Jakarta: Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 27, 2026, authorities said. Since the start of what officials described as ongoing Iranian attacks, the UAE has intercepted 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise »»»

A Cuban national was arrested at Athens International Airport after police found about 43 kilos of smuggled Havana cigars in his luggage. Authorities said that the passenger, who had arrived in Athens via Turkey, carried a total of 2,806 cigars of various brands. The total taxable value of the ciga»»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Mladen Ma»»»

Lübeck, Germany: A humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast since early this week has freed itself and swum into deeper waters, rescuers said Friday. A flotilla of vessels were following the weakened animal at a distance, hoping to help guide it into the North Sea and toward the Atlant»»»

In the past hours an Egyptian security delegation arrived in Beirut following a directive from the Egyptian leadership to initiate engagement with Lebanese authorities aimed at reducing tensions on the Lebanese scene and finding solutions, An-Nahar newspaper said. Their first meeting was with a del»»»

Early this morning, Friday, ‘Israel’ launched a new aggression on Beirut’s southern suburbs without prior warning, targeting the Al-Ghadir area adjacent to Beirut International Airport. Local sources reported significant damage to a residential building after the attack struck an apartment in the H»»»

Cairo: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held two phone calls with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Turkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, to discuss rapidly evolving developments and military escalation in the region, as well as jo»»»

Entrepreneurial ambition, backed by long-term investment and execution, defined Carmistin’s trajectory in recent years. This was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Justin Paraschiv, Founder & President of Carmistin The Food Company, was named Entrepreneur of the Year – award power»»»

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»

Abu Dhabi: Hotel owners in Al Ain are being offered financial incentives to upgrade their properties, as authorities step up efforts to boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination. The scheme, launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, aims to improve the quality of hotel»»»

Few moments signal the maturity of a business as clearly as its transition to the capital market. For Cris-Tim Family Holding, this step marked both a validation of its growth and a new phase of development, recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where the company received the Public Listed»»»

An Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, killing two people, according to the health ministry. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid. The National News Agency reported that "enemy aircraft" carried out a raid on Tahwitat al-Ghadir in the southern sub»»»

In a letter Friday to the Israeli military’s chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, mothers of soldiers called for an end to the further ground offensive into Lebanon. The group, Parents of Combat Soldiers, includes 600 military parents. The letter said the military was receiving orders from politici»»»

The Saudi Embassy in Beirut said in a statement Friday that the decision is related to the “repercussions of the current events” taking place in Lebanon. The embassy added that Saudi Arabia’s travel ban to Lebanon has been in place for years. Israel has moved thousands of troops across the border i»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Germany on Monday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a government spokesman in Berlin said. "The chancellor will receive the president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the chancellery on Monday... for his inaugural visit," spokesman Stefan Kornelius s»»»

With a legacy spanning nearly six decades, Dacia continues to position itself as one of Romania’s most visible industrial and brand success stories, combining strong market performance with a clear forward-looking strategy. This trajectory was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Da»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, Marlen Mamataliev, held a meeting with representatives of the World Youth Assembly, as well as the As-Safa and Isar Charitable Foundations. During the meeting, ongoing projects and issues related to charitable activities were discussed. The Speaker note»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backin»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

The Minister of e-Government, the Chairperson of the Bulgarian Institute of Metrology (BIM), and the Chairperson of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BIS) have approved a schedule for granting access to the certification of the voting machines to individuals regis»»»

The number of citizen reports of electoral crimes has increased several times, said caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev to journalists on Friday following the Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Sofia. Over a very short period, the Interior Ministry leadership has managed to convince people tha»»»

The Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Prof. Dr. Emanuel Mutafov, has been elected a member of the Board of Directors of the International Community of Academies after a secret ballot by representatives of 42 academies, BAS said on Friday. Prof. Juan Antonio Mariano Mazzei f»»»

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

Larisa Shustikova, head of the Department for Regulated Sectors at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency that the rise in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is seasonal and primarily driven by increased demand in Russia, as well »»»

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Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks “will escalate and expand” after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing »»»

War between Israel and Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon's fragile state and society towards breaking point, straining sectarian and political faultlines as Shi'ite Muslims are displaced and enmity deepens between the Iran-backed group and its opponents. Of all Lebanon's many crises since a 1975-90 civi»»»

The Bishkek City Court has upheld the verdict in the high-profile Kempir-Abad case involving 22 activists, politicians, and journalists, leaving the lower court’s decision unchanged. Following closing arguments and final statements by the defendants, the court retired to deliberate and delivered a »»»

Amankan Kenzhebaev, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in Osh region, met with Saidikram Niyazhodjaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan. According to the Plenipotentiary Representative’s press service, during the meeting, the partie»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost over 2,395 soldiers in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past week, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to over 2,395 milita»»»

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation, the presidential press service reported. As noted, the leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in the spirit of alliance and discussed the implementation »»»

Rustam Koshonov has been relieved of his post as Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Antalya, the presidential administration’s press service reported. According to the statement, the decision was made following the completion of his diplomatic mission. Koshonov was appointed head of the Consulate Gene»»»

The Bishkek City Court has changed the preventive measure for former Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Melis Turgunbaev, the court’s press service reported. According to the statement, Turgunbaev has been released under house arrest. He is involved in a criminal case on corruption charges»»»

Gold prices, which had been rising sharply since the beginning of the year, have fallen by 15% due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The sharp decline can be attributed to margin calls and the strengthening dollar. In these difficult geopolitical conditions, inv»»»

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - It is easy to pass a set of measures but they could stir inflation. Measures should be carefully analyzed and it is no coincidence that we have started with the VAT decrease. We will respond as necessary, said Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska on Tuesday. "»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday the execution of the 83rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, a coordinated missile and drone strike conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. In a statement, the IRGC said the operation targeted oil storage tanks and depots in»»»

The Israeli army shelled Friday al-Naqoura, al-Bayyada and Shamaa in south Lebanon with white phosphorus bombs after Hezbollah claimed attacks against troops trying to advance there. The troops were advancing from Deir al-Seryan toward Al-Qussair, media reports said, while Hezbollah claimed attacks»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall swept across the UAE, impacting several areas in Sharjah, where roads were left waterlogged and movement slowed for both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles were seen navigating through rain-soaked streets as residents made their way cautiously amid the downpour. The unstable »»»

Dubai: Travellers arriving in Dubai are being greeted with a special commemorative passport stamp celebrating the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup, as the emirate gears up for one of the world’s richest and most prestigious horse racing events. The initiative, launched by the General Directorate»»»

Valentin Velikov, Head of the First Regional Fire Service in Burgas, has been named winner of the Firefighter of the Year competition for 2026. He received the award from caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev at a special ceremony at the Ministry of Interior on Friday. In 2025, Velikov led and to»»»

Five individuals were arrested in Georgia for organizing a drug trafficking ring via international mail. The defendants include citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia, TASS reports. The investigation established that the group planned to sell illegal substances ordered from abroad wit»»»

The sixth meeting of heads of railway administrations of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Bishkek, resulting in the signing of a final protocol. According to Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, participants discussed the development of international freight transport, infras»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday evening Pristina's PM Albin Kurti would visit French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to make two requests, including a withdrawal of KFOR troops from the Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) in the north of the Kosovo-Metohija province. Vucic p»»»