Parliament Backs Bill to Integrate Public Transport and Introduce National ‘Single Ticket’ System
Bulgaria’s Parliament approved at first reading amendments to the Public Transport Act aimed at integrating passenger transport services across all modes of transport in the country. The draft legislation provides for the creation of a National System for a Unified Transport Document, which will fo»»»
Fight against HIV: KR prepares application for new Global Fund grant cycle - | 24.KG
Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov held a working meeting with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the country, Alexandra Solovieva. According to the ministry’s press center, the sides discussed current results of cooperation and further are»»»
NIS requests new special operating licence from US's OFAC
BELGRADE - The Serbian oil company NIS has submitted a request to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury for a new special licence that would enable it to continue to operate without obstructions after March 20, when the current operating licence - issued o»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Prime Minister of New Zealand
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand. At the beginning of the call, the Prime Minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression, expressi»»»
Israel Says Struck Site it Claims Iran Used for Developing Nuclear Arms
Israel's military said Thursday that it had struck a site in Iran it claimed was being used to develop nuclear weapons. "The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck an additional Iranian nuclear program site," the military said, claiming the "Taleghan compound was utilized by »»»
Date changes, refunds available for Qatar Airways tickets until March 22
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that passengers with confirmed tickets until March 22 are now eligible for date changes or a refund, as the airline continues to support passengers affected by recent operational disruptions in the region. The airline stated that passengers holding confirmed boo»»»
Bridge expansion work continues on Lebedinovka–GES-5 road in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Work to expand a bridge on Lebedinovka—GES-5 road, which leads to the northern bypass road of Bishkek, is actively ongoing, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, old metal railings and the worn asphalt layer have been completely dis»»»
Iran Launches 41st Wave of ‘Operation True Promise 4’ with Hypersonic Missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the outskirts of Baalbek - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Parliament to hold plenary session Friday to question Agriculture Minister
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) — The Assembly of People's Representatives will hold a plenary session, on Friday, March 13, to address oral questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, reads a statement of the Parliament, on...»»»
RAK Ruler: UAE advancing with confidence under President’s leadership
Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the UAE continues its path of development and prosperity with determination and confidence under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan»»»
Sighting of Eid el Fitr crescent moon scheduled for March 19, 2026 (INM)
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal in the year 1447 AH is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, after sunset corresponding to 29 Ramadan 1447 AH, in Tunisia and in numerous other Arab and Muslim...»»»
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 »»»
Bulgaria's Zapryanov and Greece's Dendias Highlight Patriot Missile Support and Joint Defense Projects
Bulgaria and Greece see significant potential to deepen cooperation in defense innovation, according to Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, following talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Sofia. Zapryanov highlighted that recent unprovoked Iranian attacks on Cyprus and multiple»»»
51 Crew Rescued, 1 Dead after Attack on Tankers Off Iraq
More than 50 crew members were rescued after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraq's territorial waters, Farhan al-Fartousi of the port authorities told AFP. Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, said "all crew members of the two tankers were rescued," adding that the 51 workers were in g»»»
Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Baida seafront in Beirut killed 8 people, wounded dozens others – Ya Libnan
Share: A man inspects a damaged car hit in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah operatives at the Ramlet al-Baida public beach, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) An Israeli airstrike on the Ramlet al-Baida seafront in central Beirut killed at least eight people and wo»»»
Surge in solar panel waste expected from 2034 as recycling system struggles
Greece’s system for recycling solar panels is struggling with financing shortfalls and uneven participation as the country braces for a surge of photovoltaic waste expected to exceed 1 million tons by 2055, according to a new study. Most of that waste will begin entering the market after 2034, when»»»
Video: US prepares B-1B bombers at RAF Fairford airbase
Dubai: US military personnel have been seen preparing B-1B Lancer bombers on the tarmac at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom used by American forces. The long-range strategic bombers were readied for potential operations as tensions remain high in the Middle East followi»»»
Internet fraud: Kyrgyzstanis lost 826 million soms in 2025 - | 24.KG
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan lost 826 million soms as a result of internet fraud in 2025. Deputy Interior Minister Nurbek Abdiev said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The statement was made during discussions on the implementation of the parliamentary resolution of June 25, 2025 «On Measures to Count»»»
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»»»
M.P. Ahammad awarded Business Bhushan 2026 by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of his visionary leadership and pivotal role in transforming the global jewellery retail landscape and society at large. Held at t»»»
Armed Forces intercepted missile attack targeting Qatar: Defence ministry
DOHA: The Ministry of Defence announced that Armed Forces intercepted a missile attack that targeted the State of Qatar. The latest attack followed an “elevated” security threat alert sent out by Qatari officials earlier today.»»»
Finance Ministry publishes Romania’s 2026 draft budget with 6.2% deficit target
Romania’s Ministry of Finance has published the draft state budget for 2026 together with the accompanying macroeconomic report and projections for the 2027–2029 period. The draft outlines a budget deficit target of 6.2% of GDP for this year, equivalent to around RON 127.7 billion, as the governmen»»»
Scores killed and Missing after Landslides Sweep Ethiopia
At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the Gacho Baba District, Kamba District and Bonke District, according »»»
Qatar Shura Council speaker meets UK Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met Thursday in Doha with the United Kingdom's ambassador to the country, HE Neerav Patel where the two discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between the S»»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Cap on Fuel Prices, Lifting of Sanctions against Russia
Speaking on behalf of his party on Thursday, Tsoncho Ganev MP of Vazrazhdane called on the Cabinet to initiate the lifting of sanctions against Russia and impose a cap on fuel prices. “We call on the government to initiate the lifting of sanctions against the Russian Federation as soon as possible,»»»
Health Minister Commits to Introducing Palliative Care Standard
Caretaker Health Minister Mihail Okoliyski committed to doing his utmost to develop and introduce a standard for palliative care, the Health Ministry said in a Facebook post on Thursday. Okoliyski was a guest at an event at the British Embassy dedicated to palliative care and organized by British A»»»
16 arrested for electricity theft east of Athens
Sixteen people have been arrested during raids on two Roma camps east of Athens for allegedly illegally connecting to the power network and stealing electricity, police said Thursday. A police statement said the arrests were made this month outside the towns of Spata and Paiania, and a total 230 me»»»
Bulgaria to Receive CHF 21 Mln from Switzerland for Migration Management
Voting in two readings during a single sitting on Thursday, the Bulgarian National Assembly ratified a framework agreement between the governments of Bulgaria and Switzerland concerning the implementation of the Second Swiss Contribution to selected European Union member states to support measures »»»
Cabinet Plans to Allocate Additional Funding for Transport Sector
The caretaker government plans to allocate additional funding of over EUR 14,855,000 for the transport sector and related state-owned companies, caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov said on Thursday at a news briefing at the Council of Ministers. The funds are intended to»»»
Middle East war displaces three million inside Iran: UN
Up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the Middle East war erupted nearly two weeks ago, the United Nations refugee agency said Thursday. "Between 600,000 and one million Iranian households are now temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of the ongoing conflict, accord»»»
Mobile diagnostic complex begins work in Osh region - | 24.KG
A mobile multi-diagnostic complex has been operating in Aravan district of Osh region since March 2026. Residents receive free medical examinations there. According to the Ministry of Health’s press center, the diagnostic complex provides free medical examinations, specialist consultations, treatme»»»
Vucic, bin Zayed discuss consequences of Middle East conflict for peace and stability
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday about the situation in the Middle East, the consequences of the ongoing conflict for peace and stability in the wider region, the impact of current developments on global »»»
Persian Gulf States Cut Oil Production by 10Mln Bpd Due to Hormuz Strait Closure – IEA Report
The Persian Gulf countries have reduced oil production by at least 10 million barrels per day due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a fresh report on Thursday. "With crude and oil product flows through the Strait of Hormuz plunging from around 20 »»»
British Embassy in Sofia Opens “Ambassador for a Day” Contest for Bulgarian Girls
The British Embassy in Sofia has announced the launch of its “Ambassador for a Day” initiative, which will take place under the patronage of Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova. The president has supported the competition for the ninth year in a row, highlighting its goal of encouraging young girls a»»»
Live updates: Oil prices soar as Iran ship attacks surge – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo-Firefighters work at the site of overnight Israeli airstrikes in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of Beirut’s southern suburbs today. Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis, with some 700,000 people displaced from their homes in the south What we know OIL SPIKES AGAIN: The price of oil s»»»
First-reading Revisions to Penal Code Increase Penalties for Sexual Offences against Children, Criminalize Illegal Dumping
Parliament Thursday adopted four of the five bills proposing amendments to the Penal Code at first reading, while one was rejected. The approved changes criminalize the disposal of household and construction waste in unauthorized locations, increase penalties for sexual offences against children, a»»»
Dubai fashion designer Varoin Marwah on why he chose to return to UAE amid regional conflict: 'Dubai is my first home'
Dubai: When I caught up with Varoin Marwah, the Dubai-based designer behind looks for Ranveer Singh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Jason Derulo, there had just been an minor drone incident near his flagship boutique in Dubai's Al Bada and his home on Sheikh Zayed Road. Civil defense vehicles were chec»»»
Iran Launches Strikes: Two Israeli Military Bases and Shin Bet HQ Targeted - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE stands firm against Iranian aggression: Anwar Gargash
Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said the UAE stands firm and resolute in confronting the Iranian aggression, while stressing the importance of collective responsibility in countering misinformation. In a statement published on his X account, Gargash said that w»»»
On sidelines of World Economic Forum Egypt’s premier refers to new oil and gas discoveries
Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail met last Saturday with the CEO of the Emirati gas and oil firm Dana Gas in attendance of Egypt’s Investment and International Cooperation Minister, Egypt’s ambassador to Jordan, and a number of officials at Dana Gas. The Premier held this meeting on the sidelin»»»
Israel Orders Army to Prepare for 'Expanding' Lebanon Operations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a heavy barrage of rockets at Israel overnight. "The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare for expanding IDF operations in Leba»»»
First Passenger Train in Six Years Arrives in Pyongyang from China
A passenger train that departed from the northeastern Chinese city of Dandong arrived in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Thursday, as rail service between the neighboring countries resumed after six years. The train arrived at a railway station in central Pyongyang, state news agency Xinhua s»»»
Education Ministry postpones semester exams for schools in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the postponement of the mid-term second-semester exams for the academic year 2025-2026 for grades one to eleven. The Ministry, in a post on its social media, noted that the postponement was to ensure suitable conditions for condu»»»
Commission for Protection against Discrimination Members Not Liable for Official Acts Except in Cases of Intentional Crime, Parliament Decides
Members of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) will not bear criminal or civil liability for their official actions and acts, except in cases of intentional criminal offences, according to amendments to the Protection against Discrimination Act adopted at first reading by Par»»»
Israeli Aggression on Southern Suburbs Enters 11th Day with Widespread Destruction - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israei air strike on the town of Taybe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Djokovic loses to Draper in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS - Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters tournament after losing 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) to defending champion Jack Draper of Great Britain in the fourth round on Thursday. World number 14 Draper won after two hours and»»»
Macut, gov't ministers lay wreaths on Djindjic assassination site
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut and government ministers on Thursday laid wreaths on the site of former PM Zoran Djindjic's assassination 23 years ago. Djindjic was assassinated on March 12, 2003, at the entrance to the government building in central Belgrade. He was 50 years old. Djindjic was th»»»
Interior minister receives GCC support calls following Iranian attack
DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received several telephone calls from the ministers of interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in the context of the recent Iranian attac»»»