Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Report: Armed Forces Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Report: Military Personnel Shortage Stood at 20.5% in 2025

In 2025, the shortage of military personnel decreased by 1.8% and reached 20.5%, according to the Report on the State of Defence and the Armed Forces, approved by the caretaker government on April 1. Despite the measures taken, vacant positions for military personnel remained close to those in 2024»»»

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Al Awsat 55m

Baghdad Says Faction Attacks are ‘Individual Attempts’

The Iraqi government moved on Friday to contain the fallout from an escalating regional war, after the US issued sharp warnings of possible attacks on its interests inside Iraq. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani vowed to pursue those behind attacks and the kidnapping of foreigners, saying the »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Daniyar Amangeldiev and Alexey Overchuk discuss economic cooperation - | 24.KG

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk met with First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev. The Russian Government’s Telegram channel reported. «Russia and Kyrgyzstan enjoy a strong partnership based on trust and mutual support. We see significant pot»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Restoration of Aluminum Production at EGA Plant in UAE May Take Up to 12 Months – Company

The restoration of aluminum production at Abu Dhabi plant of the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) company, the largest aluminum producer in the Middle East, may take up to 12 months, EGA said. On March 28, the government of Abu Dhabi said that six people were injured as a result of debris from an in»»»

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BNE 1h

Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%

Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»

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BNE 1h

Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%

Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»

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BNE 1h

Middle East conflict could cut Indian fertiliser output by 10–15%

Due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, India could potentially see a decline in fertiliser output. According to a recent Bloomberg report, New Delhi has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes. Indian officials have asked Beijing to ease restrictio»»»

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France24 2h

Focus - Border town of Tiné caught in the crossfire as Sudan war spills into Chad

The war in Sudan is spilling into Chad with increasing intensity. In mid-March, a drone strike – the fourth and deadliest cross-border attack from Sudan – killed 20 people in the town of Tiné, which has become a frontline in the conflict’s spillover. Chadian authorities have not officially ide»»»

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France24 2h

Reporters - When jail becomes home: Japan's elderly seek refuge behind bars

Japan’s demographic crisis is playing out even behind bars. The number of elderly inmates has quadrupled over the past 20 years. Around a fifth of people over 65 live below the poverty line, struggling to make ends meet. Some go to extraordinary lengths to improve their circumstances, deliberately »»»

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France24 2h

Baltic Sea strikes: How Ukraine aims to undermine Russia's oil profits from Iran war

Ukraine has in recent days intensified drone attacks on ports and refineries in Russia’s Leningrad region on the Baltic Sea. Yet Kyiv’s strategy of trying to stop Moscow from reaping the benefits of oil disruption in the Middle East doesn’t come without significant risk. Ukrainian drones struck key»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

Lebanon’s displaced face rising hostility as airstrikes fuel fear and evictions – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP A growing number of Shiite families displaced by the war in Lebanon say they’re being pushed out of towns where they feel unwelcome over the suspicion that they may be Hezbollah members By : BA»»»

UPI 5h

FEMA official claims he teleported to Waffle House, staff does not remember him - UPI.com

A FEMA official reiterated his claims that he has experienced teleportation, including once suddenly finding himself in a Waffle House about 50 miles away from his previous location. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo April 3 (UPI) -- An official in the Federal Emergency Management A»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:50 on Friday 03-04-2026 Nahariya settlement for the third time with a rocket barrage: statement 41 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 7h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:50 on Friday 03-04-2026 Shlomi settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 42 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters launched a raid on an Israeli force stationed near the Liberation Triangle, engaging them with light and medium weapons and inflicting confirmed casualties. Simultaneously, the fighters targeted support forces with a barrage of rockets and artillery shells, prompting an enemy helicopter to intervene and evacuate the casualties: statement 43 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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TAP 8h

Nabeul: 1,000 jobs set to be created in textile through a TND 5M project

Tunis, April 3 (TAP) - An investment project in the textile sector, expected to ultimately generate nearly 1,000 direct jobs, will soon be launched in the Nabeul governorate, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation...»»»

UPI 8h

Federal judge refuses to reconsider quashing Fed subpoenas - UPI.com

A federal district court judge denied a Department of Justice motion asking the court to reconsider its quashing of subpoenas aimed at U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, pictured in January at a press conference, and the Fed Board. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo April 3 (»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:15 on Friday 03-04-2026 newly established “Israeli” artillery bunkers near Al-Sadh site opposite to Maroun Al-Ras town with a rocket barrage: statement 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:30 on Friday 03-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Tarouq Hill area, south of Maroun Al-Ras border town, with a rocket barrage: statement 40 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of the “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Sidr area in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at El-Friz Hill in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 8h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of the “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at Ghadmatha Hill in Ainatha town, with a rocket barrage: statement 36 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 9h

First Western shipping vessel transits Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war - UPI.com

Many international shipping vessels, such as the one pictured in March, have been anchored and idling in the Middle East after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian traffic after the United States and Israel engaged in a war there. Friday, Iran allowed vessels linked to France and Japan t»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlement of Yir’on with a rocket barrage: statement 32 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 10h

Dubai property market tops Dh176bn on strong investor demand

Dubai: Dubai’s property market maintained strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with total sales reaching Dh176.7 billion across nearly 48,000 transactions, reflecting continued investor appetite and steady price growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Data fro»»»

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Gulf News 10h

SpaceX IPO: Can Elon Musk justify a $1.75 trillion valuation?

Dubai: When Elon Musk began positioning SpaceX for what could be a record-breaking IPO, the headline figure—up to $75 billion—drew the most attention, but the proposed listing is shaping up as much as a referendum on Musk’s broader strategy as it is on the company itself. Get updated faster and for»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 21:10 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settlement for the second time, with a rocket barrage: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 11h

CBSE curriculum revamp: Major 2026‑27 syllabus changes explained

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will phasedly implement its new curriculum starting 2026-27, officials said on Friday. The reforms include the three-language formula for Class 6 and a two-level system in mathematics and science for Class 9, according to a PTI report. Three-language »»»

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Al Manar 11h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settlement, with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 11h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:00 on Friday, 03-04-2026, the Kiryat Shmona settlement for the seventh time, with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 11h

Islamic Resistance targeted, at 16:00 on Thursday, 02-04-2026, two “Israeli” soldiers in the town of Rashaf in a sniper operation, achieving a direct hit: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 11h

Islamic Resistance targeted, at 16:20 on Friday, 03-04-2026, infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Rosh Pinna settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 12h

Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, hit by cyberattack - UPI.com

The Uffizi Galleries, home to Italy's most precious art, were hit by a cyberattack, the museum said. The museum claims there was no data stolen. File Photo by Claudio Giovannini/EPA April 3 (UPI) -- The Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, said Friday it suffered a cyberattack, but not a breach of »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Using emergency alert sounds as ringtones could land you in legal trouble

The Ministry of Interior in Qatar has cautioned the public against playing or circulating audio or video clips that mimic the National Emergency Alert System, including using such tones as mobile ringtones. Authorities warned that these risks causing panic and disturbing public order. In a statemen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Vazrazhdane's Top-of-the-List Candidate in Yambol Addresses Water Sector Issues

Bad management and an outdated water supply network have lead to huge losses, which in some places reach 85% on average for water utilities, said Nikola Dimitrov, top-of-the-list candidate of the Vazrazhdane party list in Yambol's 31st multi-member constituency in a position distributed to the medi»»»

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Kathimerini 13h

Livestock theft a growing concern in Thessaloniki area

Livestock thefts are becoming an increasing concern in the Thessaloniki prefecture, with two major incidents recorded within just one month. In Nea Mesimvria, unknown individuals broke into a barn just days ago, cutting chains, breaking locks, removing doors, and damaging the barn’s facilities. The»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Earthquake in India: Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, parts of North India

Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties. The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, N»»»

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Novinite 13h

Series of Black Sea Incidents: Bulgarian Navy Recovers Drone Wing, UAV and a Buoy

Specialized Navy teams in Bulgaria carried out multiple operations over two consecutive days in response to reports of objects found in the Black Sea. All cases involved reconnaissance, identification and transport of items initially suspected to be unexploded ordnance or hazardous debris. On April»»»

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Tanjug 14h

Air Serbia carries record-high 813,188 passengers in Q1 2026

BELGRADE - In Q1 2026, Air Serbia set a new standard for its business operations with 813,188 passengers carried and 3 pct growth y-o-y, the national airline said on Friday. "This is also the first time that the number of 800,000 carried passengers was surpassed in the January-March period. During »»»

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UPI 14h

Chile joins regional debate to regulate surrogate motherhood - UPI.com

The Chilean The Family Committee of the Chamber of Deputies began this week to discuss a bill supported by all political parties that would prohibit and penalize the practice of surrogate motherhood. Photo by widephish/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, April 3 (UPI) -- Chile has joined other Latin American »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Environment Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Current Topics on Environmental Protection

Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov discussed current topics on environmental protection with the Ambassador of France to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin, the Ministry's press centre reported on Friday. A topic raised by the French side was the import of batteries and solar panels. Pop»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Rising energy prices deepen economic strain in Turkiye: Turkish economists

Istanbul: Turkiye's economy is facing mounting pressure from persistently high global energy prices, as the country relies heavily on imports of oil and gas to meet domestic demand. This dependence has exposed it to global market volatility, driving up production costs, increasing the burden on bus»»»

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Al Awsat 14h

Iranians Urged to Hunt for Crew of Downed US Fighter Jet

Iran authorities urged people living in the rugged southwest of the country to search for the crew of a downed US fighter jet on Friday as state TV broadcast images of what was said to be the mangled remains of the plane. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for military operations in the »»»

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Al Awsat 14h

US Fighter Shot Down Over Iran as Trump Threatens to Hit More Infrastructure

Iran shot down a US warplane on Friday, setting off a search by both sides for surviving crew as the war looked set to intensify with President Donald Trump threatening more attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was combing an area near where the plane came do»»»

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Sputnik 15h

Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge Designed to Prevent a Mutiny: Karen Kwiatkowski

The secretary of war’s dismissal of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other top generals signals intensifying rot in the Department amid the Iran war, former senior DoD insider-turned whistleblower Karen Kwiatkowski says. General George represented “experience in Army battlefield ope»»»

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BNE 15h

Iran denies US helicopter assault on Kharg Island

Iran denied on April 3 that US forces had carried out a helicopter-borne assault on Kharg Island, the country's main crude oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, Tasnim News Agency reported from the island. Tasnim's correspon»»»

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BNE 15h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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BNE 15h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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BNE 15h

Gulf Islamic sukuk bond spreads hit five-year highs amid Iran war uncertainty

Yields on Gulf sovereign and corporate debt have surged to their widest spreads in five years as the war involving Iran drives a sharp reassessment of regional risk, according to Fitch Ratings. The agency said that “many G»»»

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