Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs received a phone call today, Wednesday, from HE Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Urban Development of Malaysia. Duri»»»

The UAE air defence systems on 18th March 2026 engaged 13 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 327 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,699 UAVs. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 19: Israel s»»»

A number of personnel changes have taken place in parliamentary committees, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev announced during a session. According to him, several deputies submitted their letters of resignation from leadership positions. MP Bakyt Tentishev resigned as Chairman of th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies, Azamat Zhamangulov, commented on the construction of a National AI Center on Birinchi Radio. According to him, digitalization is not just a building or «some hardware,» but, first and foremost, personnel and IT expertise. «Re»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran does not seek a ceasefire and does not believe in it, but wants an end to the war, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday. "We are not seeking a ceasefire because we do not want this scenario to happen again after a while. We want the war to stop complet»»»

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton appears to have won the Democratic primary for US Senate, edging ahead of her opponents after a late surge of support in a highly competitive, expensive race. Stratton was leading her main opponent, congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, with roughly 90% of t»»»

Hezbollah said Wednesday it had targeted gatherings of Israeli soldiers near the southern border towns of Aitaroun, Odaisseh, Maroun al-Ras, Mays al-Jabal, Taybeh and Markaba, with artillery shells, rockets and attack drones. The clashes have prevented Israeli troops from advancing into Lebanese te»»»

It is unreasonable to expect the Lebanese government to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah while the country is being bombed by Israel, France's special envoy for Lebanon said on Wednesday. Jean-Yves Le Drian said only negotiations would resolve the crisis, in which Lebanese authorities say over 900 peop»»»

ELIAN Solutions, one of the largest implementers of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP in Romania and Eastern Europe, ended 2025 with total revenues exceeding 31.6 million RON, marking a 22% increase compared to the previous year. The result represents the best year in the company’s histor»»»

The startup eYou Social has announced the pre-launch of eYou, a new social media application born in Romania, with the ambition of becoming a credible European alternative in a market dominated by global players. The project is backed by an initial €300,000 investment and aims to introduce a new mo»»»

In technology-driven transactions, some of the most decisive legal questions are not always the most visible ones. A seemingly technical issue, such as the classification of software under copyright law, can ultimately determine whether a deal moves forward or stalls. This became particularly clear»»»

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision to propose to the President of the Republic of Bulgaria the issuance of a decree appointing Colonel Metodi Orlov to the position of Commander of the 3rd Air Base, effective April 1, 2026. The cabinet also proposes that Colonel Atanas Georgiev be appointed»»»

Speaking at a national social forum, caretaker Regional Development and Public Works Minister Nikolay Naydenov said that political will is needed, and every minister, politician and mayor should work daily to improve housing conditions in Bulgaria, the Ministry said on Wednesday. Naydenov said it i»»»

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria has rejected a request by 58 MPs from the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria seeking a ruling that a parliamentary decision appointing the chair of the Commission for Personal Data Protection is unconstitutional, the Court said in a press release. Twelve constit»»»

Parliament passed legislation to enshrine the so-called Christmas and Easter supplements. In a single session, lawmakers adopted amendments to the Social Assistance Act in two readings, as proposed by GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva and a group of MPs. The amendments expanded the group»»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has rolled out a wide-ranging operational strategy for Eid Al-Fitr 2026, designed to keep public transport running smoothly and efficiently as passenger numbers surge across the emirate. Whether you're planning intercity travel or getting arou»»»

In a significant stride towards sustainable energy, John Cockerill, a leading global company, has announced a collaboration with Scatec and other key players to develop an ambitious green ammonia production facility in Damietta, Egypt. This project, which represents an investment of over $900 milli»»»

More than 80 percent of deaths in Kyrgyzstan are associated with chronic noncommunicable diseases, with key risk factors including tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diets, and low physical activity, Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev said. According to him, these diseases remain one of »»»

There are no grounds for restricting potato imports from China, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported following potato market monitoring. According to the ministry, the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service monitored the situation with p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary believes that it is necessary to build a new European security, trade and energy system, but with Russia's participation, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. "The point is that we think that the Russians should not be pushed out first from the Europea»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib had been killed. "Last night, Iranian intelligence minister Khatib, who was responsible for the system of assassinations and internal suppression of the regime in Iran, as w»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns any actions aimed at harming the health or murder of representatives of the Iranian leadership, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Actions aimed at harming health or even killing and eliminating representatives of the leadership of sovere»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian military plans to deploy previously unused weaponry in its operation against the United States and Israel, Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said on Wednesday. "In the coming days, we will use weapons that we have not used before," the spokesperson was quot»»»

An Israeli strike on Wednesday hit a car in the center of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, killing two people, including a civil defense rescuer, and wounding another. An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defense headquarters and the seaside road, where»»»

Israeli strikes and shelling targeted overnight into Wednesday several regions in south and east Lebanon, as Israel vowed "big surprises" and escalation. In the south, strikes targeted Deir al-Zahrani, a hezbollah-affiliated health center in Kherbet Selem, Nabatieh, Tyre, Arab Salim, Kfartebnit, Sh»»»

Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least twelve people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said two strikes in the early hours of Wednesday hit an apartment in the c»»»

France’s special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, speaking to the France Info radio station Wednesday, said the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah "bears full responsibility for the resumption of fighting in Lebanon" but "Israel’s response has been disproportionate and counterprodu»»»

The United Arab Emirates central bank (CBUAE) on Tuesday unveiled a package to help bolster banks' liquidity, marking its most significant policy move since the pandemic, as Gulf economies move to weather the impact of the Iran crisis. UAE banks, whose stocks have seen double-digit losses since the»»»

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, has announced the acquisition of a 9,045 sqm plot of land located at 241–273 Barbu Văcărescu Street, where it plans to build a new exclusive residential developme»»»

The caretaker Government has appointed Andrey Yankulov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, as Chair of the National Council for the Prevention and Protection against Domestic Violence, Cabinet said in a press release here on Wednesday. The National Council is a specialized, permanent, c»»»

The Council of Ministers has appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European Funds Maria Nedina as Chair of the Council for Economic Analyses, the caretaker Government said in a press release here on Wednesday. The Council of Ministers also appointed Nedina as Chair of the Council for the Development »»»

In a declaration on behalf of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), read out from the parliamentary rostrum by MP Stela Nikolova, insist that the Regional Development and Public Works Minister disclose all data and amounts paid to date for the provision of roadside assistance, which is»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Highly skilled mountaineers known in Nepal as "icefall doctors" have begun fixing ropes and ladders on Mount Everest to prepare for the coming spring climbing season, officials said Wednesday. The team has reached the base camp before starting work on the treacherous Khumbu Icefal»»»

British health authorities are scrambling to contain what officials have described as an “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak centred around a university and linked to a popular nightclub in southeastern England. The outbreak in Kent has claimed the lives of two young people — a 21-year-old universi»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC) will hand over four mandates to new members of Parliament at its meeting today. Thus, Ulukbek Ormonov will receive a mandate in place of Kurmankul Zulushev, Mavlyuda Kalberdieva will replace Shairbek Tashiev, Baktybek»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces had killed Iran's Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib. "Last night Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Katz said in a statement. He added that “significant surprises are expected throughout this day »»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) - The weather will be marked by scattered showers and a drop in temperatures during Eid El Fitr 2026. Weather on March 19: The weather will be partly cloudy in most regions, getting locally very heavy in the afternoon on...»»»

OVERVIEW The upcoming early parliamentary elections are the topic present in all media outlets. POLITICS According to a poll commissioned by bTV, conducted by Market Links and published by Trud, the Bulgarian Nartional Radio (BNR), and Dnevnik.bg, five political formations will gain the necessary 4»»»

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday put the brakes on a public transportation fare hike announced just a day earlier, promising the country's commuters free rides instead. The archipelago nation, which imports nearly all of its crude oil from the Middle East, has been scrambl»»»

Police in Bishkek detained a suspect in a series of fraud cases. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district reported. According to the police, a citizen D.A. filed a complaint stating that on July 20, 2025, an unknown individual gained his trust and, under the pret»»»

Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Melis Turgunbaev has submitted his resignation letter, Speaker of Parliament Marlen Mamataliev announced during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the statement on voluntary resignation has been received by Parliament. The speake»»»

Credit rating agency S&P Global has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong policy flexibility, fiscal buffers and ongoing economic diversification. In its latest assessment, S&P highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ability to redirect crude »»»

Volkswagen has regained the top position in China’s auto market, overtaking domestic electric-vehicle champion BYD as changing policy incentives reshape the world’s largest car market. According to industry data for early 2026, the German automaker captured roughly 13.9% market share, placing it ah»»»

Egypt is accelerating its privatisation programme, with authorities preparing to list stakes in state-owned banks as part of a renewed effort to attract foreign investment and deepen capital markets. A potential initial public offering of Banque du Caire could take place as early as the second quar»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4286 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

BELGRADE - In a reaction to a statement by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese in which she criticised the Serbian authorities over their cooperation with Israel, the Serbian MFA said on Tuesday Serbia pursued an "independent and sovereign foreign policy, grounded in its national interests and»»»

CAIRO — Paradise Textiles, part of Alpine Group, has announced plans to invest $102m in an integrated fabric manufacturing facility in Amreya Free Zone, positioning Egypt as a growing hub for sustainable textile production. The project, company-announced, is expected to create around 1,200 jobs and»»»

Egypt is accelerating the development of fully serviced industrial clusters within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), as part of a broader strategy to attract foreign investment and deepen industrialisation, according to official statements following a high-level government review. During a mee»»»

Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz announced Khatib’s killing and said that “significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts,” without elaborating. Khatib’s killing follows Is»»»

When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzębski’s apartment window, he took it in but realized it needed expert treatment. So the next morning he brought it to Warsaw’s new emergency room for wild birds. He placed the tiny, plump bird with a black head, gray back and reddish chest feathers into»»»