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»»»
Russian Aerospace Forces Down Ukrainian Su-27 Fighter - MoD
The Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 fighter jet during combat operations, he Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. “Russia’s Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 aircraft,” the ministry said in a statement.Since the beginning of the special »»»
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»»»
Number of foreign residents in S. Korea nears 1.7 mln in 2025 - UPI.com
The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea is nearly 1.7 million, government data showed Tuesday. In this February photo, foreigners pose with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul. File Photo by Yonhap The number of foreign nationals residing in South Korea approached 1.7 mill»»»
Philippines introduces new ‘PP’ code for regular ePassports
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has introduced a new two-letter document type code “PP” for all regular ePassports issued from March 1 this year. In a statement, the DFA has noted that the update is part of the country’s commitment to keep its travel documents aligned with»»»
Gold fails to surge during Middle East tensions. What is holding prices back
Dubai: Gold has long been viewed as the ultimate refuge during global turmoil. Wars, financial crises and inflation shocks have traditionally sent investors rushing into bullion, often pushing prices sharply higher within days. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This time»»»
Teen hospitalized after assault by high school student
A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a high school student punched him in the face in Patra, Western Greece, on Monday, according to local media. The incident occurred as students were returning from a one-day school trip, when another student approached the 15-year-old and began hitting h»»»
DP World appoints Ahmad Al-Hassan to oversee GCC operations
Dubai: Global trade and logistics major DP World has appointed Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as CEO and Managing Director for its GCC business, placing a long-time company executive in charge of one of the group’s most strategically important regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»
Telecom. IT: ANCOM consults market on future use of 26 GHz, 42 GHz and 28 GHz frequency bands
Electronic communications service providers, manufacturers and distributors of radio equipment can express their opinion on the opportunity to acquire spectrum in the 26 GHz, 42 GHz or 28 GHz bands, the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announced on Wedn»»»
Agriculture: Romania's exports of products of animal origin increased significantly between 2021 and 2025
Romanian exports of products of animal origin increased significantly between 2021 and 2025, both in volume and diversification, while the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) played an essential role in strengthening trust between states, the institution's president, Ale»»»
Former Fukushima Worker Devotes Life to Abandoned Pets
Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. Meows and barks break the silence of the countryside, once an evacuation zone, as the 63-year-old »»»
Strikes shake Iran cities as crowds rally in support of Mojtaba Khamenei
The Israeli military has said it carried out several wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran, as supporters of the Islamic Republic staged rallies to celebrate the appointment of a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline Shia Muslim cleric close to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, was ch»»»
French Film Festival's anniversary edition to bring 30 films to Bucharest and 15 cities in Romania
More than 30 films from Cannes, Berlin, Locarno and Venice festivals, as well as productions awarded the Cesar prize, will be presented at the 30th edition of the French Film Festival, taking place between 19 and 29 March in Bucharest and 15 other cities across Romania.According to a press release »»»
February Fifth Warmest on Record, Extreme Rain in Europe, Says EU Monitor
The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe drenched by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, the European Union's climate monitor said on Tuesday. Global temperatures last month were 1.49C above pre-industrial times, defined as the 1850-1900 period before large-s»»»
Pakistan Navy Begins Ship Escorts Due to Gulf Tensions
Pakistan's navy has launched an operation to "counter multidimensional threats" to its national shipping and maritime trade, with concerns about fuel supplies due to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The military said late on Monday that navy ships were escorting merchant vessels "to ensure the uninterru»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Gulf nations continue to intercept threats
Doha, Qatar: While air raid sirens were activated in Bahrain, warning people to head to nearest safe place, Kuwait National Guard announced that it intercepted six drones. UAE Ministry of Defence also confirmed that it was intercepting ballistic missiles in the country. Stay tuned for more updates:»»»
Bulgaria Officially Ends Leva Circulation as Euro Transition Reaches Final Stage
Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation. Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets and head of the Coordination Center for the Euro Introduction Mechanism, confirmed at a b»»»
Australia to deploy long-range reconnaissance plane to Gulf
Sydney: Australia will deploy a long-range military reconnaissance plane to the Gulf to protect civilians, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and supporting defence force personnel will be sent for an initial period of four weeks to help "protect and secure the»»»
Strike Blamed on US Kills Four Iran-backed Fighters in Iraq
Four fighters from the Tehran-backed Kataeb Imam Ali group were killed on Tuesday in air strikes blamed on the US in northern Iraq, the armed faction announced. The group said its fighters were killed in an "American aggression" on their position in the Debs district in Kirkuk province, Reuters sai»»»
Barwa Real Estate AGM approves all agenda items, ratifies distribution of cash dividends
Doha, Qatar: Following the completion of the legally required quorum, representing (76.81%), Barwa Real Estate Group held the meeting of the Company’s Ordinary General Assembly this evening. H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Board, members of the Board of Directors, th»»»
How Filipinos in the Middle East can get free calls back home
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East can now call their families back home for free through the “Libreng Tawag” or free call programme by the Philippine government. In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed telecommunicat»»»
QSL set to resume as Al Sadd lead tight title race
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) will resume on Thursday after a brief suspension due to regional unrest, with the title race entering a decisive phase. The league confirmed yesterday that Round 18 will feature three matches each on Thursday and Friday, with Ramadan kick-off times of 9:30p»»»
QVA to resume Men’s Volleyball League from March 23
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) yesterday announced the resumption dates for the Men’s Volleyball League and the schedule for the Qatar Cup and Amir Cup competitions. The second half of the Men’s Volleyball League will resume from March 23 to 30. The Amir Cup qualifying rounds a»»»
Sale of unhealthy food near schools to be banned in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a government resolution dated April 11, 2016 (No. 201), which regulates public health standards. The resolution also clarifies infrastructure requirements for schools. In particular, the construction of four-story school buildings will now be allow»»»
Iran targets Gulf energy installations as oil prices surge
MANAMA — Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf on Monday, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared on fears over supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility was hit, causing a fire and damage, with the co»»»
Crude Plunges, Stocks Rally as Trump Says War 'Pretty Much' Complete
Oil prices tanked and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought. As the crisis in the crude-rich Middle East continued into a second week, with seemingly little sign of a conclusion on the»»»
Weather data show wettest winter in recent decades
Greece’s 2025-2026 winter ranked among the wettest in recent decades across much of the country, according to data from the meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens automated weather station network. Rainfall was heaviest in western Greece and along the Pindus mountain range. The station at Theodori»»»
Trump says Iran war could end 'soon' as Middle East conflict rattles markets
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war with Iran could end soon but gave no clear timeline for halting attacks that have rattled the Middle East and global markets. Stocks rose after he told CBS the US-Israeli assault was “very complete,” though later remarks offered mixed signals. P»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
India’s quick commerce boom reshapes retail landscape
India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
Argentina seeks allied loans to avoid tapping global bond markets
Argentina is in talks with several allied governments about bilateral loans as Buenos Aires seeks cheaper alternatives to international bond markets ahead of a $4.2bn payment to private creditors due on July 9, according to officials familiar with the discussions cited by La Nacion. »»»
Trump’s “Shield of the Americas” reveals new phase of US power politics in Latin America
The United States is pressing ahead with its effort to reassert strategic leadership in Latin America through a new security architecture unveiled by President Donald Trump, an initiative that blends counter-narcotics operations, military cooperation and geopolitical competition into a single »»»
India’s quick commerce boom reshapes retail landscape
India’s retail industry is witnessing a major change as quick commerce — the ultra-fast delivery of daily household items through digital platforms — impacts how consumers shop. Not so long ago, this was a niche experiment. But this has quickly evolved into a vital retail channel, boosted by wide p»»»
The Global 5G Divide – STATISTA
The rollout of 5G technology remains far from bridging the global digital divide. Quite the contrary, the connectivity gap between high-income and low-income regions has widened in recent years, Statista reports. According»»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»
Trump says Iran war 'pretty much' complete as Brent crude crashes on ceasefire hopes
US President Donald Trump has said the military campaign against Iran is close to conclusion, telling CBS News journalist Weijia Jiang in a phone interview on March 9. He said that the country had been stripped of its key »»»