Dubai: India’s CBSE on Monday postponed more Class 12 Board exams in parts of the Middle East. “After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties,»»»

Bulgaria will be left without clarity on paying wages and pensions if no budget extension law is passed, CC-DB co-Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov told reporters on Monday. It is very important for the extension law to be passed, he said. "We assume the caretaker finance minister knows best what the cal»»»

A nationally representative survey by Gallup International Balkan, published on Monday, indicates a new parliamentary configuration and a redistribution of the vote, with around 51% of respondents declaring readiness to take part in the early parliamentary elections on April 19. The findings show t»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - Member of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) for the constituency of Kabaria (Tunis governorate) Salah Mbarki passed away on Monday, the ARP announced. The ARP paid tribute to the MP, known for his kindness and...»»»

Dubai: Several major Dubai attractions will remain closed on March 9 as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance amid ongoing regional developments. In separate announcements, Global Village, Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts confirmed that operations will be temporarily su»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) is organising the participation of Tunisian companies in the East Africa Halal Expo, set for May 4-5, 2026, in Kenya, in close collaboration with its office in Nairobi, Kenya.The Expo is a...»»»

Police in Norway have released pictures of a suspect linked to an explosion outside the US's embassy in Norway's capital Oslo on Sunday. Two heavily pixelated images taken from surveillance footage show a person with their face concealed, dressed in dark clothing and carrying a backpack. Police sai»»»

Bratislava is ready to block a planned EU loan for Ukraine if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is voted out of office in the upcoming election, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. It would be a justified means of compelling Kiev to resume Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeli»»»

Hungarian authorities swooped in on two Ukrainian armored trucks near Budapest on Thursday, seizing tens of millions of dollars in cash and nine kilograms of gold, sparking one of the most explosive diplomatic confrontations between the two countries in recent months. The arrest also coincided with»»»

Dubai: Iranian missiles and drones continued to target Gulf countries on Monday, hitting energy facilities and prompting Bahrain’s state oil company to declare force majeure after a strike on its refinery complex. Bahrain’s state-owned energy firm Bapco said its operations had been affected by the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council on Monday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The council renewed its condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest possible terms, of Iran's heinous attack on th»»»

Skopje, 6 March 2026 (MIA) - The data on a 14.6 percent growth in the construction sector in the last quarter of 2025 are very encouraging and represent an incentive for future investments, leading to larger GDP growth in the coming period, Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski told»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli gatherings in Markaba and Rub Al-Thalatheen with rocket barrages: Military Media statements no. 11, 12 »»»

Iranian state television reported on Monday that a third wave of missiles has been launched toward occupied territories, marking an escalation in the ongoing confrontation. According to Israeli media, the missile strikes resulted in two deaths and one injury across six locations in central Israel. »»»

Manila: Metro Manila’s housing shortage is one of the most visible signs of rapid urbanisation. Informal settlements in this city of 14.8 million people account for roughly 3 million people, or about one in four residents. They have grown along riverbanks, railways, and unused government land for d»»»

A synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège was damaged in an explosion in the early hours of Monday, police have said. The blast happened at around 04:00 local time (03:00 GMT) in front of the synagogue and damaged windows across the street but caused no injuries, according to officers. Willy Demeyer»»»

Dubai: Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has weighed in on the intense public scrutiny surrounding South Indian actors Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, urging people to respect their personal lives even as rumours about their dating lives persist. The speculation intensified after Vijay and Trisha were recently see»»»

In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said it launched a "focused raid" to eliminate Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure using a brigade combat team under the command of the 36th Division. The military said before they initiated the operation, its forces launched a combined air and ground a»»»

Damascus, March 9 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor signed a memorandum of understanding Monday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to enhance cooperation in supporting refugees and internally displaced people. The agreement was signed at the ministry’s »»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh has tightened security at filling stations, sent students home and even scrapped light displays for independence and Ramadan celebrations, officials said Monday, as the situation in Middle East worsens the country's energy crunch. The South Asian nation of 170 million people impor»»»

A new national survey by Gallup International Balkan suggests that if elections in Bulgaria were held today, voter turnout would reach around 51%, while no political force would secure enough support to form a single-party government. The findings are based on a representative poll conducted betwee»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation military says launches ‘extensive’ airstrikes in Tehran and Isfahan 09-03-2026 13:37 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbolla»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic extended the temporary ban on the export of farm animals from the country. The decree was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The restriction is in effect for six months and applies to cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. Authorities adopted t»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones detected on Monday. According to the ministry, air defences monitored 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 of them, while three fell into the sea. Authorities also detect»»»

Italian banking group UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, allocating more than EUR 2.6 billion in financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and microenterprises in the region by the end of 2027. UniCredit for CEE is a group initiative designed»»»

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Manas City Council Chairman Nurtilek Bolotov has resigned. According to available information, he submitted a letter of resignation. The reasons for his resignation have not been officially disclosed. The acting chairman of the City Council has not yet been announced.»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait held funeral ceremonies on Monday for two members of the General Directorate of Land Border Security who were martyred while performing their national duty. The funeral ceremony was attended by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, al»»»

Air passenger traffic in Romania increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) cited by Agerpres. The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coandă Bu»»»

In a step that reinforces its strong commitment to humanitarian causes, UAE-headquartered Response Plus and subsidiaries ICATT Response Plus and Prometheus Medical International have completed the repatriation of European citizens from the UAE amidst the current global airline disruption. The coord»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Centre (CCIC) is organising a business mission to the PLAST 2026 exhibition, due June 9-12 in Milan (Italy). Devoted to plastics and rubber industry, PLAST 2026 is a major event for...»»»

From their hideouts in the Iraqi mountains near Iran, leftist Kurdish rebels say they are ready to fight the country, but hope for an uprising before they intervene, with or without US support. After saying that he would be "all for" a Kurdish offensive on Iran, US President Donald Trump appeared t»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday to discuss regional security, while Paris deployed warships to the Mediterranean and the US-Israeli war on Iran stretched into a second week. Macron, who landed in Paphos earlier on Monday, met Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and »»»

According to data from the Situation Centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assistance has been provided and continues to be provided to more than 2,600 Bulgarian citizens who have left countries in the Middle East region and Iran, the Ministry said here on Monday. The figures are as of 9:30 a.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Ze’ev base in Haifa with powerful rocket barrage: Military Media statement no.10 09-03-2026 13:47 PM Latest New»»»

A corruption scheme has been uncovered at the Republican Blood Center of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the center’s former director K.B.B. allegedly entered into a prior agreement with a private company in 202»»»

An Israeli airstrike and tank shelling killed six Palestinians, including two women and a girl, in separate attacks in Gaza City on Sunday, the deadliest incidents in Gaza since the US-Israeli assault on Iran began a week ago, health officials said. Mohamed Abu Selmia, the head of the Al Shifa Hosp»»»

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Gulf and disruptions to vital shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s ports have emerged as an alternative artery, not only for the region but for global trade. Designed with advanced infrastructure and high operational capacity,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports more Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh 09-03-2026 13:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Hezbollah fighters targ»»»

At least 1,126 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are serving sentences in Russian prisons. Aibek Aidarbekov, Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Novosibirsk, announced at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Parliament. According to him, 143 of thes»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) carried out investigative and operational measures in Jalal-Abad region to neutralize leaders of the banned religious extremist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir, the SCNS press center reported. During the operation, security serv»»»

An Iranian drone strike targeting a oil refinery in Bahrain overnight injured 32 cilvilians, four of them children. Image courtesy of UPI March 9 (UPI) -- At least 32 people were injured, including four children, in an Iranian drone strike on Bahrain overnight, the largest casualty toll sustained b»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday, announced the completion and phased handover of DIFC Square, a new commercial office development delivered ahead of schedule. This comes as demand for office space in the district continues to rise. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

Deloitte and conversational AI agent platform developer ElevenLabs partner in order to support enterprises in their transformation of customer experience using agentic AI. The co-operation, making ElevenLabs’ first partnership with a Big Four firm, is designed to deliver more natural, reliable, mul»»»

Envisia and the Romanian-American University have announced the launch the 12th cohort of the postgraduate program “Corporate Governance that Creates Value – Corporate Governance in Practice,” the only accredited academic program in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- A national symposium on energy transition will be organised next May 20-21 by the National Agency for Energy Command (ANME) at the City of Culture under the motto "Towards a Sustainable and Innovative Energy Transition." ...»»»

The ripples from war in the Middle East are already being felt in Europe, with rising energy prices and NATO allies targeted, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with»»»

CEC Bank has expanded its RoPay payment solutions with the launch of RoPay P2B (Person-to-Business), a feature that allows individuals to make instant payments to merchants directly from the CEC mobile banking app, without using a card or cash. The new functionality enables customers to complete pa»»»

Kyrgyz weightlifter Emil Moldodosov won a gold medal at one of the largest multi-sport events in the USA, the Arnold Sports Festival. The competition took place from March 5 to 8, 2026, in Ohio, its website says. More than a thousand weightlifters participate in the tournament annually. At least 10»»»

DOHA: The Shura Council, in its regular weekly session chaired by Speaker HEHassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim reiterated its strong condemnation of Iran’s blatant aggression against the State of Qatar and its continued military attacks using ballistic missiles, drones, and warplanes, in flagrant violat»»»