Novinite 1m

Bulgaria: “People Shop” Closes 2025 with €145K Loss Amid Peevski Links

State-owned company “People Shop” EAD (Магазин за хората) closed 2025 with a reported loss of 284 thousand leva (€145,200), according to preliminary annual financial data cited by BGNES. The company’s total expenses for the year reached 510 thousand leva (€260,500). Personnel costs accounted for 14»»»

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Business-review 4m

EIB Investment Report: Europe’s resilience faces its next big test

The newly released annual Investment Report of the European Investment Bank provides a broad overview of the main developments and drivers shaping investment and investment finance across the European Union. The 2025/2026 edition, according to EIB, focuses on Europe’s transition toward a digital an»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Khushbu Sundar backs Vijay and Trisha: 'Everyone has a personal life that deserves respect'

Dubai: Actress and politician Khushbu Sundar has weighed in on the rabid attention surrounding stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan after their recent appearance at a wedding reception. Photos of the duo together sparked widespread discussion across social media, but Khushbu feels the hype is unnecessar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5m

TISP Demands 100% Check of Voting Machines before Elections, Alleges CC-DB Circles Control Machine Voting

There Is Such a People (TISP), formerly part of the GERB-led government coalition, wants every single voting machine checked before the April 19 parliamentary elections, rather than only some, deputy parliamentary group leader Stanislav Balabanov said in a declaration to the National Assembly. He i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5m

PM Gurov: 1.6 Mln Pensions to Get Easter Supplements

Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said here on Wednesday that 1.6 million pensioners will receive Easter supplements. The lump-sum amount will be either EUR 20 or EUR 50, varying by the size of the pension received. The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said on Monday that a EUR 50»»»

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24 News Agency 5m

President of Kyrgyzstan calls for transition to electronic Parliament - | 24.KG

The President of Kyrgyzstan called for transition to an electronic Parliament. Sadyr Japarov made this statement today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. «If we don’t transition to an electronic Parliament, we will continue to spend enormous amounts of money on paper and equipment. Since 2020, 65»»»

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Al Manar 5m

Islamic Resistance in Iraq says carried out 4 operations against US bases in Iraq and abroad in last 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance in Iraq says carried out 4 operations against US bases in Iraq and abroad in last 24 hours 11-03-2026 10:53 AM Latest Ne»»»

Gulf News 6m

Bahrain halts air traffic operations, Gulf Air pauses flights indefinitely

Dubai: Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has confirmed the continued temporary suspension of all inbound, outbound and transit flights due to the ongoing closure of airspace in the region. The airline said operations would resume once Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs confirms that airspace has »»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Romania to Review US Request to Use Local Air Base for Iran Operations

Romanian President Nicusor Dan has convened the EU and NATO nation's top defense council on Wednesday to discuss whether to allow US aircraft access to its military bases for support linked to its Tehran operations, political sources said. The council will meet for the first ‌time this ‌year to dis»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Asian Shares Advance as Markets Await Signals on When the War with Iran May End

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday with several benchmarks giving up much of their early gains as investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures rose and oil prices were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 1.3% to 54,926.50 and South Korea's Kospi picked up 0.6% to 5,56»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

Report: Boeing Signs $289 Million Israel Contract for 5,000 Smart Bombs

Boeing ‌has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday. The new contract is not related to the ongoing US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, with deliveries not scheduled to start for 36 months, Bloomberg News »»»

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Gulf News 16m

Oman announces Eid Al Fitr holiday from March 19 to 23

Dubai: Oman has officially announced the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for employees across both the public and private sectors, with the break scheduled from March 19 to 23, 2026, according to an official announcement. Authorities confirmed that work will resume on March 24 following the conclusion of the h»»»

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Business-review 17m

Anca Petcu is the new Chief Operations and Transformation Officer and Deputy CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania announces the appointment of Anca Petcu as the Bank’s Chief Operations and Transformation Officer (COTO) and Deputy CEO, following the approval received from the National Bank of Romania. The appointment comes at an important strategic moment, after the completion of th»»»

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Al Manar 17m

Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reports Israeli massacre in Tamnin Al-Tahta: 10 people martyred, 5 others injured, all are Syrian nationals - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reports Israeli massacre in Tamnin Al-Tahta: 10 people martyred, 5 others injured, all are Syrian nationals»»»

Al Manar 17m

Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: The Zionist entity targeted an Iranian bank last night - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: The Zionist entity targeted an Iranian bank last night 11-03-2026 10:43 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli enem»»»

Al Manar 17m

Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Targeting the bank in Iran allows us to target Zionist and US economic institutions in the region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Targeting the bank in Iran allows us to target Zionist and US economic institutions in the region 11-03-2026 10:44 AM »»»

Al Manar 17m

Israeli enemy issues new evacuation threat to residents of several towns in Tyre district in south Lebanon and to residents of Haret Hreik and Burj Al-Barajneh in Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UPI 19m

S. Korea involved in oil reserve release discussions with IEA - UPI.com

South Korea is in discussions with the IEA over the agency's proposal to release strategic oil reserves, Seoul officials said Wednesday. This photo, taken Mar. 10, shows a gas station in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean government is "closely involved" in discussions with the International E»»»

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Jordan Times 26m

Oil plunges, stocks steady as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'

LONDON — Oil prices sank and equities steadied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israel war on Iran could end sooner than thought.International oil benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, plunged nearly seven per cent to $92 a barrel, a da»»»

Al Awsat 27m

Report: Drone Hits US Diplomatic Facility in Iraq, No Injuries Reported

A drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday amid the US-Israeli air war on Iran, but there were no injuries and everyone was accounted for, according to a US official and an internal State Department alert seen by Reuters. The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, ne»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino

Lausanne: US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. During a meeting to discuss preparations for the competition, "we also spoke about the curr»»»

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24 News Agency 29m

Sadyr Japarov: I won't spare even my close relatives in fight against corruption - | 24.KG

«I won’t spare even my close relatives in the fight against corruption,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated today at a parliamentary meeting. He said the fight against corruption will continue, no matter what. «I will show no mercy to anyone. Even if it were my own brother, I would not sp»»»

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Novinite 30m

Interim PM: Bulgaria Aims to Be Among First in Europe to Build AP1000 Reactors

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov highlighted the strategic importance of energy infrastructure for the European Union during a meeting in Paris with other European leaders, convened at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. He underlined that the modernization and integration of ele»»»

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TAP 30m

President of Republic receives National Defence Minister

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed on Tuesday received National Defence Minister Khaled Sehili.During this meeting, the Head of State paid tribute to the national army for its immeasurable efforts in defending the homeland and its...»»»

Sputnik 32m

Military Will Determine Response to Ukraine's Attack on Bryansk Region - Kremlin

On Tuesday, Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that the Ukrainian armed forces had launched a missile attack on Bryansk, killing six people and injuring 37 others. The Russian military will determine the response to the Ukrainian armed forces' strike on the Bryansk Region, Kremlin spoke»»»

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Gulf News 32m

How UAE parents are navigating early spring break: From sensory boxes to DIY obstacle courses

A little cooking here and there, or the joy of arts and crafts. Maybe a little tea party, with a sprinkling of imagination. Or, how about just having fun with shapes and making learning fun? The UAE parents sure know how to keep their children busy, and more importantly, happy. It has been a challe»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Cloudy skies and rain chances to continue in Qatar until March 13

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has indicated that partly cloudy to cloudy weather will continue, with chances of rain till the end of the week, March 13, 2026. The department added that rainfall is expected to range from light to moderate in intensity, and may occasionally be thunder»»»

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TAP 34m

Misty morning, highs between 14 and 20°C

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The weather on Wednesday was locally misty early in the morning, followed by scattered clouds across the country. They will be occasionally dense in the east of the central and southern regions, with showers and isolated...»»»

Al Awsat 39m

Punch the Baby Monkey Isn’t Being Bullied, Says Japan Zoo

A Japanese zoo caring for a baby monkey who has become an internet sensation was forced to issue a statement denying he was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online. Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a p»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Report: IEA Proposes Largest Ever Oil Release from Strategic Reserves

The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the US-Israel war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. The release would exceed the 182 million barrels of oil tha»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Local Government: Thirty Dead in South Ethiopia Floods

Thirty people have died in flooding caused by heavy rains in the Gamo area of southern Ethiopia, the local government said. "Due to the heavy rainfall... especially in Degama areas, the administration of the zone has expressed its grief over the death of 30 people," the communications department fo»»»

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24 News Agency 41m

Nine out of ten candidates for Emergencies Minister post involved in corruption - | 24.KG

Nine out of ten proposed candidates for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations have been implicated in corruption cases. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, after the dismissal of the previous head of the ministry, ten candidates»»»

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TAP 46m

President Saïed: 2026–2030 Development Plan must stem from citizens will

Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed pointed out that the preliminary draft of the five-year development plan for 2026–2030 must necessarily stem from the citizens' will, so as to faithfully meet their expectations and demands, according to...»»»

Gulf News 49m

Philippine carriers continue to cancel Middle East trips, charter flights back home arranged

Dubai: Philippine carriers have continued cancelling flights to key Middle East destinations due to the current situation in the region. This has prompted the local government to arrange charter and commercial flights for Filipinos who want to return home. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 57m

Rain likely to continue until end of week: QMD

DOHA: The chances of rain in Qatar will continue until the end of the week, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. In a social media update, QMD said forecasts indicate continued partly cloudy to cloudy conditions, with chances of rain persisting through the end of the week. Rainfall is e»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Family involvement key to enhancing well-being of older persons: Official

Doha, Qatar: Engaging older family members in the daily life of households plays a vital role in strengthening their sense of value, belonging, and overall well-being, according to an official from the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan). Omar Shaheen Al-Kaabi, Director of the In»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Notifies US It Will Delay Trump's Board of Peace Implementation

The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace. The decision stems from constitutional requirements, according to which the document cannot be put into effect before receiving formal ap»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Russian Drone Strike in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Kills Two, Officials Say

A Russian drone hit a civilian business in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing two people and injuring ‌five, local ‌officials said. "Unfortunately, there ‌is ⁠preliminary information about ⁠two people killed," Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on the Telegram messaging app. Kharkiv Regional G»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

High school students explore careers in medicine at WCM-Q

Doha, Qatar: Twenty-four high school students had the opportunity to experience campus life at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) when they spent a week participating in the college’s weeklong Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). The program, which forms part of WCM-Q’s series of enrichment pro»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoCI announces recall of DUCATI Panigale V4 - Streetfighter V4 2025 models

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Motorcycles, Qatar’s DUCATI dealership, has announced the recall of DUCATI Panigale V4 - Streetfighter V4 2025 Models. “The recall is due to the possibility that the rigid guide of the rear brake hose may fail t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Thousands of new homes planned in Abu Dhabi after record property boom

Dubai: There are 15,900 residential units scheduled for completion in Abu Dhabi this year, following a record-breaking year for the capital’s property market, with total sales reaching Dh73.2 billion in 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Residential transactions sur»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoI clarifies why public should avoid approaching or touching debris 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has repeatedly warned the public not to approach, touch or move unidentified objects, fragments or debris resulting from explosions or falling objects. In a statement issued on its official platforms, the ministry clarified why it is important that the ge»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Professional Zakat collection and distribution system strengthens social solidarity

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a professional and integrated system for the collection and distribution of Zakat funds, ensuring that contributions reach eligible beneficiaries in accordance with I»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nine Filipinos from Iran safely return to Philippines amid ongoing conflict

Dubai: Nine overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after being evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing situation in the region. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have noted that the group is the first batch of Filipino nationals repatriated from Iran since the US a»»»

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France24 1h

Oil shortage, not removal of sanctions, will boost Russia's energy exports, expert says

US President Donald Trump says he's weighing lifting oil sanctions in an effort to keep energy prices down, in a move that is seen benefiting Russia and its financing of the war in Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sergey Vakulenko, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, e»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Keeps up Pressure on Oil Infrastructure as Concerns of Global Energy Crisis Grow

Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday, with Tehran keeping up pressure on the region's oil industry and targeting infrastructure as global energy concerns mounted and the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Early Wednesday, a projectile hit a container ship off the coast of »»»

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