Iran will on Wednesday hold a funeral for former security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, while the Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles at central Israel as retaliation for his killing. Two people were killed by Iranian missiles near Isr»»»

Veterinary authorities have declared Lesvos island a surveillance zone after confirming a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in cattle, banning all movement of animals, animal products and feed off the island. The Agriculture Ministry said it was working to trace the virus’ origin, with illegal import»»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

Armenia and Azerbaijan facing growing economic, political and security risks as the Iran war enters its third week, according to a report published by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The report, “Iran’s No»»»

Georgia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose modestly in 2025 after two consecutive years of decline, signaling a tentative recovery in investor confidence following a period of domestic political uncertainty, according to a report from GlobalSource Partners.  »»»

Armenia and Azerbaijan facing growing economic, political and security risks as the Iran war enters its third week, according to a report published by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The report, “Iran’s No»»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

UAE carriers have resumed limited flight operations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah following partial reopening of regional airspace. Passengers are urged to check flight status online and only travel to airports if their booking is confirmed, as schedules remain subject to cha»»»

The US told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington DC-based Turkey expert, said during an interview on March 15. In an echo of the wid»»»

Thousands of Chinese companies have supplied goods to Russian firms linked to the country’s defence sector, highlighting Beijing’s central role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort despite its claims of neutrality, reported Newsweek. »»»

The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»

Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high. To make informed decisions, however, it is necessary to rely on data rather than rhetoric. Understanding the approximate size of this workforce provides a founda»»»

The head of Norwegian NGO Aegean Boat Report has been arrested in Norway following a warrant issued by Greek authorities accusing him of facilitating illegal immigration and participating in a criminal organization. Tommy Olsen was detained by police in Troms, northern Norway, on a warrant issued b»»»

With airstrikes rocking Beirut and Israeli troops trying to advance against Hezbollah, Lebanon's government has broken a taboo by proposing the first direct talks with Israel in decades. But Lebanese officials say they want the fighting to end first — and it might be too late for that. Hezbollah's »»»

In a very informative session, titled “How can we grow the Egyptian economy now”, the American University in Cairo, hosted Dr. Noha Bakr, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Political Science, AUC, and Mr. Aly Wali, Senior Director of Logic Management Consultant to address the key potentials of developi»»»

NATO has raised its missile defense alert to the highest level, and the readiness of air defense and missile defense systems across the Eastern Flank has been significantly strengthened, Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced during the 75th anniversary celebration of the Third Air Base»»»

Israel said Tuesday it had killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' all-volunteer Basij force, a key force used to suppress demonstrations in the Islamic Republic, as Gulf Arab nations came under renewed missile and drone fire from Iran. Dubai, a major transit hub for international trav»»»

Dubai: Iraq ‌said it’s in contact ​with Iran to ​allow some oil ​tankers to pass through the ⁠Strait of Hormuz after the OPEC nation was forced to reduce oil output to a quarter. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“There is ongoing communication with Iran regarding allowi»»»

British holidaymakers are rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai due to the war in neighbouring Iran, causing a spike in demand for "reassuring" destinations, travel firms have told the BBC. There is mass disruption to passenger flights across the Middle East and warnings not to travel to large par»»»

Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional»»»

TSKB Real Estate Appraisal Company is anticipating higher demand from Iranian buyers in the coming period given developments in the Middle East, Makbule Yonel Maya, general manager of the company, told BloombergHT on March 13. »»»

TSKB Real Estate Appraisal Company is anticipating higher demand from Iranian buyers in the coming period given developments in the Middle East, Makbule Yonel Maya, general manager of the company, told BloombergHT on March 13. »»»

TSKB Real Estate Appraisal Company is anticipating higher demand from Iranian buyers in the coming period given developments in the Middle East, Makbule Yonel Maya, general manager of the company, told BloombergHT on March 13. »»»

Turkey on Monday condemned Israel's ground operation in Lebanon, cautioning against "another humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the Middle East. "We firmly condemn the Israeli ground operation in Lebanon, which is worsening instability in the region," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "»»»

Beijing is directly mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, neighboring countries that have been engaged in intense fighting since February, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts during »»»

The XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival will be held on April 24-25. Organizers told 24.kg news agency. According to them, this is the most anticipated calendar event of the spring. «The festival’s motto is «Music Without Borders». Our mission is to build bridges of friendship and unders»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's January external goods trade totalled 4.89 bln euros, which is a 11.0 pct decline y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office. Goods exports were worth 2.36 bln euros, dropping by 5.7 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 2.53 bln euros, declining by 15.4»»»

The OECD’s economic survey of Romania projects that GDP growth will reach 1.0% this year, before rising to 2.2% next year, following 0.7% growth last year. Inflation is expected to remain high, at 6.6% in 2026, before falling to 3.0% in 2027, as the impact of previous fiscal measures fades. “Romani»»»

Dubai: Flights across the UAE are gradually resuming after a disruption early Monday near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from DXB to selected destinations following a temporary suspension implemented as a»»»

A French national has been found guilty of spying on the military in Azerbaijan and sentenced to 10 years in a maximum security prison, state media report. Martin Ryan was accused in December 2023 of spying on behalf of Paris and collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with»»»

Authorities at the northeastern land border with Turkey have arrested a suspected member of a migrant-smuggling group carrying four people in a small van towards Greece’s western hinterland, police said Monday. Such arrests are made practically on a daily basis on the Greek side of the Evros river,»»»

Kyrgyz Cinema Days will be held from March 24 to 26 at the Atlas Cinema in Istanbul, Turkey. The Ministry of Culture’s press service reported. The event is organized to present Kyrgyz cinematography on the international stage, expand cultural cooperation, and introduce Turkish audiences to contempo»»»

Bulgaria’s tourism sector is expected to remain resilient despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Evaluation in Tourism. Speaking to BGNES, Draganov noted that Bulgarian tourism has historically withstood fluctuations »»»

Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Turkey will temporarily close all border crossings with Syria to passenger and commercial traffic during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, a Syrian border authority official said Sunday. Mazen Alloush, director of relations at Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, said »»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan told the Associated Press (AP) on March 14 that while there is no serious initiative to resume peace negotiations between the warring US and Iran, he believes Tehran is open to back-channel talks. »»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan told the Associated Press (AP) on March 14 that while there is no serious initiative to resume peace negotiations between the warring US and Iran, he believes Tehran is open to back-channel talks. »»»

If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through analysts’ notes this week, it is already a»»»

Tourists from the UK and mainland Europe are reportedly increasingly swapping their holiday destinations away from Cyprus, Turkey and Greece and towards Italy, Spain, Malta and Croatia, as the wider war-stressed Middle East region grapples with flight cancellations and airspace closures. »»»

If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through analysts’ notes this week, it is already a»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan told the Associated Press (AP) on March 14 that while there is no serious initiative to resume peace negotiations between the warring US and Iran, he believes Tehran is open to back-channel talks. »»»

Tourists from the UK and mainland Europe are reportedly increasingly swapping their holiday destinations away from Cyprus, Turkey and Greece and towards Italy, Spain, Malta and Croatia, as the wider war-stressed Middle East region grapples with flight cancellations and airspace closures. »»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan told the Associated Press (AP) on March 14 that while there is no serious initiative to resume peace negotiations between the warring US and Iran, he believes Tehran is open to back-channel talks. »»»

The first reports appeared on foreign screens, beyond the reach of most Iranians. On 28 February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "signs that the tyrant is no more," suggesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Iranians watching sta»»»

On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside. His secret is two phones - one connected to the Iranian phone network and one to the Turkish. It's necessary because international calls into Iran are blocked. Customers o»»»

Lebanon and Israel have taken a step forward towards holding a first meeting to negotiate an end to the war on Lebanon. An agreement has yet to be reached on the necessary arrangements, even as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said from Beirut on Saturday that the “diplomatic avenu»»»

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respon»»»

Turkey's defence ministry says a ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It's the third such incident since the war began. Turkey's president Erdogan says»»»

On the days when I want a flavorful, healthy meal on the table fast (which, honestly, is most days), I rely on a simple formula: Lean protein + no-chop vegetable + quick-cooking whole grain + easy seasoning There are countless possibilities, and when the elements come together in one pan, it’s even»»»

Iran threatened Saturday to reduce U.S.-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis. Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hu»»»