The role of Syrian women in the country’s economic recovery and social stability
Damascus, March 27 (SANA) Women are emerging as a key pillar in Syria’s economic recovery, supporting production and strengthening social stability amid growing efforts to expand their participation across various sectors. In a statement to SANA, Maysa Dahman, member of the Businesswomen Committee »»»
Government Unveils Measures to Cushion Effect of Middle East Conflict
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and his ministers announced Friday a package of measures aiming to Cushion the effect of the Middle East crisis. At a news briefing in the Council of Ministers' headquarters, he said that the package of measures aims to prevent the transmission of tensions alon»»»
British Foreign Secretary announces additional £2m humanitarian funding to Lebanon
At the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France, the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced an additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon bringing the British total contribution to £9.5 million since the beginning of the conflict. This funding will support U.N. OCHA’s Lebanon »»»
Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Crisis
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the telephone conversation, Araghchi and Lavrov discussed and exchan»»»
U.S. pressures Uruguay to break trade ties with China, minister says - UPI.com
Uruguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Gabriel Oddone said the pressure by the United States to break trade ties with China is applied daily and channeled through different areas of the bilateral relationship. File Photo by Federico Gutierrez/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Uruguayan Minister of Economy a»»»
New bridge links give Al Maryah motorists faster access to E12 highway
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has advised motorists to make use of new route options connecting Al Maryah Island to the E12 highway, offering shorter travel distances and smoother journeys across the capital. According to DMT, the two bridges provide multiple acces»»»
More Than 300 US Troops Injured Since Start of Iran War
More than 300 US troops have been wounded since the start of the Iran war on February 28, US Central Command said on Friday. "Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 US service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 273 troops have retu»»»
Iran Says Nuclear Facilities Have Been Targeted After Israel Says Attacks ‘Will Escalate and Expand’
Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»
G7 Ministers Urge End to Attacks Against Civilians in Middle East War
G7 foreign ministers Friday urged a stop to attacks against civilians in the Middle East war and urged Iran to immediately restore freedom of navigation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement, released in the name of all G7 members, including the United States, called for "an immediat»»»
G7 urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Paris: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven have called for the restoration of safe freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a joint statement issued after a meeting in France on Friday, the ministers stressed the need to limit the impact of th»»»
Gergana Aleksova Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Targovishte 28th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Gergana A»»»
Nikola Todorov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Morality, Unity and Honour for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Nikola To»»»
Tunisia–Germany: Ways to boost cooperation with North Rhine-Westphalia discussed
Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - Ways to bolster parliamentary and economic cooperation between Tunisia and the North Rhine-Westphalia's State Parliament (also named Landtag Nordrhein-Westfalen) took centre stage at a meeting held between Tunisia's Consul...»»»
Oslo steps up defence plan, strengthens control in border region
A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»
Alexander Pulev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Stara Zagora 27th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Alexander»»»
Djedovic Handanovic, World Bank delegation discuss new support programme
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a World Bank delegation on Friday to discuss a new multi-year support programme for projects in the Serbian energy sector, which would include financing the development of gas infrastructure and continued investm»»»
Infant mortality rises in Argentina, breaking long-term trend - UPI.com
Argentina's increase in infant mortality "is very concerning because it breaks a long-standing trend,” former Health Minister Adolfo Rubinstein said. Photo by to jarmoluk/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (UPI) -- Infant mortality in Argentina, a key indicator of health, social and economic conditions»»»
Hezbollah Says Clashed with Israeli Forces in Two South Lebanon Villages
Hezbollah said Friday its members had clashed directly with Israeli forces in two south Lebanon villages, as Israeli airstrikes on several areas killed at least six people, according to the health ministry. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters had clashed with "Israeli enemy army forces in t»»»
UAE aid convoys reach Gaza with essential supplies
Gaza: UAE aid convoys have once again arrived in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, providing essential supplies and humanitarian assistance to ease the difficult conditions faced by residents. A convoy under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza" initiative for the c»»»
Dubai sends 21.5 tonnes of medical aid to Lebanon
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support communities displaced in L»»»
850 missiles in 4 weeks: What the Iran war is costing the US
The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in just four weeks of war with Iran, a pace that has raised concerns inside the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles and the ability to sustain future military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post. The heavy relia»»»
Djedovic Handanovic meets with NIS directors
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with members of the NIS Board of Directors on Friday to discuss the oil company's business operations, the operations of its refinery and the prices of oil derivatives, and noted that the government had succeeded in k»»»
Legacy of Transatlantic Slave Trade Continues to Impact World Today – Researcher
The UN’s delayed recognition of slavery as a crime against humanity is due to "history being shaped by powers that were themselves involved in the trade," Mohammed Salah Djemal, a university lecturer and international security researcher told Sputnik. He further explained that the transatlantic sla»»»
Judge strikes down Trump administration attempt to ban Anthropic - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump ordered all government agencies to stop using Anthropic products last month after the company refused to allow its AI model to be used for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 2»»»
UAE aid convoys reach Gaza with essential supplies
Gaza: UAE aid convoys have once again arrived in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, providing essential supplies and humanitarian assistance to ease the difficult conditions faced by residents. A convoy under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza" initiative for the c»»»
Rubio demands G7 partners 'step up' and deal with Hormuz Strait crisis - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»
CIF 2026 : Towards strategic industrial and trade partnerships in Africa (Aslan Ben Rejeb)
Tunis, March 27 (TAP) - The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Investment Fprum (CIF 2026) is a cutting-edge strategic platform to achieve Tunisia's shift towards a more balanced economic repositioning, based on diversifying...»»»
Ivan Pasev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Treti Mart (March 3) for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivan Pase»»»
Vesela Momcheva-Taun Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vesela Mo»»»
Krasimir Krasimirov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Alliance for Rights and Freedoms for Lovech 11th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Krasimir »»»
Vladimir Georgiev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vladimir »»»
Berri stresses that Iranian ambassador expulsion is unacceptable
Speaker Nabih Berri has emphasized that the Foreign Ministry's decision to expel the Iranian ambassador "cannot pass." Al-Joumhouria newspaper said Berri confirmed to the parties concerned that what is required is "the cancellation of the decision to expel the ambassador and nothing less than that.»»»
SwissCham North Macedonia established as platform for promoting economic cooperation, investments
Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - The Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia (SwissCham MK) was promoted Wednesday as a new platform for advancing economic cooperation, investments, and corporate networking between North Macedonia and Switzerland. The Chamber is being established as the result of a long-stan»»»
Iran War Could Mean Stagflation for EU, Dombrovskis Says
The European Union economy is at risk of stagflation as a result of the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. "The outlook is clouded by profound uncertainty, but it is clear that we are at the risk of a stagflationary shock, that is »»»
Land of the Setting Sun? Japan Clings to US Vassalage Despite Energy Crunch Caused By Iran War
With 90% of Japan’s oil and 11% of its LNG sourced in the Persian Gulf, effectively closed thanks to the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tokyo has been put in a strategic bind, facing growing pressure both domestically and in ties with neighbors. Tokyo has contributed 80M barrels of oil to the G7-led 400M »»»
CPG: several loans extended over recent years failed to materialise into concrete achievements, says DG
Tunis, March 27 (TAP)- Several loans extended over the recent years failed to materialise into concrete achievements, Director General of the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG) Abdelkader El Amidi said. The company is facing structural challenges in...»»»
Senate votes to fund Homeland Security, but not ICE or deportation - UPI.com
The Senate voted early Friday morning to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but it left out immigration enforcement and deportation. This will, hopefully, ease airport constrataints. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- The Senate unanimously voted to reopen the Depa»»»
Oil prices surpass $110 per barrel despite Trump claim of Iran talks - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump told his cabinet on Thursday that Iran has granted passage to 10 oil tankers this week. He called it a “present” to the United States. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- Brent crude oil reached $111.41 per barrel Friday morning after two Chine»»»
Erdogan calls to counter misleading narratives, boost cooperation
Istanbul, March 27 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the international order established after World War II is facing a deep legitimacy crisis amid rapid global shifts and mounting challenges, calling for enhanced cooperation to address them. In a video message delivered on Friday »»»
12,800-Plus Claims for Compensation Payment Due to High Fuel Prices Submitted
Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov told reporters in Samuil municipality, Northeastern Bulgaria, on Friday that more than 12,800 claims for a EUR 20 compensation payment related to rising fuel prices had been submitted by midday on Friday. He reported that caretaker Prime M»»»
US banknotes to bear Trump’s signature in first for sitting presidents
US President Donald Trump’s signature is set to appear on US paper currency starting this summer, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. It will mark the first time a sitting US president’s signature has appeared on legal tender. The Treasury said the redesign is intended to mark America’s upcom»»»
Mickoski to launch regional initiative on joint energy investments
Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says he will initiate a regional initiative for joint energy investments potentially worth several billions of euros. PM Mickoski told Alfa that the region could work together on attracting future energy investments, recalling on his r»»»
Trump’s war, allies wary: What’s unfolding at the G7?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced an uphill task on Friday as he sought to convince sceptical allies of Washington’s strategy on Iran, with deep divisions surfacing at a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in France. The gathering comes amid the fourth week of the Iran war and growing instability in »»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev at Digital Qazaqstan: AI is already changing Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
As part of a working visit to Kazakhstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, participated in the International Digital Forum Digital Qazaqstan — 2026. Before the event, the heads of government of the EAEU countries and delegations from invited countries viewed a»»»
Rumen Radev Promises: No Money for Wars, Stronger State Control and Tough Anti-Graft Measures Needed
Rumen Radev, speaking at a pre-election gathering in Burgas, said that a central priority for “Progressive Bulgaria” is to keep the country out of ongoing armed conflicts in the region and beyond. The party position, according to a statement from its press center, frames this as a core national sec»»»
Iran starts to formalize chokehold on Hormuz Strait with 'toll booth' regime
Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to»»»
Launch of Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia – SwissCham MK
Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - The Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia – SwissCham MK will be officially launched Wednesday at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence. As announced, speakers at the event will include the President of SwissCham MK, the Swiss Ambassador to the country, Chr»»»
Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? How to respond immediately
Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»
German state railway loss widens, passengers warned of trouble ahead
Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. Deutsche Bahn lost 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2025, compared to a loss of 1.8 billion euro»»»
Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe', UN says
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the U.N. refugee agency warned Friday. Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UN»»»