Bulgarian News Agency 5m

Police Operation Against Election Law Violations Conducted in Montana Region

A new police operation targeting violations of election legislation and crimes against citizens’ political rights was carried out Tuesday, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Georgi Kandev, said on Facebook Wednesday morning. Authorities are working on a tip-off that in the town »»»

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The Peninsula 19m

UNHRC to hold urgent debate on Iran’s attacks on GCC states, Jordan

Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold an urgent debate today 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 st»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Qatar: Focus on national security, no role in US-Iran talks

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»

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UPI 38m

Philippines declares national energy emergency over war in Iran - UPI.com

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., seen here at the White House in July, has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergcy over the threat posed to its fuel supply by the war in Iran. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- President Ferdinand Marcos »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 44m

Raben expands despite headwinds

Raben Group delivered solid growth in 2025 despite a difficult operating environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising costs, regulatory pressure, and labour shortages across Europe’s logistics sector. Revenues exceeded €2.3 billion, up more than 6%, while shipment volumes rose by 5.1%, under»»»

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France24 47m

Trump's supposed talks with Iran: What do we know?

US President Donald Trump walked back his own deadline for escalating attacks on Iran on Monday, citing "productive" talks with Tehran – but Iranian officials deny those talks took place. So what is really happening? Here is a look at the facts and speculation. US President Donald Trump has execute»»»

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France24 47m

'We do not have a single war on Iran: We have an Israeli war and an American war'

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Mr. Lucas warns there has been no breakthrough whatsoever in diplomacy: An improvised and reactive process shaped by market pressures,»»»

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France24 47m

Is Iran's parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf negotiating with the US?

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the United States had been negotiating with an unnamed Iranian leader whom he described as a "top person". Media reports have since speculated that the Iranian interlocutor could be 64-year-old pilot and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher G»»»

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France24 47m

War on Iran: 'Fought on faulty assumptions, notion of externally delivered regime change delusional'

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Barbara Slavin, Author and Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center. According to Slavin, the war on Iran is not a coherent strategic endeavour, and reflects a pattern in which rhetoric trumps reality. Rather than emerging from necessity, diplomatic alternative»»»

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France24 47m

The Debate - Talks or theatre? Claims of peace talks to end Iran war collide with denials

Are diplomatic talks to end the Iran conflict actually happening? Trump hinted at “major” progress, but the White House downplayed it. Iran says no, Qatar says they're not involved, while there's increasing speculation that Pakistan could be the host of talks later this week. Yet all of this as Isr»»»

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France24 47m

Saudi leader said to be pushing Trump to continue war in Iran, New York Times reports

The New York Times reports on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Ho»»»

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France24 47m

US to deploy elite army brigade to Middle East: reports

The United States is planning to send some 3,000 soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to support operations against Iran, US media reported Tuesday. They would join thousands of Marines due to arrive in the Middle East by Friday, the latest deadline set by President Don»»»

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France24 47m

US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Rupee weakens to 25.57 vs dirham, more pressure ahead

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped further against the UAE dirham on Wednesday morning, adding to a steady stretch of weakness that is beginning to reshape remittance value for UAE residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At around 9:12 am, Dh1 was valued at 25.57, mark»»»

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France24 54m

Tête à tête - 'I intend to go back to my country': Exiled Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he intends to return to his country, days after resurfacing in Washington following nearly two months in hiding in Uganda. "I am still under threat," Wine warned, calling for international sanctions against Ugandan Presid»»»

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Al Awsat 56m

Iraq Summons US, Iran Representatives After Deadly Strikes

Iraq said late on Tuesday it would summon the US charge d'affaires and the Iranian ambassador after deadly strikes blamed on their countries, as Iraqi authorities granted targeted former paramilitary groups the "right to respond". Iraq has been pulled into the war sparked by US and Israeli strikes »»»

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Al Awsat 56m

Iraq Arrests Four After Rocket Attack on Syria Base

Iraq arrested four people in connection with an earlier rocket attack launched against a military base in neighboring Syria, officials said late Tuesday. "Our security forces, supported by intelligence efforts, moved swiftly and succeeded in arresting four of the perpetrators," a short statement fr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Government to Discuss Request to Challenge Parliament Decision on Measures Against Energy Price Shock

The Council of Ministers is set to discuss at its regular meeting on Wednesday a draft decision approving a request to establish the unconstitutionality of a National Assembly decision adopted on March 13, 2026, concerning measures to address the price shock caused by high crude oil and natural gas»»»

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France24 1h

Denmark votes in close election overshadowed by Trump's Greenland threats

Denmark votes in early general elections on Tuesday with centre-left Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hoping her staunch line against US President Donald Trump's push to annex Greenland will carry her to a third term in office. Overseas seats held by Denmark's autonomous territories, incl»»»

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France24 1h

Far-right MEP faces crimes against humanity probe over interceptions of migrant boats

A French judge is set to investigate former Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri, now a member of the European Parliament for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, over allegations he encouraged staff to facilitate the interception of migrant boats in the Mediterranean Sea. A French judge will investi»»»

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France24 1h

Denmark election dominated by domestic issues followed by Greenland crisis

Danes voted on March 24 in parliamentary election. It could hand ​Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term thanks to her staunch line against Donald Trump over Greenland, but she could also lose support over cost-of-living worries. FRANCE 24's Trine Villemann tells us what to expect from this »»»

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France24 1h

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, killing at least eight

Moscow launched nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine within 24 hours in one of its biggest-ever daytime attacks, killing at least eight people and damaging a UNESCO heritage site in Lviv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday slammed Moscow's "absolute depravity" and said Russia "ha»»»

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France24 1h

Business - EU, Australia seal free trade deal eight years in the making

The EU and Australia have signed a sweeping free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on nearly all trade between them as global economies seek to hedge against chaotic US tariff policies. Also in this edition: crude oil prices rise again as traders remain sceptical of signals that Washingto»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What we know and don't know about the US-Israel-Iran war negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprising claim this week that talks with Iran were yielding great progress has only raised more confusion over a war whose goals were already unclear. The most basic question: What talks? A 15-point plan from the Trump administration offering a potential pathway to a»»»

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BNE 1h

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»

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BNE 1h

Argentina marks 50 years since coup amid renewed tensions over memory and justice

Argentina marked on March 24 the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup that ushered in one of the country’s darkest periods, with tens of thousands marching in Buenos Aires and across the country to honour victims of the dictatorship while human rights groups and international experts warned o»»»

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BNE 1h

Argentina marks 50 years since coup amid renewed tensions over memory and justice

Argentina marked on March 24 the 50th anniversary of the 1976 military coup that ushered in one of the country’s darkest periods, with tens of thousands marching in Buenos Aires and across the country to honour victims of the dictatorship while human rights groups and international experts warned o»»»

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BNE 1h

Iranians freeze gas supplies to Turkey following Israeli strike on South Pars

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

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BNE 1h

Iranians freeze gas supplies to Turkey following Israeli strike on South Pars

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

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BNE 1h

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»

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BNE 1h

Pakistan offers Islamabad as venue for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Islamabad as a venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan joins Turkey and Egypt in acting as intermediaries in what has become the most significant diplomatic push since the conflict began four weeks ago. »»»

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BNE 1h

Istanbul-listed Halkbank sells $210mn AT1 eurobond at 8.30% amid Iran war

Turkey's Halkbank (HALKB) has sold $210mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3314690176) at a coupon rate of 8.30% and a yield-to-investor of 8.301% (priced at 99.9976), the lender said on March 23. AT1 b»»»

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BNE 1h

Istanbul-listed Halkbank sells $210mn AT1 eurobond at 8.30% amid Iran war

Turkey's Halkbank (HALKB) has sold $210mn of subordinated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) eurobonds (XS3314690176) at a coupon rate of 8.30% and a yield-to-investor of 8.301% (priced at 99.9976), the lender said on March 23. AT1 b»»»

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BNE 1h

Iranians freeze gas supplies to Turkey following Israeli strike on South Pars

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

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BNE 1h

Iranians freeze gas supplies to Turkey following Israeli strike on South Pars

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

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BNE 1h

JP Morgan warns markets are too optimistic on Middle East resolution as Caucasus faces energy squeeze

Markets are pricing a rapid end to the Middle East conflict, which Luis Oganes, JP Morgan's Head of Global Macro Research, told a TBC Capital conference in Tbilisi, is a mistake. Oganes told the conference that the oil fut»»»

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BNE 1h

MACRO ADVISORY: Kazakhstan creating political stability and economic predictability

For any emerging economy to attract international investors, it needs to meet two critical conditions: it must have political stability and also a high degree of economic predictability. In 2019 President Tokayev inherited»»»

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BNE 1h

Georgia's record economic run impresses Wall Street, but investors flag political risk

Georgia's corporate bond market has hit $3bn, its latest government Eurobond was 5.5 times oversubscribed, and JP Morgan is forecasting 4.7% GDP growth in 2026 even after downgrading for the Middle East oil shock. By almost every measure, Georgia is the standout economic story in the South Caucasus»»»

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BNE 1h

Why Russia’s targets in Emerging Europe are talking about the “Moldova playbook”

As critical elections approach in Hungary and Armenia this spring, the recent experience of Moldova is increasingly being brought up by politicians, analysts and election observers.  Over the past two years, Moldova e»»»

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BNE 1h

Why Russia’s targets in Emerging Europe are talking about the “Moldova playbook”

As critical elections approach in Hungary and Armenia this spring, the recent experience of Moldova is increasingly being brought up by politicians, analysts and election observers.  Over the past two years, Moldova e»»»

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BNE 1h

Why Russia’s targets in Emerging Europe are talking about the “Moldova playbook”

As critical elections approach in Hungary and Armenia this spring, the recent experience of Moldova is increasingly being brought up by politicians, analysts and election observers.  Over the past two years, Moldova e»»»

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BNE 1h

Why Russia’s targets in Emerging Europe are talking about the “Moldova playbook”

As critical elections approach in Hungary and Armenia this spring, the recent experience of Moldova is increasingly being brought up by politicians, analysts and election observers.  Over the past two years, Moldova e»»»

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BNE 2h

Albania prepares to launch its first digital-only bank

Albania is set to launch its first digital-only bank in the near future, a step expected to accelerate the country’s broader push towards online financial services and digitalisation. In an interview with bne IntelliNews, Dimitris Petrilis, sales director for Central Eastern Europe at Backbase, whi»»»

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BNE 2h

Iranians freeze gas supplies to Turkey following Israeli strike on South Pars

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iran Wants to See JD Vance as US Negotiator Instead of Witkoff, Kushner - Reports

Iran allegedly told the United States that it does not want to work with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, preferring to hold talks with Vice President JD Vance, the CNN broadcaster reported, citing sources. According to CNN, Iran expressed mistrust »»»

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France24 2h

US Senate confirms Trump ally Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief

The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late on Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem in the wake of a public backlash over the administration's immigration enforcement operations. The»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Note to readers

Kathimerini English edition will not be published on Wednesday due to Independence Day, Greece’s national holiday on March 25, marking the start of the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. We will be back on Thursday.»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Musk's SpaceX looking to raise $75 billion in June IPO: report

SpaceX, the company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, will soon file for an initial public share offering in June that could raise a whopping $75 billion for his extraterrestrial ambitions, a report said Tuesday. Citing a person with knowledge of the plan, tech news site The Information said t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

The energy of healing: How one doctor built a holistic healing philosophy in the UAE

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Hormuz test: India’s shift from vulnerability to strategy

Few geographic spaces illustrate the fragility of globalisation as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow maritime corridor only 33 kilometres wide at its tightest passage, it remains one of the most consequential chokepoints in the international system. In 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions in»»»

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