Share: Photo- Smoke billows after Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Friday, March 6, 2026 . The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon this week has risen to at least 123 people ( mostly civilians) , the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health says, as a new wave of strikes pound»»»

Oil prices have jumped after Qatar's energy minister warned he expects all oil and gas exporters in the Gulf to stop production within days. Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times the conflict in the Middle East - a region which plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes - could»»»

NATO has strengthened its missile defence posture after a ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkey — a member of the alliance — was intercepted, raising fresh concerns about the widening fallout of the ongoing Iran war. The alliance said its missile defence systems successfull»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Iran intends to fight the US and Israel to the last bullet and the last soldier, as it has no other choice, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday. Iran's priority is to offer maximum resistance to the aggressor, Khatibzadeh said. "We are under attack»»»

The political party Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have proposed that Bulgaria consider joining the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron to extend France’s nuclear deterrence guarantees to other European countries. According to the party’s leader Atanas Atanasov, the issue should b»»»

Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon Friday as Israel and the United States stepped up their attacks in the sprawling Middle East war, with powerful explosions shattering the skies of Tehran. The war, now in its seventh day, has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport se»»»

In Bulgaria, fuel industry experts warn that if oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel, gasoline at the pump could exceed €1.50 per liter. Ventsislav Pengezov, owner of a gas station in Ruse, told BGNES that in just four days, retail fuel prices have risen by roughly 14 euro cents per liter. He noted »»»

Dubai Police have urged motorists to remain calm and continue driving safely if they hear a warning alert while on the road. In a post on social media, the authority advised drivers not to stop on the road or get distracted by filming, stressing that safety should remain the priority. Stay updated:»»»

Residents of Tehran have told the BBC that Thursday night saw the heaviest wave of strikes on the capital since Israel and the US launched their attack on Iran six days ago. "The house was shaking for five minutes straight. Last night was the worst night," says a man in his 30s. He says he could ba»»»

A conference titled "Shaping the Future: Women at the Helm" took place in Sofia on Friday. The event, timed in with the upcoming International Women's Day, was organized by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce through the Women's Network@DBIHK initiative in partnership with the Kon»»»

As the United States is clearly lying about the number of the US military casualties in the current war with Iran, the veracity of other claims made by the US is dubious, former US Department of Defense officer David T. Pyne tells Sputnik. Properly assessing Iran’s losses is also difficult due to t»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said today that Vice President Iliana Yotova should convene the National Security Advisory Council and seek political consensus within the body. Speaking to journalists in Plovdiv, Borissov commented on the developments surrounding the meeting between acting Defense Minis»»»

Dubai: Even as regional tensions currently make headlines, many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE say they remain confident about staying in the country they have built their lives in. For them, the UAE’s strong security, stable environment, and professional opportunities outweigh concern»»»

DOHA: Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and drives oil to $150 a barrel, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi has told the Financial Times in an interview publish»»»

Counter-terrorism police in London arrested an Iranian and three dual Iranian-British natiionals on suspicion of carrying out reconnassiance for Iranian intelligence of Jewish people and locations linked to the capital's Jewish community. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo March 6 (UPI»»»

Dubai: Emirates said it expects to restore 100 per cent of its global network within the coming days, as regional airspace gradually reopens. “The airline anticipates a return to 100 per cent of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operation»»»

Israeli attacks against Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group will likely continue after its joint air war with the US against Iran ends, a source briefed on Israel's military strategy told Reuters, describing the two fronts as unconnected. Israel warned Lebanon before the war that it would stri»»»

Uber continues its nationwide expansion and becomes available in two new cities in Romania, Piatra Neamț and Vaslui. With this new launch, the company now operates in 38 cities across Romania. Between 6th and 8th of March 2026, new users in Piatra Neamț and Vaslui can use the following discount cod»»»

For a sixth day, the US and Israel are battering targets in Iran, waging war from the air. Could there soon be boots on the ground? Maybe. But not American ones. Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq have told the BBC they have plans to cross the border - and have had them for»»»

Bulgaria is interested in France' extended nuclear umbrella, said Atanas Atanassov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), which is affiliated with the coalition. Speaking to reporters in parliament, he urged President Iliana Iotova»»»

In a bid to break the paralysis affecting one of the world’s most critical waterways, US President Donald Trump has proposed to provide insurance risk guarantees as a strategic tool to impose stability in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil flows. Experts, however, »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise belongs to Allah, the Strong and Firm. Allah says: “Indeed Allah does not love the transgressors.” (Qurʾān 2:190) And He says: “Allah does not rectify the work of the corrupters.” (Qurʾān 10:81) We bear witness that there is no god except Allah, the Lord of all »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a resolute message of strength and determination to the United States and Israel amid relentless aggression from the enemies of the Islamic Republic. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NBC News from Tehran on Thursday, Araghchi firmly rejected a»»»

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT In its main story Capital.bg covers the war in Iran, which is escalating rapidly and spreading across the entire Middle East, and explores the implications for the region, Europe and the global economy. Iran is a complex, multi-ethnic country with over 90 million people, and th»»»

Doha, Qatar: ⁠Qatar’s ⁠energy minister Saad al-Kaabi ⁠says that ⁠even if the war ended ‌immediately, it would take Qatar “weeks to months” to return ⁠to a ⁠normal cycle of deliveries. In an interview with the ⁠Financial Times, he said the war could “bring down the economies of the world”, predictin»»»

President Iliana Yotova has stated that Bulgaria currently faces no immediate threat from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. At this stage, she emphasized, there is no need to convene the National Security Advisory Council, noting that all risks are being closely monitored. Yotova praised the»»»

Addressing the media on Friday, Vaniya Stefanova, Deputy Prosecutor General at the Supreme Prosecutor's Office, said that the Prosecutor's Office's would act uncompromisingly and impartially regarding election crimes. “We will be uncompromising, but also impartial. No one will be spared if sufficie»»»

The United Nations rights chief called on Friday for cool heads to prevail in the Middle East and urged the warring sides to pull back and give peace a chance. "The world urgently needs to see steps to contain and extinguish this blaze -- but instead we are only seeing more inflammatory, bellicose »»»

President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to serve as the next US Secretary of Homeland Security, turning to one of his fiercest political defenders to lead the department responsible for border security, immigration enforcement and domestic protection. Mu»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property market remains resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty, according to Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, who said investor confidence in the emirate continues to strengthen after years of consistent policy and economic stability. Sign »»»

My phone was pinging with message after message. Family and friends from the UK were sending through their concerns as the international media kicked into overdrive. One message stood out: ‘Are you getting helivacced?’ At that moment in time, I was lying next to my two sons as they fell asleep, tuc»»»

On the morning of 28 February 2026, as senior Iranian officials convened for a Saturday security meeting in the heart of Tehran, they had no idea missiles were already inbound—and those who might have warned them couldn’t get through. Within minutes of the first explosions, 30 missiles slammed into»»»

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples. In the short-term, it has enough oil supplies for several months, after which it could turn to neighbour Russia for help. But China will be calculating what this could mean long-term - not just for its in»»»

London: London police say four men have been arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on the Jewish community. In a statement Friday, the Metropolitan Police said the suspects, one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, were taken into custody on suspicion of assisting a foreign in»»»

President Iliana Iotova told journalists on Friday that there is no immediate danger to Bulgaria and a National Security Council with the President will be convened immediately at the first signal of a change in the situation in the Middle East region. The head of state will participate on Friday i»»»

Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil. The world's top crude importing region buys 60% of its oil and petrochemical feedstock »»»

Kristi Noem is being removed as homeland security secretary after months of controversy and bipartisan criticism. She was the official in charge of delivering on President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Noem boosted deportations to 675,000 in the president's first year, though that fell be»»»

Dubai: If you are a student in India, Adobe just made your creative life significantly easier, and completely free. At the India AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 19, Adobe announced that its flagship tools, including Photoshop, Acrobat and its AI platform Firefly, w»»»

This article is a direct translation of the original article written in Arabic. The current security escalation in the Arabian Gulf cannot be seen as a brief flare-up within the familiar pattern of clashes the region has long endured. Rather, it should be understood as a genuine structural test of »»»

Get ready for Ramadan 2026 in the UAE with some of the best upcoming tech deals. If you’ve been planning to upgrade your smartphone, the iPhone Air and iPhone 16 are set to be offered at attractive prices, perfect for early planners. And it’s not just iPhones: we’ve rounded up five other top tech d»»»

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov stated on Friday that Bulgaria is not a party to the conflict in the Middle East and in no way participates in the actions of Israel and the US towards Iran. He attended a parliamentary sitting in which he responded to topical oral questions concerning the gove»»»

The Municipal Court in Visoko registered two entities as sole owners of land belonging to the Serbian Orthodox Church /SOC/ in Olovo, which is impossible, Đorđe Radanović, president of the Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Serbs in the Federation of BiH /FBiH/, told SRNA. Radanović poin»»»

Authorities rescued 346 undocumented migrants in seven separate operations in the sea area south of Crete and Gavdos early Friday, the Coast Guard said. One of the rescue operations involved a merchant ship, while the missions were also supported by aerial surveillance from Frontex, the European Un»»»

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, already high, have escalated sharply in recent days, with officials from both countries engaging in an increasingly acrimonious exchange of public statements.  In an X post, »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert across Dubai, urging residents to seek immediate shelter following warnings of a potential missile threat. In a message sent to mobile phones across several areas of Dubai, the ministry instructed the public to move at once to the »»»

Experimental musician Look Mum No Computer, who will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, says he's surprised the BBC chose his "completely wacky" song as this year's entry. Titled Eins, Zwei, Drei, it's an overstuffed sandwich of a song - full of chanted hooks and crunchy keyboards tha»»»

Life has started to partially return to normal in Israel as the number of missiles fired from Iran has dropped sharply and been partly replaced by attacks from Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say have had a more limited impact. Despite continuing military operations against Iran and Le»»»

South Korea’s Unification Ministry called Friday for pursuing a political declaration formally ending the Korean War, in a report submitted to the National Assembly. This 2022 photo shows the Panmunjom truce village straddling the border between the two Koreas. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | Li»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have already begun to climb in some areas, with gas station owners linking the increase to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Operators in the Ruse region say the impact was felt unusually quickly after the outbreak of hostilities, as wholesale fuel prices reacted a»»»