were injured, in an attack that shows Israel's Iron Dome isn't»»»
Netanyahu vows to keep up strikes against Iran and Lebanon after call with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Iran and resumed hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday after talks with US President Donald Trump. Earlier in the day, Trump backed off a threat to "obliterate" Iranian energy plants, citing progress in negotiations that »»»
Global economy under 'major' threat as Middle East war carries on
The International Energy Agency warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran could trigger the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen. The warning comes after Iran on the weekend vowed to escalate its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf region, following President Trump's 48-hour ultima»»»
Israel strikes key bridge in south Lebanon, stoking fears of ground invasion
Israeli forces destroyed bridges they said were used by Hezbollah to cross the key Litani river, north of the border. The attack has sparked concern that a large-scale Israeli ground invasion could be in the works, with the Lebanese president calling the bombing 'collective punishment' and 'a flagr»»»
Israel to 'advance targeted ground operations' in Lebanon
Israel continues to bomb Lebanon as it tries to root out Hezbollah, which the president has called a collective punishment. After having destroyed several bridges linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, Israeli forces are 'advancing targeted ground operations' as they claim the operati»»»
Trump delays Iran strikes, citing progress in talks but Tehran denies negotiations are under way
President Donald Trump said Monday that the US was holding "productive" talks with Iranian officials, notably an unidentified Iranian leader. The speaker of Iran’s parliament speaker and the foreign ministry denied there had been any recent negotiations with the United States. Trump's surpris»»»
Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days, close near the end of the original forty-eight hour deadline. He also said the US and Iran were having 'very good' conversations - somet»»»
New spat of settler violence in West Bank, leaving 10 Palestinians injured
At least 10 Palestinians were injured in attacks on March 23 in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers. The group rampaged through nearby villages after holding a funeral for a 18 year-old settler killed in a car crash the day before. The violence came as Israel’s government presses ahead with »»»
Trump backtracks on Iran's deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says the US and Iran had 'very good and productive talks' over the weekend. He also said the US would hold off on strikes on Iranian powerplants for five days, just as his initial 48-hour deadline was coming to an end. But the Iranian news agency says there has been no communication be»»»
Israel destroys another bridge linking south Lebanon to rest of country
As it engages in heated battles with pro-Iran militant group Hezbollah in a number of Lebanese border villages, Israel has bombed another bridge across a river dividing the country's north and south. It adds to widespread fears in Lebanon that Israel intends to depopulate the southern region in the»»»
Trump U-turn on Hormuz could be due to 'pressure' from Gulf nations
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. He had previously given a 48-deadline to Tehran, which would lead to strikes on Iranian power plants were the Strait not to reopen. The backtracking could have been encouraged by »»»
'Growing mistrust and disagreement' over Trump declaring war with Iran
In a surprise U-turn, US President Donald Trump has extended a deadline he had given to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, adding five days to the initial 48-hour window. He had threatened to strike Iranian power plants were the Strait not to be reopened. For FRANCE 24's Philip Turle,»»»