Dubai: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, affirmed that the hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Jordan, which resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, private propert»»»

In response to the current regional developments and the resulting disruptions to travel movements, Etihad Rail has decided, in coordination with all security authorities in Abu Dhabi, to operate exceptional train services from the Al Ghuwaifat border area with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Al Fay»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) confirms that all health centres continue to operate as normal, providing a full range of primary healthcare services. All scheduled appointments and specialist clinics are running as usual. Appointment booking and enquiries Patients may book, can»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from President of the friendly Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the call, HE the President discussed the situation in the State of Qatar and affirmed his country's full solidarity and sup»»»

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has called on India to return to the “negotiating table,” while asserting that New Delhi and Kabul have only seen a “fraction” of Islamabad’s military capabilities. In an address to the joint session of Pakistan’s parliament on Monday, Zardari said war was a las»»»

The Consumer Protection Commission in Bulgaria has launched checks at fuel stations across the country to determine whether retail prices have risen and, if so, whether such increases are justified. Economy Minister Irina Shtonova announced the measure at a briefing at the Council of Ministers, add»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP)- The situation of organic farming was discussed and strategic guidelines for the sector's development were outlined as the National Commission of Organic Farming held a working session on Tuesday. There are presently over...»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – Tunisia is taking part from March 2 to 5, 2026, in the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, one of the most prominent international events in the telecommunications and innovation sector.Under the supervision of the Export...»»»

The UAE has stressed the importance of responsible communication and public awareness amid the rapid spread of information across digital platforms, reaffirming that national security is a shared responsibility. Authorities said maintaining stability requires cooperation between institutions and th»»»

Libya’s parliamentary leaders are queuing up to distance themselves from the newly introduced and extremely unpopular import tax. The Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR) – parliament – Ageela Saleh, yesterday denied responsibility for passing the new controversial tax imposed on some »»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Karima Bardaoui, participated last Monday in a consultative meeting convened by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola.The meeting, held at the...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared Force Majeure to its affected buyers. Force majeure refers to unforeseen events beyond a party's control that prevent contractual obligations. »»»

Bulgarian authorities do not register heightened migratory pressure at this stage. Following a government meeting, Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev stated that there are currently no indicators suggesting an increase in migration flows toward the country. He clarified that only one individual h»»»

Dubai: As tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, a wave of photos and videos has flooded social media. However, not all circulating content is accurate. One of which is a footage of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) on a livestream when a massive explosion occur»»»

Parliament approved on Wednesday that individuals under 16 will receive the same legal protections against sexual offenses as children under 14. The bill was submitted by MPs from MRF– New Beginning. Parliament also decided that sexual abuse of a person under 16 will be punishable by imprisonment r»»»

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have exposed a deepening rift at the top of the EU, as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the bloc’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, find themselves on a “collision course” in a backroom power struggle, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The EU was wi»»»

Share: Image- Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Tom Perry and Nazih Osseiran, Reuters BEIRUT – »»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team of Ras Al Khaimah held a meeting to review the current situation and enhance the emirate’s preparedness to deal with potential emergencies. The meeting was chaired by Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan, Commander-in-Chief of Ras A»»»

Dubai: Smoke billowed above damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli air strikes hit the Haret Hreik neighbourhood, a known stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The attack came as the widening Middle East conflict entered its fifth day, raising fears of further regiona»»»

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Bulgaria for violating the rights of Elka Atanasova by failing to take effective action against illegal coal mining in Pernik, the Za Zemiata [For the Earth] ecological association said on Wednesday. “This decision is a clear signal that the state»»»

The Council of Ministers approved a decision to determine the government delegation of the Republic of Bulgaria that will participate in the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s 14th Ministerial Conference, which will take place from March 26 to 29 in Yaounde, Cameroon. The Bulgarian delegation will be»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thanichaired the regular meeting of the Cabinet held this afternoon at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet commended the decisive role of the Qatari Ar»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - The Specialised Criminal Division for Terrorism Cases to the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced on Tuesday former Public Prosecutor Bechir Akremi to 23 years in prison, and Habib Ellouz (Ennahdha movement leader) and...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait has announced an automatic extension of visit visas for one month, and granting an additional 3-month absence permit for residents currently outside the country. "All types of visit entry visas that have expired or are about to expire dur»»»

Despite a devastating war that was followed by 15-month Israeli aggression and renewed brutal offensive that started on Monday, Hezbollah continues to carry the fight deep into the occupied territories, demonstrating sustained operational capacity and unwavering resolve. The Lebanese resistance gro»»»

Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kyrgyz Republic Saidikram Niyazhodjaev. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting participants noted the progressive developmen»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning has called on President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) in response to the situation in the Middle East. Bulgaria and its citizens need nationally responsible decisions, MRF-New Beginning Deputy»»»

The New York Times earlier published satellite images showing that Iranian missile and drone strikes had crippled communication infrastructure at several American military facilities in the Middle East. “Disabling US radar stations in the Middle East is a serious loss because these systems play a k»»»

The parliamentary committee, leader by socialist, Fatmir Xhafaj has advanced discussions on reinforcing legislative oversight, placing institutional accountability and transparency at the center of its agenda. It formally addressed proposals aimed at strengthening parliamentary supervision over the»»»

Bulgaria is reassessing its position regarding the risks posed by the conflict in the Middle East. Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov announced that the Ministry of Defense will conduct an urgent analysis of threats and risks following recent developments in the region. According to Zaprya»»»

Nearly 150 people were missing and several dead after an Iranian warship sank Wednesday off Sri Lanka following what crew members reported as an explosion, officials said. Sri Lanka's navy rescued 32 sailors from the frigate IRIS Dena but hopes were fading for 148 other sailors, the island's Foreig»»»

Dubai: The irony isn’t lost on Dubai-based travel content creator Kaunain Fatima, 29, who finds herself stranded in Tanzania after what was meant to be a carefree girls’ trip to Zanzibar. “Most of the stranded tourists are hoping to fly out, but my friend and I just want to get home to the UAE,” sh»»»

Construction of a modern stone crushing plant is nearing completion in the city of Manas. Once operational, the plant will provide permanent jobs for approximately 70 local residents. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Jalal-Abad region reported. The plant’s production c»»»

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, including Tehran, resulting in significant damage and civilian casualties. In retaliation, Iran launched strikes on several countries in the region, including US military bases and Israeli territory. This escalation occurred des»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US President Donald Trump betrayed both the indirect negotiations with Tehran and the American people by launching unprovoked aggression against Iran. In a post published on social media platform X on Wednesday, Araghchi said, “When complex nuclear negoti»»»

The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced in a statement the elimination of a cell of armed agents affiliated with the American-Zionist enemy in Tehran. The statement explained that the agents were planning to carry out the orders of their aggressor masters in Tehran, but the anonymous soldier»»»

DOHA: In light of the current circumstances and given the sensitivity and strategic importance of electricity transmission and distribution stations as vital state facilities, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged the public to refrain from parking vehicles in fro»»»

US President Donald Trump has likened Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to 19th-century showman and hoaxer P. T. Barnum. Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while criticizing his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for providing unconditional military aid to Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, »»»

Six US servicemen were killed in an Iranian strike on a military installation in Kuwait on Sunday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has confirmed. While the Pentagon chief claimed the base’s defenses were penetrated by a single munition, media reports suggest it lacked proper fortifications and ant»»»

Thousands of mourners have filled the streets of the southern Iranian city of Minab for the funeral of 168 schoolgirls and staff killed in an attack on an elementary school on the opening day of the US-Israeli strikes. Images from the funeral show row upon row of small, shallow graves – the final r»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz refused to back Spain while US President Donald Trump trashed Madrid over its refusal to host American planes for the ongoing war in the Middle East. Instead, Merz fell into NATO talking points, criticizing Madrid for not committing to the military bloc’s target of »»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - To address Tunisia’s debt burden and restore fiscal sustainability, the country should prioritise a mixed strategy centred on gradual fiscal consolidation combined with enhanced revenue mobilisation, according to a policy...»»»

Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - Scattered and sometimes stormy rains are expected over most regions as of Thursday March 5, 2026, in the late afternoon, according to a weather situation monitoring bulletin published on Wednesday by the National Institute of...»»»

Damascus, March 4 (SANA) Syria and Saudi Arabia signed Wednesday a memorandum of understanding aimed at rehabilitating and operating state-owned textile facilities as part of Syria’s efforts to revive its cotton and textile industry. The memorandum was signed in the presence of Syrian Economy and I»»»

Peace Homes Development joined a growing list of contributors to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, with a contribution of Dh5 million. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister o»»»

Europe has reacted cautiously — and in some cases critically — to the escalating conflict with Iran, as several leaders express concern over the widening war and the continent struggles to present a united response. When the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, “very fe»»»

TEHRAN Iran announced that a state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had been planned for Wednesday evening in Tehran, was postponed "in anticipation of unprecedented turnout," state television reported. "The farewell ceremony for the martyred Imam has been postponed. The new»»»

Baghdad: Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday the extension of the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 48 hours. In a statement, the authority said the closure will remain in effect from today, until noon on Saturday as a temp»»»

The caretaker Government Wednesday approved financing for the Ministry of Defence in the amount of EUR 3,033,454 to carry out payments in 2026 under the terms of International Agreement BU-P-AAL, "Acquisition of a Mobile Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) and Related Equipment, Spare Parts,»»»

The Council of Ministers has approved a decision on Bulgaria's participation with a national stand at the BIOFACH CHINA 2026, an international organic food exhibition, which will take place from May 18 to 20, 2026, in Shanghai, China. BIOFACH CHINA is among the world’s most prestigious exhibitions »»»