Today, Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov stated after a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers that Bulgaria is not facing a direct military threat and is not involved in the conflict in the Middle East. He stressed that the country does not participate in military operations»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Thursday from the President of the Republic of Finland HE Alexander Stubb. During the call, the Finnish President inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar following the brutal Iranian aggression. He expresse»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah resistance fighters targeted an Israeli enemy force that was advancing from Menara to establish a post near the town of Markaba: »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli military industries complex belonging to the Rafael company south of Acre with a salvo of missiles: sta»»»

After a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers here on Thursday, There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov told reporters that while there is certain data that cannot be shared with the public, the caretaker cabinet is not being honest with the Bulgarian peop»»»

The government must take measures to prepare for potential a migrant wave, Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria MP and Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev said, after the Security Council meeting at the Council of Ministers on Thursday. He added that so far there are no indications of migran»»»

Journalist Max Blumenthal has accused conservative group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) of misrepresenting the stance of its late co-founder Charlie Kirk in order to defend the US-Israeli war on Iran. Kirk, a popular podcaster, was killed by a sniper last September while speaking at a college in Utah. H»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - The stock market closed the session on a positive note. The benchmark index posted a gain of 0.36% to 14,986.22 points on sustained volume of TND 8 million, according to analysis by stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.STIP share...»»»

The Israeli military on Thursday warned hundreds of thousands of residents in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahieh, to evacuate immediately. "Urgent message to the residents of the Dahieh neighborhood in Beirut -- Save your lives and evacuate your residences immediately," Arabic-language spok»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanon city of Bint Jbeil, Al-Manar correspondent reports 05-03-2026 14:54 PM Latest News Urgent News Is»»»

Dubai: Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian bombers that were minutes away from striking a major US military base and a key energy facility in Qatar, marking the first reported air-to-air combat involving the Gulf state’s air force during the expanding regional war. Two Iranian Sukhoi Su-24 ta»»»

Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday approved at first reading two draft amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act submitted by the Council of Ministers. One of the bills provides for the exemption from taxation of income earned by religious organizations from renting out or otherwise granting the use o»»»

1 of 2 | A screenshot from footage shot from a U.S. Navy Submarine shows the moment of impact as a torpedo strikes the the IRIS Dena, a Moudge Class Frigate of the Iranian Navy, on Wednesday. Photo via U.S. Department of Defense/UPI | License Photo March 5 (UPI) -- Iran on Thursday vowed to exact r»»»

Dubai: Indian schools and other schools in Dubai whose academic year begins in April will complete the current term through distance learning, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) clarified on Thursday. The announcement was conveyed to schools in a circular following the decision by»»»

Dubai: Schools and universities across the UAE will begin an early spring break from Monday, March 9, after the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced a revised holiday schedule on Wednesday. The break, which runs until Sunday, March 22, applies»»»

Former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev and Captain 1st Rank Vasil Danov, a member of the Board of the Atlantic Council of Bulgaria, discussed on Nova TV the potential threats to the country amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the implications for national security. Both agreed that while the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues a new threat to residents of Beirut’s Dahiyeh (southern suburb) 05-03-2026 14:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Israe»»»

There is no direct threat to Bulgaria, only possible asymmetric risks, BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova told journalists Monday after a meeting of the Security Council with the Council of Ministers in connection with the conflict in the Middle East. Kiselova said the information prese»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has greenlighted 24 political entities out of 27 applicants to stand in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, CEC Deputy Chair and Spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said on Thursday during the election authority’s first regular briefing on the upcoming vote.»»»

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy convened with representatives from META, the global technology giant, to discuss the progress of the Instagram Filters project. This innovative initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the National Museum»»»

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sent political shockwaves across South Asia, with reaction in Pakistan particularly pronounced. Within hours of the news, protests erupted from Lahore and the port city of Karachi to the mountainous region of Skardu, among other plac»»»

Belgian developer Atenor has successfully completed the sale of the @Expo office campus, with CBRE and Colliers representing the seller under a co‑exclusive mandate. The transaction underscores Atenor’s ability to deliver high quality assets that attract strong interest from investors seeking moder»»»

Suppliers from Russia are not extremely reliable in terms of reaction, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said Thursday regarding the frequent shutdowns of unit 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant due to membrane defects. "What I understand from the plant's management is that suppliers fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call today from Acting Prime Minister of Nepal HE Sushila Karki. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its seri»»»

Industrial producer prices across the euro area and the European Union moved higher in January 2026 on a monthly basis, yet remained below their levels from a year earlier, according to Eurostat data. In contrast, Bulgaria recorded one of the most pronounced increases both compared to December and »»»

A polar bear swims in the water off a barrier island in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just outside the Inupiat village of Kaktovik, Alaska. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA March 5 (UPI) -- This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Arctic Council, once a hallmark of post-Cold War cooperation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, today received a phone call from HE Mihai Popsoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. During the call, they reviewed the developments of»»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). This increase is mainly due...»»»

Dubai: A column of black smoke was seen rising over Doha on Thursday after loud explosions shook the Qatari capital as the country’s air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles. Qatar’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country had been subjected to a missile attack, adding that air defe»»»

Officers from the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek detained suspects involved in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in the theft of more than 11 million soms from a Bishkek resident. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the district reported. Accor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates said that it detected seven ballistic missiles of which six were intercepted and destroyed, while one landed within the territory on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Ministry added that 131 drones were also detected, with 125 intercepted and »»»

DOHA: Baladna, a Qatari public shareholding company, has announced to shareholders and investors that its board of directors has decided to postpone the planned capital increase through a rights issue until further notice. In a statement posted on the Qatar Stock Exchange website on Thursday, the c»»»

Iran's military said on Thursday that it had launched a drone attack against a U.S. military site in Kuwait. "Drone units of the armed force's navy targeted a site of the U.S. forces Camp Udairi in Kuwait using combat drones," the army said in a statement broadcast by state TV. Camp Buehring, forme»»»

US Congressman Tony Gonzales has admitted to having an extra-marital affair with an aide, having previously denied that the relationship happened. The Texas Republican, who is married with six children, said the relationship with married staff member Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last y»»»

Dubai: Limited flight operations have resumed at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport following recent disruptions, with authorities coordinating a wide support network for thousands of affected passengers across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airport »»»

Dubai: Dubai authorities have impounded more than 390 delivery bicycles over the past three months as part of intensified inspections aimed at improving safety and regulatory compliance across the emirate’s rapidly expanding delivery sector. The joint operation, conducted by the Roads and Transport»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Majesty King Philippe of the friendly Kingdom of Belgium. At the beginning of the call, His Majesty the King inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar, expressing his country’s solid»»»

Dubai: Iranian sailors were taken to a hospital in southern Sri Lanka after a US Navy submarine strike sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people, according to the latest reports. Several injured crew members were rescued and brought ashore by Sri Lankan authorities and»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has announced temporary changes to school schedules as classes move to remote learning from March 8 to 12. In a statement, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education said the decision applies to both government and private schools and is intended to ensure the continuit»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) discussed ways to ensure the continuity of education and research during current circumstances, reviewing the procedures and operational plans that guarantee the efficient continuation of academic programs and research activities. During its Executive Management Committe»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market has recorded the sale of an off-plan residential apartment worth Dh422 million ($115 million), making it the third most expensive apartment ever sold in the emirate, according to market data released on Thursday. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said, as the country continued to respond to the blatant Iranian attacks. According to the ministry, air defence units detected seven ballistic missiles on March 5, 2026. »»»

Tunis, March 5 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Baghdad announced on Thursday that Iraqi authorities have decided to grant a seven-day entry visa, issued at land border posts, to any person wishing to enter or exit Iraq.In a statement addressed notably...»»»

Azamat Maripov, convicted of mass riots and public calls for the violent seizure of power, has been released on three years’ probation. This information was confirmed by the Supreme Court’s press service. Last October, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek found the activist guilty under the af»»»

A second phase of expansion of the new academic building of Bishkek’s Svetoch school is planned. $1.8 million will be allocated for the project. This initiative is being implemented in line with President Sadyr Japarov’s directive to reduce the shortage of student places and gradually phase out thr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia returned 200 soldiers from Ukrainian captivity and 200 prisoners of war of Ukrainian armed forces were transferred in return, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "On March 5, 200 Russian servicepeople were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regim»»»

Dubai: As a kid, Kevin Alexander loved to pull things apart, figure out how they worked, and piece them back together. He went on to study mechanical engineering in Dubai — no surprises there. Today, Alexander leads Design Cave 3D, a Dubai-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing hub launched i»»»

Opposition leader Sali Berisha on Thursday called on Albania’s Parliament to strip former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku of her parliamentary immunity, citing a request from the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) for her arrest. Speaking from the podium of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The security threat in Qatar has been eliminated, according to the latest National Emergency Alert sent to the public around 2:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026. "The security threat has been eliminated and the situation has returned to normal," it stated. Authorities also urged the publ»»»

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a working visit to several medical facilities in Bishkek and Chui region. The main goal of the visit was to inspect the progress of construction of new buildings and address »»»