The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called "undiplomatic" comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who started in the role last month, caused offence by disagreeing with a legal ruling about the chant Kill The Boer. Some say t»»»

Democrats in the US Senate have written to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers about the strike on a primary school in Iran that Iranian officials say killed 168 people, including about 110 children. US media have reported that US military investigators believe American forces were lik»»»

In early March, the Israeli army announced the launch of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. In response, Hezbollah retaliated, escalating tensions between the two sides. Hezbollah has delivered a powerful message with massive rocket barrages that reportedly penetrated Israel's vaunted Ir»»»

Bulgaria has announced that a total of 11,836 polling stations will be open for the April elections, with 9,354 of them equipped with voting machines for the early voting scheduled on April 19. Mobile polling stations and those located in social care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, detention »»»

Cairo — Egypt’s stock market closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark EGX30 index rebounding strongly after earlier volatility during the week. The EGX30 climbed 2.29% to close at 47,516.44 points, while broader market indices also recorded gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the »»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Thursday met with Greece's Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, who is visiting Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. The two discussed the potential for shared priorities that could strengthen the strategic positions of both countries»»»

Hezbollah said it launched missiles at an Israeli military intelligence base in the suburbs of Tel Aviv early on Thursday, the Iran-backed group's latest claim in a major operation against Israel it announced hours earlier. Hezbollah fighters "targeted the Glilot base (the headquarters of the 8200 »»»

An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people early on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, another attack in the heart of the capital, as Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut's southern subur»»»

After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Thursday several towns in south Lebanon including Haris, Kafra, Alma al-Shaab-Naqoura, Deir Ntar, Barish, Yater, Qantara, Qaaqaiyyet al-Jesser, Teffahta, Qana, al-Sultanieh, Taybeh, Qabrikha and Kfardounin. In east Lebanon, Israeli strikes targeted Qsarnaba and Douris after»»»

Lebanon has been informed that U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will visit the country next Friday for a three-day visit, a media report said. He is scheduled to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, PM Nawaf Salam and Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, al-Akhbar newspap»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7 pct, respectively, the NBS said. "The Board made the decision primarily in view of actua»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a significant road improvement initiative in the Nad Al Sheba 3 neighbourhood, bringing newly paved internal roads, enhanced lighting, and better traffic management infrastructure to the area. The project saw roughly two kilometres of roads»»»

Dubai: Lulu Group International said Thursday has arranged special flights to transport fresh food products from India to Kuwait, including fruits, vegetables and meat supplies for its retail operations. Two special flights operated by Kuwait Airways departed from Kochi and Delhi on March 12, carry»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of New Zealand HE Christopher Luxon. At the beginning of the call, the prime minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the continued brutal I»»»

Tunis, March 12, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia increased its footwear sales to Brazil during the first two months of 2026, according to data for published by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) and reported by the Brazili-Arab News...»»»

Nineteen people have been jailed over an attack which killed more than 100 people at a concert hall near Moscow, the deadliest mass shooting in Russia in two decades. A Russian military court handed life sentences to four gunmen and 11 accomplices. Four other defendants were given between 19 and 22»»»

Greece's National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias Thursday said that for his country, it was a duty to respond to Bulgaria's request for support against risks arising from the war in Iran. He spoke to reporters at a joint statement with his Bulgarian counterpart Atanas Zarpyanov. Dendias is on a one»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Thursday met with Greece's Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, who is visiting Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. The two discussed the potential for shared priorities that could strengthen the strategic positions of both countries»»»

BusinessGermanyOil price hike threatens Germany's economySabine KinkartzHow high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline, and diesel? There is great concern that the price shock could dash hopes for economic recovery in Germany. https://p.dw.com/p/5AH3aGermany holds 143 million barre»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes bomb the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh 3 times 12-03-2026 13:55 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli drone sirens sound »»»

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Paris, March 12 (SANA) The International Energy Agency (IEA) said Thursday that the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East has caused the largest disruption to global oil supplies since records began. In a report cited by AFP, the agency said oil production in Gulf states has fallen sharply»»»

Two Chinese backpackers working their way around Australia have been found dead inside their vehicle after it was swept away in severe flooding in Queensland's Gympie region. Image by Simaah from Pixabay March 12 (UPI) -- Police divers in Australia's Greater Sunshine Coast region on Thursday recove»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has received a number of messages and telegrams from ministers of interior and security officials of brotherly and friendly countries, following the Iranian attack on »»»

Seoul: South Korea said Thursday a fuel price cap would take effect from midnight to mitigate pressure on the country's energy supply during the Mideast conflict. The country is heavily reliant on energy imports, including shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and has said it will try to find alt»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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'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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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 (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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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,»»»