Naharnet 4m

Macron, alongside Lebanese minister, warns against 'occupation'

French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting an event attended by a Lebanese minister, on Monday issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel. "No occupation, no form of colonization -- not here, not in the West Bank, nor anywhere else -- is able »»»

BBC 5m

Could Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?

Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»

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Kathimerini 5m

Unfit meat bound for hospitals seized in Piraeus raid

Officials from the Attica Regional Authority have seized approximately 3.5 tons of meat and fish, some of it destined for public hospitals, after declaring the products unfit for human consumption. Inspectors moved in on a premises in Piraeus following an anonymous complaint about conditions at the»»»

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The Peninsula 7m

Vietnam to cut domestic flights over jet fuel shortages

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three»»»

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24 News Agency 8m

Kyrgyzstan tightens torture law, expanding scope of responsible individuals - | 24.KG

The President of Kyrgyzstan signed a law amending the Criminal Code, aimed at clarifying and expanding penalties for torture. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 18, 2026. The amendments clarify the wording of Article 137 of the Criminal Code. Torture is now defined as the i»»»

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24 News Agency 8m

One in four Kyrgyzstanis lives in poverty — WFP data - | 24.KG

Approximately 26 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population lives below the poverty line. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) report, Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, March 2026, says. According to the study, more than 41 percent of the country’s residents cannot afford adequate nutrition, and 75 percent are f»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Rapid strike or long hold? US weighs airborne assault options in Iran scenario

Senior US military officials are weighing contingency plans to deploy elite airborne and marine forces to support potential operations targeting Iran, including a possible move to secure key energy infrastructure, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The planning — first reported b»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country in 2025, Data Shows

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest ‌country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»

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Al Awsat 20m

UK Pet Owners to Get Price Comparison Tools, Fee Caps Under New Vet Services Rules

Britain's veterinary services will be required to implement price transparency measures, cap prescription fees, while large chains will have to disclose their ownership, the competition watchdog said on Tuesday, as it moved to shake up the 6.7-billion-pound ($9 billion) sector. The UK's Competition»»»

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Al Awsat 20m

UAE Stocks Jump as US Postpones Strikes on Iran's Energy Sites

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates rose on Tuesday, in line with oil prices, after US President Donald Trump postponed strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. On Monday, Trump postponed the bombing of Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure because of what he described as productive t»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Rupee under pressure as oil, outflows among 5 key reasons

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Philippines: Grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from Mideast war a 'distinct possibility'

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from the US-Israel war on Iran is a "distinct possibility." Several countries have refused to refuel Philippine airlines, forcing carriers to load extra fuel for round trips, severely impacting long-haul f»»»

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BNE 26m

Crude market volatility reflects Trump administration’s unpredictable war moves, says analyst

In response to soaring global petroleum prices, the US has temporarily lifted sanctions to permit the sale and delivery of Iranian oil, allowing for up to 140 million barrels of crude to enter global markets over the coming weeks. »»»

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Actmedia 28m

Healthcare: Survey: Medical costs prompt Romanians to delay doctor visits

Medical costs are prompting Romanians to delay doctor visits, with 8 in 10 saying they would seek care sooner if they could pay in installments, according to a tbi bank survey of 1,072 respondents nationwide.Only 13.7% say they handle non-urgent tests or treatments on time, while over 42% admit the»»»

Actmedia 28m

Generic drugs account for 70% of treatments for patients in Romania, but the industry faces major challenges

Generic drugs play a vital role in ensuring access to treatment and maintaining the financial sustainability of the healthcare system. They account for the treatment of over 70% of Romanian patients, yet represent less than 20% of the total value of the pharmaceutical market. According to APMGR est»»»

Actmedia 28m

Tourism :TISA Hotel Group invests over EUR 6 million in Baile Olanesti

TISA Hotel Group has invested more than EUR 6 million in expanding its presence in Baile Olanesti, strengthening its position within Romania’s growing wellness and balneary tourism sector. The investment supports the development of Grand Hotel TISA, a four-star property scheduled for completion in »»»

Actmedia 28m

"Mihail Kogalniceau" International Airport in Constanta has new passenger terminal, through 57-million-euro project

The "Mihail Kogalniceanu" International Airport in Constanta officially inaugurated, on Tuesday, the new passenger terminal, an investment of 57 million euros, on European funds and from the state budget.The project "Terminal development, control tower and parking for the Mihail Kogalniceanu Intern»»»

Actmedia 28m

Infrastructure: About 250-255 km of highway, expressways expected for completion in 2026 in Romania

The 2026 budget of the Ministry of Transportation is modest in size, with additional funds being needed at the budget revision this summer to cover ongoing and new projects, Transport Minister Ciprian Erban said on last Tuesday, at the end of hearings in Parliament.He said that by the end of 2026, »»»

Naharnet 29m

Israeli strike on Bshamoun kills 2 after 7 overnight raids on Dahieh

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»

Al Awsat 33m

Back to Black: Facing Energy Shock, Asia Turns to Coal

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining. While leaning on the fossil fuel will raise emissions in the near term, the energy crisis is demonstrating the risks of »»»

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Naharnet 34m

Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil pri»»»

Al Manar 34m

Tel Aviv: Casualties, Extensive Damage in Largest Iranian Missile Attack Since War Outbreak - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Tel Aviv: Casualties, Extensive Damage in Largest Iranian Missile Attack Since War Outbreak 24-03-2026 10:13 AM Israeli security and rescue»»»

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Kathimerini 42m

Upgrades on track for Athens’ metro Line 1

The Athens metro and tram company (STASY) will conduct maintenance works on the metro’s Line 1 (Green Line) line between Piraeus and Kifissia, aiming to reduce delays and improve travel conditions for passengers, company officials have told Kathimerini. “For the first time we are proceeding with ma»»»

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Al Awsat 45m

On the Road with Antiprotons: CERN Runs Delicate Test on Transporting Ultrasensitive Antimatter

Scientists in Geneva are taking some antiprotons out for a spin — a very delicate one — in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive. If this so-called antimatter comes into contact with actual matter — even for a fraction of an instant — it will be annihilated in a quick flash of energy. So expe»»»

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RT 45m

Netanyahu pitched regime change in Iran to Trump ahead of joint attack – media

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced US President Donald Trump to mount a joint attack on Iran by promising a quick coup in the country, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources. In the conflict’s preparatory stages, Mossad head David Barnea proposed that the I»»»

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RT 45m

Ruins of Yugoslavia: How Russia learned that NATO poses a threat

On March 24, 1999, student Elena Milincic was at home with her sister and a friend in Belgrade. Suddenly, the quiet evening was interrupted by an air-raid siren. The girls quickly hid under a table. It wasn’t the safest place, but they had gotten lucky – their part of the city wasn’t attacked. Over»»»

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Novinite 46m

Bulgaria Faces Surge in Labor Costs: Real Estate and Construction Hit Hardest in 2025

Bulgaria saw a sharp rise in labor costs at the close of 2025, with total employer expenses per hour worked increasing by 13.9% in the fourth quarter compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. The rise was more pronounced in the se»»»

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Novinite 46m

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»»»

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Al Manar 46m

Hezbollah Military Media declares 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight including: statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media declares 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight including: statements 24-03-2026 09:42 AM Latest New»»»

BBC 54m

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»

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BBC 54m

UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body

The offshore energy industry has warned that the UK "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas and called for the government to support North Sea exploration. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said without more domestic production, the country risks becoming reliant on imports "at a time of rising g»»»

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BBC 54m

More Australian beef headed for Europe under new EU trade deal

More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn) was inked on Tuesday with Australia's prime minister and the head of the European »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 54m

Fifth Arrest Made in Police Sting Against Counterfeit Euro

A total of five people have been detained following an operation by the Counterfeiting Division of the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev said in a Facebook post Tuesday. Four of them - two Bulgarian and two Romanian citizens»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Team Qatar clinches 992 AM class win at Mugello

Doha: Team Qatar delivered an outstanding performance at the opening round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, securing a remarkable victory in the 992 AM category at the prestigious race held at Mugello Circuit in Tuscany, Italy. The Qatari trio of Abdulla Alkhelaifi, Ahmad Alemadi, and Faesal Al»»»

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Al Awsat 57m

Israeli Strike Near Beirut Kills 2 While Raids Target Southern Suburbs

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»

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Novinite 58m

Why Some Midlands Factories Still Rely on Clipboards During Peak Season

Each December, several factories across the Midlands manage their busiest weeks with clipboards in hand. Workers record order counts on paper, supervisors calculate stock levels manually, and dispatch teams cross-check handwritten notes against delivery schedules. This is not nostalgia. It reflects»»»

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Al Manar 58m

Israeli Magen David Adom ambulance service reports 6 Israelis injured in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Magen David Adom ambulance service reports 6 Israelis injured in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv 24-03-2026 09:37 AM Latest News»»»

Gulf News 1h

Oil prices split: Brent, WTI regain climb as market unconvinced about Trump's bombing 'pause' — Murban crude drops in market twist

Oil markets are currently being driven by two competing forces: escalating geopolitical risk pushing global benchmarks higher, and regional supply dynamics pulling some crude grades in the opposite direction. The rebound in Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reflects a renewed war premiu»»»

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UPI 1h

Prosecution reform bills approved at Cabinet in significant overhaul - UPI.com

President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two prosecution reform bills that would dismantle the current prosecution service later this year to separate its exclus»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flying from the UAE to the Philippines alone? What to prepare when minors travel without parents

Dubai: For many Filipino families in the UAE, there may be instances when children would need to travel back to the Philippines ahead of their parents, especially for school or family emergencies. However, when this happens, authorities require documentation to ensure the child’s safety and proper »»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Pakistan emerges as key mediator in US-Iran war, what we know so far

Dubai: As the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a central diplomatic player, with officials and international reports pointing to Islamabad’s growing role as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran in efforts to prevent a wider regional»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSL Cup: Al Rayyan target quarter-final win over Al Shahania as Umm Salal face Al Bidda

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will take on Al Shahania in the first QSL Cup quarter-final at Al Khor Stadium today, looking to continue their fine run in the revamped tournament. The Lions topped the single-stage league table with 25 points to book an automatic quarter-final berth, along with second-place»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Romanian woman cleared, Iranian man still investigated over UK submarine base intrusion attempt

An Iranian man who was arrested last week for an alleged attempt to enter Britain's nuclear submarine base in Scotland has been released pending further inquiries, Scottish prosecutors said on Monday, Reuters reports.The 34-year-old was detained on Thursday along with a 31-year-old Romanian woman a»»»

Actmedia 1h

Almost 30 million RON for 36 investments financed by the Ministry of Development

Almost 30 million RON were paid for 36 investments made through programs run by the Ministry of Development, MDLPA announced on Monday.According to the cited source, the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) has settled works worth a total of 29,775,567.67 RON for 36 inve»»»

Actmedia 1h

PSD to hold exit internal consultation on April 20

Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that 20 April has been set for an internal consultation on whether the party should remain in the ruling coalition, with eight regional meetings on the topic scheduled beforehand."We also made our political decisions today, rela»»»

Actmedia 1h

European Commissioner Costas Kadis visited a fish processing plant in the Danube Delta

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis visited a fish processing plant specializing in products from the Danube Delta in Tulcea and discussed with its representatives about investments in fish processing funded through the Aquaculture and Fisheries Programme (AFP), as well as o»»»

Actmedia 1h

Dacian Ciolos - Romania's candidate for position of Secretary General of Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie

Dacian Ciolos, former European Commissioner, is Romania's candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.The announcement was made on Monday by President Nicusor Dan, at the event organized on the occasion of the International Day of Francophon»»»

Actmedia 1h

Romania and Bulgaria will build a cross-border AI-based system to monitor pollution on the Danube

The ministry for regional development and public works announced on Monday that there follows the construction of a cross-border system for the monitoring of pollution on the Danube due to maritime transport. The pilot initiative will be implemented by the Executive Agency ‘Maritime Administration’»»»

UPI 1h

Kim Jong Un calls S. Korea ‘most hostile state,’ vows nuclear buildup - UPI.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here during the ruling party's Ninth Congress in February, declared South Korea the "most hostile state," state-run media reported Tuesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 24 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared South Korea the "most hostile st»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

8 Arrested in Brazil for 'Brutal' Attack on Capybara

Rio de Janeiro police said Monday they had arrested eight people for brutally beating a capybara -- the world's largest rodent whose chill demeanor has inspired countless memes online in recent years. Resembling a giant, gentle guinea pig, the shaggy, light brown capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris»»»

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