Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Middle East Crisis Measures Are a Good Start but Insufficient, Continue the Change Leader Vassilev Says

The caretaker Government's package of measures addressing the consequences of the Middle East crisis is a meaningful step in the right direction, but it needs to be expanded and upgraded, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev said in Plovdiv, Southcentral Bulgaria, on Saturday. Speaking at»»»

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Al Awsat 8m

Palestinian Authority Condemns East Jerusalem Evictions

The Palestinian Authority has condemned the recent eviction of multiple families from their homes in east Jerusalem and urged the international community to take "firm measures" to halt the displacements. Several families were removed from their homes in the neighborhood of Silwan in Israeli-annexe»»»

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Business-review 9m

Raiffeisen Bank reaches an agreement to acquire all entities of Garanti BBVA Romania group

The transaction will be completed upon obtaining all regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of 2026. Until this process is finalized, the two entities will continue to operate independently, each functioning as before, with no changes to existing con»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

New date for Shakira's Doha concert announced

Doha, Qatar: The live performance of global pop icon and multi-Grammy winner Shakira in Doha will be held in November announced Qatar Calendar. The show was postponed due to the current situation in the region. In a statement shared on social media, Qatar Calendar said that the Doha show of the Las»»»

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Gulf News 17m

What’s different about holy week preparations in the UAE this year

Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»

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Al Manar 27m

Yemen Officially Enters the Fight: Ballistic Missiles Strike Israeli Targets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen Officially Enters the Fight: Ballistic Missiles Strike Israeli Targets 28-03-2026 13:08 PM The Yemeni Armed Forces have officially jo»»»

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Al Majalla 29m

Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army

In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»

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Libya Herald 33m

Libyan – Bosnian Business Forum – to be held from 29 to 30 March in Misrata

The Libyan – Bosnian Business Forum (First Edition) will be held in Misrata from 29 to 30 March. The organisers say this high-level economic forum brings together business leaders, investors, and decision-makers from Libya and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is designed as a platform to build long-term ec»»»

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Al Awsat 34m

Maersk Halts Operations at Oman's Salalah Port Due to Security Incident

Danish container shipping group Maersk has temporarily halted its operations at the Port of Salalah in Oman, it said, following a security incident that occurred early on Saturday. All Maersk crew were safe ⁠and accounted for, and ⁠no company cargo or vessels were affected, the shipping giant said »»»

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Gulf News 34m

Egypt orders early closing hours for shops and restaurants to cut energy use

Dubai: Egypt will impose earlier closing hours for shops, malls, restaurants and cafés starting Saturday as part of a temporary package of measures aimed at managing energy consumption and easing economic pressures, the government has announced. Under the decision, commercial establishments will cl»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for under-16s

Jakarta: Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." The Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and interne»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Fire breaks out at waste processor in Maastricht, Netherlands

The Hague: A large fire raged at a waste processor in the port area of Maastricht, the Netherlands, local media reported Saturday. According to the local public broadcaster L1 News, emergency services were alerted around 530 a.m. local time (0430 GMT), and the fire department classified the blaze a»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Antonelli beats Russell to F1 Japanese GP pole

Suzuka, Japan: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position for the second race in succession after beating teammate George Russell to top the qualifying for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Saturday. Antonelli looked quicker than Russell for most of the session, and his bes»»»

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Naharnet 59m

Israel-Hezbollah war: Latest developments

An Israeli strike targeted a car near Jezzine and a leaflet box hit a balcony in Jnah on Saturday after an overnight strike on Dahiyeh and air raids across south Lebanon. Reports said the strike on the car killed four people. Israel had also carried out dawn airstrikes on several towns in southern »»»

24 News Agency 1h

China supplies electrical equipment for $51.2 million to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

A construction boom and the modernization of production facilities in Kyrgyzstan drove a sharp increase in industrial imports in January 2026. A report of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic says. Technical import of Kyrgyzstan Imports of base metals rose 2.3-fold to $79.7 mil»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Serious traffic accident occurs in Issyk-Kul region, casualties reported - | 24.KG

A fatal traffic accident occurred in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The regional traffic safety department reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the department, on March 27 at approximately 3 p.m., 38-year-old M.D., driving a Mercedes-Benz E420, was traveling east along Balykchy — Ananyevo —»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Trump says 'Cuba is next', denies losing MAGA support

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Friday "Cuba is next" in his latest threat against the Caribbean island, as he dismissed concerns that recent American military actions would cost him political support. Cuba's communist government has faced mounting pressure from Trump, who»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Over 2 dozen US troops wounded in Iranian attacks on Saudi base

More than two dozen U.S. troops have been wounded in Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base in the past week, according to two people who have been briefed on the matter. Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at the base in the Friday attack that injured at least 15 troo»»»

Naharnet 1h

Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile. The war, now marking its one-month anniversary, erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran»»»

Naharnet 1h

Attempts at diplomacy as US troops build up in the Mideast

Pakistan said Saturday Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will send their top diplomats to Islamabad for talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said in a statement that Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egypt's Foreign Min»»»

Gulf News 1h

Gargash says UAE position misread by some media amid Iranian attacks

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said some media outlets had misinterpreted the UAE’s position and stressed the need to place it in its proper context, noting that the country has been facing Iranian aggression targeting its infrastructure and threa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Response Plus Holding revenue rises to Dh516m in 2025

Response Plus Holding (RPM), a leading provider of pre-hospital care and emergency medical services, has reported strong financial results for 2025, with revenue increasing by 13% to Dh516 million. The company said revenue grew from Dh455 million in 2024, supported by expansion across new markets a»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Production rates at Ghadames Basin's B1-NC 216A exploration well of 2,000 barrels per day exceeding expectations: NOC

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rat»»»

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TAP 1h

President Saied urges sustained nationwide efforts to curb waste build-up

Tunis, March 28 (TAP) — President Kais Saied has called for “sustained and continuous” action to tackle the growing accumulation of waste across the country, during a meeting on Friday with Interior Minister Khaled Nouri at the Carthage Palace.In a...»»»

Sana 1h

Palestine demands urgent global action to halt forced displacement in Jerusalem

Occupied Jerusalem, March 28 (SANA) The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action to stop the forced displacement of Palestinians, warning that more than 200 families in Jerusalem face imminent eviction due to lawsuits la»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Climber dies after fall on Kalymnos island

A 60-year-old climber from the Czech Republic died Friday afternoon after falling from a height of about 10 meters while climbing on the Greek island of Kalymnos, authorities said. Rescue teams were immediately mobilized and found the man unconscious at the scene. He was transported to the island’s»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Parents accused of starving toddler to death appear in UK court

Dubai: A couple have appeared before the Old Bailey charged with the murder of their three-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say died from severe malnutrition. Manpreet Jatana, 34, and Jaskirat Singh Opal, 36, are accused of starving their daughter, Penelope Chandley, leading to her death. The pai»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Energy and grain: Imports from CIS help Kyrgyzstan offset domestic shortages - | 24.KG

In January 2026, Kyrgyzstan saw a decline in export activity in the agricultural and raw materials sectors. A report of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic says. Import trends Supplies of vegetables and root crops fell 1.6 times, while fruit imports dropped by 22.1 percent. Ag»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel, Hezbollah Brace for Prolonged Fighting in South Lebanon

Hezbollah is preparing for a prolonged fight in south Lebanon and is insisting on an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any ceasefire takes effect, to avoid a repeat of the last war’s outcome, Lebanese sources following the group’s talks with officials said. Continued Israeli troop b»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's leasing market nearly doubles, reaching 14.8 billion soms - | 24.KG

In 2025, leasing in Kyrgyzstan grew significantly: 28 companies signed 6,900 contracts, 1.9 times higher than in 2024. The total value of transactions reached 14.8 billion soms, a two-fold increase, the National Statistical Committee reported. A significant shift in priorities has been noted over t»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: IRGC targeted location of US forces stationed at the Al-Kharj base in Saudi Arabia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters: IRGC targeted location of US forces stationed at the Al-Kharj base in Saudi Ara»»»

Gulf News 2h

Ras Al Khaimah records UAE’s heaviest rainfall this season

Abu Dhabi: Rainfall recorded across various areas of the UAE yesterday reached notable levels due to a weather condition characterised by the formation of convective clouds and rainfall of varying intensity across several regions. Also Read: UAE records heavy rainfall, Shoukah in Ras Al Khaimah hig»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Presses Washington to Amend War Plan

Israeli political sources said the government is pushing back against key elements of a US proposal to end the war with Iran, describing the dispute as fundamental rather than technical. They said three of the plan’s 15 clauses are at the heart of disagreements with the administration of US Preside»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan invites European countries to participate in Bishkek+25 Summit - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan participated in the World Congress on Snow, Mountain, and Wellness Tourism and the seventh meeting of the Mountain Partnership, which were held in Andorra. The Presidential Administration reported. The delegation was led by Dinara Kemelova, Sadyr Japarov’s Special Representative for the »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Enemy media: 24 Israeli enemy soldiers wounded, evacuated following Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: 24 Israeli enemy soldiers wounded, evacuated following Hezbollah ambush in southern Lebanon 28-03-2026 11:04 AM Latest News Ur»»»

Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy drones targeted the town of Qaqaiyat al-Jisr in southern Lebanon 28-03-2026 11:14 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Houthis Join War by Launching Missiles at Israel

Iranian-backed Houthi militias have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, their first such attack since the Iran war began. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the group’s Al-Masirah satellite television network. Israel’s »»»

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Novinite 2h

Fitch Confirms Bulgaria’s “BBB+” Rating, Sees Stable Outlook Despite Political Risks

Fitch Ratings has confirmed Bulgaria’s long-term sovereign credit rating in foreign currency at “BBB+” and maintained a stable outlook, signaling continued confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals. According to the agency, the assessment is underpinned by Bulgaria’s strong fiscal and exter»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Hamas to Seek Changes in Response to Disarmament Plan

Sources in Hamas and other Palestinian factions say there’s growing pessimism over a plan presented by the high representative of the US-backed Board of Peace, Nikolay Mladenov, to the movement’s leadership, proposing the full and unconditional disarmament of the Gaza Strip. Two Hamas sources, insi»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters early Saturday killed a large number of Israeli soldiers in a firm ambush in Taybeh area: Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters early Saturday killed a large number of Israeli soldiers in a firm ambush in Taybeh area: Military Media statem»»»

Novinite 2h

Knife Attacker in Sofia Previously Detained for Armed Robbery and Hooliganism

The 39-year-old woman who attacked four German citizens with a knife in central Sofia has a prior criminal record that includes an armed robbery committed in 2020, for which she was detained. According to Deputy Director of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs Nikolay Peltekov, she was later s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Central Election Commission to Determine Polling Stations' Locations Abroad

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is expected on Saturday to determine the locations in the countries where polling stations will be set up abroad, as well as their number. According to the schedule for the April 19 vote, March 28 is the deadline for the CEC to do so. “We expect to receive the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

President of Ukraine arrives in Doha

DOHA: President of Ukraine HE Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Doha on Saturday for a working visit. The president and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al »»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Top WTO official sounds fertiliser warning over Middle East war

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Disruptions to fertiliser supplies caused by the Middle East war pose a double threat to global food security through scarcity and high prices, a top World Trade Organisation (WTO) official has warned.Iran has virtually shut the Strait of Hormuz, choking a vital transit route fo»»»

Al Awsat 3h

After US Terror Listing, Sudan’s Brotherhood Faces Tough Choices

Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood-linked Islamic Movement has remained silent after the US designated it a “foreign terrorist organization,” a decision that took effect on March 16. Nearly two weeks later, the group’s leadership, at home and abroad, has issued no statement clarifying its position or the p»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Yemen's Houthis Launch Missile Attack on Targets in Israel - Statement

DUBAI (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Saturday that it had launched a missile attack on targets in Israel in support of Iran, which is being attacked by the United States and Israel. "The Yemeni armed forces launched ballistic missiles at important Israe»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How Earth Hour 2026 is bringing UAE families together for climate action

Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Whale Stranded at Baltic Sea Resort Has Swum Off Sandbank. But it Isn't Safe Yet

A whale that was stranded for days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has swum free from a sandbank overnight after a last-ditch rescue effort. But it isn't out of danger yet. An excavator spent Thursday digging an escape channel. The whale then swam through it overnight, marine bio»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Ukrainian President arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: President of Ukraine, HE Volodymyr Zelensky, arrived in Doha Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, for a working visit to the country. Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE announces end of unstable weather, conditions return to normal

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has announced the end of the recent weather situation and confirmed that conditions across the country have stabilised. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

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