Bulgarian News Agency 4m

EU Court Advocate General Issues Opinion on Requirements for Bulgarian National Bank Leadership

EU law allows a deputy governor of a national central bank to hold shares in a commercial company, provided that national legislation includes mechanisms to assess whether such participation creates a conflict of interest that could affect the bank's independence or public trust, Advocate General N»»»

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RT 7m

Turkish tanker carrying Russian crude reportedly damaged in drone attack near Bosphorus

A Turkish oil tanker has reportedly been struck by drones near the Bosphorus after taking on around 140,000 tons of oil at a Russian port, local media reported on Thursday. The ship is blacklisted by the Ukrainian government for transporting Russian goods. The vessel, identified as the Altura, is o»»»

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Al Majalla 14m

Hezbollah's fate likely linked to US-Iran war outcome

Two days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran adopted a strategy of widening the geographical scope of its retaliation to maximise its chances of survival against a militarily superior opponent. As a result, it summoned Hezbollah, its Lebanese proxy, to join the battle. But could its entry into »»»

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Gulf News 19m

Iran fortifies Kharg, lays traps as US weighs risky ground operation

Dubai: Almost exactly a month after indirect talks were followed within days by war, Washington is again speaking of negotiations with Iran — even as it weighs a risky ground operation against Kharg Island that could trigger a fresh escalation. Those earlier contacts, involving US envoys and Irania»»»

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Sputnik 22m

Pentagon Mulling Diverting Weapons From Ukraine to Mideast Amid Depleting Stocks - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DoW) is mulling diverting weapons destined for Ukraine to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran is rapidly depleting critical ammunition reserves, The Washington Post reported on Thursday citing three sources. The decision has yet to be m»»»

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Gulf News 27m

UAE issues fines up to Dh2,000 for unsafe behaviour during rains

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned of strict penalties for unsafe behaviour during rainy and unstable weather, urging the public to adhere to safety regulations to protect lives and property. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely free. Cl»»»

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Sputnik 47m

US vs Iran: Kharg Island Talk — Bluff or Escalation? Ex-Military Officer Weighs In

"An operation towards Kharg Island might happen, but it might as well be a smokescreen or a way for the US to put pressure on Iran," ex-Swedish army officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik, commenting on reports about a possible US ground operation against the Islamic Republi»»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgaria Busts Illegal Slaughterhouses in Kardzhali, Tons of Unchecked Meat Found

Two illegal slaughterhouses were uncovered in the Kardzhali region during a joint operation by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) and the Economic Police. The facilities were located on private properties in the village of Chiflik, within Kardzhali municipality, and are believed to have proces»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Friday Sermon, 27 Mar 2026: 'O Allah, You are our trust'

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. By His bounty, we attach themselves to Him in hope and hold fast to trust by His rope. We bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, and we bear witness that our master Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah.»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Big Tech on trial: Why Meta and YouTube are under fire

Two back-to-back jury verdicts in the United States this week have delivered one of the strongest legal challenges yet to the business models of social media companies, raising fresh questions about accountability, platform design and child safety. In California and New Mexico, juries found Meta — »»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Global trading system hit by 'worst disruptions in the past 80 years': WTO chief

Yaoundé: The global trading system is experiencing the "worst disruptions in the past 80 years", World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned as the WTO ministerial conference opened Thursday. "The world order and the multilateral system we use to know has irrevocably changed," she sai»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Three scenarios for a post-Trump world

“The old world is dying,” Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci wrote in 1930, “and the new world struggles to be born.” His Marxist convictions notwithstanding, Gramsci would feel at home in the Trumpian age. The old world, in this case, is the international order that the United States built in the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Illegal Slaughterhouses Discovered on Two Private Properties in SW Bulgaria

Illegal slaughterhouses on two private properties in the village of Chiflik, Kardzhali Region (Southwest Bulgaria), were discovered during a joint operation by the Regional Directorate for Food Safety in Kardzhali and the Economic Police, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency reported Thursday. Accordin»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Middle East Conflict Causes Significant Damage to Global Logistics, Industry - Putin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The conflict in the Middle East is causing significant damage to global logistics and industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. "The armed conflict in the Middle East is making an increasingly significant contribution to the current situation and causing signif»»»

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MIA 1h

Mickoski: Nothing against Albanian, but Macedonian is our official language

Skopje, 26 March 2026 (MIA) — Macedonian, and its Cyrillic script, remains the official language of the country, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Thursday during a parliamentary questions session in response to the European Front coalition's MP Skender Rexhepi regarding language use and equit»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pepe Escobar: New World Busy Being Born While Old One is Busy Dying

The 15-point plan that Team Trump presented to Iran is already D.O.A. It’s an imposed capitulation: a surrender document disguised as “negotiation”.The non-plan plan – imposing demands while begging for a one-month ceasefire - includes zero uranium enrichment on Iranian soil; full dismantlement of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Finance Minister Holds Meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria

Caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria Arthur den Hartog on March 25, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. Emphasis was placed on priority topics on the international agenda – assistance to Ukraine, and strengthening security on NATO’s Ea»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE seminar highlights reading as a family and cultural pillar

The National Archives and Library organised a virtual seminar highlighting the importance of reading and its role in strengthening awareness and intellectual exchange within families, as part of its 2026 cultural season and in line with Reading Month and the Year of the Family. The seminar, titled »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bulgarian Court Rules that Candidate MP Kuzman Iliev's Facebook Page Should Be Restored

The press office of the Bulgaria Can party reported on Thursday that on the first day of the election campaign Facebook deleted the page of their candidate MP Kuzman Iliev. The party said Iliev's Facebook page was their main channel to connect with and deliver messages to citizens. Iliev is the top»»»

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RT 2h

UK outlet removes story complimentary to Hezbollah and critical of Israel

The Telegraph has removed an article from its website about the close ties between Hezbollah and the Christian town of Ras Baalbek in northeastern Lebanon. The story, which was accessible for just around a day, portrayed the militant movement in a positive light while mentioning local resentment of»»»

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RT 2h

How EU spies and Hungarian journalists are conspiring against Viktor Orban

The shadow campaign to swing the Hungarian election against Viktor Orban has escalated with the wiretapping of Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. The case offers a rare look into how bureaucrats, journalists, and spies run a regime-change operation in real time. Read more Battle for Hungar»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Araqchi Rules Out Negotiations: ‘Our Policy Is to Continue Resistance’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araqchi Rules Out Negotiations: ‘Our Policy Is to Continue Resistance’ 26-03-2026 14:21 PM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (image from»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Janzour Municipality warns commercial property owners renting to migrant workers necessity of daily waste disposal at their own expense

Janzour Municipality warned last Tuesday (24 March) all property owners renting to illegal migrant workers of all nationalities the necessity of daily waste disposal at their own expense and contracting with specialized cleaning companies. It said that it has recently observed that the accumulation»»»

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Naharnet 2h

1 million displaced in Lebanon but aid groups are crippled by foreign aid cuts

Humanitarian organizations under intense strain because of the United States' steep cuts to foreign aid say they are scrambling to find the funds needed to respond to the war in the Middle East, where millions of people have already been displaced by the widening conflict. U.S. President Donald Tru»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Spain’s FM Backs Saudi Arabia, Tells Asharq Al-Awsat that Iranian Attacks Are ‘Unjustified’

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has expressed Madrid’s support to Saudi Arabia, describing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries in the Gulf as “unjustified.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat published Thursday, the minister revealed that efforts were being exerted by »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Ferrari resumes Middle East deliveries after war disrupts logistics

Dubai: Luxury carmaker Ferrari has resumed deliveries to the Middle East following a period of logistical disruption caused by the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Italian marque revealed exclusively to Gulf News on Thursday, March 27. Giorgio Turri, Managing Director of Ferrari Middle East, conf»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Who was Tangsiri? Iran’s naval chief behind Hormuz blockade

Dubai: Israel says it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy and the man widely seen as running Tehran’s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint. If confirmed, his death could mark a turning point in Iran’s maritime posture — ra»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Russia Says It Hopes for New Round of Ukraine Talks with US as Soon as Conditions Allow

Russia is in contact with the United States about a new round of talks on a Ukraine peace settlement as soon as conditions allow, the Kremlin said on Thursday. "We remain open, we are in contact with the Americans, and we are counting on holding the next round of talks as soon ‌as circumstances per»»»

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Naharnet 3h

What we know and don't know about the Iran war negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear. The most basic question: What talks? A 15-point plan from the Trump administration offering a potential pathway to a»»»

Naharnet 3h

Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens Gaza tactics in south Lebanon

As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»

Al Awsat 3h

Lebanese Fear Another Occupation as Israel Threatens to Use Gaza Tactics in the South

As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»

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Gulf News 3h

1,000 flights in weeks: How Jazeera rebuilt its network fast

Dubai: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is planning more than 1,000 flights and over 200,000 seats through April 30 as it stabilises operations following recent disruptions, its CEO Barathan Pasupathi announced. “We are planning our operations on a rolling basis of four to six weeks… covering more than 20 »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hormuz chokehold hardens US-Iran standoff as Iran rejects US plan

Dubai: The United States and Iran are digging in, raising the risk of a deeper and wider conflict as diplomacy stalls, military pressure builds and Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz — a move already rattling global markets and regional security. The renewed push for talks comes despi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Hatta alert: Avoid valleys and water streams during heavy rain

Dubai: Motorists and visitors in Hatta have been urged to stay away from water streams and avoid hiking during unstable weather, as police ramp up patrols across valleys and mountainous area. Brigadier Mubarak bin Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said patrols have been deployed a»»»

Ya Libnan 4h

Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say – Ya Libnan

Share: FILE- Hezbollah and Iranian Revolutionary guard (IRGC) flags . Both bare a hand holding up a rifle and a globe. IRGC operatives fired the first rockets at Israel on March 2 , 2026 and Hezbollah is now being commanded by IRGC according to Lebanese PM . Lebanon decided the Iranian ambassador f»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 4h

President Iotova Pays Tribute to Awakeners, Revolutionaries in Address on Day of Thrace

In an address on the Day of Thrace, President Iliana Iotova paid tribute to generations of awakeners and revolutionaries, the Siege of Adrianople and the victorious Bulgarian arm, the President's press secretariat said on Thursday. Iotova said: "We relive the terrible summer of 1913 and the upheava»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon: Hezbollah Claims Targeting 10 Israeli Merkava Tanks

Lebanon's Iran-aligned Hezbollah group said Thursday that it struck10 Israeli Merkava tanks in three southern towns along the border. In a series of separate statements, Hezbollah said that its members targeted the advanced Israeli tanks with guided missiles in the towns of Deir Siryan, Debel, and »»»

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Tanjug 4h

Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4367

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4367 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

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Al Manar 4h

IRGC Launches 82nd Wave of Strikes on US-Israeli Assets with Drones, Missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Launches 82nd Wave of Strikes on US-Israeli Assets with Drones, Missiles 26-03-2026 12:23 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC»»»

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Al Manar 4h

“Iran Has Upper Hand, Washington Lost the Initiative”: Ex-Head of UK’s M16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe “Iran Has Upper Hand, Washington Lost the Initiative”: Ex-Head of UK’s M16 26-03-2026 11:42 AM Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger in an inte»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Bishkek leads in number of crimes against women and children - | 24.KG

The situation regarding child safety in Kyrgyzstan remains critical at the start of 2026. As a result of criminal acts in January and February, 13 minors were killed and another 55 sustained injuries. Report by the National Statistical Committee says, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Offic»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Russian Forces Liberate Shevyakovka Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Shevyakovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of active and decisive actions, Battlegroup Sever established control over the settlement of Shevyakovka in the Kharkov region,»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate. The ramped-up rhetoric dashed hopes of any imminent de-escalation as violenc»»»

Gulf News 5h

Bracing for impact: Why the Philippines is preparing early for an oil shock

Dubai: The Philippines’ declaration of a national energy emergency is not a reaction to an immediate crisis, but a calculated move to get ahead of one. By signing Executive Order (EO) 110, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has acknowledged a hard truth facing many import-dependent economies and that i»»»

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UPI 5h

Reports: Trump admin. again seeks to prosecute NY AG Letitia James - UPI.com

The Trump administration is again seeking to prosecute Letitia James, attorney general of New York, after failing to do so several times last year. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo March 26 (UPI) -- The Trump administration is again seeking to prosecute New York Attorney General Letit»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Americans Cutting Back on Food Due to Conflict Over Iran - US Senator

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Americans have had to skip meals due to rising prices linked to the US campaign against Iran, US Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said. "Americans are already skipping meals thanks to [US President Donald] Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran, and this is»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Iran Threatens to Open 'Front' in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Counter US - Reports

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has threatened to open a "front" in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to counter the United States, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, citing a military source. Earlier, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran could open new fronts of hostilities with the United »»»

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UPI 5h

Prosecutors demand life sentence for mother accused of killing 4-month-old - UPI.com

Wreaths are lined up in memory of a four-month-old boy allegedly murdered by his mother outside the Gwangju District Court in Suncheon on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap Prosecutors on Thursday demanded a life sentence for a mother accused of abusing and murdering her four-month-old son last year. The 30»»»

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Egypt Independent 5h

Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout

As military tensions continue to reshape the Middle East, Egypt is moving to solidify its financial defenses through deeper strategic cooperation with Beijing. In a high-level diplomatic call on Thursday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, discussed an ur»»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Tapping Into Oil Reserves Signals Conflict With Iran Could Drag Out - Ex-Trump Advisor

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States’ use of oil from its strategic reserve may indicate the risk that the conflict with Iran could drag out, George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy advisor to the first Trump presidential campaign, told Sputnik. "These reserves are designed to only access during »»»

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