Bulgarian Politics: Radev Rejects Claims of Hiding, Calls on Government to Confront Rising Risks
Former President Rumen Radev, who is leading the Progressive Bulgaria coalition in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, criticized the caretaker government for underestimating the risks facing the country following the strikes against Iran. Speaking to reporters after a meeting w»»»
Kremlin Declines to Say if US Warned Against Iran Intel Sharing
The Kremlin declined on Tuesday to say whether the United States had warned it against sharing intelligence with Iran, as the war in the Middle East entered its 11th day. The United States and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, prompting a storm of retaliatory Iranian strikes across the Gul»»»
Trump Tells Fox News It's Possible He Would Talk with Iran
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that it's possible he would be willing to talk with Iran but that it depends on the terms, the cable news network said on Tuesday. Asked in an interview on Monday evening about the possibility of negotiations with Tehran, Trump told Fox he heard Tehran w»»»
Sofia Residents Demand Tough Sentences Against Suspected Animal Abusers
People gathered in front of the Sofia City Court on Tuesday to protest against animal abuse and for tough sentences against two suspects charged with torturing animals, filming the abuse, and selling the videos online. The protesters demanded the maximum possible punishments under the law and noted»»»
Supreme Court orders retrial in case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy - | 24.KG
The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan has sent the case of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy, the wife of investigative journalist Bolot Temirov, back to a district court for a new trial. According to the court, the judicial panel decided to return the case materials to the court of first instance for re»»»
Team from Kyrgyzstan participates in one-day Poreč Classic race - | 24.KG
On March 8, Lokomotiv Manas team made its second start of the season in Croatia, taking part in the one-day Poreč Classic race. The World Nomad Games Secretariat reported. According to the Secretariat, the race covered a distance of 141.6 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,362 meters. A total o»»»
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
Lebanon's president has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A spokesperson for President Joseph Aoun told the BBC that Leba»»»
This Indian mechanic converts a Maruti 800 into a Lamborghini
Dubai: A small garage in Chandil, Jharkhand, has become talk of the down after a self-taught mechanic Mohammad Arif transformed a Maruti 800 into a Lamborghini replica. The car has since gone viral across social media platforms, drawing admiration for its ambition and ingenuity. Arif completed the »»»
Social Ministry Submits Proposal for Granting Easter Allowances to Over 1.6 Mln Pensioners
The Council of Ministers will consider on Wednesday a proposal for a decision to grant Easter allowances to more than 1,600,000 pensioners on the occasion of the upcoming holidays, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy press service reported on Tuesday. Pensioners whose pension alone or whose to»»»
Rumen Radev Urges Government to Assess Energy Reserves Amid Global Price Shocks
Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev on Tuesday urged the government “to take a close look at the country’s actual stocks of oil, fuel, and gas, especially because energy prices around the world have gone up suddenly.” He added that the government must track all quantities and pricing »»»
Qognifly secures €2 million financing to expand UAV manufacturing capabilities in Bucharest
Qognifly, a Romanian deep-tech company specialising in NATO Class I (mini and small) and Class II UAVs for ISR missions, as well as loitering platforms and autonomous counter-drone systems (C-UAS), has secured its first external financing round, attracting a €2 million investment from a regional st»»»
Prosus Found-HER Challenge launches in Romania with EUR 100,000 grants for women-led startups
The Prosus Found-HER Challenge has launched in Romania, opening applications for women-led startups and offering a total of EUR 100,000 in equity-free grants. The programme, organised in partnership with Endeavor Romania, marks the first European edition of the initiative after earlier stages in In»»»
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Volkswagen has said it will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profits dropped to their lowest level since 2016. Chief executive Oliver Blume told shareholders that the cuts would take place in Germany and fall across the entire group, including Audi and Porsche. Europe's largest carmaker sa»»»
Airlines Hike Ticket Prices as Iran War Propels Fuel Costs
Australia's Qantas Airways , Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced airfare hikes on Tuesday, blaming an abrupt spike in the cost of fuel caused by the Middle East conflict. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $»»»
Safeer Group announces state-of-the-art distribution centre in Sajjah
The new 300,000+ sq. ft. warehousing and processing hub marks a significant milestone in the Group’s expansion strategy, supporting the UAE’s food security vision and the nation’s growing population, and increasing food reserve demand. Sharjah: Safeer Group today announced the launch of its cutting»»»
Iran Launches New Attacks Targeting Israel as It Seeks to Ramp up Pressure on US
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Sirens warned of incoming missiles in the futuristic business hub of Dubai»»»
Aramco Sees ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ for Oil Markets if Hormuz Strait Remains Blocked
Saudi Arabia's Aramco , the world's top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be "catastrophic consequences" for the world's oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments have been largely blocked from using the shipping artery, where normally »»»
Pakistan’s austerity measures: All you need to know
Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and cutting government spending, as the country grapples with soaring oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. The move affects government offices, public sector s»»»
Justice Ministry to Defend Magistrates Who Expose Dependencies in Judiciary, Deputy Minister Says
Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said on Tuesday that Bulgarian authorities will actively defend any magistrate who decides to speak out about dependencies within the judicial system and about the disclosure of secrets that become public not through the legally established procedure. She wa»»»
Bulgaria Marks 83rd Anniversary of Rescue of Its Jews
A formal ceremony took place in downtown Sofia on Tuesday to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews and to honour the memory of those who perished in Nazi death camps. President Iliana Iotova laid a wreath at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews near the »»»
Israeli media: State of emergency on “home front” to be extended until March 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kazakhstan closes strategic routes to borders of Kyrgyzstan and China - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan has suspended traffic on sections of national highways in four regions. This is due to deteriorating weather conditions. The national road operator KazAvtoZhol reported. The restrictions are in force on strategic routes leading to customs posts on the borders with China and Kyrgyzstan. I»»»
New electricity tariffs in Kyrgyzstan: How much consumers will pay from May 1 - | 24.KG
Timur Orozaliev, Director of the Department for Regulation of the Fuel and Energy Complex in Kyrgyzstan, announced new electricity tariffs that will take effect on May 1. According to him, the tariff structure is divided into eight main categories:»»»
Muheel, SFG20 forge strategic alliance to elevate maintenance standards in KSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: As Saudi Arabia accelerates one of the most ambitious built-environment transformations globally, the focus is rapidly shifting from construction scale to long-term asset performance, regulatory integrity, and lifecycle resilience. With giga-projects, mixed-use developments, a»»»
Iran targets Israel and Gulf countries, Netanyahu says 'not done yet'
Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»
Armed forces intercepted missile attack that targeted state: MoD
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted a missile attack that targeted the state. The announcement followed an“elevated” threat level alert, telling residents to “remain indoors”.»»»
Fire breaks out in Ruwais complex in Abu Dhabi after drone attack
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with a fire that broke out in one of the facilities within the Ruwais Industrial Complex, resulting from a drone attack, with no injuries recorded so far. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran day 11: Trump says, 'US will hit Iran 20 times harder'; Gulf states face n»»»
Russia warns of missile firings north of Norway as NATO begins Cold Response exercise
Seafarers have been warned about planned missile firings in a section of the Barents Sea that stretches across the maritime boundary between the Russian and Norwegian exclusive economic zones. Russia’s Northern Fleet has notified civilian aviation authorities and maritime traffic of planned “missil»»»
Sofia Mayor Criticizes Delay of Report Proposing Changes to City's Transport Network
The Sofia Municipal Council's Transport Committee postponed a report proposing 24 changes to the capital city's transport network, which aim to improve connectivity between boroughs, make public transport more reliable and promote the use of electric vehicles, the municipal press office said on Tue»»»
Aoun says will stand 'as bulwark' against attacks on the army and its leadership
President Joseph Aoun voiced Tuesday his full support for the Lebanese Army as he met with Army Commander Rodolphe Haydal and Defense Minister Michel Menassah in Yarzeh. Aoun said he will stand "as a bulwark" against any attacks on the military institution or its leadership. "If the Army is shaken,»»»
Iran: ‘We Decide Who Our Leader Is’ and Vows No Shortage After Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev resigns - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) received a resignation letter from Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev. He confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency. The CEC will reportedly consider his resignation at a meeting on March 10. Kuvanychbek Kongan»»»
Federation of Shuttlecock and Lyanga officially established in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Federation of Shuttlecock and Lyanga has been officially registered in Kyrgyzstan. The new public sports organization aims to promote two traditional active games — shuttlecock and lyanga. The federation is headed by Bolotbek Maripov, the founder and main initiator of its creation. On February »»»
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family of a girl critically injured during a mass shooting at a Canadian school is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, claiming it had been aware the suspect had been planning an attack but failed to alert the authorities. Twelve-year-old Maya Gebala was shot in the neck and head in the shooting in Tum»»»
Mickoski: Oil supplies sufficient, citizens can rest assured, government to act if prices jump
Skopje, 7 March 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski assured citizens that oil and fuel supplies are sufficient and that the government would act immediately in the event of a sharp price rise. Speaking to reporters after the laying of the cornerstone at the new Mother Teresa University c»»»
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one liter of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over. Trump's argument that the war would be "ended soon" helped reverse the M»»»
Dacia unveils Striker crossover, presents strategic roadmap to 2030
Dacia unveiled the Striker crossover during its futuREady Strategy Day event on Tuesday, presenting the model as part of the brand’s product expansion and electrification plans toward 2030. Striker is a new crossover designed for the C segment and will complement the Bigster model in Dacia’s line-u»»»
Lebanese Army soldier injured as Israeli drone strikes his motorcycle in the southern town of Bara’asheet: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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President opposes additional requirements for energy storage systems - | 24.KG
The President of Kyrgyzstan has objected to a provision introducing additional requirements for electricity storage systems in renewable energy projects. His position was presented at a meeting of a relevant committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh by Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev. The proposed provisio»»»
Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis
Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Kacharov, Bulgaria’s long-term»»»
Orchestro.AI’s Angelic intelligence targets GCC expansion after $15M seed funding
A new enterprise artificial intelligence software platform, Orchestro.AI’s Angelic intelligence, is preparing for global expansion with growing interest from the Gulf region, as organisations increasingly prioritise trust and governance in AI deployment. Angelic intelligence, developed by technolog»»»
Trump wants to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement. Will Georgia voters listen?
Her name isn't on the ballot. She no longer serves in Congress. But Marjorie Taylor Greene is looming large in the minds of north-west Georgia voters as they prepare to choose who to replace her with in Washington. Known for her hard-line Christian conservative views, brash committee appearances, a»»»
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
Uber has launched a feature allowing female drivers and passengers across the US to request trips with other women on the ride-hailing app. The feature was piloted in the US last year and led to women feeling "more comfortable in the back seat" and "more confident behind the wheel", Uber said. The »»»
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states such as Pakistan; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central banks like the Fede»»»
Libya signs agreement with Italy’s Autorito to print and supply school textbooks for academic year 2026-27
An agreement for the printing and supply of textbooks for the 2026-2027 academic year was signed yesterday at the Prime Minister’s office, under the supervision of the newly installed Minister of Education Mohamed Al-Grew. The matter of the timely printing and delivery of Libya’s school textbooks, »»»
Thessaloniki man charged with sexual abuse of 5-year-old niece
A 35-year-old man from Thessaloniki was charged with the sexual molestation of his five-year-old niece, after appearing before a prosecutor on Tuesday. The suspect was living in the same apartment as the minor and his parents when the alleged attack took place on Monday, according to state-run news»»»
Vazrazhdane Ready to Cooperate with Anyone Who Supports Party's Governance Programme
Vazrazhdane is ready to cooperate with anyone who supports the party's demands and governance programme in the next parliament, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said here on Tuesday. He was speaking at a BTA-hosted news conference where representatives of the party announced Vazrazhdane's top»»»
Mideast war displaces 100,000 in Lebanon in single day
The United Nations said Tuesday that more than 100,000 people had been newly displaced within Lebanon in just 24 hours amid the war raging in the Middle East. "As of today, more than 667,000 people in Lebanon have now registered on the (Lebanese) government's online platform as displaced -- and thi»»»
Committee approves increase in capacity of small HPPs to 50 MW - | 24.KG
A parliamentary committee has approved in the second reading a bill proposing to increase the maximum capacity of small hydropower plants from 30 to 50 megawatts. The amendments were endorsed by the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction of»»»