One United Properties enters US real estate market with land acquisition in Nashville metropolitan area
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, announces that its Board of Directors has approved a strategic framework for a phased entry into the United States residential real estate market. The initiative »»»
Day 13 of U.S.- Israeli war with Iran: regional escalation widens conflict fronts
CAPITALS, March 12 (SANA) The U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran entered its 13th day Thursday, with military operations expanding across multiple fronts in the Middle East and raising fears the fighting could evolve into a broader regional war. U.S. and Israeli forces continued conducting intensive a»»»
China’s walking a tightrope in the Pakistan-Afghanistan war
The outbreak of open hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks the most serious confrontation between the two neighbors since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. After weeks of escalating cross-border clashes and retaliatory strikes, Islamabad declared it was in a state of “open war” wi»»»
Aldabaiba receives support from Presidency Council and High State Council for new ministerial appointments
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, has succeeded in obtaining the political backing from the Presidency Council and the High State Council (HSC) for his new ministerial appointments made earlier this month. This approval came in the form of a jointly signed declaration yest»»»
MRF - New Beginning, Sofia Mayor Trade Barbs over Intended Transfer of State Assets to Sofia Municipality
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and MRF - New Beginning led by Delyan Peevski Thursday traded barbs over the Mayor's idea to have state-owned properties in Sofia transferred to the local authorities. The bone of contention are dozens of state-owned properties that are currently lying unused, and which t»»»
Social enterprise accelerator launched along Via Transilvanica
A new initiative designed to support local entrepreneurship along the iconic hiking route Via Transilvanica has been launched by Asociația Tășuleasa Social in partnership with ADV România. The program, titled “Acceleratorul de întreprinderi sociale pe Via Transilvanica”, aims to support the creatio»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Salalah port in Oman
DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which caused damage to several fuel tanks at the port. Qatar considered the attack a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of »»»
MRF - New Beginning to Propose Moratorium on State Property Transfers by Caretaker Cabinet
The MRF - New Beginning political formation will submit a proposal to impose a moratorium on the transfer of state-owned properties by the caretaker Government, the party’s press centre announced here on Thursday. The statement added that “Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev and municipal councillors from Co»»»
Belgium National Strike Expected to Disrupt Transport, Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Warns
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Thursday is expected to cause significant disruptions to the country’s transport infrastructure, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said on its website. Brussels Airport (Zaventem) has announced the suspension of all departing flights and part of arriving flights for the »»»
Qatar calls for global engagement in de-escalating the conflict
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that Qatar has been actively engaging with its international and regional partners in recent days as part of efforts to address escalating tensions and support calls f»»»
Switzerland Closes Tehran Embassy but Maintains 'Open Line' between US, Iran
Switzerland said Wednesday it was temporarily closing its embassy in Tehran due to the Middle East war but maintaining an "open line" of communication between the United States and Iran. For decades, neutral Switzerland has played a key role in maintaining basic diplomatic contacts between Iran and»»»
Israeli government is undertaking a 'power grab under cover of war'
Twelve days after the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, Israelis are spending hours a day in bomb shelters as Iranian bombs pour on the country. But since the start of the conflict, neither the Prime minister nor the Defence minister have directly addressed the Israeli population. On top o»»»
The race for Paris: How the capital’s housing crisis could determine the city’s next mayor
With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. FRANCE 24 looks at how the city’s affordable housing crisis is shaping the tight-run race. For man»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Salalah Port in Sultanate of Oman
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian drone attack targeting the port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which caused damage to several fuel tanks at the port. Qatar considered the attack a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violat»»»
UAE flight status March 12: Updated schedules and how to rebook your trip
UAE airlines continue to operate on a reduced schedule as regional airspace gradually reopens. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have all updated their flight operations, offering rebooking and refund options to affected passengers. Authorities and airlines emphasise that travel is»»»
China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals
The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»
China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals
The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»
China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals
The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»
China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals
The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»
China’s COSCO halts Panama Canal port calls after government seizes terminals
The abrupt suspension of services by China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO at the Pacific-side port of Balboa marks the most visible commercial reaction yet to Panama's decision to seize control of two strategic terminals flanking the Panama Canal, a move that has triggered legal disputes, diplo»»»
Iraqi Oil Ports Suspend Operations Following Attack on Tankers - Authorities
Operations at Iraqi oil ports have been suspended following an attack on two oil tankers near the port of Basrah in southern Iraq, Farhan Al-Fartusi, director general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, said on Thursday. "Commercial ports are operating, but oil ports have stopped operating," »»»
First Week of Operation Against Iran Cost US Over $11.3B – Reports
The first week of the US operation against Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, The New York Times reported, citing three officials. Earlier this week, US Democratic senators called on US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to appear at a public hearing on the US military»»»
Bulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev rejects claims he is ‘hiding’ ahead of April election
Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev said on March 10 he was “not hiding” from the public as speculation grows over the limited information about his newly launched political coalition ahead of next month’s snap parliamentary elections. »»»
UAE weather forecast: When and where rain will fall as low-pressure system moves in
Dubai: A low-pressure system affecting the UAE is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and a continued chance of rainfall over some western, northern and coastal areas, according to the latest bulletin issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the weather toda»»»
Qatar Chamber all set to launch 24/7 team to tackle logistics challenges
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Chamber Services Committee held a meeting on Wednesday via video conference to review challenges facing the transportation and logistics sector and discuss measures to ensure the continued flow of goods into the country. The meeting was chaired by Eng. Ali bin Ab»»»
PM, UK, South Africa ministers discuss military escalation, call for restraint
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received phone calls from UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola. During the calls, they disc»»»
Al Muraikhi receives call from Albanian minister, urges talks for regional de-escalation
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. Al Muraikhi received a phone call from the Albanian minister on Wednesday, during which the t»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Turkiye
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from his brother, President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, President Erdogan inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from UK Foreign Secretary
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE the UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper. During the call, the two sides discussed developments in the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious r»»»
Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he labels "terrorist cowards". "We have only just b»»»
Amir receives phone call from King of the Netherlands
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call Wednesday from HM King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the outset of the call, HM the King inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the recent developments following the blat»»»
Amir, Dutch king stress importance of de-escalation in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands. At the beginning of the call, His Majesty inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the»»»
Calls for deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior U.N. officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting for the past ten days. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the U.N. lead for political and peacebuilding affa»»»
Calls for Deescalation in Lebanon at UN Security Council
Senior UN officials and member states called Wednesday for an end to fighting in Lebanon, where Israel has launched strikes in retaliation to attacks by the Hezbollah party. "An immediate de-escalation and cessation of violence is imperative," Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN lead for political and peacebu»»»
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Director of Land Customs
Doha, Qatar: The Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs, Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the move»»»
Suppliers, traders receiving all facilities to promote trade movement: Official
Doha Director of the Land Customs Department at the General Authority of Customs Yousef Al Hammadi said that land customs provide all facilities to suppliers and traders, noting that all customs initiatives, including the economic operator and the TIR System, aim to facilitate the movement of trade»»»
Qatar, Albania discuss regional escalation in phone call
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, HE Igli Hasani. HE Al Muraikhi received a phone conversation on Wednesday fr»»»
Cuban state pharmacy accused of dispensing expired HIV drugs - UPI.com
Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Prime Minister of Sweden
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden. At the beginning of the call, the Swedish Prime Minister expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the continued»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed th»»»
Prime minister, South African minister discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed the latest development»»»
Răzvan Pîrcălăbescu, President of OPIA: Developing the defense industry is a strategic necessity for Romania
At the initiative of the Defense Industry Shareholders Organisation (OPIA), leaders of companies in the sector, representatives of financial and banking institutions, and public authorities gathered in Bucharest to analyze financing opportunities and partnerships needed for the development of Roman»»»
Qatar and Oman cannot act as mediators while under attack: Al-Khulaifi
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Minister of State has called for de-escalation and urged Iran and the United Stated to return to negotiating table, adding that the wide range of attacks on military and civilian infrastructure was extremely worrying. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr.»»»
War on Iran risks emboldening hardliners, reinforcing value of covert nuclear programme
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Nicole Grajewski, Assistant Professor at the Centre de recherches internationales (CERI), Sciences Po. As a specialist in nuclear strategy, Ms. Grajewski argues the current military strikes against Iran have not fundamentally altered the core reality of the Irani»»»
Electronic Governance Minister Tells Parliament that Preparations for Elections Follow Established Procedure
Preparations for the April 19 early parliamentary elections are following a well-established procedure, Electronic Governance Minister George Sharkov said during a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday. At the heart of the process is a timeline related to machine voting, the certification of the techn»»»
British Ambassador to Romania Portman pleads for de-escalation of Iran conflict and a peace deal in Ukraine
The British ambassador to Bucharest, Giles Matthew Portman, expressed confidence that a diplomatic solution would be reached in order to ease tensions in Iran at the second edition of the Defence Romania Security Dialogue in which he participated in Bucharest.'We weren't involved in the strikes, bu»»»
'Two score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices
In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»
'Four score and seven years' of Iranian terror ends here – Trump vows victory, open seas, and lower petrol prices
In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»
Europe showing it is 'prepared but does not want to be dragged into a war it wasn't consulted on'
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, currently off the coast of Crete and heading towards Cyprus. It had been dispatched days before after the island was targeted by a Shahed drone-attack. FRANCE 24 's Kethevane Gorjestani looks at how Europe is react»»»
Damage to Forces Attacking Iran to Grow Exponentially - Iranian Ambassador
Damage to the forces that attacked Iran will grow exponentially, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. "American and Israeli forces are already familiar with some of Iran's defensive capabilities ... As the aggression continues, damage to enemy forces and equipment will grow expon»»»