Rapid Expansion of Conflict Space Causing Concern - Russia's Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The rapid expansion of conflict space, involving the entire regions, is causing concern, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "Overall, the rapid expansion of the conflict space, involving new countries and entire regions, as has happened over the past year, is»»»
One dead as Iranian missiles strike Bahrain, UAE confirms
The UAE Ministry of Defence has mourned a Moroccan national working as a civilian contractor with the UAE Armed Forces who was killed during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack targeting the country. The Ministry said the attack also resulted in injuries »»»
Government's Package of Measures against Rising Prices to Support Most Vulnerable Groups
The package of measures currently being prepared to curb rising prices will be aimed at supporting the most vulnerable groups, said caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov here on Tuesday. Together with Minister of Economy and Industry Irina Shtonova, they held a meeting with representatives of the A»»»
Iran warns it will mine the Persian Gulf to deter possible US ground invasion
In response to reports that the US is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East ahead of a possible ground incursion into Iran, the country’s National Defense Council has warned it could seed the Persian Gulf with mines in retaliation. In the second week of the war on Iran, US Central Comman»»»
Djuric receives Italian ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Italian Ambassador to Belgrade Luca Gori on Monday to discuss key issues of mutual interest, with a view to further enhancing the already strong cooperation in the fields of economy, energy and high technology as well as exploring opportunities to acceler»»»
Varna Regional Court Suspends Criminal Proceedings in Case against Mayor Kotsev
The Varna Regional Court on Tuesday suspended the criminal proceedings in the case against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev. Four others are also charged in the case - municipal councillors Yordan Kateliev and Nikolay Stefanov, businessman Ivaylo Marinov, and expert Antoaneta Petrova. In court, Kotsev’s»»»
Consumer Watchdog Reports Sharp Increase in Wholesale Fuel Prices
Preliminary data indicate a rapid increase in wholesale fuel prices, Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) Chair Rosen Karadimov told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with President Iliana Iotova, where they discussed possible mechanisms and measures to mitigate the economic conseque»»»
Bulgaria Is (Was) Iran's Top Eastern European Trade Partner
Bulgaria stands out as one of Iran's key trading partners within the European Union, particularly among its Eastern European members, according to BGNES. In overall trade with Iran, Bulgaria ranked seventh in 2025, with a total trade volume of 172.2 million euros, trailing only behind Germany, Ital»»»
Djuric: NATO aggression on FR Yugoslavia has left lasting mark on international order
BELGRADE - History has recorded many events that have left a lasting mark on the international order - the NATO aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) on March 24, 1999, carried out without approval from the UN Security Council, is certainly one of them, Serbian FM Marko Djuric»»»
Hungarian foreign minister admits talking to Russia during EU meetings - UPI.com
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Szijjarto speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in 2024. Szijjarto admitted that he talks to Russia during European Union meetings. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó admitte»»»
Transparency in war spending lacks as Pentagon asks for $200 billion - UPI.com
1 of 5 | US President Donald Trump speaks with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense and John D. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas»»»
Jazeera reroutes food via Saudi to keep Kuwait stocked
Dubai: Jazeera Airways has set up an alternative supply route into Kuwait to keep essential food items flowing amid ongoing regional disruption, marking a shift in how airlines are adapting to pressure on traditional logistics channels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»
Berri hopeful as Iran reportedly says any US-Israel deal will include Lebanon
Iran has informed leaders in Beirut of a “clear pledge” to include Lebanon in any deal that ends the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, well-informed Lebanese sources revealed to Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The sources said that Lebanese officials were told through "non-diplomatic" chann»»»
Geagea says Iran must compensate Lebanon for war losses
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said Tuesday that Iran must compensate Lebanon for all war losses. "It was not the Lebanese government that made the decision for war, and we will not accept a single penny being paid from the state treasury and the pocket of the Lebanese citizens to compensate f»»»
Amazon's cloud arm says Bahrain service disrupted after drone attacks
Manama: Amazon's cloud arm told AFP on Tuesday that its service in Bahrain had been disrupted, after drone attacks hit the region. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) spokesperson said the disruption was ongoing, without specifying the exact location affected or any potential damage done. "The AWS Bahrain»»»
Djurdjevic Stamenkovski lays wreath at memorial to children killed in NATO aggression
BELGRADE - On behalf of the Government of Serbia, Minister of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Milica Djurdjevic Stamenkovski on Tuesday laid a wreath at a Belgrade memorial to children killed in the 1999 NATO aggression on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which Serbia was a par»»»
White House Says Situation Around US-Iran Talks 'Fluid'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The situation around the US-Iran talks is "fluid," with no speculations about possible meetings as part of these arrangements advisable until an official announcement is made, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "These are sensitive diplomatic discussions, and »»»
How Orbán could still rule even if Tisza wins: five scenarios for the Hungarian election
Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz needs fewer votes than the opposition Tisza party to stay in power, as the electoral system favours the incumbent. We examine the most likely developments after the Hungarian elections on 12 April. “Let us not rule it out logically,” Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán answe»»»
Albania’s Socialists Prepare Referendum Law Draft, Consultations Ongoing
The Socialist Party of Albania has finalized a draft law on referendums, but consultations will continue before it is formally submitted. Speaking to media, parliamentary group head Taulant Balla said the legislation is necessary to strengthen public participation in decision-making. “The focus is »»»
Philippines declares 'national energy emergency'
Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency" on Tuesday, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East conflict. The state of emergency was declared just hours after the country's energy secretary said the P»»»
Inside Trump’s ‘15-point’ Iran plan: Big claims, few details
Dubai: President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States and Iran have discussed a “15-point” framework to end the war has sparked intense curiosity — and confusion — as neither Washington nor Tehran has revealed what those points actually are. Tehran has even denied that any talks are taking p»»»
Fiscal Council Pushes for Higher Cash Payment Threshold in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Fiscal Council has recommended increasing the national cash payment limit for business transactions to €10,000. According to the Council, Bulgaria currently maintains a relatively low threshold of €5,000, which poses practical challenges for companies, entrepreneurs, and consumers, parti»»»
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on Iran's attacks on GCC States, Jordan
Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate Wednesday on Iran's military attacks against Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, which have targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties. In a statem»»»
Outlook worsens for whale stranded on German coast
Berlin: The health of a humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast is deteriorating, conservationists said Tuesday, as efforts to free the animal continued. The 10-metre (33-foot) long whale was first spotted stuck in shallow water close to Niendorf near the city of Luebeck early on Mond»»»
Kim Jong-un says North Korea capable of posing a nuclear threat to the US
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country can pose a credible nuclear threat to the US as opposed to being a target for American attempts to project power. Speaking during a policy address to newly elected lawmakers on Monday, Kim emphasized the role of nuclear weapons in ensuring nation»»»
Bulgargaz Confirms 5% Gas Rise for April, Says No Big Jumps Expected Soon
Bulgargaz has defended its previously submitted proposal for a 5% rise in natural gas prices for April before the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, with CEO Veselin Sinabov stressing that there is currently no justification for any further increases. Sinabov noted that significantly higher ga»»»
Sri Lanka switches off lights as Mideast war squeezes energy supply
Colombo: Sri Lanka ordered street lights, neon signs and billboard lighting to be switched off from Tuesday as part of measures to cut energy consumption by 25 percent to tackle supply shortages. Government spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said all state institutions had been asked to reduce the use of »»»
IndiGo warns of flight changes, check status before travel
Dubai: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of possible changes to flight schedules amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said fl»»»
Why an end to the war won’t take fuel prices back to normal overnight
Bulk carriers sit anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, upstream from the Strait of Hormuz, on Monday. Elke Scholiers/Getty Images An end to the Iran war will bring immediate relief to oil and natural gas markets, but it could take months before prices fall back to the levels they stood a»»»
United Airlines says it is accelerating fleet makeover
New York: United Airlines said Tuesday it will add more than 250 planes in the next two years as the major US carrier accelerates efforts to upgrade its fleet. New Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier aircraft ordered by United include features such as lie-flat seats, luggage closets and suite dividers, t»»»
Drecun: NATO bombing of FR Yugoslavia buried int'l law, introduced law of the stronger
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Tuesday the 1999 bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) had been the strongest successful attempt of violating the UN Charter and international law, and noted that the prec»»»
Israel to control large buffer zone in southern Lebanon, its defence minister says
Israeli troops will control a large swathe of southern Lebanon as part of their campaign against Hezbollah, Defence Minister Israel Katz says. Katz told said troops would establish a security zone up to the Litani River, about 30km (19 miles) from the Lebanon-Israel border and displaced residents w»»»
EU, Australia sign landmark free trade agreement after 8 years - UPI.com
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Australian Parliament in Canberra on Tuesday after addressing a joint session of both houses. Photo by Lukas Coch/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- The European Union finalized a landmark $9 billion free tr»»»
Watch: Texas town called Bug Tussle loses over 70 street signs to theft - UPI.com
March 23 (UPI) -- A small Texas town called Bug Tussle is no longer receiving new road signs from the Department of Transportation due to rampant thefts. Local officials said more than 70 Bug Tussle road signs have been stolen over the years by thieves who apparently appreciated the town's unusual »»»
GEMS Education applies to reopen UAE schools from March 30
Dubai: The UAE's largest private education group has applied to reopen select schools from next week, with a focus on supporting senior students ahead of crucial examinations. GEMS Education, which operates dozens of schools across the country, confirmed to Gulf News on Tuesday that it has formally»»»
Jebel Jais closed: Unstable weather forces temporary shutdown in Ras Al Khaimah
Authorities at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, have announced that the mountain will remain closed until further notice due to unstable weather conditions. The closure includes every tourist area and adventure activity at the Ras Al Khaimah’s peak. Officials urged visitors to avoid travelling to the mo»»»
Did rapper Badshah marry actress Isha Rikhi in a private wedding ceremony?
Dubai: Indian rapper Badshah may have quietly married Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi, if social media frenzy over an alleged wedding portrait is to be believed. The rumours gained momentum after several photos and videos, believed to be from a private wedding ceremony, surfaced online, showing the coup»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Russia step up coordination between military structures - | 24.KG
A working meeting between representatives of the Crisis Response Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan and the National Defense Management Center of Russia was held in Bishkek. The event was opened by Colonel Mirbek Dzhuzumaliev, head of the Crisis Response Center of the Gen»»»
Heartless Theft: Criminal Steals Donation Box for Sick Child in Stara Zagora
A donation box meant to help a sick child was stolen from the entrance of Stara Zagora Zoo, authorities confirmed after reviewing CCTV footage that led to the arrest of the suspect. The box had been collecting funds for young Georgi, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe genetic co»»»
Ancient Tyre ruins threatened by Israeli bombs
At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre is located around 20 kilometers from the Israeli border, and ha»»»
Lebanon withdraws Iran envoy's accreditation, orders him to leave
Lebanon's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation, giving him until Sunday to leave the country. The ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires in Lebanon and informed him of "the Lebanese state's »»»
Danes vote as Mette Frederiksen seeks third term as PM
Danes are voting in an election with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats aiming for a third term. Frederiksen, 48, called the vote months earlier than expected, buoyed by popular support for her handling of US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland, an autonomous Danish »»»
After 13-year coma, India’s first passive euthanasia patient dies
New Delhi: Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, died on Tuesday at AIIMS Delhi, marking the country’s first real-world implementation of the right to die with dignity, Indian media reports said. He was 31. Rana had been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013,»»»
UAE Defense Ministry says it engaged 22 Iran-origin projectiles
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates defense systems have engaged multiple projectiles, the country's defense ministry has announced amid escalating regional tensions. A ministry statement on Tuesday said five ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched from Iran were successfully intercepted. The min»»»
From oil reserves to coal, world faces energy shockwaves from war
Capitals, March 24 (SANA) Countries worldwide are taking emergency and precautionary measures to absorb the impact of the US–Israeli–Iranian war on the global economy, as energy prices surge following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf oil and gas facilities. Japan Turns to »»»
Ask Gulf News: How to get a vehicle damage certificate
Dubai: Unstable weather continues to affect the UAE, with rain, strong winds and thick cloud cover expected to persist until Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Authorities have issued safety advisories nationwide, warning that vehicles parked in flood-prone areas may be at ris»»»
Man hacks woman to death in broad daylight in Kolkata, kills himself
Two bodies were recovered in the Mahamaytala area of Garia, on the southern outskirts of Kolkata, on Tuesday, in West Bengal. A woman was hacked to death inside her beauty parlour by a Kashmiri man, who later committed suicide. Police said the incident appears to stem from a strained relationshi»»»
4-hour queues at US airports as security crunch deepens
Long security lines stretching for hours, missed flights and mounting frustration — US airports are facing widespread disruption as a funding standoff leaves key security operations understaffed at the peak of the spring travel season. The chaos has been compounded by broader pressures on global av»»»
How to change employers in Qatar's labour market: Ministry guidelines
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour states that residents can easily transfer jobs from one employer to another using the Employer Change Service available on its website. "This service is available to resident workers in the State of Qatar and operates in accordance with established procedures," t»»»
Gasic: Conditions in place for 75-day compulsory military service
BELGRADE- Serbian Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic said on Tuesday the conditions were in place for introducing 75-day compulsory military service and that a decision on whether that would happen in December this year or March next year depended on global developments. In an appearance on K1 TV, Ga»»»