Caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said Wednesday that Greece’s Patriot air defence system is on duty, providing full coverage for Bulgaria. Zapryanov was speaking to journalists in Parliament after a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Defence. On March 6, Zapryanov said that Greece»»»

Meeting on Wednesday, the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) voted unanimously to adopt a decision leaving without consideration a proposal by caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov to designate a new acting prosecutor general replacing the incum»»»

Skopje, 9 March 2026 (MIA) - Energy interconnections and modern energy grids are not only part of the region's green transition but also key for its energy security, competitiveness and integration with the European energy market, Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska t»»»

Israel has never officially confirmed or denied that it possesses nuclear weapons, amid reports that the Jewish state could have between 100 and 200 nuclear warheads. “Israel could have up to 200 nuclear warheads,” Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, told Sputnik.They could b»»»

Three cargo vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime authorities say, as pressure intensifies on one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Traffic through the strait - a vital corridor for oil - has fallen sharply since Israel and the US attacked Iran»»»

Dubai: What President Donald Trump described as a “brief disruption” is rapidly turning into something far larger, with the economic and strategic fallout of the Iran war spreading well beyond the battlefield. According to a New York Times analysis, the conflict, now nearing its second week, is alr»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to attack economic centers and banks related to United States and Israeli entities in the region after an attack on an Iranian bank, with the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic in its 12th day. A spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiy»»»

A member of Bolivia's Special Force for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking guards drugs seized in San Ramon in January. File Photo by Juan Carlos Torrejon/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Bolivia presented the five pillars of its strategy to combat drug trafficking and transnational organized crime before the»»»

Patients living with HIV in Havana reported receiving expired antiretroviral medications at state pharmacies as the health system faces supply shortages and difficulties monitoring patients’ conditions. File Photo by Erensto Mastrascusa/EPA March 10 (UPI) -- Patients living with HIV in Havana repor»»»

The European Union and United Kingdom have demanded that Israel halt a surge in violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has taken place since the start of the country's war with Iran. Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers across»»»

A public procurement procedure aimed at repairing up to ten engines for Bulgaria’s MiG-29 fighter jets has been cancelled after no companies submitted applications to participate. The decision was signed by acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and published in the Public Procurement Register. E»»»

Parliament approved at first reading a bill on transparency and integrity in governance, known as the Lobbying Activities Act, the Government press service said here Wednesday. The bill, introduced by former justice minister Georgi Georgiev of GERB-UDF and a group of MPs, passed with 95 votes in fa»»»

A modern production line for aluminum profiles and casting products has been launched at Stilex LLC enterprise. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The head of the agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, visited the facility to review its pro»»»

1 of 2 | The office of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stands empty in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., after she vacated the office. The special election on Tuesday to replace her didn't have a clear winner. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 11 (U»»»

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by an uptick in the US dollar and looming inflation concerns that boosted the likelihood of higher interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.3% at $5,177.50 per ounce, as of 9:18 a.m. ET (1318 GMT). US gold futures for April delivery fell 1.1% to $5,185»»»

Law enforcement authorities in Bishkek detained social media user and journalist Altynai Arstanbekova, sources reported. It is not yet officially known what specific charges have been brought against the journalist. Police have not provided detailed information about the nature of the investigation»»»

The head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc, and reportedly the group's deputy chief, MP Mohammad Raad, has said that his party wants "real peace" in Lebanon and not a "surrender" imposed by Israel, calling on the government to take Hezbollah's stances into consideration. "Despite the government's a»»»

Paris, France: Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since the conflict erupted on February 28, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said Wednesday. The evacuation efforts are ongoing as some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf »»»

There Is Such a People (TISP), formerly part of the GERB-led government coalition, Wednesday urged Bulgarians to use paper ballots in the April 19 snap parliamentary elections. "We have suspicions about the voting machines, Bulgarian people who don't want to have their vote stolen, should better vo»»»

Washington, March 11 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Wednesday welcomed the reactivation of the Syrian Central Bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, calling the move a step toward renewed financial coordination between Damascus and Washington. Barrack hailed the»»»

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Three cargo ships reported being attacked by unknown projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz, an historic flashpoint in Iran's relations with the West illustated by this view of Iranian navy speed boats conducting military exercises in the Sea of Oman off southern Iran in 2011. Photo by Ali Moh»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Human Rights, has joined hands with the UAE Food Bank to distribute thousands of Iftar meals to workers in Al Quoz Industrial Area as part of a humanitarian initiative during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative aims to promote comp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mo»»»

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Wednesday's session up 1.45% to 15,268.18 points with a high volume of TND 9.2 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTRAPIL shares were the best performers after rising by 5.3% to TND 26.490, generating a...»»»

The war with Iran is already costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars in military operations — and that may only be the beginning. According to estimates compiled by think tanks cited by CNN, the conflict is currently costing about $891.4 million a day, as American forces deploy»»»

After Central Election Commission (CEC) members and the caretaker Minister of Electronic Governance, George Sharkov, were given a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers commented on what they heard from them about the preparations for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Georgi Kra»»»

Dubai: A draft law on combating communicable diseases approved by the Federal National Council proposes tougher penalties, including prison terms and fines of up to Dh100,000, for violations related to the spread and reporting of infectious diseases. Under the proposed legislation, anyone who knowi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine and its Western partners are attempting to disrupt the peace process in Ukraine and escalate hostilities by attacking the Russian city of Bryansk, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "We also note that the use of UK weapons systems is occurring against the bac»»»

Germany and Austria said Wednesday they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for members to release a record 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war. Japan also said it will release some of its reserves startin»»»

Dubai: Security forces sealed off areas around the White House in Washington after a van crashed into a security barricade near Lafayette Square during the morning rush hour. Police said the vehicle struck a gate along 16th Street, prompting an immediate security response and temporary shutdown of »»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the Iranian regime is misleading the international community by claiming it is targeting US military bases in the Gulf region, stressing that the scale and pattern of missile and drone launches indicate that civilian infrastruct»»»

Dubai: The 43rd edition of the Ramadan Nights exhibition has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together shopping deals, cultural experiences, and family-friendly entertainment during the holy month. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Indus»»»

Shrapnel killed a woman following a strike on an arms depot belonging to an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, health and security officials told AFP. A security source said "a bombing targeted an arms depot at a military base", which mainly hosts the powerful Asaib Ahl al-Haq group, near the town of»»»

The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Greece for failing to update its national air pollution control program as required under EU law. The Commission said it has sent a letter of formal notice to Greece for not submitting an updated plan under the National Emission»»»

PoliticsGermanyGermany debates return to nuclear energy Jens ThurauWill new nuclear power plants be built across Europe? EU Commission President von der Leyen is in favor. German Chancellor Merz says it's impossible. https://p.dw.com/p/5AAU7Germany has decommissioned its nuclear power plantsImage: »»»

More than 600 volunteers affiliated with the Sharjah Charity International compete daily in serving fasting individuals across 129 Iftar sites and tents distributed throughout the emirate. The initiative is part of the “Iftar for a Fasting Person” project, implemented by the association during the »»»

Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, announces the completion of five photovoltaic projects for the commercial and industrial sector in the Moldova region, with a cumulative installed capacity of 1.32 MW. Four of the projects are already operational, while the fifth is in the final phase of imp»»»

Geneva: A bus fire that killed at least six people in western Switzerland was likely ignited deliberately but probably not as an act of terror, police said on Wednesday. The fire broke out on the bus in the main street of the small town of Kerzers, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) west of the Alpine»»»

Kut, Iraq: Shrapnel killed a woman following a strike on an arms depot belonging to an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, health and security officials told AFP. A security source said "a bombing targeted an arms depot at a military base", near the town of Al-Suwaira, southeast of Baghdad. He added t»»»

Dubai: The Philippines has reiterated that Filipino seafarers have the “right to refuse sailing” to certain high-risk waters after a Filipino crew member was reported missing following an attack on a tugboat assisting a distressed vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. In light of this, the Department o»»»

Israel's foreign minister on Wednesday urged the UN Security Council to designate Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards a "terrorist organization", as the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic raged for a 12th day. "The Iranian regime's recent actions underscore that its aggression constitutes»»»

Dozens of hereditary peers are set to lose their seats in the House of Lords, after the passage of a bill that will end a parliamentary role dating back hundreds of years. Peers passed the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill after ministers offered a compromise to end a long-running dispute with»»»

G7 nations have said they would support the collective release of oil from their reserves to tackle soaring prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The group of countries has been meeting with the International Energy Agency (IEA), which is reported to be readying its biggest ever in»»»

A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, police said, forcing a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour. The driver was taken into custody and there were no reported injuries following the pre-dawn incident at Lafayette Square, ju»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa HE Ronald Lamola. During the call, the two sides reviewed th»»»

Dubai: It looks like rappers and hip hop talents are having a moment in the sun and it’s not just on the stage. From beats to ballots, many artists are now trading microphones for political power. In the U.S., Zohran Mamdani made the jump from rap battles to New York City politics. Now, Nepal is jo»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) proposed that the seals on the voting machines for the April 19 early parliamentary elections be provided and applied by state officials, but the executive branch did not adopt the measure, so the seals are still placed by the contractor, Ciela Norma, CEC Chair»»»

Evidence collected so far in the investigation into the deaths linked to the Petrohan case has not altered the initial conclusion that no outside individuals were present at the crime scenes, Sofia Deputy Appellate Prosecutor Nataliya Nikolova said on Wednesday during a briefing on the progress of »»»

Abu Dhabi: On Emirati Doctor's Day, observed on March 11 every year, the stories of dedication, service, and national pride of UAE national doctors come into focus. One such doctor is Abu Dhabi-based Dr Ahmed Al Neyadi, whose journey has been shaped by personal determination, the strong support of »»»