TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the telephone conversation, Araghchi and Lavrov discussed and exchan»»»

Uruguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Gabriel Oddone said the pressure by the United States to break trade ties with China is applied daily and channeled through different areas of the bilateral relationship. File Photo by Federico Gutierrez/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- Uruguayan Minister of Economy a»»»

A House ethics committee found that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 ethics violations. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/UPI | License Photo March 27 (UPI) -- An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found Friday that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherf»»»

Iran state media says its nuclear facilities were attacked Friday, just hours after Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its campaign against Tehran. IRNA reports that a heavy-water plant and a yellowcake production plant were struck. Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurit»»»

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. Ventsisla»»»

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. Denitsa S»»»

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that Russia does not defend international law either in Ukraine or Iran with its actions, in response to comments made by his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in an interview on French TV. "Mr. Lavrov was able to calmly spread his propagand»»»

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. Gergana A»»»

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. Hristo Te»»»

A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»

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. Alexander»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with a World Bank delegation on Friday to discuss a new multi-year support programme for projects in the Serbian energy sector, which would include financing the development of gas infrastructure and continued investm»»»

Argentina's increase in infant mortality "is very concerning because it breaks a long-standing trend,” former Health Minister Adolfo Rubinstein said. Photo by to jarmoluk/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (UPI) -- Infant mortality in Argentina, a key indicator of health, social and economic conditions»»»

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. Rositsa K»»»

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support communities displaced in L»»»

The case surrounding acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and his removal from the Bulgarian National Bank has returned to the spotlight, though much of the public interpretation appears to go beyond what has actually been established. While strong political and media claims suggest clear conclusion»»»

The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in just four weeks of war with Iran, a pace that has raised concerns inside the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles and the ability to sustain future military operations, according to a report by The Washington Post. The heavy relia»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with members of the NIS Board of Directors on Friday to discuss the oil company's business operations, the operations of its refinery and the prices of oil derivatives, and noted that the government had succeeded in k»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) flanked by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday at a meeting of the G7 in Vaux-de-Cernay near Paris. Photo by Philemon Henry/EPA March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of S»»»

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. Petar Sto»»»

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. Toma Bele»»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil visited Friday President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker Nabih Berri and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi, in a series of meetings aimed at averting civil strife. Bassil urged all Lebanese to maintain a patriotic stance and spare their »»»

Speaker Nabih Berri has emphasized that the Foreign Ministry's decision to expel the Iranian ambassador "cannot pass." Al-Joumhouria newspaper said Berri confirmed to the parties concerned that what is required is "the cancellation of the decision to expel the ambassador and nothing less than that.»»»

Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm from Saturday, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the curfew and said it would last for a month initially. "Shops, shopping centers, »»»

Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - The Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia (SwissCham MK) was promoted Wednesday as a new platform for advancing economic cooperation, investments, and corporate networking between North Macedonia and Switzerland. The Chamber is being established as the result of a long-stan»»»

The Sofia City Court has refused to grant early release to Evelin Banev, also known as Brendo. The request was submitted by the head of Sofia Prison. The ruling is not final. The court found that from Banev's total 10-year sentence, the time he spent in pre-trial detention and under house arrest - »»»

Istanbul, March 27 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the international order established after World War II is facing a deep legitimacy crisis amid rapid global shifts and mounting challenges, calling for enhanced cooperation to address them. In a video message delivered on Friday »»»

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov told reporters in Samuil municipality, Northeastern Bulgaria, on Friday that more than 12,800 claims for a EUR 20 compensation payment related to rising fuel prices had been submitted by midday on Friday. He reported that caretaker Prime M»»»

State authorities have confiscated 67 tonnes of meat and 65 tonnes of dairy products, caretaker Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Hristanov said at a news briefing on the Clean Food campaign, which has conducted over 1,000 inspections since its launch. Including disputed batches, the total meat se»»»

There is a particular frequency to Patmos, a vibration that seems to hum from the very bedrock of the Dodecanese. It is the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” the island where St. John the Theologian penned the Book of Revelation in a cave that still breathes history. Yet, beyond its spiritual gravity, Pat»»»

RUMA - Twenty-seven years ago today, just three days after the start of the 1999 NATO aggression on the then Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - which Serbia was a part of - a US F-117A warplane was downed in the rural Budjanovci area, northern Serbia, crashing in farmland. Due to its stealth features»»»

Dubai: Winning a major lottery prize is a life-changing moment and for some UAE-based winners, the excitement is followed by a deeper question of how this windfall can help others. In a reel that has been posted by The UAE Lottery, several winners have chosen to use their prize money not just for t»»»

Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says he will initiate a regional initiative for joint energy investments potentially worth several billions of euros. PM Mickoski told Alfa that the region could work together on attracting future energy investments, recalling on his r»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced an uphill task on Friday as he sought to convince sceptical allies of Washington’s strategy on Iran, with deep divisions surfacing at a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in France. The gathering comes amid the fourth week of the Iran war and growing instability in »»»

The Health Ministry and the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at better protecting the rights and improving the quality of care for people in the most vulnerable situations, the ministry said on Facebook on Friday. The agreement covers the care of children and »»»

Unprecedented security measures have started to be taken in the capital Beirut, reinforced by the deployment of additional army and Internal Security Forces units, and the deployment of military and plainclothes intelligence patrols, media reports said. "These measures, implemented by all security »»»

Tunis, March 27 (TAP)- Tunisia annually produces nearly 3.3 million tonnes of household waste, Minister of Environment Habib Abid said. Municipalities with a total of 3,420 vehicles are undertaking its collection and transport.Controlled landfills...»»»

Rumen Radev, speaking at a pre-election gathering in Burgas, said that a central priority for “Progressive Bulgaria” is to keep the country out of ongoing armed conflicts in the region and beyond. The party position, according to a statement from its press center, frames this as a core national sec»»»

The Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Day, observed annually on March 27 following a Cabinet decision, reflects the Kingdom's commitment to establishing a culture of sustainability, enhancing national environmental efforts, and encouraging all sectors to achieve sustainable development goals in line wit»»»

Iran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important artery for oil shipments. The move could cement Tehran's de facto chokehold over the crucial waterway and formalize its ability to keep its own oil flowing to China. Iranian communications to»»»

Skopje, 25 March 2026 (MIA) - The Swiss Chamber of North Macedonia – SwissCham MK will be officially launched Wednesday at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence. As announced, speakers at the event will include the President of SwissCham MK, the Swiss Ambassador to the country, Chr»»»

Abu Dhabi: Heard an emergency alert while shopping, driving, or out in public? Staying calm and acting quickly can make all the difference. In response to evolving regional developments, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Centre (ADCMC) has stepped up its nationwide awareness c»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's beleaguered state railway operator Deutsche Bahn said Friday its losses widened last year and warned passengers to brace for less-than-perfect service for years to come. Deutsche Bahn lost 2.3 billion euros ($2.6 billion) in 2025, compared to a loss of 1.8 billion euro»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijevic met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Friday to discuss current infrastructure projects in Serbia that were supported by the German development bank KfW. "During the meeting, special em»»»

Dubai: A young woman with a sleeping baby in a pram carefully made her way through the aisles of the newly opened Ulta Beauty store at Dubai Mall on Friday morning, pausing to inspect makeup and skincare displays. Around Clodagh Cooke from Ireland, a modest but steady line of early visitors waited »»»

The Life@Teki project, launched on 25 March, aims to raise funds for specialised medical equipment at the Pediatric Neuro-Psychomotor Recovery Section in Techirghiol, Constanta county, which stands as the only balneary centre of its kind in Romania. At the launch event, Health Minister Alexandru Ro»»»

Today in Spain, a 25-year-old woman named Noelia Castillo is scheduled to undergo euthanasia. Born into a dysfunctional family in Barcelona, Noelia spent her childhood in shelters and fell victim to gang rape in 2022. This trauma resulted in severe clinical depression, and she attempted suicide twi»»»

An air-sea search and rescue operation by Mexican naval vessels and military aircraft was underway Friday after two sailboats in a three-strong charity flotilla bringing aid to Cuba failed to arrive. A third vessel, an 80-foot-long shrimper, completed the journey without incident. Photo by Ernesto »»»

Lebanon received negative intelligence from Egypt indicating that the Israeli war is likely to be protracted, given the absence of any decisive signs of an imminent ceasefire, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported. This comes as Israel deployed a new military division to southern Lebanon, confirming i»»»

March 26 (UPI) -- Two delivery robots crashed into two bus shelters in Chicago within a matter of days -- and one of the incidents was caught on camera. The first crash occurred Sunday, when a delivery robot owned by Serve Robotics crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority Grand and Racine bus shelt»»»