Top-of-the-List Candidate Petkova Sets Out GERB Priorities in Ruse Region
GERB-UDF parliamentary candidates continued their meetings in Ruse Region, the coalition’s press service said Tuesday. At a working breakfast in the town of Marten, coalition top-of-the-list candidate Temenuzhka Petkova listened to local concerns and set out GERB’s main priorities. “For the past ye»»»
Syria’s freight transport exceeds 4.6 million tons in first quarter of 2026
Damascus, March 31 (SANA) – Syria’s freight transport sector recorded more than 4.63 million tons of cargo moved during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting increased activity in both domestic and cross-border transport, the Ministry of Transport said. Khaled al-Kas’ha, director of freight transpo»»»
PM meets British defence secretary, stresses need to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar, other countries in region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Doha with Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom HE John Healey. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and enhance it,»»»
Supreme Court: Colorado's conversion therapy ban violates First Amendment - UPI.com
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth violates First Amendment protections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, saying state governments»»»
Putin, UAE Leader Express Concern About Deteriorating Situation in Middle East - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they expressed serious concern about the degradation of the military-political situation in the Middle East and the death of people, the Kremlin said on Tuesday»»»
Hate Speech Can Be Suppressed by Teaching Children About Human Values, President Tells Jewish Community
The holiday of Passover symbolizes the exodus from slavery to freedom, but to be truly free, a person must carry in their heart love for others, justice and tolerance, a willingness to listen and to help others – values embraced by all people, regardless of religion. "We will overcome the growing l»»»
In photos: Historic April moments through the years - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanApril is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From the Easter holiday to Apollo 13, here's a look at historic moments from April that continue to shape the world we know today. Children race to push colored eggs across the grass during th»»»
Islamic Resistance targeted infrastructure belonging to the “Israeli” army in the Krayot area, north of the occupied city of Haifa, at 06:05 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a rocket salvo: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Germany’s Merz expects 80% of Syrian migrants to return home over the next three years
The vast majority of Syrian migrants currently residing in Germany should return to their home country over the next three years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said. The influx of asylum seekers from war-torn Syria to the European Union peaked in 2014–2015, with Germany being one of the top »»»
US seeks coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz
Restoring free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran, is not among American military objectives, according to statements by US officials and media reports. Instead, Washington has indicated it expects other nations to tackle the issue. Tehran throttled maritime traffic »»»
Prince Harry's lawyers urge 'substantial damages' from UK tabloids
London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»
Prime Minister receives British Defense Secretary
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received today in Doha the UK Secretary of State for Defence HE John Healey. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and strengthen it, particularly»»»
GCC condemns Israeli Knesset law
Dubai: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a law allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law. Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said in a statement that t»»»
UN Human Rights Council condemns Israeli violations in occupied Syrian Golan
Geneva, March 31 (SANA) The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted two resolutions renewing its condemnation of Israeli occupation violations against residents of the occupied Syrian Golan, calling for an end to these practices, compliance with relevant UN resolutions, and a halt to repressive»»»
Ten European countries urge 'safety' of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ten European countries, including France and the United Kingdom, Tuesday urged all sides to ensure the safety of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon after three peacekeepers were killed in recent days. "We urge all parties, under all circumstances, to ensure the safety and security of UNIFI»»»
Wolf bites woman in Germany in first attack for decades
Berlin: A woman was bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in the German city of Hamburg, the city's deputy mayor said Tuesday, in the first such attack in modern times. The wolf entered the complex in the northern city's Altona area on Monday evening after being repeatedly spotted in different part»»»
Police break migrant smuggling ring in Athens
Police in Athens said Tuesday they have broken a ring that smuggled migrants into the country and provided them with fake documents with which to travel on through the European Union. A police statement said the smuggling ring also maintained at least three dormitories where migrants could stay in »»»
Trump Says US Operation Against Iran Will Not Last Too Much Longer
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the military operation against Iran will not last too much longer. "We're not going to be there too much longer. We're obliterating the s–t out of them right now, it's a total obliteration," Trump said in an interview with the Ne»»»
King Charles III will make first state visit to the U.S. as king in April - UPI.com
President Donald Trump says goodbye by Britain's King Charles III, at Windsor Castle on Sept 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Charles will visit the United States next month. File Photo by British Royal Family/ UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- King Charles and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom »»»
Hamas Sources Acknowledge Differences with Mediators on Disarmament Plan
At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a personnel carrier in Al-Taybeh town with a loitering glider and achieved a direct hit: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:10 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy soldiers and vehicles in Avivim settlement with a rocket barrage: statement 16 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Spain closes airspace and bases to US-Israeli war on Iran
Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»
Traditional Crafts Center to be opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A Center for Traditional Crafts will be opened on April 2 at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev in Bishkek, the museum announced. According to the institution, three similar centers will also be launched in museums in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. «Their mission is to p»»»
US Leverages Japan Against China, Echoing Its Ukraine Playbook – Ex-US Marine
Japan fortifying its islands near China and the island of Taiwan is part of a broader US strategy, former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. "Just as the US encroached along Russia’s borders in Eastern Europe and Iran’s borders in both the Middle East and Centr»»»
Trump says Iran war won't last 'much longer', Hormuz will reopen 'automatically' after US exit
U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war is likely to end soon and that other nations can reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves — after he posted to social media a video of huge explosions near Isfahan that he said hit “a lot of stuff.” “We’re not»»»
Hegseth says days ahead ‘will be decisive’ in Iran war - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as the Iran war enters its second month. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United St»»»
UAE school group waives transport fee during distance learning
Dubai: A UAE education group on Tuesday announced a waiver of transport fees across all its institutions in the country, describing it as “a compassionate and timely measure to support families during the current situation.” The Woodlem Education announced the waiver with effect from April 2026. Th»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles at El-Friz Hill in Ainatha town with a rocket barrage: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fruit sector: CEPEX to organise D2D business meetings next April 14-16 in Rotterdam
Tunis, March 31 (TAP) - Door-to-Door (D2D) business meetings in the fresh fruit sector will be organised on April 14-16 in Rotterdam (Netherlands) by the Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) in collaboration with the Tunisian Embassy in The...»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Alerts OSCE to "Unlawful Police Pressure" by Caretaker Government in Favour of Other Participants
The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»
Court ruling halts key parts of Milei labor reform in Argentina - UPI.com
An Argentine court has ruled that “serious and significant” indications point to some provisions Of President Javier Milei's labor reform legislation may conflict with the Constitution. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (UPI) -- A court in Argentina has temporarily suspende»»»
McCormick buys Unilever's food business for $45B - UPI.com
Unilever has sold its food business, which includes Hellman's mayonnaise, to McCormick. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- McCormick entered into an agreement to purchase the food portion of Unilever for a cash and equity deal that values the company at $45 billion. McCormick will pay $1»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 05:00 on Tuesday 31-03-2026 communication and surveillance equipment at a newly established point belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army east of Al-Taybeh town with a rocket barrage: statement 10 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Movement for Rights and Freedoms Alerts OSCE to Unlawful Police Pressure by Caretaker Government in Favour of Other Participants
The leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has alerted the OSCE mission for the April 19 parliamentary elections to "unlawful police pressure and intimidation by structures of the caretaker government against MRF activists and mayors", the party's press centre said on Tuesday. MRF»»»
US power vs Iran leverage: The real battle in the war
Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»
Amir and UAE President discuss regional and international developments
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to contain tensions and enhance security and stability in the region. During th»»»
Easter 2026 in Dubai: Your guide to holy week services and timings
Dubai: Christian communities across the UAE are gearing up for Easter celebrations, with several churches across the country releasing their holy week schedules to accommodate the diverse, multicultural population. In Dubai, churches have announced the timings of services held in multiple languages»»»
Deputy Labour Minister Efremova: Child Guarantee Drives National Development
Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said the European Child Guarantee is a national development tool, not just a requirement from Brussels, the Labour and Social Policy Ministry press service said here Tuesday. Efremova spoke at a conference in Zagreb and presented Bulgaria's»»»
Amir and UAE president discuss regional and international developments
ABU DHABI: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to contain tensions and enhance securi»»»
Netanyahu reportedly says any US-Iran deal won't end Lebanon war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told senior U.S. officials that any future agreement between Washington and Tehran would not stop Israel's war in Lebanon, according to a report published Monday. The Israel Hayom daily said Netanyahu conveyed the message during recent closed-door talks»»»
Tomahawk Stockpiles Drying up as US Stands Alone in Iran Quagmire – Military Analyst
US conventional military power is being stretched to the breaking point in its war against Iran, Russian military observer Igor Korotchenko tells Sputnik. It’s not just about fast-depleting Tomahawks - every missile fired at Iran chips away at the broader air- and missile-defense reserves simultane»»»
Horror and fear in West Bank as Israel approves hanging convicted Palestinians
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the embattled Palestinian territories Tuesday in outrage after Israel's parliament passed a measure establishing the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. Palestinians young and old held sit-ins and marches in th»»»
Thessaloniki bus driver sacked for assaulting motorist
Thessaloniki’s public transport operator has dismissed a bus driver filmed assaulting a motorist while on duty, following a disciplinary review. The driver had been referred to the company’s disciplinary council after the incident, which occurred two weeks ago in the city. According to reports, the»»»
There Will Be 254 Fewer Polling Stations in UK, Turkiye, US for April 19 Elections Compared to October 2024 Vote
There will be 254 fewer polling stations in the United Kingdom, Turkiye, and the United States for the April 19 parliamentary elections compared with the vote on October 27, 2024. Earlier this year, Parliament amended the Election Code to limit the number of polling stations outside diplomatic and »»»
Average gallon of gas passes $4 in United States - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The price for 87 octane gasoline is set at over $7 a gallon with some fuel grades just short of $8 per gallon at a gas station open for business on Monday in New York City. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon on average in the United States with the significant increase driven by the»»»
Key Russian oil export hub ablaze after Ukrainian drone strikes - UPI.com
Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals overnight, adding to fires still raging from a string of attacks that began almost a week targeting the country's ability to export oil, gas and other energy products via the Baltic Sea. File Photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE Ma»»»
LEAD Development showcases Jubail Island’s integrated water system
As the UAE experiences seasonal rainfall this week, LEAD Development is spotlighting the advanced water management system at Jubail Island, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed infrastructure can transform natural conditions such as heavy rainfall resulting from weather fluctuations into long-te»»»
UAE President receives Emir of Qatar on fraternal visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed developments in the region amid ongoing military escalation and their impli»»»
Nalanda stampede: Eight dead as temple crowd surge sparks panic
New Delhi: At least eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, in the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents that have raised fresh concerns over safety at mass gatherings in India. The incident occurred in»»»