Ignore batteries at your own peril
Batteries are rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. They sit at the heart of the global shift toward electrified transport, and more resilient power systems. In a word: a game-changer. At the most basic level, batteries solve a fundamental problem: energy»»»
UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss bilateral relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability during a meeting. The»»»
Role of Institutions Is to Stand by Everyone Who Works for Bulgaria - President Iotova
The role of the institutions is to stand by everyone who works for Bulgaria, President Iliana Iotova said Sunday in her address to the students and administration of Plovdiv’s Chernorizets Hrabar Secondary School, where a concert was held to mark the Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God. »»»
Iran Beats US & Israeli Missile Defenses by Exploiting Their Weaknesses
Iran carried out missile strikes on Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad on March 21. Air defense systems like THAAD and Iron Dome may be highly capable but they still struggle with combined missile and drone attacks from multiple directions, Imad Salamey, associate professor at the Lebanese American U»»»
Israeli army chief: Battle against Hezbollah has only just begun
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has approved plans for the "next phase" of the war against Hezbollah, saying the battle against the Lebanese Iran-backed group "has only just begun." "Once the battle in Iran ends, Hezbollah will be left alone and isolated. The battle against Hezbollah is a long one, a»»»
Ministry of Defense mourns nation's martyrs
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense issued a statement that it mourned with profound sorrow and grief the nation’s martyrs, who lost their lives while carrying out their national duty, embodying the highest values of sacrifice in service to the country. The martyrs, the Ministry, said are: • Capta»»»
Video: Eid joy for Gaza patients at UAE floating hospital
Al Arish: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients a»»»
Army Chief: Israel to 'Advance Targeted Ground Operations' in Lebanon
Israel's military will expand its ground operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, its army chief said Sunday, warning that the offensive against the group was still in its early stages. "The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun... This is a prolonged operation," Lie»»»
Parliament's Resolution Instructing Cabinet to Submit Bill on Bulgaria's Accession to Board of Peace Referred to Constitutional Court - FM
The caretaker Cabinet has referred to the Constitutional Court Parliament’s resolution instructing the government to submit a bill of ratification of Bulgaria's accession, as a founding State, to the Charter of the Board of Peace, caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said on Nova TV on Sunda»»»
Amir performs funeral prayer for martyrs following Qatari helicopter crash
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the funeral prayer for the martyrs of the nation who passed away while performing their national duty after a Qatar Armed Forces helicopter crash in the country's territorial waters. The prayer was held after Maghrib prayer at Imam Muhamma»»»
Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said. US President Donald Trump posted on social media that ICE agents will go to airports on Monday, while Border Czar Tom Homan t»»»
Third academic term kicks off online across UAE schools
Dubai: The third academic term for the 2025–2026 school year will begin on Monday for students across all levels in public and private schools in UAE following the Ministry of Education curriculum, with classes to be held remotely for two weeks after the spring break. The Ministry of Education has »»»
Business council leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience
Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce affirmed that Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global benchmark for resilience and agility amid international developments. They attributed this to the emirate’s integrated economic model,»»»
Croatian cellist’s gig cancelled in Lithuania over Russian folk song ‘Kalinka’ – media
Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser has had a concert cancelled in Lithuania after he posted a video of himself playing the Russian folk song ‘Kalinka’ on social media, the local LRT broadcaster has reported. The musician performed it as part of his ‘Music Unites the World’ project, in which he plays w»»»
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
Extremist Jewish settlers have carried out a spate of attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, vehicles and agricultural fields. The violence began after a teenage settler - 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman - was killed on Saturday, after reportedly being hit by a»»»
Elon Musk targets trillion-watt computing power with Terafab
Washington: Elon Musk announced Saturday a plan to make chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space, in the latest bold project by the world's richest person. The "Terafab", a manufacturing facility based near Austin, Texas, will aim to produce one terawatt of computing po»»»
Israel Probing if Own Forces Killed Civilian on Lebanon Border
Israel's military said it was investigating whether its own fire killed an Israeli civilian near the Lebanese border on Sunday, after Hezbollah claimed an attack in the same area. Israeli emergency workers said earlier Sunday that a man was killed in a "direct hit" on his car by a rocket from Leban»»»
Live Updates: Iran threatens to ‘completely close’ Hormuz Strait – Ya Libnan
Share: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to target Iranian energy facilities unless the key transport route is fully reopened within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Israel continued its strikes on Le»»»
Former RTÉ broadcaster Michael Lyster dies aged 71
One of RTÉ Sport's best-known broadcasters Michael Lyster has died. He was 71. Having joined RTÉ in 1979, Lyster was best known for presenting The Sunday Game Live for more than 30 years. He retired from The Sunday Game in 2018 after presenting coverage of the All-Ireland Gaelic football final betw»»»
Progressive Bulgaria Representatives in Blagoevgrad Region Identify Unlocking Talented People's Potential as Key Goal
The Progressive Bulgaria coalition launched its election campaign in Gotse Delchev with the opening of its local office and the presentation of its candidates for MPs in Blagoevgrad's 1st multi-member constituency, the coalition said. The event was attended by top-of-the-list candidate Rositsa Kara»»»
Three rare bison killed in train collision in Poland
Warsaw: Three wild European bison died on Sunday morning after being hit by a train in Poland's vast UNESCO-listed Bialowieza Forest in the east, the local police told AFP. According to a police spokesman, a herd of Europe's largest mammals, whose male specimens can reach 900 kilograms (nearly 2,00»»»
Kuwaiti Public Prosecution launches investigations into espionage, state security cases
The Public Prosecution in Kuwait said it has launched investigations into two separate cases related to espionage and acts undermining state security. In a statement carried by Kuwait News Agency, the Public Prosecution said the investigative team began its work in cooperation with relevant authori»»»
1 Dead in Istanbul after Gas Explosion Collapses 2 Buildings
A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s central Fatih district brought down two buildings on Sunday, killing one person. Search and rescue personnel pulled out 10 injured who were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to a statement by the Istanbul Governor’s office. The govern»»»
TISP Identifies Preservation of Traditional Values, Reduction of Energy Costs for Citizens as Priorities, Deputy Leader Yordanov Says in Blagoevgrad
A focus of the election campaign and a main goal of There Is Such a People is the preservation of traditional values which primarily include the family and the protection of children, as well as protecting Bulgarians from illegal immigration, TISP deputy leader Toshko Yordanov said during the launc»»»
BTA Conference on 150th Anniversary of April Uprising in Veliko Tarnovo Turns into Conversation about Today's Bulgaria, Says Moderator
Journalist Boyko Vassilev, who moderated a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Sunday, said that "this discussion turned into a conversation about today's Bulgaria." He emphasized that it is important to talk a»»»
No shortage fears as UAE strengthens food security system
Sharjah: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, said that the UAE has a strong and advanced food security system that does not rely solely on local stockpiles, but is supported by an extensive network of economic rel»»»
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle on Sunday killed three people in the middle of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, hours after another person was killed in a strike on northern Gaza. According to Reuters, medics and police sources said the three men killed i»»»
CC-DB Kicks Off Its Election Campaign in Sofia
The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition kicked off its election campaign in Sofia, holding an event in the park adjacent to the National Palace of Culture. “We must eliminate corruption and abuses in the country—not with empty words but through concrete action,” CC leader As»»»
Bahrain offers condolences to Qatar and Turkiye after helicopter crash
Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the governments and peoples of Qatar and Turkiye following the martyrdom of seven personnel in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. In a statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirm»»»
UAE reviews national preparedness to tackle current challenges
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Higher Committee for Internal Security held a meeting on Sunday to review national preparedness and strengthen readiness to address current challenges. The meeting, chaired by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, focused on ensuring»»»
Iran Threatens to Retaliate against Gulf Energy and Water after Trump Ultimatum
Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, escalating the three-week-old war. The prospect of tit-for-tat strikes on civilian infrastruct»»»
US Air Defenses Not Suited for Modern Combat — Ex-Air Force Officer
The US defenses are "bloated" in Israel, while also spread across the Gulf countries to protect American bases, so they can’t intercept all the Iranian drones and missiles, former colonel of Pakistan’s Air Force Sultan M. Hali tells Sputnik, commenting on recent Iran’s strikes against Dimona and Ar»»»
Democratic Current to hold 4th national congress in early April
Tunis, March 22 (TAP) – The Democratic Current (Attayar) party announced in a statement that it will hold its fourth national congress on April 3, 4, and 5, 2026, under the slogan “Tunisia as we want it.”The party said the congress will open in the...»»»
Sheikh Hamdan shares adorable pic of daughter on her birthday
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has posted a super cute picture of his little princess, Hind, celebrating her first birthday. Born on March 22, 2025, Hind was named after Sheikh Hamdan’s mother, Shei»»»
Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Alarming Lebanese
Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»
Treasury's Bessent Says US Has 'Plenty' of Funds for Iran War
The US government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, but is requesting supplemental funding from Congress to ensure the military is well supplied in the future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Bessent, speaking on NBC News' "Meet the Press" program, also ruled o»»»
U.S. Supreme Court to consider mail-in ballot deadline case Monday - UPI.com
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S»»»
Four Palestinians martyred in Israeli airstrike on vehicle in Gaza
Gaza: Four Palestinians were martyred and eight others injured after Israeli aircraft targeted a vehicle in central Gaza, medical sources reported on Sunday. The strike hit a vehicle belonging to the Palestinian police near Abu Srar Roundabout in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Earlier o»»»
Lebanon President Calls Israeli Bridge Strikes 'Prelude to Ground Invasion'
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Sunday slammed Israeli strikes on bridges and other infrastructure in the country's south, calling such attacks a "prelude to a ground invasion". Aoun "condemned Israel's targeting and destruction of infrastructure and vital facilities in southern Lebanon, particul»»»
Szijjarto Accuses Polish Leadership of Spreading Fake News to Support Hungarian Opposition
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Sunday accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski of spreading fake news to support the Hungarian opposition. On their X accounts, Tusk and Sikorski responded to a post alleging that Szijja»»»
Ceasefire Efforts Enter an 'Open-Ended Pause,' Unsettling Lebanese
Lebanese-US efforts to secure a ceasefire have entered a prolonged “open-ended pause,” with no clear indication of when it might end, while the decisive factor remains tied to developments on the ground as the war between Hezbollah and Israel in the south reaches its peak. This has raised concern a»»»
Rustaq tragedy: Four children die in building collapse
Dubai: Four children were killed and three others seriously injured after an abandoned building collapsed while they were playing inside it in Oman’s Wilayat of Rustaq, security authorities said on Sunday. According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the incident occurred in the Al Haimli area, where »»»
Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits key bridge
Israel said it struck "Hezbollah" targets in south Lebanon on Sunday shortly after the military was ordered to destroy bridges allegedly used by the Iran-backed group across the Litani River. Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south, while an AFP correspondent sa»»»
Iran vows to hit regional water infrastructure if attacked
Paris: Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. What has Iran said?Iran's military renewed its threats on Sunday again»»»
Cyber-attacks linked to remote work rise by 40%
Dubai: UAE Cybersecurity authorities have warned of a sharp rise in cyber risks linked to remote working, with incidents increasing by more than 40 per cent in recent years. According to official data from the UAE Cyber Security Council, around 38 per cent of modern cyberattacks now target infrastr»»»
Guthrie family appeals for help to bring missing mother home
US television presenter Savannah Guthrie and her family have appealed to the public to continue to help search for their missing mother, who police believe was abducted seven weeks ago. "We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case," the Guthrie family said in a new sta»»»
Regional nations extend condolences after deadly helicopter crash in Qatar
DOHA: Several countries across the region have expressed condolences and solidarity with Qatar and Turkiye following a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters that claimed the lives of seven individuals from both nations. Egypt conveyed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, affirming »»»
Cuba ready for potential US attack but wants dialogue
Washington: A top Cuban diplomat said the communist-led island is making preparations in the event of a potential US attack, but insisted it has "no quarrel" with Washington, according to an interview that aired Sunday. "Our military is always prepared. And in fact it is preparing these days for th»»»
Gargash says Iran aggression drives stronger GCC security and partnerships
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said Iran’s brutal aggression against GCC countries carries profound geopolitical implications and reinforces the centrality of the Iranian threat in Gulf strategic thinking. He added that the country’s handling of crises of»»»
Iran Has Fired 400 Missiles at Israel, 92% Intercepted since Start of War
Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, with around 92 percent of them intercepted. The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people »»»