U.S. Gas prices over $3.50 per gallon as strikes on Iran continue - UPI.com
The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues military action against Iran. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in the United States hit $3.54 on Tu»»»
UN expresses concern over disruption of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Geneva: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expressed concern Tuesday over the repercussions of the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on sectors such as energy and fertilisers, noting that the impact of the new reality may be severe on developing countries»»»
Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
Remand warrant issued for to head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected money laundering
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
CC-DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says Check of Voting Machines Used by MRF-New Beginning to Disrupt Process
On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»
Report: US tells Lebanon to go to negotiations under fire
The U.S. administration has delivered an urgent message to President Joseph Aoun, calling for a move toward negotiations with Israel, An-Nahar newspaper said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously received the same message during meetings with American and other Western officials, th»»»
Hungary's Parliament Passes Bill to Freeze Ukraine's Seized Gold, Cash
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to freeze gold and cash confiscated from Ukraine's Oschadbank for 60 days while their origin and purpose are investigated, as shown by the voting results. On Friday, the Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration said that it had »»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
Protesters in Downtown Sofia Demand Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov's Resignation
Citizens gathered outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Tuesday to demand the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. The protest was organized by the Justice for All initiative under the slogan “SarafOFF, You Are Fired!”. There was a heightened police presence in the area, a»»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Missile Strike Hits Bryansk, Leaving Dead and Injured – Governor
BRYANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - A missile strike has been carried out on Russia's Bryansk, there are people dead and injured, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Tuesday. "The city of Bryansk was hit by a missile attack… Unfortunately, there are dead and injured," Bogomaz said on Telegram. Priority meas»»»
Iran links Strait of Hormuz passage to diplomatic stance as Trump warns of further strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other intensified on Tuesday, as air strikes and missile attacks continued across the region, raising concerns that the war could expand further and threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
Probe opened into head of Tunis butchers’ chamber over suspected embezzlement of public funds
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – The Tunis Court of First Instance has launched a judicial inquiry over a complaint filed by the Ellouhoum Company against Ahmed Amiri, president of the Chamber of Butchers in Tunis, over suspicions of embezzlement of public...»»»
Noboa backs U.S. anti-drug strategy as Petro questions global drug war - UPI.com
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug trafficking, File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended stronger military cooperation with the United States to combat drug traffic»»»
Moscow condemns Israeli strike on Russian cultural center
Moscow has accused Israel of an “unprovoked act of aggression” after Israeli forces struck a Russian cultural center in Lebanon. The attack on the facility in the southern city of Nabatieh was reported on Sunday by its director, Asaad Diya, who said the building was empty at the time. Rossotrudnich»»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Parliamentary Forces Say Bulgaria Should Be Proud of Saving Its Jews 83 Years Ago, Clash over Deportations from Outlying Areas
Parliamentary groups in the Bulgarian National Assembly issued declarations on Tuesday as the nation marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. MPs said the nation should be proud of performing the extraordinary »»»
Georgia voters go to polls to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - UPI.com
Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Votes are being cast in the Georgia special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Tuesday. Greene»»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Iran Bets on Long War to Wear Down Trump’s US, Say Experts
Outgunned by the United States, Iran's rulers have been lashing out on multiple fronts -- but experts say what looks like a chaotic reaction is actually a time-tested strategy to outlast a stronger enemy in a fight to survive. To some, Iran's response since US and Israeli strikes killed supreme lea»»»
War expands to central Beirut as Israel says Iranians hit in luxury hotel
It was about 01:30 in the morning when a loud explosion tore through the Raouche neighbourhood in the heart of the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Israeli strike on the four-star Ramada Plaza hotel marked the first time in this war that Israel's bombing campaign had struck the city centre - a bustling»»»
Justice Minister: Materials Published by Prosecution Service's Leadership Support My Calls for Urgent Reform
The materials published by the leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria actually support my argument for the urgent need for qualitative changes in the management of the institution in the interest of justice, reads a position by Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker Justice »»»
Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows
PoliticsKenyaKenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiThe new budget for Kenya's official presidential residency is said to surpass that of many other countries, including the White House. Although the budgets are not directly comparable, economists urge for acco»»»
Iraqi Foreign Ministry condemns attacks on diplomatic missions in Baghdad, Kurdistan region
Baghdad: Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks targeting diplomatic and consular missions in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, deeming them as reprehensible acts. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed Iraq's firm stance against any attacks targeting di»»»