ARP Finance Committee reviews bill on AFESD loan to modernise phosphate rail transporter
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - The Finance and Budget Committee of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) held a hearing session on Monday with the Minister of Transport to discuss the draft law approving a loan agreement signed on October 16,...»»»
Qatar supports all diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation: Advisor to Prime Minister
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. During the ministry's weekly media brie»»»
Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
Toronto: The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to notify police about the killer's troubling activity on its ChatGPT chatbot, lawyers said Tuesday. OpenAI had banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025, ei»»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets 300 business leaders
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today met with 300 leaders from Dubai’s business community to accelerate the Emirate’s development journey, strengthen its econ»»»
Office market entering new phase as competition for space increases, especially in Warsaw
Poland’s office market is entering a new phase marked by limited new supply, growing competition for prime locations, and the lasting impact of hybrid work. Companies now need to plan relocations years in advance as available space, especially in central Warsaw, becomes scarce. Vacancy rates in the»»»
President and PM disagree over Polish Defense Investment Fund
Poland’s presidential office has proposed creating a Polish Defense Investment Fund financed by profits from the National Bank of Poland’s gold reserves. The plan, described as a “Polish SAFE 0 percent,” would channel gains from gold investments into a dedicated defense fund managed by the defense »»»
Opinion | Constructive Chaos in Its ‘Trumpian’ Version: From Tension Management to Consolidating Hegemony and Reshaping the Middle East
As the picture in the Middle East becomes clearer following the U.S. strike on Iran and Iran’s immediate, measured response, it is worth discussing the concept of “constructive chaos” and its political history. This concept provides a framework for analysing the shock tactics employed by the U.S. a»»»
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that attacks on oil facilities could pose serious health risks to residents. Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on 28 February, we have»»»
Sudan Urges US to Designate RSF a Terrorist Group
Sudan's foreign ministry said Tuesday that the United States should designate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a "terrorist organization", a day after Washington slapped the same designation on the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. The US designation for the Brotherhood, which will come »»»
CC-DB Deputy Floor Leader Bozhanov Says Check of Voting Machines Used by MRF-New Beginning to Disrupt Process
On Tuesday, the serial numbers of 10 voting machines were randomly selected to be handed over by the Central Election Commission to the Electronic Governance Ministry for inspection as part of the compliance certification process. While this is a formal step, it was used this time by MRF – New Begi»»»
Report: US tells Lebanon to go to negotiations under fire
The U.S. administration has delivered an urgent message to President Joseph Aoun, calling for a move toward negotiations with Israel, An-Nahar newspaper said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had previously received the same message during meetings with American and other Western officials, th»»»
Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
The deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine says Russian authorities "at the highest level" have deported "thousands" of ch»»»
Israel Says Iran Hacked Security Cameras
Israel's cybersecurity directorate said it had identified "dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes" since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant. "The directorate is working to alert hundreds of camera owners and calls on the public»»»
Beyond the 'Peak China' Narrative: Why the Economy is Reaching for a Higher Stage
Currently, China's economy is steadily advancing along the path of high-quality development, even as domestic and international circumstances become increasingly complex. Some Western media, due to misunderstanding or bias, have repeatedly questioned or even distorted China's economic development. »»»
Israel Not Seeking Endless War with Iran, Foreign Minister Says
Israel is not seeking an endless war with Iran and will coordinate with the United States on when to end the fighting, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday, declining to publicly state a timeline for when the conflict could end. The US-Israeli war with Iran, now in its 11th day, has engulfe»»»
Israeli Strikes Hit Near Beirut as Envoy Says Disarming Hezbollah Could End War
Israel's military pounded the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country's south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East las»»»
Iran links Strait of Hormuz passage to diplomatic stance as Trump warns of further strikes
The conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other intensified on Tuesday, as air strikes and missile attacks continued across the region, raising concerns that the war could expand further and threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Tr»»»
Al-Sisi reviews airport expansion plans, private sector participation
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed on Tuesday plans to upgrade the country’s airports and expand private sector participation in their management and operation, according to a statement from the presidency. Al-Sisi met Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Civil Aviation Same»»»
OpenAI sued over Canada school shooting failure
ChatGPT owner OpenAI had knowledge that a transgender user in Canada was planning a mass shooting attack but failed to notify law enforcement, the parents of a young girl critically injured in the incident alleged in a civil lawsuit on Monday. The mother of 12‑year‑old Maya Gebala, who remains hosp»»»
Bomb attempt near NYC mayor’s residence was ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism’ – police
An attempted bomb attack during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence in Manhattan is being investigated as an “act of ISIS-inspired terrorism,” US officials have said. Two teens accused of supporting Islamic State – Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi – have been charged over »»»
Scientists complete first-ever ‘virtual brain upload’
A Silicon Valley startup has announced what it describes as the first “multi-behavior brain upload” after creating a complete digital replica of a fruit fly’s brain that controls a virtual body in a simulated environment. The achievement, unveiled last week by Eon Systems, represents a significant »»»
Brazil's Lula reneges on attending Chile's presidential inauguration - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has backed out of attending Wednesday’s presidential inauguration in Chile Photo by Andre Borges/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not attend Wednesday's presidential inauguration in Chile despite having previously»»»
Parliamentary Forces Say Bulgaria Should Be Proud of Saving Its Jews 83 Years Ago, Clash over Deportations from Outlying Areas
Parliamentary groups in the Bulgarian National Assembly issued declarations on Tuesday as the nation marked the Day of Rescue of Bulgarian Jews and of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust and of the Crimes against Humanity. MPs said the nation should be proud of performing the extraordinary »»»
Opposition Calls for Protest as Political Tensions Rise Over SPAK Immunity Dispute
Gazment Bardhi, head of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party of Albania, has called on citizens to take part in a protest scheduled for March 12 in front of the Parliament of Albania. Speaking during a press statement from the opposition party’s headquarters, Bardhi said the protest woul»»»
What do you love about Abu Dhabi?
It’s not about the tall skyscrapers or the inventions that seem to pop up almost on the daily that keeps UAE residents happy, it’s that indescribable feeling of belonging. Over the past few months, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport went about asking people enjoying life in the »»»
Report: Hezbollah Returns to Guerrilla Roots, Awaits Israeli Invasion
Lebanon's Hezbollah is applying lessons from its last war with Israel as it braces for a possible full-scale Israeli invasion and protracted conflict, returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in south Lebanon, four Lebanese sources told Reuters. Operating in small units, fighters from the Iran-b»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Italian Deputy Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, HE Antonio Tajani. During the call, th»»»
Inside Abu Dhabi Airport: Watch how passengers receive support during disruptions
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport has assured passengers that extensive support measures are in place, with airport teams working together to assist those affected by travel disruptions. With flights limited, airport teams are assisting travellers by providing accommodation, transportation, a»»»
Iran Bets on Long War to Wear Down Trump’s US, Say Experts
Outgunned by the United States, Iran's rulers have been lashing out on multiple fronts -- but experts say what looks like a chaotic reaction is actually a time-tested strategy to outlast a stronger enemy in a fight to survive. To some, Iran's response since US and Israeli strikes killed supreme lea»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Security Policy
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, HE Kaja Kallas. During»»»
War expands to central Beirut as Israel says Iranians hit in luxury hotel
It was about 01:30 in the morning when a loud explosion tore through the Raouche neighbourhood in the heart of the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Israeli strike on the four-star Ramada Plaza hotel marked the first time in this war that Israel's bombing campaign had struck the city centre - a bustling»»»
US reportedly tasks Barrack with Lebanese-Syrian-Israeli peace plan, wants Hezbollah in talks
A U.S. diplomatic initiative has been launched to address the Lebanese situation but this move does not mean Washington is concerned with an immediate halt to the Israel-Hezbollah war, well-informed sources said. The sources revealed to the pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper that that the U.S. move »»»
Industry Minister issues decision to facilitate factory leasing in industrial zones
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem has issued Decision No. 73 of 2026, amending provisions of a previous ministerial decree regulating the disposal of industrial land and facilities, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures for industrial investors and boosting productivity within factories. The n»»»
Justice Minister: Materials Published by Prosecution Service's Leadership Support My Calls for Urgent Reform
The materials published by the leadership of the Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria actually support my argument for the urgent need for qualitative changes in the management of the institution in the interest of justice, reads a position by Deputy Prime Minister and caretaker Justice »»»
Foreign Ministry Denies Allegations of VIP Flights from Middle East for Wealthy Bulgarians
Speaking to a press conference here on Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marin Raykov said that all Bulgarian citizens were treated equally during the evacuations taking place in the Middle East. Raykov denied allegations that VIP flights had been organized and that mainly wealthy Bulgari»»»
Foreign Minister receives written message from Acting Foreign Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, received on Tuesday, during a meeting with Libya’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Mustapha Kadara, a written message from the Acting Minister of Foreign...»»»
CBL discusses with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company increasing the use of e-payments - including integrating illegal migrants
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) discussed increasing e-payments with Libya’s Telecoms Holding Company LPTIC. The discussions came during a meeting hosted today by Naji Issa, Governor of the CBL, with Ali Khamis Al-Farjani, Chairman of LPTC, in the presence of the directors of the telecommunications»»»
Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows
PoliticsKenyaKenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows Andrew Wasike in NairobiThe new budget for Kenya's official presidential residency is said to surpass that of many other countries, including the White House. Although the budgets are not directly comparable, economists urge for acco»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from the Chinese Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, HE Wang Yi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the r»»»
METRO Romania celebrates 30 years on the Romanian market
METRO Romania is marking 30 years on the Romanian market, a period during which the company has transformed from a pioneer of modern trade in Romania into a multichannel wholesaler dedicated to professionals. Today, METRO operates 30 brick-and-mortar stores, as well as a logistics hub in Ștefănești»»»
Britain Working with Allies to Support Shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Britain is working with allies on a range of options to support commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in the face of Iranian threats, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran roils oil prices. US President Donald Trump has said the war co»»»
Ukrainian draft dodger makes mountain escape in plane (PHOTOS)
A Ukrainian man is facing charges in Romania after fleeing to the country in a small aircraft to escape the draft in his homeland. According to the Romanian Border Police, the man crossed the border in the mountainous region of northern Romania, landing in a field near the village of Fratautii Vech»»»
Anthropic sues Pentagon over killer AI rift
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to designate the company a national security risk and blacklist its technology across the federal government. The complaint, filed Monday in the US D»»»
Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list
Elon Musk is the wealthiest individual ever recorded, worth an estimated $839 billion, Forbes said Tuesday, as a record 3,428 billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion. Musk topped the Forbes World's Billionaires list for the second consecutive y»»»
No Polling Stations for Elections Will Be Opened in Middle East Conflict-Zone, Caretaker Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will not open polling stations in countries located in the Middle East conflict zone for the April 19 early parliamentary elections, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said at a news conference at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, citing the escalating security situation in the reg»»»
Egypt’s FM orders daily monitoring of citizens abroad amid regional tensions
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egyptian diplomatic missions to hold daily meetings to monitor the status of citizens residing in the region following recent regional developments, the ministry said on Tuesday. During a meeting with ministry leadership and the consular sector, Abdelatt»»»
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto; no injuries - UPI.com
Members of a Military Honor Guard stand with an American flag at the White House in 2017. Early Tuesday, shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in Toronto. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- Toronto police said shots were fired at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto ea»»»
Libya’s dinar budget revenues in credit but its dollar expenditure posts US$ 2 bn deficit: CBL January to February 2026 report
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) released its latest figures today for Libya’s revenues and expenditure covering the period from 01/01/26 to 28/02/26. Revenues– Total revenues deposited into the CBL from the beginning of January until the end of February amounted to 14.4 billion dinars, compared to »»»
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The Italian state has bought a painting by 16-17th Century baroque master Caravaggio for €30m (£25.9m), one of the largest sums it has ever paid for an artwork. The country's culture minister said the work, a portrait of cleric Monsignor Maffeo Barberini - later Pope Urban VIII - was one of "except»»»
UAE travel alert: British Airways cancels Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights, adjusts Middle East operations
British Airways has temporarily reduced its Middle East flight schedule due to ongoing airspace instability in the region. Flights to Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv are cancelled through March 28, while flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until later this year. Also Read: UAE fli»»»