CGB organises awareness workshop for Adaa system ambassadors
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), represented by its Department of Talent Management and National Human Resources Development, yesterday held the 13th virtual awareness workshop for ambassadors of the national performance management system “Adaa”. According to »»»
Sinner powers past Michelsen to reach Miami quarter-finals
Miami: Jannik Sinner powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to stay on course for the “Sunshine Double”. Italian second seed Sinner, who is bidding to follow up his triumph at Indian Wells with victory in Miami, bided his t»»»
Islamic Resistance Hits More Merkva Tanks in South Lebanon, Targets Israeli Helicopters to Prevent Intervention: Military Media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Vanderveen shines as Al Shaqab Cup resumes DET
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) resumed yesterday with Al Shaqab Cup, while the Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup will be held from April 2 to 4. The competitions, which is being held at Al Shaqab Arena, feature elite international riders alongside competitors from across the region and Q»»»
Ministry of Awqaf promotes Quranic values through diverse Ramadan programmes
Doha, Qatar: In line with its mission to serve the Holy Quran and instill its values across society, Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, implemented a comprehensive package of Quranic programmes during the holy month of Rama»»»
Minister of Public Health offers condolences for martyrs of Qatari-Turkish forces
Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud offered his condolences at the Embassy of Turkiye in Doha, yesterday, for the martyrs of the Qatari-Turkish joint forces, praying to Almighty Allah to envelop them in His mercy, grant them a place in His spacious paradise, and be»»»
UNHRC adopts resolution on impacts of Iranian attacks on GCC states, Jordan
Geneva: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) condemned yesterday Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors, urging it to quickly provide compensation to all its victims. The 47-member council endorsed a resolution put forward by the six GCC states and Jordan condemning Iran’s moves to close the Strait of»»»
Zayed Sustainability Prize backs finalists as 2027 applications open
Innovators taking part in the Zayed Sustainability Prize are now receiving support even if they do not win, as the global award continues to expand its focus on helping ideas move from concept to real-world impact. Organisers confirmed that in the latest cycle, 33 finalists were selected across cat»»»
Kim Jong-un Welcomes Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a welcoming ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25, KCNA reported. The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, honor guard review and national anthems, as Kim Jong-un warmly greeted Lukashenko and senior Belarusian of»»»
UAE flights and airport updates: Airlines issue travel advisories amid unstable weather
Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE are being urged to plan ahead as unstable weather continues across parts of the country, potentially affecting airport operations and flight schedules. Airlines including Emirates, Flydubai, Air Arabia and Etihad Airways, along with airport authorities, have is»»»
Why UAE residents are buying board games alongside first-aid and essentials: Retailers share insights
A little ice-cream doesn’t hurt anyone. Dubai-based Aayati Manchanda admits that during the first few days of crisis, she would sneak in an ice-cream along with essentials of bottled water and vegetables. “I was trying to think practically, but also I’m human. I need to comfort myself,” she notes. »»»
A propos - Oil, stock trading spikes before Trump's Iran remarks spark insider trading suspicions
Thousands of oil contracts -- a far higher volume than normal -- were traded 15 minutes before Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling. Traders who bet on prices dropping ahead of the announcement would likely have profited from Trump's sudden reversa»»»
U.S. kills 4 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Southern Command said it killed four men in a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Wednesday, the latest attack by the Trump administration in its aggressive crackdown on narcotics trafficking. The Trump administration has killed at least 163 people »»»
Live updates: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposal – Ya Libnan
Share: File – Iran FM Abbas Araqchi Major developments we’re following: Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Two officials from Pakistan described the»»»
The Debate - Trump's war, NATO's problem: Will allies help secure Strait of Hormuz?
It’s Trump’s war, but is it also NATO’s problem? Europeans forced to bear security and financial consequences of the second war at its doorstep. We'll see if our panel agrees with Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte who assures it’s only a matter of “a couple of weeks” before traditional allies »»»
Trump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a deal
US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side. "They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they're afraid to say it, because th»»»
Suspicious bets placed on US-Iran strikes trigger insider trading concerns
Before financial markets opened in the United States on March 25, the US president stepped back from a threat to target Iranian energy sites. But 15 minutes before Trump's statement, thousands of oil contracts were traded - meaning anyone who placed bet on crude prices dropping would have made a lo»»»
Iran 'dismisses' US 15-point peace plan, issues its own ceasefire proposal
Iran on March 25 an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries. Its own plan includes a halt to killings of its officials, means to make sure no other war is waged against it, reparations »»»
Oil, stock trading spikes before Trump's Iran remarks spark insider trading suspicions
Thousands of oil contracts -- a far higher volume than normal -- were traded 15 minutes before Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling. Traders who bet on prices dropping ahead of the announcement would likely have profited from Trump's sudden reversa»»»
Rahim Yumerefendi Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Movement for Rights and Freedoms for Sofia 24th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rahim Yum»»»
Atlantic hurricane season forecast 2026: 11-16 named storms predicted by AccuWeather - UPI.com
Matthew Dixon gazes at his flooded house during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Vero Beach, Fla. on October 10, 2024. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo A developing El Niño will be one of the biggest forces shaping the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and is one reason the number of »»»
Rumen Muntyanov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Dobrich 8th Constituency
BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Rumen Mun»»»
US presents Iran with 15-point peace proposal as Tehran insists on major concessions – media
Iran has dismissed out of hand a proposed US 15-point roadmap for peace. Iranian Press TV reported on Wednesday, citing a source, that Tehran has dismissed the roadmap, saying the war will end at “a time of [Iran’s] own choosing.” He also said Tehran will not allow US President Donald Trump to dict»»»
“Further to the statement regarding the confrontation at the entrance to the town of Qantara, at 9:40 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank and achieved a confirmed hit. The clash is still ongoing at the time of this statement,” statement 72 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Beit Hillel settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 70 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers on the outskirts of the border town of Alma al-Shaab with a rocket barrage: statement 71 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Court Tosses Case v. Sofia Ex-Deputy Mayor, Citing Faulty Indictment
In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the Sofia City Court (SCC) found material breaches of procedure in an indictment brought against former Sofia deputy mayor Nikola Barbutov and three co-defendants, referred it back to the prosecution for streamlining, and terminated the instant proceedings. The SCC »»»
Kuwait: Terror plot linked to Hezbollah foiled
Kuwait has thwarted a terrorist plot involving 19 individuals, including six suspects arrested inside the country, while14 others believed to be operating abroad, the Ministry of Interior said. In a statement, the ministry said a network comprising five Kuwaiti nationals and one non-Kuwaiti had bee»»»
US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House
JD Vance, Vice President of America, today welcomed Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC. Dr Al Jaber conveyed the greetings of the UAE leadership and highlighted the strength of the UAE-US bi»»»
US to Strike Iran 'Harder Than Ever' if Peace Talks Fall Through - White House
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is very close to reaching all "core objectives" it set under Operation Epic Fury, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Wednesday. "Our military efforts grow more successful with each passing day, steadily degrading Iran's ability to terror»»»
TISP Feels “Most at Home” in Pleven, Party Deputy Chair Says During Campaign Opening
There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Chair Toshko Yordanov said on Wednesday that he does not think there is another place where the party feels as much at home as in Pleven. Yordanov was in the city for the launch of TISP’s campaign for the April 19 snap parliamentary elections. Regarding the part»»»
Gulf oil spill sparks transparency concerns in Mexico - UPI.com
March 25 (UPI) -- Environmental organization Oceana has accused the Mexican government of maintaining an opaque response to an oil spill that has affected at least 390 miles of coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. The oil has largely impacted the southern part of Veracruz state and the northern part of»»»
Some 84 Tunisian SMEs to receive structured support in e-commerce (CONECT)
Tunis, March 25 (TAP) - Some 84 Tunisian SMEs will receive structured support in the e-commerce field, delivered by the Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises (French: CONECT), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Tunis Chamber of...»»»
CC-DB Requests Yordan Stoev's Disciplinary Dismissal from Supreme Judicial Council
The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition has submitted a request to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Plenum for the disciplinary dismissal of Yordan Stoev, a member of the SJC Prosecutors Chamber appointed through the parliamentary quota, the coalition said in a press relea»»»
Djuric, Nemeth discuss advancement of Serbia-Hungary cooperation
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with the chairman of the Hungarian parliament's foreign affairs committee Zsolt Nemeth in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss the most important current issues of joint interest with a view to further development of cooperation. The parties agreed that Serbia-Hun»»»
Brazil unveils first domestically assembled supersonic fighter jet - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pours champagne Wednesday over his country’s first domestically manufactured supersonic fighter jet, the F-39E Gripenan, produced by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer in partnership with Sweden-based Saab, at the Embraer Airfield in Gaviao Peixoto, Br»»»
Caretaker PM Discusses with Experts Measures against Middle East Crisis Economic Impact
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov discussed with Fiscal Council Chair Simeon Djankov; Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Economic Research, Forecasting and Monetary Policy Department Director Viktor Iliev; BNB Issue Department Chief Director and Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) Secretary Gener»»»
Iran’s rejection of US plan shows hardliners’ sway
Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: What no crisis!? Turkey is so far riding out economic shocks of the Iran war
Newsrooms with an eye on Turkey have been lately struggling to believe that since the end-of-February onset of ‘Gulf War III’, there’s so far been hardly a trickle of articles suggesting big crises are taking hold in its economy. »»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: What no crisis!? Turkey is so far riding out economic shocks of the Iran war
Newsrooms with an eye on Turkey have been lately struggling to believe that since the end-of-February onset of ‘Gulf War III’, there’s so far been hardly a trickle of articles suggesting big crises are taking hold in its economy. »»»
Riyadh betting on Iran war escalation in trade off of short-term damage for long-term regional dominance
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is pressing Washington for a more aggressive stance. The New York Times reported on March 20 that he views the conflict as a “historic opportunity to remake the region by destroying Iran’s government” that would leave the Kingdom (KSA) as the dominant po»»»
Qatar LNG plant damage could take five years to fix if key components destroyed
Iran targeted and hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas plant on March 18, the backbone of Qatar's LNG exports and source of a third of the world’s supply of liquid gas. »»»
INTERVIEW: EBRD eyes post-war investment surge in Ukraine but warns recovery path uncertain
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects strong long-term investor interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction but cautioned that large-scale foreign investment will depend on stability and sustained reforms after the war, Arvid Tuerkner, the bank’s managing director for Ukraine»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Kiryat Shmona settlement with a squadron of attack drones: statement 47 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli enemy army positions in Metula, Marj, and Misgav Am with rocket barrages: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US demands of 15-point peace plan likely 'unacceptable' for Iran
The US announced it had sent on a 15-point peace plan to Iran, which Tehran has deemed 'excessive'. But what is the US's list of demands? There are some indications: sanction relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, the monitoring by the IAEA of that programme, shipping through the Strait of»»»
Entre Nous - Famed Lille bakery shares story behind its 'gaufres' on International Waffle Day
This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, but particularly here in France, where les gaufres are a particular fan favourite. We're focusing on a very particular kind of waffle, one that's not big and puffy like the ones you might find in Belg»»»
The Rise of Digital Industries in Bulgaria’s Economy
Bulgaria’s digital economy is starting to outgrow its old label. The country was discussed mainly as a lower-cost base for outsourced support and back-office delivery. That part of the story still exists, but it no longer covers the full picture as software firms, business-services exporters, finte»»»
Protracting Conflict in Iran to Lead to Global Financial Collapse – Ret. US Army Lt. Col.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Protracting the conflict in Iran would lead to a global financial collapse, former Vice President of the Washington-based Eurasia Center and retired US Army Lt. Col. Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik. “If the conflict continues, we will be faced with a global financial collapse, di»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Negotiation Under Fire Is Surrender, National Unity Vital to Defend Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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