Moscow has sharply criticized Bulgaria after the extradition of two Russian citizens to the United States, describing the move in unusually harsh terms. According to Bulgarian authorities, Oleg Olshansky and Sergey Ivin were handed over to the US on March 26. Washington accuses them of sanctions vi»»»

The General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has arrested in Sofia the leader of an international criminal network trafficking weapons in exchange for cannabis in a special operation coordinated by Europol, the GDCOC’s press center reported here on Monday. The operation, codenamed »»»

London: The UK government has fined an Apple subsidiary £390,000 ($516,000) after the US technology giant breached Russian financial sanctions, an official statement revealed Monday. Ireland-based Apple Distribution International (ADI), which instructs payments to software developers who use the Ap»»»

The Israeli enemy has confirmed the death of a soldier and the serious injury of an officer in separate incidents in southern Lebanon, as clashes along the border continue. In a statement cleared for publication, the occupation army identified the slain soldier as Sergeant Liran Ben Zion from Holon»»»

The US has been in “serious” discussions with a “new and more reasonable” Iranian government, President Donald Trump has claimed. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also threatened to obliterate Iran’s critical energy infrastructure if no deal is “shortly reached.” DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

More than 1,070 people have been fined nationwide in the last week of March for riding motorcycles or e-scooters without crash helmets in a slight decline from the previous week, officials said Monday. In recent months, Greece has sharply stepped up policing for traffic violations such as failure t»»»

The ring road of Plovdiv is of vital importance because the city is collapsing, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said here on Monday. He is also the lead candidate for the party lists in the 25th multi-member constituency in Sofia and the 16th multi-member constituency in Plovdiv-city, where he met with »»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU upped the amount of mackerel that can be fished out of the North Atlantic Monday, sidestepping environmental concerns to match quotas set by Britain, Norway and other rival fishing nations. Scientists say overfishing poses an existential threat to the Northeast Atlantic ma»»»

Dubai: Etihad Credit Bureau said on Monday it has expanded its credit reporting framework by integrating non-banking financial data from multiple government entities, aiming to provide a broader assessment of corporate risk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Bureau s»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade. "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need … »»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, toured Dubai Mall on Monday, w»»»

TUNIS, March 30 (TAP) — The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has forecast scattered and temporarily stormy rain, on Monday evening, in northern Tunisia and, locally, in central regions. Rainfall is expected to be heavy at times along the...»»»

Israel has allowed limited access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following widespread international criticism over blocking access to Christianity’s holiest site. On Sunday, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic clergy from entering the church to hold a private Palm Sunday Mass»»»

Share: Cartoon of Lebanon flag showing an Iranian cleric replacing the Lebanese emblem ( the famous Cedar tree of Lebanon ) with the Iranian emblem . Many now feel that Hezbollah’s dominance made Lebanon a colony of Iran “Lebanon is a virtual state that is, in practice, occupied by Iran,” said Isra»»»

By March 30, the total volume of water in major and significant reservoirs is 4,888.7 million cu m. This represents 74.80% of their total capacity, approximately 20% more than the volume in March 2025, the Environment Ministry reported on its website. The ministry noted that this percentage is the »»»

From May 20, 2026, around half of Bulgarian short-term rental listings are expected to disappear from platforms such as Airbnb and Booking, as new EU rules on digital registration and data exchange come into force. The information was reported by TravelNews, citing Boris Pavlov, chairman of the Bul»»»

Two artists to undertake three-month residencies in Doha and Lausanne, creating new works inspired by sports culture and the Olympic Games Doha, Qatar: The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne, Switzerland are pleased to launch the second edition »»»

Dubai: Unsurprisingly, the UAE has landed firmly on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list, with standout entries led by the newly opened Zayed National Museum. Also featured: Dubai’s seafront resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab and the wave-making attraction Surf Abu Dhabi—each recognised for offering»»»

A gas station in Havana, Cuba, has no fuel, as Cuba has been without oil deliveries for three months because of the U..S. embargo. The arrival of a Russian tanker Monday is expected to provide some relief, but it will take some time for the fuel to reach those who need it. Photo by Ernesto Mastrasc»»»

Joshua Fyksen broke a Guinness World Record by dining at 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York in 24 hours. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records March 26 (UPI) -- A devoted foodie with a healthy appetite broke a Guinness World Record by dining at 28 Michelin-star restaurants in New York in 2»»»

TUNIS, March 30 (TAP) — Minister of Equipment and Housing, Slah Zouari, said that the Taparura project in Sfax has made significant progress in its preparatory phases, emphasizing that the government is committed to accelerating its implementation...»»»

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov met on Monday with Seda Kuzucu, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees representative in Bulgaria, the Labour Ministry reported. The two discussed access to the labour market for citizens who have received and are seeking protec»»»

There is a recorded trip in 2021 during which Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova crossed the Bulgaria–North Macedonia border at Zlatarevo in the same car as Petyo ["the Euro"] Petrov, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said at a briefing to journalists on Monday. "The silence of Prosecutor »»»

London: Aluminium prices climbed around six percent in early trading on Monday after Iran attacked two major plants in the Gulf that produce the widely used metal, raising concerns over supply disruptions. Gains later reduced, though prices were still up 4.2 percent at $3,435 per tonne on the Londo»»»

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building near Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least three Hezbollah members on Monday, a security source told AFP. The strike "targeted an office used by Hezbollah, killing three members and seriously wounding three others" in a residential building in al-R»»»

President Joseph Aoun warned Monday that the hand that would extend to harm civil peace will be cut off. "No one in Lebanon wants civil war, and those who seek to exploit the situation won't succeed," Aoun said, adding that Security forces are implementing strict measures to maintain order, includi»»»

BELGRADE - A series of incidents outside of polling stations were registered in Sunday's local elections in ten self-government units in Serbia. The elections were held in the city of Bor and the municipalities of Smederevska Palanka, Bajina Basta, Kula, Lucani, Arandjelovac, Kladovo, Knjazevac, Ma»»»

Belgrade: Serbia has secured another three-month extension of its gas deal with Russia, President Aleksandar Vucic said Monday after a call with Vladimir Putin, as Belgrade seeks a longer-term agreement. The Balkan nation remains heavily dependent on Russian gas, but has failed to secure a longer c»»»

Mumbai, India: India's rupee fell to a record low of more than 95 to the dollar on Monday, before recovering, despite recent efforts by the central bank to stem its fall. The rupee was among Asia's worst forex performers in 2025, and its underperformance has continued well into this year, hitting n»»»

Dubai: Every year, as winter fades and temperatures begin to climb, the UAE enters one of its most unpredictable weather periods. Sudden thunderstorms, short but intense downpours, strong winds and even dust storms can appear with little warning. Locally, this seasonal transition is known as the Sa»»»

Damascus, March. 30 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Monday that Syria is seeking to strengthen economic ties with Germany, following meetings with major German companies, highlighting renewed ties built on mutual trust and shared economic interests. In a statement to Alikhbariah news chann»»»

Dubai: Teams in Japan put speed, stamina and teamwork to the test in a quirky endurance event known as the ISU-1 Grand Prix, where competitors race on office chairs. Inspired by the famous Le Mans race, the contest challenges participants to complete as many laps as possible within two hours using »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is in "serious discussions" with "a new, and more reasonable, regime" in Iran with the aim of ending "military operations." "Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council extended its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the marty»»»

Ajman: Ajman Bank has donated Dh200,000 from its charity account to support inmates at the Ajman Police General Headquarters, in a move aimed at strengthening humanitarian initiatives and easing the burden on financially distressed detainees. The contribution was received by Colonel Mohammed Mubara»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has carried out wide maintenance works across key infrastructure following recent weather conditions, including servicing 83 bridges and tunnels and upgrading close to one million square metres of roads. According to the municipality’s 2025 annual report, the works form »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has urged farmers and livestock breeders to follow precautionary measures to protect crops and animals following the recent period of unstable weather. The authority said the guidance focuses on steps to be taken immediately af»»»

A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power cuts across the island. Russia’s Energy Ministry reported that the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil, has docked at»»»

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused the Cherni Lom River to overflow and flood parts of the village of Aprilovo, Targovishte Region. Farmlands, yards, the village church and mosque were flooded, Popovo Municipality reported. Aprilovo Mayor Miran Stoyanov has been at the scene since the»»»

Roadwork has begun in Talas region, with specialists building 61 kilometers of roads as part of the approved road list. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported. According to it, these sections are part of the regional transport network development program for 2026»»»

From March 24 to 26, 2026, operational investigative and preventive measures codenamed «Extremist» were conducted in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region reported. According to police, the operation was aimed at countering extremism and identifying and di»»»

Spain has taken an additional step in distancing itself from the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, announcing the closure of its airspace to American aircraft involved in the conflict. Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the decision on Monday, making clear that Madrid will not permi»»»

Tokyo: Japanese locals and tourists packed the country's most stunning cherry blossom spots on Monday to enjoy the dazzling flowers at full bloom. The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boist»»»

Soon-to-be ex-Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing was nominated Monday as the front-running candidate for president in the country's new "civilian adminstration," following five years of emergency military rule. File photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko/EPA March 30 (UPI»»»

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) will host the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS 2026) from May 12 to 14 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Held under the theme “Urban Evolution: A New Vision for Cities and Our Way of Life”, the summit»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have returned 171,490 lost items to their rightful owners in 2025, underscoring their continued focus on proactive policing and community-driven services that enhance safety and quality of life across the emirate. The force’s General Department of Criminal Investigation, through»»»

US President Donald Trump is not ruling out the possibility of American forces seizing Iran’s key energy export hub on Kharg Island in order to take control of the Islamic Republic’s oil exports, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday. Trump claimed his “preference” would be for»»»

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused the Cherni Lom River to overflow and flood parts of the village of Aprilovo, Targovishte Region. Farmlands, yards, the village church and mosque were flooded, Popovo Municipality reported. Aprilovo Mayor Miran Stoyanov has been at the scene since the»»»

An investment agreement for the construction of a cement plant in Chui region has been signed in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers announced. The document was signed on March 30 between the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and SHENFENG ZET CEMENT LLC. The project envisages the construction of »»»