‘Real threat’ of Polish EU exit – Tusk
There is “a real threat” that Poland could leave the EU, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, after the country’s president vetoed a bill that would have allowed Warsaw to tap billions in defense loans from the bloc. President Karol Nawrocki last week vetoed legislation that would have let Warsaw d»»»
Federation of GCC Chambers strongly condemns Iranian attacks, seeks to boost Gulf economy
Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»
Saudi Arabia Reinforces Global Mining Leadership at PDAC 2026 in Canada
Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»
Syrian delegation participates in anti-fraud conference at UN headquarters in Vienna
Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»
China Warns Trump's Latest Tariff Moves Could Damage Trade Ties
China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»
Plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz will not be under NATO: UK Prime Minister
London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»
Afghan asylum-seeker who helped U.S. military dies in ICE custody - UPI.com
An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»
Trade House of Kyrgyzstan planned to be opened in Chengdu, China - | 24.KG
Zhusubali Toromamatov, Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan in China, met with Li Yuping, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Bureau of Commerce. The parties discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The ma»»»
Hotels, flats turn away displaced Lebanese over fears they could be Israeli targets
After being forced to flee with his family from Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon, Hussein Fakih searched in vain for an apartment, amid strict measures imposed by hotels and landlords afraid that guests might be targeted by Israel. In two weeks of war, Israel has carried out surprise strikes o»»»
Photovoltaic project in Gabès selected to receive grant from Japanese government
Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- A 130 MW photovoltaic project in Gabès was selected last February to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism (CCEM), Japan's embassy in Tunisia said. The mechanism aims to...»»»
SCNS Chairman promises businesses protection from pressure - | 24.KG
The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, met with representatives of the country’s business community. The SCNS press center reported. It is noted that the meeting was held as part of the implementation of the policy to end unjustified ins»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Kenya, conveys condolences over victims of heavy rains, floods
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over the victims of heavy rains and flooding, which resulted in dozens of deaths and significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences »»»
Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Korean Ambassador discuss infrastructure projects - | 24.KG
The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Damir Osmonov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic, Kim Kwang-jae, at the Ministry of Health. According to the press center, during the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and pr»»»
Hamad Medical Corporation announces operating hours for Eid holidays
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the operating hours for its services during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday from March 17 to March 23, 2026. Emergency Services The Trauma and Emergency Center will continue to operate as normal, providing services 24 hours a day, seven da»»»
New Study Highlights Gaps in Civil and Criminal Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence in Bulgaria
A new study has highlighted the gaps in civil and criminal protection for the victims of domestic violence in Bulgaria. It also showed that domestic violence in Bulgaria is predominantly gender-based and targets women. The analysis looked into the practices and challenges in combating violence agai»»»
Live updates: Trump pressures NATO, China to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Israel launches ‘targeted’ Lebanon ground operations – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli army soldiers in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon today. Odd Andersen / AFP – Getty Images What to know TRUMP’S HORMUZ DEMANDS: President Donald Trump has warned NATO faces a “very bad” future if allies do not send warships to help end the Iranian blockade of the crucial »»»
Senate prepares to debate SAVE Act amid partisan split - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a press conference on March 3. Thune and Republican Senators are gearing up for a fight over the Save America Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the SAVE America Act »»»
Cabinet launches 2 new reforms on financial market and health certificates - | 24.KG
Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev held a regular staff meeting. The agenda included the results of socioeconomic development for January — February 2026, budget execution, new 100-day reforms, and preparations for spring field work. According to preliminary data, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP for the two mont»»»
Syria and UN discuss energy sector cooperation
Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met with Nathalie Fustier, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, to discuss priority issues in the country’s energy sector, the ministry said. According to a statement posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel, the mee»»»
Iraq Hopes to Ship Oil to Türkiye by Pipeline as War Cuts off Exports
Iraq is hoping to ship up to 250,000 barrels of oil per day to a port in Türkiye via a rehabilitated pipeline, its oil minister said, after the US-Israeli war on Iran cut off its main export route. The amount would be just a fraction of the roughly 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) that Iraq export»»»
Sharjah Taxi distributes 21,000 iftar meals to drivers during Ramadan
Sharjah: In collaboration with the Sharjah Charity International, Sharjah Taxi has distributed 21,000 iftar meals to taxi drivers across the emirate during Ramadan, providing around 700 meals daily. The initiative recognises the efforts of taxi drivers and aims to ease the challenges of fasting whi»»»
Tricky negotiations begin to renew trade pact between the US, Mexico and Canada
Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup. Much of thi»»»
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people,»»»
EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Trump has asked allies — including France, Ch»»»
US-Israeli war on Iran triggers potential global fertilizer shortage
The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertilizer plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis. For farmers in the northern hemisphere, the war has come at the worst possible time. The spring planting season has begun, »»»
Hong Kong warns govt departments not to install AI tool OpenClaw
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's technology secretary said on Monday he has asked government departments not to install the artificial intelligence agent tool OpenClaw, citing security risks. OpenClaw, created in November by an Austrian coder, has gripped tech-savvy companies and individuals on the mainland,»»»
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Kenya's foreign minister says Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan nationals to fight in the war in Ukraine. Musalia Mudavadi made the announcement while sitting next to his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, after talks between the pair in Moscow. "I want to make it clear that we have now a»»»
Top-of-the-List Candidates: Progressive Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria, the coalition featuring former President Rumen Radev (2017–2026), announced its top-of-the-list candidates for the snap parliamentary elections on April 19. Rumen Radev tops the lists in the 2nd constituency in Burgas and the 25th constituency in Sofia. Among the top-of-the-li»»»
Top-of-the-List Candidates: GERB-UDF
GERB's Executive Committee has approved the top-of-the-list candidates of the GERB-UDF coalition for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections, the GERB party said in a Monday press release. As usual, GERB Chairman Boyko Borissov tops two lists: in Sofia's 25th multi-member constituency and in Plov»»»
OECD: Ensuring fiscal sustainability, improving competitiveness, and boosting employment are essential for Romania
The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»
Israeli DM Declares Start of Ground Operation in Lebanon, Singles Out “Shiite Residents”
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz officially declared on Monday the start of a ground operation in Lebanon, even as the occupation army has largely failed to push forward along the border since the launch of the Israeli aggression on March 2, facing stiff resistance from Hezbollah fighters. Fol»»»
UAE Cyber Security Council conducts specialised cyber exercise
The UAE Cyber Security Council today conducted a specialised cyber exercise in collaboration with Immersive, a company specialising in strengthening human-centric cyber resilience. The exercise comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the cyber readiness of government entities across the UAE ami»»»
Mojsilovic meets with KFOR commander
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Saturday to discuss the security situation in the autonomous province of Kosovo-Metohija and activities being undertaken by the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR to mo»»»
‘Not NATO’s war’: Germany, UK push back on Trump pressure over Hormuz
Germany and the United Kingdom have pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the escalating war with Iran, stressing that the conflict is not a mission for the alliance. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman said Monday that the»»»
US Marines deploy as Trump weighs seizing Iran’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Kharg Island
Dubai: The deployment of US Marines to the Middle East is raising fresh questions about Washington’s next moves in the escalating conflict with Iran — and whether Tehran’s key oil export hub on Kharg Island, often described as the “crown jewel” of Iran’s energy sector, could become a target. A Mari»»»
Spain Rules Out Participating in Military Operations in Strait of Hormuz
Spain will not take part in any military mission in the Strait of Hormuz because it considers the US-Israeli war on Iran to be illegal, Madrid's defense and foreign affairs ministers said on Monday. The leftist coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has criticized the offensive an»»»
PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK is working with allies on a "viable, collective plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after President Trump urged Britain and other countries to send warships to the Gulf to help protect the shipping channel, which is vital for global oil sup»»»
Over 11,500 Unemployed Start Work in February with Labour Offices' Assistance
In February, 11,544 unemployed found jobs with the assistance of labour offices in Bulgaria. Additionally, 735 employed individuals, students, and pensioners received assistance in changing or advancing their career paths. Thus, the total number of people who found employment during the month reach»»»
Vineyard in North Central Bulgaria Quarantined Due to Dangerous Disease
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced Monday that it has placed under quarantine 20.66 ha of vineyards in the north-central Veliko Tarnovo Region due to a "devastating disease". A buffer zone of approximately 140 ha around the vineyard has also been established for a period of one year.»»»
Spotlight - From missile strikes to rocketing oil prices: The economic consequences of the Iran war
FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks with Guy Laron, senior lecturer in international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, about the economic consequences of the ongoing war in Iran, from rising oil prices to how the strategic Strait of Hormuz can be used as an economic weapon. Produced by Théo»»»
Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms? That is where positions diverge. President Donald Trump's war aims have been somewhat opaque, appearing to vacillate between a simple curtailment of Iran's nuclear programme, to capitulation to all »»»
Interior Ministry: 80,884 Recorded Crimes in 2025, Down From Previous Years
Bulgaria recorded 80,884 crimes in 2025, including 70,075 offences against individuals and property and 10,809 economic crimes, according to a written reply by Interior Minister Emil Dechev to a question from Ivaylo Shotev MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria. The data show a 4% decrease»»»
PM Gurov, French Ambassador Dumoulin Discuss Bilateral Relations, International Issues
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin discussed the development of bilateral relations and current topics on the European and international agenda at a meeting, the Council of Ministers said on Facebook on Monday. During the talks, it was underlined »»»
Iran Detains 500 Suspected Spies for Enemies Amid Wartime: Police Chief
Iran’s police forces have arrested 500 individuals on charges of sharing information with enemies during the ongoing US-Israel war against the Islamic Republic, the country’s police chief announced Sunday. Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan stated in a televised interview that 250 of those detained»»»
Trump may delay state visit if China doesn't help defend Hormuz Strait - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump warned he may postpone an upcoming trip to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping if China doesn't agree to help defend the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to postpone an upcoming »»»
Mucunski: Business partnerships key to boosting Macedonian-Japanese trade
Skopje, 11 March 2026 (MIA) — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski called for a deeper economic cooperation with Japan, telling a bilateral business forum Wednesday that the two nations must move beyond their already excellent friendship to a partnership producing "concrete»»»
Flights disrupted at DXB — airlines restarted services in matter of hours. Here’s the latest.
Dubai: Flights across the UAE are gradually resuming after a disruption early Monday near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from DXB to selected destinations following a temporary suspension implemented as a»»»
Justice Ministry Hosts Discussion on Criteria for Nominations to Key Judicial Positions
An expert discussion on the development of transparent criteria for nominating candidates for key positions in the judiciary was organized on March 19 by the Justice Ministry. The creation of such a standard is among the priorities of the current caretaker government in the area of justice, in acco»»»
Is this product 'human-made'? The race to establish an AI-free logo
Organisations worldwide are racing to develop a universally recognised label for "human-made" products and services as part of the growing backlash against AI use. Declarations like "Proudly Human", "Human-made", '"No A.I" and "AI-free" are appearing across films, marketing, books and websites. It »»»