Bulgarian News Agency 1m

Justice Minister to Appeal Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors Chamber Refusal to Appoint New Acting Prosecutor General

Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov, ahead of a meeting of the Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Tuesday, told the media that "today we must finalize and file an appeal before the Supreme Administrative Court against the refusal of the Prosecut»»»

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24 News Agency 4m

Kyrgyz jewelers to get gold at discount as Cabinet approves new sales rules - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for the sale of precious metals to domestic jewelry manufacturers. According to the resolution, gold will be sold at a 2 percent discount from the fixing price of the London Bullion Market Association. The document is aimed at supp»»»

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24 News Agency 4m

Up to 200 people die from tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan annually - | 24.KG

The epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan is stable, with a downward trend, but cases are still being reported. Deputy Minister of Health Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, more than 3,800 new cases are registered in the republic annuall»»»

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Al Awsat 4m

Iran Media Says Energy Infrastructure Attacked

Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Israeli-US strikes targeted two gas facilities and a pipeline, hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to attack power infrastructure. "As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administrat»»»

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Sputnik 6m

NATO War on Yugoslavia Covered Up Atrocities, Organ Trafficking Crimes - Russian MFA

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's operation against Yugoslavia in 1999 served as a cover for crimes committed by Kosovo militants against the Serbian population, including abductions for the purpose of organ trafficking, and undermined the foundations of international law, the Russian Foreign Ministry said»»»

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Sputnik 6m

Belarusian Military Practicing Counter-Drone Tactics During Drills - Defense Ministry

MINSK (Sputnik) - As part of a readiness check, troops from the Belarusian army's Western Operational Command are conducting exercises at training grounds to practice fighting a mock enemy, with a focus on countering drones, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. A comprehensive exercise involvin»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Dubai strengthens audit capabilities with new programme

Dubai: Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority has launched the fourth edition of its government auditor diploma programme, deepening efforts to strengthen oversight standards and build a pipeline of skilled national talent across public sector entities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

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Kathimerini 13m

Six arrested in probe into fraudulent education certificates

Authorities arrested six administrators of educational institutions and uncovered €3.2 million in illegal profits after inspections found they issued invalid certificates and diplomas to adults, officials said. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue said the institutions generated the profits»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Cathay extends Dubai, Riyadh flight suspensions to May 31

Hong Kong: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Tuesday it has extended its flight suspensions to and from Dubai and Riyadh by a month until May 31 because of the war in the Middle East. The Asian aviation giant said in two separate statements that all Cathay Pacific flights to and from Riyadh »»»

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24 News Agency 16m

100-bed maternity hospital to be opened in Chui region after renovations - | 24.KG

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov visited the village of Novopokrovka in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region as part of a working visit. According to the ministry’s press center, during his visit, the minister inspected the progress of the major renovation of a former hospital building, »»»

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24 News Agency 16m

Kyrgyzstan to lift electricity restrictions from April 1 - | 24.KG

Starting April 1, 2026, Kyrgyzstan will fully lift power consumption limits that were in place during peak hours, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The decision follows the end of the 2025–2026 autumn-winter period. Temporary restrictions had been introduced due to low water levels in »»»

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Al Awsat 16m

China’s Xi Urges Progress in His ‘City of the Future’ Project

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to the ambitious Xiongan project still under construction near Beijing, calling on officials to "throw themselves" into completing a task on which he has staked his name and legacy. Located about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital in the provin»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Tel Aviv Mayor Says Building Damaged in ‘Direct’ Hit After Iran Missile Warning

The mayor of Tel Aviv said a "direct strike" damaged a building on Tuesday after an Iranian missile attack warning, as Israeli first responders said they had treated four people for light injuries. The strike in an upscale neighborhood in the north of the Israeli coastal city tore open the facade o»»»

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UPI 23m

Coalition sues to stop Trump's Kennedy Center reconstruction project - UPI.com

A coalition of cultural and architectural preservation groups filed a lawsuit Monday asking the court to stop the Trump administration with following through with its reconstruction plans for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 »»»

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Novinite 28m

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Sets Up Special Unit to Counter Disinformation Ahead of Elections

By directive of Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski on March 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a temporary coordination mechanism aimed at combating disinformation and hybrid threats, ensuring information resilience amid the anticipated rise in attempts to manipulate foreign policy »»»

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24 News Agency 28m

Illegal channel for sending people to work in Russia uncovered in Bishkek - | 24.KG

An illegal migration service for placing citizens of Kyrgyzstan in jobs abroad has been uncovered in the capital. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the investigation was conducted jointly with the Center for Employment of Citize»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Taiwan to Skip WTO Conference after Labeled 'Province of China'

Taiwan said on Tuesday it will skip a high-level World Trade Organization meeting for the first time following a dispute with host nation Cameroon over the name used for the democratic island in visa documents. The Taiwanese foreign ministry said it had lodged a "stern protest" after Cameroon desig»»»

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Al Awsat 28m

Ousted Venezuela President to Return to New York Court

Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»

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TAP 35m

Tunisia must overcome economic and social challenges despite heavy legacy (Head of State)

Tunis, March 24, 2026 (TAP) — President Kais Saied chaired a high-level meeting on Monday afternoon at Carthage Palace, bringing together Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of Finance Michket Slama Khaldi, Minister of Economy and...»»»

Naharnet 36m

Macron, alongside Lebanese minister, warns against 'occupation'

French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting an event attended by a Lebanese minister, on Monday issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel. "No occupation, no form of colonization -- not here, not in the West Bank, nor anywhere else -- is able »»»

BBC 38m

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?

Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»

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Kathimerini 38m

Unfit meat bound for hospitals seized in Piraeus raid

Officials from the Attica Regional Authority have seized approximately 3.5 tons of meat and fish, some of it destined for public hospitals, after declaring the products unfit for human consumption. Inspectors moved in on a premises in Piraeus following an anonymous complaint about conditions at the»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Vietnam to cut domestic flights over jet fuel shortages

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three»»»

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24 News Agency 41m

Kyrgyzstan tightens torture law, expanding scope of responsible individuals - | 24.KG

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed a law amending the Criminal Code, aimed at clarifying and expanding penalties for torture. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 18, 2026. The amendments clarify the wording of Article 137 of the Criminal Code. Torture is now defined as the i»»»

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24 News Agency 41m

One in four Kyrgyzstanis lives in poverty — WFP data - | 24.KG

Approximately 26 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population lives below the poverty line. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) report, Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, March 2026, says. According to the study, more than 41 percent of the country’s residents cannot afford adequate nutrition, and 75 percent are f»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Rapid strike or long hold? US weighs airborne assault options in Iran scenario

Senior US military officials are weighing contingency plans to deploy elite airborne and marine forces to support potential operations targeting Iran, including a possible move to secure key energy infrastructure, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The planning — first reported b»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country in 2025, Data Shows

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest ‌country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»

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Al Awsat 53m

UK Pet Owners to Get Price Comparison Tools, Fee Caps Under New Vet Services Rules

Britain's veterinary services will be required to implement price transparency measures, cap prescription fees, while large chains will have to disclose their ownership, the competition watchdog said on Tuesday, as it moved to shake up the 6.7-billion-pound ($9 billion) sector. The UK's Competition»»»

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Al Awsat 53m

UAE Stocks Jump as US Postpones Strikes on Iran's Energy Sites

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose on Tuesday, in line with oil prices, after US President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. On Monday, Trump postponed the bombing of Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure because of what he described as productive t»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Rupee under pressure as oil, outflows among 5 key reasons

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Philippines: Grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from Mideast war a 'distinct possibility'

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from the US-Israel war on Iran is a "distinct possibility." Several countries have refused to refuel Philippine airlines, forcing carriers to load extra fuel for round trips, severely impacting long-haul f»»»

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BNE 59m

Crude market volatility reflects Trump administration’s unpredictable war moves, says analyst

In response to soaring global petroleum prices, the US has temporarily lifted sanctions to permit the sale and delivery of Iranian oil, allowing for up to 140 million barrels of crude to enter global markets over the coming weeks. »»»

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Actmedia 1h

Healthcare: Survey: Medical costs prompt Romanians to delay doctor visits

Medical costs are prompting Romanians to delay doctor visits, with 8 in 10 saying they would seek care sooner if they could pay in installments, according to a tbi bank survey of 1,072 respondents nationwide.Only 13.7% say they handle non-urgent tests or treatments on time, while over 42% admit the»»»

Actmedia 1h

Generic drugs account for 70% of treatments for patients in Romania, but the industry faces major challenges

Generic drugs play a vital role in ensuring access to treatment and maintaining the financial sustainability of the healthcare system. They account for the treatment of over 70% of Romanian patients, yet represent less than 20% of the total value of the pharmaceutical market. According to APMGR est»»»

Actmedia 1h

Tourism :TISA Hotel Group invests over EUR 6 million in Baile Olanesti

TISA Hotel Group has invested more than EUR 6 million in expanding its presence in Baile Olanesti, strengthening its position within Romania’s growing wellness and balneary tourism sector. The investment supports the development of Grand Hotel TISA, a four-star property scheduled for completion in »»»

Actmedia 1h

Retail sales in Romania, down 6.5pct in January 2026

Romania has entered a stage of consumption contraction, with retail sales down 6.5% in January 2026 year-on-year, the largest decrease since the Covid-19 pandemic, amid a decrease in purchasing power, Feliciu Paraschiv, deputy chairman of the National Association of Small and Medium-sized Traders i»»»

Actmedia 1h

Trade:  eCommerce nears EUR 8.5 bln amid pressure from non-EU platforms, AI, consumption

Romania's eCommerce market reached approximately EUR 8.1 billion in 2025 and could exceed EUR 8.5 billion in 2026, but growth is entering a more competitive and less predictable phase than in previous years, according to the MerchantPro eCommerce Insights 2026 report released on Thursday.According »»»

Actmedia 1h

Transylvania International Airport to switch to round-the-clock operations, operate 28 weekly flights to ten destinations

The director of Transylvania International Airport Targu Mures, Peti Andras,said that the airport will switch to round-the-clock operations from the end of March, as 28 weekly flights to ten destinations are set to be operated, with at least 15,000 passengers per month.The move to a 24/7 schedule c»»»

Actmedia 1h

"Mihail Kogalniceau" International Airport in Constanta has new passenger terminal, through 57-million-euro project

The "Mihail Kogalniceanu" International Airport in Constanta officially inaugurated, on Tuesday, the new passenger terminal, an investment of 57 million euros, on European funds and from the state budget.The project "Terminal development, control tower and parking for the Mihail Kogalniceanu Intern»»»

Actmedia 1h

Infrastructure: About 250-255 km of highway, expressways expected for completion in 2026 in Romania

The 2026 budget of the Ministry of Transportation is modest in size, with additional funds being needed at the budget revision this summer to cover ongoing and new projects, Transport Minister Ciprian Erban said on last Tuesday, at the end of hearings in Parliament.He said that by the end of 2026, »»»

Actmedia 1h

Cars: Romania remains one of the largest importers of used cars in the EU

Romania is one of the largest importers of used cars in the EU, says an analysis made by Vincario, a technology company specialized in decoding chassis series (VIN).'Romania remains one of the largest importers of used vehicles in the European Union, and authorities continue to face challenges rela»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike on Bshamoun kills 2 after 7 overnight raids on Dahieh

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 »»»

24 News Agency 1h

Dietary supplement scheme busted, goods worth 12 million soms seized - | 24.KG

Officers from the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan stopped the illegal import of dietary supplements worth over 12 million soms. According to the agency, the violation was discovered during a tax inspection at Ak-Zhol checkpoint. It was established that a group of individuals had been importing the »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

China Positions Itself as a Stable Economic Force Amid Global Uncertainty at Beijing Forum

Global corporate executives attending China's flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders of the world's second-largest economy that it remains a predictable anchor at a time of geopolitical flux and global uncertainty. The tone at this year's China Development Forum (CD»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Back to Black: Facing Energy Shock, Asia Turns to Coal

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining. While leaning on the fossil fuel will raise emissions in the near term, the energy crisis is demonstrating the risks of »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil pri»»»

Al Manar 1h

Tel Aviv: Casualties, Extensive Damage in Largest Iranian Missile Attack Since War Outbreak - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Tel Aviv: Casualties, Extensive Damage in Largest Iranian Missile Attack Since War Outbreak 24-03-2026 10:13 AM Israeli security and rescue»»»

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TAP 1h

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...»»»

Kathimerini 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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