Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis
Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Kacharov, Bulgaria’s long-term»»»
Orchestro.AI’s Angelic intelligence targets GCC expansion after $15M seed funding
A new enterprise artificial intelligence software platform, Orchestro.AI’s Angelic intelligence, is preparing for global expansion with growing interest from the Gulf region, as organisations increasingly prioritise trust and governance in AI deployment. Angelic intelligence, developed by technolog»»»
Trump wants to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement. Will Georgia voters listen?
Her name isn't on the ballot. She no longer serves in Congress. But Marjorie Taylor Greene is looming large in the minds of north-west Georgia voters as they prepare to choose who to replace her with in Washington. Known for her hard-line Christian conservative views, brash committee appearances, a»»»
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
Uber has launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling "more comfortable in the back seat" and "more confident behind the wheel", Uber said. The »»»
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states such as Pakistan; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks like the Fede»»»
Libya signs agreement with Italy’s Autorito to print and supply school textbooks for academic year 2026-27
An agreement for the printing and supply of textbooks for the 2026-2027 academic year was signed yesterday at the Prime Minister’s office, under the supervision of the newly installed Minister of Education Mohamed Al-Grew. The matter of the timely printing and delivery of Libya’s school textbooks, »»»
Vazrazhdane Ready to Cooperate with Anyone Who Supports Party's Governance Programme
Vazrazhdane is ready to cooperate with anyone who supports the party's demands and governance programme in the next parliament, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said here on Tuesday. He was speaking at a BTA-hosted news conference where representatives of the party announced Vazrazhdane's top»»»
Committee approves increase in capacity of small HPPs to 50 MW - | 24.KG
A parliamentary committee has approved in the second reading a bill proposing to increase the maximum capacity of small hydropower plants from 30 to 50 megawatts. The amendments were endorsed by the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of»»»
President Iotova: March 10 Reminds Us to Stand Against Hatred, Wherever It Appears
President Iliana Iotova on Tuesday described the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust as “one of the most righteous pages in Bulgarian history.” She spoke at a ceremony in Sofia marking the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crim»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy force consisting of several bulldozers and tanks advances towards Azrael area in the outskirts of Kfar Shouba, under artillery and phosphorus bombardment - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy force consisting of several bulldozers and tanks advances towards Azrael area in the outskirts of »»»
North Bucharest Investments adds HILS Nord residential project to portfolio
North Bucharest Investments (NBI) has entered into a partnership with HILS Development to promote the HILS Nord residential project, a large-scale development in northern Bucharest. Through this collaboration, HILS Nord becomes part of the North Bucharest Investments portfolio, adding a project aim»»»
Lives Being Upended on Massive Scale in Lebanon, Says UN Refugee Agency
Lives have been upended on a massive scale in Lebanon amid a wider conflict in the Middle East, with more than 667,000 people now registered as displaced within the country - an increase of 100,000 in just one day - the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Lebanon was dragged into the US-Israel»»»
Right-wing AfD makes historic gains in west German election
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has scored a record result in Baden‑Wurttemberg’s regional elections, doubling its vote share from the previous election and achieving its highest result outside its traditional heartland. The right-wing party finished third in the election held over the week»»»
EU reveals total spent on Ukraine
The European Union has spent €195 billion on Ukraine since the escalation of its conflict with Russia four years ago, according to the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. She revealed the updated figure amid growing unease and divisions among member states about Brussels’ continuing military »»»
Luxury hotels, London mansions: €400m property network linked to Mojtaba Khamenei
Dubai: A network of luxury properties across Europe — including high-end hotels in Germany and prime real estate in London — has been linked to associates of Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to investigations by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. The reports suggest»»»
Media Review: March 10
HEADLINES Tuesday’s print media highlight economic issues, household finances and political debates. 24 Chasa reports that pensioners may receive at least EUR 20 more for Easter and examines the growing use of quick loans for repairs, household appliances and bills, as well as the problem of unpaid»»»
Kyrgyzstan to establish Digital Technology School for Adults Mektep 21 - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted a resolution establishing the educational institution Mektep 21 — Digital Technology School under the Ministry of Education. The new organization will provide continuing education for adults in the IT field. The project aims to develop digital educatio»»»
Price rise of onion, tomato temporary, assures UAE Ministry of Economy
Abu Dhabi: Price increases in some food commodities, such as onions and tomatoes, over the past two days are temporary and limited, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism said on Tuesday, March 10. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry said the price changes we»»»
Putin Conveys to Trump Proposals for Resolving Crisis Around Iran - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to US President Donald Trump proposals for resolving the crisis around Iran, and Moscow will see how the coordination process goes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Monday, Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation »»»
Op-Ed: Boulos entrenches Libya’s "flawed reality" and absence of a European role opens door to paths that deepen crisis
Speaking to on the current impasse in Libya’s political roadmap, Rabie Shreir, a former member of the UN-organised Libyan Political Dialogue, warned that the multiplicity of international and regional interventions in the Libyan political file contributes to complicating the situation instead of pu»»»
No drones allowed: UAE aviation authority stresses strict compliance
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has reaffirmed the complete ban on operating all types of drones and light sport aircraft in the UAE, citing exceptional circumstances currently facing the country. In a statement, the authority stressed that the prohibition remains strictly in force and »»»
Pakistan’s first woman Everest climber motivates youth in Dubai
Dubai: Acclaimed Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig shared her extraordinary journey from the remote valleys of Gilgit to the summits of the world’s highest peaks, inspiring young girls and boys during a special Ramadan Suhoor recently hosted by the Ismaili Centre Dubai. The event brought together s»»»
Saudi Economy Records Strongest Growth in Two Years in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s economy posted its strongest growth in two years in 2025, expanding by 4.5 percent, supported by gains across all major economic sectors and a robust performance in the final quarter of the year. According to estimates released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), real g»»»
BRD Group acquires Patria Asset Management
The Romanian UCITS market ended 2025 with total net assets of approximately RON 39.2 billion, of which local funds accounted for RON 36.6 billion. The market currently serves over 1.1 million investors Patria Asset Management manages five open-ended investment funds: • two funds (ETFs) listed on th»»»
Cabinet of Ministers expands use of funds from currency swap transactions - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 305, dated June 19, 2023, regulating the procedure for conducting currency asset exchange transactions. The document aims to improve the mechanism for currency swap transactions and expand the use of the funds received. According to »»»
Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide who revealed the existence of damaging recordings related to the break-in at the Watergate hotel in Washington DC, died aged 99 on Monday, according to his wife. During questioning by a Senate committee in 1973, Butterfield made the bombshell discl»»»
Corporate fleet electrification could save €246 billion in operating costs if key barriers jointly addressed – report
Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility, which finds that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets could unlock up to €246 billion in cumul»»»
Mark Twain International School to invest EUR 30 million in new Balotești campus
Mark Twain International School, together with Partener Construct Logistic and a group of real estate investors, has started works on a new school campus in Balotești. The project, developed under the Romania Education Alliance, involves an investment of EUR 30 million and is scheduled to open by f»»»
Low-Carbon Transition in Tunisia: Meeting on March 13 to unpack stakes of carbon tax and credits
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - An evening debate on the theme "Carbon tax and credits: strategic implications for Tunisia" will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Tunis, at the initiative of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) in collaboration with...»»»
CEPEX: Call for participation in VivaTech, June 17-20 in Paris
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) announced on Tuesday a call for participation for Tunisian start-ups and small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to partake in the Viva Technology (VivaTech) event, due next...»»»
MOSH Bar & Dinner brings Michelin-starred chefs to Bucharest, after EUR 2 million turnover in 2025
The initiative marks a stage of maturity for the business, following a 2025 in which the location generated a turnover of approximately 10 million lei (2 million euros). This figure is similar to the one recorded in 2024, achieved within a market context characterized by a 1.9% decrease in revenues»»»
Pakistan Navy moves to secure shipping routes amid war
Dubai: Pakistan has launched a naval operation to safeguard shipping and energy supplies as the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens vital maritime routes and pushes global oil prices higher, according to reports by Dawn. The Pakistan Navy said it had initiated Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter what »»»
Foreign Minister: Today We Honour Both Human Salvation and Memory of Bulgaria
The rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust during World War II has very important implications for the present day, Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews next to the St Sophia Basilica in the capital on Tuesday. March 10 is observe»»»
Oil profiteers warned of 'consequences’: Philippines
Manila: The Philippine warned fuel retailers and fuel hoarders against exploiting the Middle East conflict, saying the government will pursue legal action against companies that engage in profiteering. As local consumers the feel the pinch, some fuel retailers are already rationing fuel amid the pr»»»
Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana gets her own Barbie: Marketing ploy or milestone for women?”
Dubai: I never let my daughter play with Barbie. Hear me out now: There are already enough problems in the world (looking at you, over-sharing influencers with Get Ready With Me in fancy designer bags reels), I didn’t need to toss impossible beauty standards into the mix. Those plastic dolls were i»»»
India tightens gas supplies over Mideast war, restaurants warn of closures
Mumbai, India: India ordered tighter controls over natural and cooking gas on Tuesday following import disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with restaurants warning it could spark widespread closures. The world's most populous nation is the fourth largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buye»»»
Romanians’ refrigerators during cold season: citrus fruits, potatoes, and chicken top the list
The research highlights Romanians’ food preferences during the cold season, taking into account the 5-4-3-2-1 shopping method for a balanced diet, proposed by Carrefour and supported by nutritionists: 5 types of vegetables, 4 types of fruit, 3 sources of protein, 2 servings of complex carbohydrates»»»
US dollar nears LE53 in a first, while dirham up by 20 piasters
The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Monday’s trading, recording a significant increase in several banks operating in the local market – reaching the LE 53 mark for the first time in its history. The price of the Emirati dirham also rose against the pound by about 20 p»»»
Aramco Bolsters Global Oil Market Stability Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Amid growing logistical challenges facing the energy sector, operational moves by Saudi Aramco are emerging as a stabilizing factor in global oil supply. The company has offered additional crude shipments on the spot market, a step analysts see as aimed at absorbing supply shocks and ensuring the c»»»
EU moves to allow two years’ jail for families facing deportation
Migrant families and minors could end up jailed for two years under new deportation rules voted through by a rightwing faction of European lawmakers, in what some critics say is reminiscent of Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) paramilitary. The vote on the return regulation o»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Middle East Tensions Mount After Strikes on Iran – Day 11
The Middle East remains on edge as the conflict triggered by the February 28 US–Israeli strikes on Iran enters its 11th day. The attacks, which targeted multiple Iranian sites and killed senior Iranian officials, sparked a major regional escalation and a wave of retaliatory missile and drone operat»»»
Egypt increases fuel prices amid ‘exceptional circumstances’
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 01: An ExxonMobil gas pump is seen on February 01, 2022 in Houston, Texas. The energy giant announced on Monday that it will be relocating its headquarters from Irving, Texas to north of Houston in the Spring area. ExxonMobil said in a statement that the move is scheduled »»»
Bulgarian F-16 Fighter Jets Perform Training Flights at Vasil Levski Airport
Bulgarian multi-role F-16 fighter jets conducted training flights at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday. The Ministry explained that the purpose of the flights was to prepare the flight crews for performing tasks with an approach for landing at civilian airport»»»
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf: We Don’t Look for Ceasefire
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic “definitely” doesn’t look for a ceasefire. In a post on X, the Iranian speaker said: “We are definitely not looking for a ceasefire; we believe that the aggressor should be punched in the mouth so that»»»
Bloomberg: Gulf oil giants deepen output cuts as ships avoid Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran targets Israel and Gulf countries, Netanyahu says 'not done yet'
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»
Bulgarian F-16s Fly Over Sofia - Not Related to Iran
Bulgarian F-16s carried out training flights over Sofia on Tuesday, March 10, as part of a planned exercise organized by the Ministry of Defense. The activity took place at Vasil Levski Airport and involved low-level flights both individually and in pairs, designed to prepare crews for landing appr»»»
North Korea and China to Resume Passenger Train Service After Six-Year Gap
South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that passenger train services between Pyongyang and Beijing are set to resume this week, marking the end of a six-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption restores a critical transport link between North Korea and its primar»»»
Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled
Paris, France, March 9, 2026 (AFP) -Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran war. The Iraqis are due to face either Suriname or Bolivia on Ma»»»
Loud explosions rock Safed, north of occupied Palestine: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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