Germany’s WWII Munitions a Toxic Legacy on Baltic Sea Floor
Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away. Scientists warn that as salt water corrodes the metal casings on rockets, artillery shells and bombs, they will rele»»»
Tamil Nadu polls: Actor C Joseph Vijay to contest from 2 seats on debut battle
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay on Sunday formally stepped into electoral politics, announcing that he will contest from two constituencies in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said he will stand from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli »»»
Awqaf releases book on scholarly heritage, available in electronic format
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the release of a new scholarly publication titled “Selected Works of Sheikh Mohammed bin Mani’,” now available in an electronic format through the Ministry’s official website. The publication represents a significant contribution »»»
Pope Leo XIV denounces 'chasms between the poor and the rich' during Monaco visit
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV denounced widening economic inequalities during his first speech of his visit to Monaco, a Catholic principality best known for its wealth. Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a millionaires' playground »»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chainrisks in post-war scenario
Tribune News Network Doha Energy, economic and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions during a high-level panel discussion organised by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the»»»
Iran’s $2b oil passage via Hormuz a ‘gift’ for Trump, but markets to see little relief
Dubai: Donald Trump described Iran’s decision to allow 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a “gift” and a potential opening for negotiations. Oil markets, however, are measuring the move in scale rather than symbolism. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Experts highlight energy security and supply chain risks in post-war scenario
DOHA: Energy, economic, and geopolitical experts have underscored mounting risks to global supply chains and energy security amid escalating regional tensions, during a high-level panel discussion organized by Gulf Times in collaboration with the Qatar Press Center. Held under the theme “The Day Af»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Kicks Off Election Campaign in Silistra
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) officially launched its election campaign in Silistra region, the party press service reported on Saturday. The MRF candidates for the National Assembly were introduced, with Nezhdet Dzhevdet, Mayor of the municipality of Glavinitsa, heading the list. The »»»
413,793 KitKat Candy Bars Stolen en Route from Italy to Poland
Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The company, based in Vevey, Switzerland, said in a statement Friday that “the vehicle and its load are still nowhere»»»
ARF Candidates for Parliament Honour Victims of Process of Rebirth in Barutin
Candidates for the National Assembly from the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) paid tribute in the village of Barutin, Southern Bulgaria, to the memory of the victims of the Process of Rebirth, when Bulgaria's Turks were be assimilated by changing their Turkish and Arabic names to Bulgarian a»»»
Military intercepts 15 hostile drones in 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it had detected and dealt with 15 hostile drones in the past 24 hours, some of them targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing significant damage to the radar system without any human casualties. That was revealed by Official Spoke»»»
French Police Thwart a Suspected Bombing Outside a Bank of America Building in Paris
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office, or PNAT, told The Associated Press that it has opened an investigation into alle»»»
Lebanon says 46 rescuers, 5 medical staff killed in Israeli strikes
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said Saturday that 46 rescuers and five medical staff had been killed by Israel since the start of the war with Hezbollah on March 2. Nassereddine said in a press conference that "the number of martyrs in the health sector... is 51 martyrs... including 46»»»
Qatar Press Center condemns continuation of Iranian aggression against Qatar
DOHA: The Qatar Press Center has renewed its strong condemnation of the continuation of Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar, following the announcement by Qatar's Ministry of Defense that the country's airspace was subjected on Saturday to an attack by drones, which the armed forces managed to in»»»
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Journalists
An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Reuters reported. Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni's brother, cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, had also been killed in »»»
Opposition Calls Nationwide Protest Demanding Prime Minister’s Resignation
Opposition leader Sali Berisha announced Saturday that a nationwide protest will be held on April 17 in the capital Tirana, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Speaking at a press conference, Berisha urged citizens to join the demonstration, framing it as a decisive moment of pu»»»
BSP - United Left Proposes New Model for Access to Healthcare - BSP Leader Zarkov
Chair of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), Krum Zarkov, told representatives of the social sector here on Saturday that the BSP is proposing a completely new model for access to health and social services, based on their reorganization and the prevention of abuse, the BSP»»»
Tatyana Sultanova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Tatyana S»»»
Mihail Dinev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mihail Di»»»
Vladislav Goranov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of GERB-UDF for Varna 3rd Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladislav»»»
Nepal's former PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday over their alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in September, police said. The detentions came a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his cabinet were »»»
Plamen Mladenov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Montana 12th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Plamen Ml»»»
Rumen Tiholov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Velichie for Vratsa 6th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rumen Tih»»»
Summer flights schedule starts with 10 new destinations from Skopje and Ohrid airports: TAV
Skopje, 27 March 2026 (MIA/TAV) - The summer flights schedule from both Macedonian airports operated by TAV Macedonia starts this Sunday (March 29) and it will add a total of 10 new destinations - 6 new routes from Skopje International Airport: Naples, Budapest, Palermo, Alghero, Trabzon and Samsun»»»
Tsvetan Predov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of There Is Such a People for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Tsvetan P»»»
Presiyan Angelov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party for Razgrad 18th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Presiyan »»»
Six Iranian diplomats killed in Beirut airstrike – Ya Libnan
Share: The 6 diplomats that were killed were identified as Mohammad Reza Mousavi, Alireza Bi-Azar, Majid Hosseini Kondosar, Hossein Ahmadlou, Ahmad Rasouli, and Amir Moradi. They are all in IRGC uniform. Israel identified them as senior IRGC Quds Force commanders who are commanding Hezbollah militi»»»
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»»»
Road repairs near Dordoi market in Bishkek to alter seven bus routes - | 24.KG
Traffic schemes for seven public transport routes in Bishkek will change starting April 1 due to major roadworks on Kozhevennaya Street, the City Hall’s press service reported. The street, which leads toward the Dordoi market, will be closed for major repair and expansion. As a result, temporary ro»»»
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»»»
Russia's FSB Foils Terrorist Attack Planned by Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) prevented a terrorist attack planned by Kiev against a law enforcement officer in Stavropol, the FSB press center said on Saturday. "The Federal Security Service of Russia in the city of Stavropol prevented a sabotage and terrorist act p»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Sirens, interceptions persist across GCC as Middle East turmoil enters day 29
Doha, Qatar: Oman, Bahrain and the UAE confirmed interceptions of missiles and drones on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Few injuries have been reported. Stay tuned for more updates: 10am Doha Time Thai PM says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait Thailand has reached an agreement »»»
Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for under-16s
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 internet addicti»»»
Thai PM says reached deal with Iran for vessels to transit Hormuz Strait
Bangkok: Thailand has reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Southeast Asian nation's Prime Minister said on Saturday. Iranian forces have effectively slowed shipping through the strait to a trickle during the Middle East war, which b»»»
Kyrgyzstan's Agriculture Ministry receives rain-inducing drones from China - | 24.KG
China has donated 12 drones to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, Minister Erlist Akunbekov met with representatives of the Chinese IT company Quanyibao (Hangzhou). «The unmanned aerial ve»»»
Cholpon-Ata bypass road to be completed in time for WNG and SCO summit - | 24.KG
A 15.64-kilometer bypass road is under construction in Cholpon-Ata and is scheduled for completion in time for the World Nomad Games (WNG) and the SCO summit. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the project involves th»»»
One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the US may soon be “winding down” the operation, even though some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump las»»»
Scoop - Israel tightens media restrictions on war coverage
This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at media coverage of the war in Israel. The country's military censor has tightened restrictions on the press. Authorities say the changes are for national security, but critics argue it leaves audiences with an inaccurate and incomplete picture of the »»»
India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds
India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»
India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds
India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»
India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds
India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»
India adopts multi front fertiliser strategy as West Asia crisis unfolds
India has been actively managing the threat of scarcity of essential commodities born out of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other. Just as in the 2022 supply chain »»»
Israel, US have armed themselves for the wrong war
Hezbollah published footage of striking an Israeli Merkava tank in the town square of Taybeh, southern Lebanon on March 26. The Israeli Army took its heaviest tank losses in over 40 years after Hezbollah ambushes destro»»»
Israel, US have armed themselves for the wrong war
Hezbollah published footage of striking an Israeli Merkava tank in the town square of Taybeh, southern Lebanon on March 26. The Israeli Army took its heaviest tank losses in over 40 years after Hezbollah ambushes destro»»»
More Moldovans support than oppose unification with Romania, survey shows
A recent sociological study indicates that more Moldovans support than oppose the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania, with backing particularly strong among the diaspora. The findings show growing support »»»
More Moldovans support than oppose unification with Romania, survey shows
A recent sociological study indicates that more Moldovans support than oppose the unification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania, with backing particularly strong among the diaspora. The findings show growing support »»»
Verne, Pony.ai, and Uber to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb
Autonomous mobility companies Verne, Pony.ai and Uber announced a partnership on March 26 to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, with the initial deployment set for Zagreb, Croatia. The collaboration will co»»»