The Rise of Digital Industries in Bulgaria’s Economy
Bulgaria’s digital economy is starting to outgrow its old label. The country was discussed mainly as a lower-cost base for outsourced support and back-office delivery. That part of the story still exists, but it no longer covers the full picture as software firms, business-services exporters, finte»»»
Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's long goodbye from Liverpool signals the end of a glorious era and leaves the Premier League giants facing another expensive rebuild. The Egyptian superstar announced on Tuesday that he would be leaving Anfield at the end of the season after a glittering nine-year spell at»»»
Qalibaf to US: Do Not Test Our Resolve
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned the United States against testing Iran’s determination to defend its territory, following reports of American troop deployments to the region amid ongoing US-Israeli military aggression against Iran. “We are closely monitoring all »»»
Is Iran's parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf negotiating with the US?
US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the United States had been negotiating with an unnamed Iranian leader whom he described as a "top person". Media reports have since speculated that the Iranian interlocutor could be 64-year-old pilot and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher G»»»
US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels
Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the»»»
Clean energy stocks outperform oil majors as investors anticipate long-term switch to renewables due to Iran war
Shares in clean energy companies have outpaced oil majors since the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, as investors bet that higher fossil fuel prices will accelerate the shift towards renewables, the Financial Times reports. »»»
Clean energy stocks outperform oil majors as investors anticipate long-term switch to renewables due to Iran war
Shares in clean energy companies have outpaced oil majors since the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, as investors bet that higher fossil fuel prices will accelerate the shift towards renewables, the Financial Times reports. »»»
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Kathimerini English edition will not be published on Wednesday due to Independence Day, Greece’s national holiday on March 25, marking the start of the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. We will be back on Thursday.»»»
Another projectile strikes premises of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Iran says - UPI.com
Iran said Tuesday that a projectile hit within the premises of its nuclear power plant in Bushehr, southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the grounds of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday night, according to Iran's Atomic Energ»»»
The new missile buildup in East Asia: Three strategies take shape
The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are ac»»»
Former Mossad official: US and Israel ‘miscalculated’ with Iran assassinations
The US‑Israeli strategy of decapitating Iran’s leadership in the hope of sparking a revolution was a “miscalculation” that has failed to destabilize the Islamic Republic, a former senior Mossad official has told RT. Rami Igra, who previously headed the Israeli intelligence Hostages and Missing Pers»»»
Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf floated as possible US contact in talks
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the Islamic Republic. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assur»»»
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Is Floated as a Possible US Contact in Talks as War Rages
Long before he became Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf went on a charm offensive for almost two decades, portraying himself as a hard-liner the West could do business with in the country. "I would like the West to change its attitude to Iran and trust Iran, and rest assured that t»»»
Strategic Branding and Localization in International Gaming Markets
The globalization of digital entertainment has sparked a fierce competition for cultural relevance. For major operators, entering a new territory isn't merely a technical migration; it is a profound exercise in linguistic and psychological adaptation. We see brands attempting to mirror local sensib»»»
‘Fintech moves from pilot stage to real infrastructure in Qatar’
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and policy discussions, a market expert has said. Stiven Muccioli, Founder and CEO of BKN301, stated that one of the most notable changes on the ground is »»»
Tunis, an “Irresistible Glow” drawing travellers into a thrilling creative surge (New York Times)
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - Almost 15 years since the revolution, Tunis is experiencing an unprecedented creative surge that is attracting visitors who want to be part of a thrilling, but fragile, creative blossoming, according to a report published on...»»»
IRGC Announces 77th Wave of True Promise 4, Vows Relentless Strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Announces 77th Wave of True Promise 4, Vows Relentless Strikes 23-03-2026 23:51 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announce»»»
A year on the Egyptian stock market
Between 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2015 there were many changes, improvements and challenges in the Egyptian stock market, Angy Essam looks at the main highlights of this critical period Most Egyptian stock market analysts say the stock market was the frontrunner in the nation’s economic sector over »»»
IEA chief says more than 40 energy sites damaged in Iran war - UPI.com
Fatih Birol said Monday at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, that energy assets across nine countries have been “severely or very severely” damaged in the Iran war. File Photo by Ole Berg-Rusten/EPA-EFE March 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 energy sites in the Middle East have been damaged s»»»
UAE fuel prices for April 2026: Petrol, diesel rates unlikely to drop sharply - here's why
Dubai: UAE fuel prices for April 2026 are due next, and the latest oil market move points to a possible change in direction. After petrol and diesel became bit more expensive in March, oil prices fell sharply as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran reduced fears of an immediate supply d»»»
EuPlătesc licensed as a Payment Institution by the National Bank of Romania
EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading online payment solution providers, announces that it has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank of Romania (NBR), marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and strengthening its role within the digital payments infrastructure.»»»
The Tanker War returns: Why Hormuz risks repeating its dangerous past
Dubai: As US President Donald Trump considers deploying naval escorts to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, history is offering a stark warning: Attempts to secure the world’s most critical energy chokepoint have often spiralled into dangerous and unpredictable conflict. The latest tensio»»»
Channelisation vs. Black Market: What Germany’s Gambling Data Reveals About Regulated Digital Markets
Germany’s online gambling market has become one of the most closely observed case studies in digital regulation. Since the introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021), policymakers have attempted to create a controlled ecosystem that balances consumer protection with market viab»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor, succeeding fellow left-winger Anne Hidalgo
Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire comfortably defeated veteran conservative Rachida Dati in a second-round runoff for Paris mayor on Sunday, defying forecasts of a close race to extend the left's quarter-century rule in the French capital. Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire was elected P»»»
Founder of Ayu Holding voices accusations against Eldar Zhakypbekov - | 24.KG
The founder of Ayu Holding, Sharshenbek Abdykerimov, has made accusations against the former head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security for Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov. The text of the appeal was published on social media. The businessman, who fled Kyrgyzstan and was arreste»»»
2026 Hormuz shock: Why crisis isn't saving Big Oil — it's supercharging post-oil era
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world faces the "worst energy crisis in decades" as the Middle East war grinds. Moreover, the exchange of dire threats between the Iranian regime and US and its allies over the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive oil price spikes. With no en»»»
Iran awaits Trump threat to 'decimate' power plants
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. Trump, after enthusiastically backing Israel in the war the two countries launched on February 28, is under political »»»
Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Scholars Pay Tribute to Imam Khamenei in Baghdad, Renew Pledge to Resistance 22-03-2026 16:33 PM Supreme Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei ad»»»
Iran’s Araghchi, Omani Counterpart Discuss Latest War Developments in Phone Conversation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi to discuss the latest developments in the US-Israeli war, according to the IRNA news agency. Araghchi explained Iran’s views on the latest developments in the region, while Albusaidi offered his gree»»»
A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court
Since 2019, a secularism law in Quebec has barred some public sector workers, like judges, police officers and teachers, from wearing religious attire at work. Now, the country's highest court is preparing to consider its future. Lisa Robicheau describes her life as "stuck between a rock and a hard»»»
Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran
Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war against Iran began, the conflict has reached a fuzzy state of mixed messages and uncertainty, with Donald Trump's public comments often seemingly contradicted by realities on the ground. The war is "very complete, pretty much", Trump has said, but new Amer»»»
Khatam al-Anbiya: Resistance Is Path to Defeat Enemies, War Will Only Bring More Destruction
The spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters asserted that the country’s enemies understand continuing the war will only inflict further destruction on their already devastated bases, leaving them beyond repair. He emphasized that the Islamic Revolution has become a deeply rooted,»»»
From sieges to extortion: Economy used as a pressure tool under deposed regime
Damascus, March 21 (SANA) Economic policies under the deposed regime were used as a primary tool of oppression against opponents, including traders and business owners, through a combination of sieges, supply disruptions and financial pressure. These measures extended beyond standard economic regul»»»
How Iran’s IRGC Rebooted Lebanon’s Hezbollah to Be Ready for War
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after it was mauled by Israel in 2024, plugging gaps with Iranian officers before restructuring the Lebanese group and laying plans for the war it is now waging in support of Tehran, two people familiar with these IRGC activiti»»»
US Allows 30-Day Sale of Iran Oil at Sea in Bid to Tame Prices
The Trump administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days on Friday in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran. The waiver will bring some 140 million barrels of oil to global markets and help relieve pressure on»»»
Georgians continue fight for democracy after almost 500 days of protest
It's Saturday night in Tbilisi. A crowd is gathering outside the city's State Concert Hall, chatting among themselves. For some, the gathering offers a brief respite from the exhaustion of prolonged demonstration. For others, it is an act of defiance against a government that opposition figures, We»»»
Potanin’s T-Technologies to acquire Auto.ru from Yandex for $0.4bn
Sanctioned oligarch Vladimir Potanin's fintech group T-Technologies has closed the deal to to acquire leading car classifieds platform Auto.ru from Russian technology giant Yandex (YNDX) for RUB35bn ($380mn), financed through debt, according to The Bell citing company disclosures. »»»
Why Critical Financing Inc Believes Lending Models Will Continue to Fragment in 2026
As the financial landscape evolves, securing capital is no longer a straightforward process for business owners. Once dominated by traditional banks, financing now includes digital lenders, fintech platforms, and alternative methods such as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding. This growing fragme»»»
‘Resistance Economy in Light of National Unity, Security,’ Leader Announces Slogan of New Year
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of the Persian calendar New Year. In a message on Friday, Ayatollah Khamenei congratulated both the Eid of Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr, which have coincided this year, to the Iranian nation and to the»»»
Qalibaf: Iran’s Strike on US F-35 Signals ‘Collapse of an Order’
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has hailed the historic striking of an American F-35 stealth fighter by Iranian forces, declaring that the destruction of this symbol of US arrogance marks the collapse of the Western-led world order. In a Friday post on his X account, Qalibaf emph»»»
Araqchi to UK: Hosting US Bases Makes You an Aggressor
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has sharply criticized the United Kingdom for granting military bases to the United States, stating that the move amounts to participating in aggression against Iran. During a phone call with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, Araqchi said the decision wo»»»
IRGC Launches Wave 67 of Operation True Promise 4, Strikes US and Israeli Targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 67th wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeting US-led coalition forces and Israeli military installations in a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign. Moment an Iranian missile struck a building in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv.Fol»»»
How Mobile and Desktop Platforms Are Influencing Online Slot Trends
The digital age has fundamentally reshaped how we consume news and entertainment, creating a dynamic interplay between different platforms. What begins as a headline on a desktop monitor might evolve into a viral video viewed on a smartphone, illustrating the fluid consumption habits of today's aud»»»
Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
Iran has executed three men accused of killing police officers during anti-government protests in January, state media say, the first hangings to be carried out in relation to the demonstrations. Among the men was teenager Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, sources have to»»»
F-35 makes emergency landing after combat mission over Iran - UPI.com
A U.S. F-35, similar to the one pictured, made an emergency landing on Thursday after flying a combat mission over Iran. The pilot landed the aircraft safely and is in stable condition, U.S. Central Command said. Photo by U.S. Air Force March 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. F-35 aircraft made an emergency landi»»»