Viktor Orban is the only EU leader standing up to Zelensky’s Kiev mafia
Politics can be very rough. Yet, usually, as long as they don’t collapse into war, at least in public a certain minimum pretense of decorum is maintained. Especially by governments vitally dependent on others’ support. Ukraine under the rule of never-reelected Vladimir Zelensky, however, has anythi»»»
Kurds don’t trust US to back them against Iran – Axios
Iraq’s Kurds are against joining the US attacks on Iran, and have voiced concerns about being left facing Iranian retaliation with no ground or air defense support, Axios reported on Saturday. The CIA began working to arm Kurdish forces hostile to the Islamic Republic after the US and Israel launch»»»
G7 finance ministers meet to discuss releasing emergency oil reserves - UPI.com
A near 14% jump in oil prices overnight due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda. File Photo by Alexandros Michailidis (EU)/UPI | License Photo March 9 (UPI) -- G7 finance ministers were set to hold an emergency meeting »»»
CC-DB co-Floor Leader Denkov Says Budget Extension Law Is Vital for Pay, Pensions
Bulgaria will be left without clarity on paying wages and pensions if no budget extension law is passed, CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told reporters on Monday. It is very important for the extension law to be passed, he said. "We assume the caretaker finance minister knows best what the cal»»»
Deloitte and conversational AI agent developer ElevenLabs partner up to support enterprise customer experience transformation
Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»
Envisia & Romanian-American University launch 12th edition of “Corporate Governance that Creates Value” postgraduate program
Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»
G7 to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves: Macron
Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating preside»»»
Iran attacks grave threat to world peace: Arab League
Cairo: The Arab League Council yesterday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»
Bea Alonzo's real-life fairytale: Wedding bells ring for retail tycoon Vincent Co and Kapuso Queen
Manilw: Filipina actress Bea Alonzo is scripting her own happily ever after. The beloved Kapuso actress, known for her captivating roles in hits like Start-Up PH and her effortless charm on and off screen, has found her real-life leading man in Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co, the dashing president of Pure»»»
Arab League Council deems Iran's attacks a grave threat to world peace
Cairo: The Arab League Council on Sunday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»
Irbid's Industrial sector shows surge in exports by 18.4%
AMMAN — The Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) reveals data on Sunday that exports surged by 18.4 per cent in the first two months of 2026, reaching $179 million compared to $151 million during the same period last year.The growth is backed by a "significant" uptick in activity, with the chamber issui»»»
India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title
Ahmedabad: India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third crown in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Sanju Samson's blistering 89 off 46 balls guided india to 255-5 and the co-hosts then bowled out New Zealand for 159 in front of over 86»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
US weighs special forces mission to secure Iran’s enriched uranium programme
The US and Israel are mulling a special forces operations in Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and end its nuclear missile ambitions, Axios reported on March 7 The high profile mission is on»»»
How has the US-Israeli war on Iran divided the West?
The US-Israeli war on Iran has exposed deep flaws in the West’s sense of self, as European leaders claim to stand on the right side of history all while demonstrating a patently obsequious approach to Washington. Nations such as Germany and the UK declare principled opposition to wars of aggression»»»
Industry Minister discusses expansion plans with Turkey’s Polaris Co. in Egypt
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed with officials of Turkey’s Polaris plans to expand industrial zones in Egypt and attract new investments. During a meeting with a delegation headed by Chairman of Polaris Tunç Ozkan, the minister said the state is moving to create a more attractive inves»»»
Value of Certificates of Origin issued by ACC climbs 20.6% in early 2026
- In terms of importing countries, Iraq topped list of importing countries- In terms of product types, value of exports of foreign products reach 'highest' value of JD105m AMMAN — The value of Certificates of Origin (CO) issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) for exports to Arab and foreign»»»
White House releases video montages gamifying Iran war on social media
The White House sparked criticism after it released video montages Friday that combined images of real US air strikes on Iran combined with clips from action movies and features from video games. The White House's social media blurred the lines of reality Friday, posting montages that wove snippets»»»
International Women's Day in UAE: Women on how they show up and shine in uncertain times
Dubai: Ahead of International Women’s Day in the UAE on March 8, one thing is clear: this year, there are no pink cupcakes being sent to our desks (phew), no performative gestures by restaurants like women's day dinners with discounted desserts, and certainly no superficial displays of “wokeness.” »»»
Fuel Prices Lower in Bulgaria Than in Greece Despite Rising Global Oil Costs
One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surrounding the conflict. A comparison conducted»»»
GERB Leader Borissov: Political Crisis Not Created by GERB
The political crisis in the country was not created by GERB, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Saturday after inspecting the facilities of the new St Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas. “We are not the creators of the political crisis. We are only warning about it,” Borissov said. According »»»
Bulgaria Condemns Politically Motivated Vandalism Against Cultural Club in North Macedonia
The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery. The incident was reported by the club's chairman, Ljubcho Georgievsk»»»
Why the ICC rejected former Philippine president Duterte’s appeal for interim release
Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release, ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify letting him out of detention. Judges have upheld an earlier decision by Pre-Tria»»»
Asman eco-city project to be presented again in China - | 24.KG
Asman eco-city project will be presented again in China. It was announced at a meeting between Meerimbek Koichumanov, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of Chinese companies. According to the agency, the meeting was attended by the C»»»
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the American and Israeli military continued to launch strikes. Trump said the US and allies would make Iran "economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before" after it picked "acceptable" new leadership. With the w»»»
Surge in GPS interference around Strait of Hormuz increases shipping risks
More than 1,100 vessels have been hit by GPS interference across the Middle East Gulf since the start of the conflict, according to maritime firm Windward. Experts warn these attacks pose severe risks to navigation and are contributing to the de facto blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Shi»»»
Talking Europe - Pay gaps, bullying, violence: Challenges for women's rights in the EU
On March 8, 2026, the world marks International Women's Day, to celebrate women's achievements and reinforce commitment to gender equality. In fact, this year denotes 115 years of collective action and advocacy. On a global scale, Europe is actually very progressive. If one looks at the World »»»
Hormuz crisis: oil markets move from disruption to chaos
The global oil market perception of Operation Epic Fury is sliding rapidly from seeing the conflict as a “disruption” into what could become a full-scale “crisis.” Given the limited oi storage capacity in the Gulf and inadequate alternative pipeline network to the Red Sea, the region will hit a pro»»»
UAE flight status March 7: Limited flights, schedules, rebooking, refunds, and updates
As the UAE continues to navigate the ongoing regional tensions following the US‑Israel–Iran conflict, airport and airline operations are gradually resuming across the country. Over the past several days, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah airports have managed thousands of flights under»»»
Impeachment talk against chief justice threatens rule of law - UPI.com
Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae arrives for work at the court in Seoul, South Korea, 22 December 2025. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA March 5 (Asia Today) -- Moves by South Korea's ruling party to discuss the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae risk undermining the authority»»»
Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisis
The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump implied regime change in the country "will be just a question of time". Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday,»»»
Global warming trend has accelerated for first time - UPI.com
The Earth has warmed faster since 2015 than it did between 1970 and 2015, an analysis shows. An analysis of global temperatures shows that the rate of warming has increased over the last 10 years. Figure courtesy of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research March 6 (UPI) -- Researchers have det»»»
Task Force Provides Update on Middle East Evacuation Efforts
The task force set up with the Foreign Ministry amid the Middle East escalation provided an update Friday on the efforts to evacuate Bulgarian citizens from the countries in the region. "This is a real operation, Sincere Care, launched by order of the prime minister. We are carrying it out using al»»»
UAE residents step up for restaurants as tourist visits slow — prices stay steady
Dubai: Some restaurants in Dubai are seeing stronger engagement from residents, while others report a drop in tourist-driven dining, as the city’s hospitality sector adjusts to ongoing regional travel disruptions. Operators say the industry is focusing on maintaining operations, supporting staff, a»»»
Iran Intends to Fight US, Israel to 'Last Soldier,' Having No Other Choice - Diplomat
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Iran intends to fight the US and Israel to the last bullet and the last soldier, as it has no other choice, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday. Iran's priority is to offer maximum resistance to the aggressor, Khatibzadeh said. "We are under attack»»»
Indian Embassy opens registration for transit travellers stranded in Qatar, urges nationals to follow MoI guidelines
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar has opened a registration link to facilitate temporary transit visas for Saudi Arabia for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar on transit while also urging the community to strictly follow the guidelines issued by Qatari authorities amid the current security»»»
Bulgarian President, Foreign Diplomats Discuss Women's Empowerment at Conference in Sofia
A conference titled "Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm" took place in Sofia on Friday. The event, timed in with the upcoming International Women's Day, was organized by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce through the Women's Network@DBIHK initiative in partnership with the Kon»»»
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
For a sixth day, the US and Israel are battering targets in Iran, waging war from the air. Could there soon be boots on the ground? Maybe. But not American ones. Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq have told the BBC they have plans to cross the border - and have had them for»»»
Problems in Middle East have put Romania at top of the list of holiday options
Romania, a safe and comfortable choice More than half of Romanians choose to travel with their families, and almost 35% prefer vacations as a couple, which shows that the holiday period is mainly dedicated to spending time together and relaxing. In the current international context, with tensions i»»»
Media Review: March 6
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT In its main story Capital.bg covers the war in Iran, which is escalating rapidly and spreading across the entire Middle East, and explores the implications for the region, Europe and the global economy. Iran is a complex, multi-ethnic country with over 90 million people, and th»»»