US Patriot missile linked to civilian injuries in Bahrain – Reuters
A US-fired Patriot missile was connected to the injury of dozens of civilians in Bahrain on March 9, Reuters reported on Sunday. Washington and Manama initially attributed the casualties to an Iranian drone strike. According to the agency, analysis by researchers at the Middlebury Institute of Inte»»»
UN force says HQ struck as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli troops in Naqoura
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Monday that its headquarters in Naqoura had been hit by a projectile, probably launched by a "non-state actor", after Hezbollah declared it had targeted Israeli forces in the same town. Since Saturday, the coastal town in Lebanon's far south»»»
BSP - United Left Lead MP Candidates Attend “Our Roots” Folklore Festival in Iskar
Iliyan Yonchev, lead candidate of the BSP – United Left coalition in Pleven’s 15th multi-member constituency, together with parliamentary candidates, attended the folklore festival “Our Roots” in the town of Iskar, the coalition’s press centre reported here on Monday. “I am glad to meet familiar fa»»»
Dhurandhar 2 locations of Pakistan cities will surprise you
Dubai: Directed by Bollywood's man-of-the-moment Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, with R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal in the mix, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is undoubtedly one of Hindi cinema's biggest releases. And, the spy thriller about a secret Indian agent in neighbouring nation does a prett»»»
Qatar’s Supreme Judiciary Council announces working hours for litigation service halls
Doha: Qatar’s Supreme Judiciary Council announced the official working hours for litigation service halls across the country, confirming their readiness to receive visitors and process applications. In a statement on its social media platforms, the council said the service halls will operate accord»»»
High Prices and Weather Affect Egyptians’ Outings During Eid al-Fitr
Ahmed Bahgat, a father in his late twenties, was surprised when taking his family to a movie at Cinema El Tahrir in the Dokki district. He found that evening ticket prices had surged by 20%, reaching 120 EGP ($1 equals 52.3 EGP in banks), forcing him to abruptly increase his budget for the first ni»»»
Asian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimism
BusinessGlobal issuesAsian markets tumble, but Europe, US rally on Trump optimismMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersMarkets Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe an»»»
Israel orders Christian villages in south Lebanon to push displaced out
Mayors of several towns in southern Lebanon said the Israeli military had ordered them to force out the displaced who had escaped their Shia-majority towns, considered Hezbollah strongholds, during the war with Israel. Since Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war following Iran-backed Hezbolla»»»
Why Israel is targeting bridges over Litani
As it engages in heated battles with Hezbollah in a number of Lebanese border villages, Israel has bombed at least five of the six principal bridges across a river dividing the country's south. Military experts agree the strikes are an attempt to cut off the region south of the Litani river from th»»»
Uncertainty dominates Peru's presidential race - UPI.com
Keiko Fujimori, the Popular Force party's presidential candidate, reacts during a campaign event in Lima on March 8. Fujimori holds a slight lead over former mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga for first place in voting intentions for the April 12 elections. Photo by Renato Pajuelo/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- With»»»
UAE schools begin Term 3 with distance learning from across the world
Dubai: Hundreds of thousands of students logged on to begin their third academic term on Monday from homes scattered across the UAE and far beyond its borders, as public and private schools following the national and international curricula resumed distance learning following the spring break. The »»»
Weaponising Strait of Hormuz is economic terrorism: Sultan Al Jaber
Houston: Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG, said today weaponising the Strait of Hormuz is an act of economic terrorism wi»»»
US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
For weeks, the US and Israel have insisted that Iran's military capacity has been severely degraded. US President Donald Trump and his defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly claimed that sustained strikes have crippled Iran's command structure and weakened its ability to respond. By their»»»
Opposition Leader Berisha Vows Escalation of Protests Against Government
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said Monday that Albania is facing “autocracy” under Prime Minister Edi Rama, warning that protests will intensify and spread nationwide following a ?????? demonstration held a day earlier in the capital. Speaking at a press conference from the Democratic Party »»»
German Embassy Condemns Violence Following Tirana Protest, Urges Political Accountability
The German Embassy in Tirana on Monday strongly condemned acts of violence reported during an opposition protest a day earlier, stressing that democratic rights must not be used to justify unrest. In an official statement, the embassy underscored that political protests and the right to demonstrate»»»
Supreme Court to decide on deadline for mail-in voting - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether Mississippi's mail-in voting deadline is valid. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday about mail-in voting in Mississippi and whether the state's ballot deadline »»»
Blast that injured two was 'terrorist attack', Ukrainian authorities say
Two police officers have been injured in an explosion that authorities say was a "terrorist act" in the town of Bucha near the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. An explosion occurred on a residential street in the early hours of Monday. When police arrived at the site, a second blast took place, injuring tw»»»
Damages of EUR 1 Bln, BGN 140 Mln and USD 2.3 Mln Identified in Money Laundering Cases, Interior Ministry Report Says
Damages amounting to EUR 1 billion, BGN 140 million and USD 2.3 million have been identified as a result of money laundering, according to the Interior Ministry's 2025 activity report, published on Monday. A total of 741 inspections were carried out (30% more compared to 2024) in cases involving su»»»
UOKiK imposes PLN 7 mln on two companies from RES industry
The President of Poland’s competition authority (UOKiK) imposed fines totaling over PLN 7 million on Energia dla Pokoleń and Polska Energia Grupa Kapitałowa for unfair contract clauses and misleading marketing practices. Proceedings are also ongoing against another company, Nasz Prąd. UOKiK found t»»»
Plant-Based System for Treating 'Sick Building Syndrome'
A Spanish study has demonstrated the effectiveness of active vertical gardens, also known as green walls, in improving air quality inside buildings and enclosed spaces. Researchers at the University of Seville explained that vertical gardens represent a natural alternative to industrial air purific»»»
Why Gulf states refuse to join the Iran war even as missiles hit their cities
Speaking on Sunday at a site in Arad struck by an Iranian missile, where more than a hundred people were injured, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged more countries to join the war effort. “What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped? I»»»
UN Force Says HQ Struck in South Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Monday that its headquarters in Naqura had been hit by a projectile, probably launched by a "non-state actor", after Hezbollah declared it had targeted Israeli forces in the same town. Since Saturday, the coastal town in Lebanon's far south on»»»
Policy Resilience and Transport Lifelines: Saudi Arabia’s Shield Against the Hormuz Crisis
As the world grapples with unprecedented turbulence fueled by the US-Israeli-Iranian confrontation, and as global supply chains reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Saudi economy has emerged as an exceptional model of resilience. This stability is no coincidence; rather, it is the fru»»»
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
ConflictsIranIran's energy sites still on Trump's target listNik MartinDonald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what infrastructure US forces could still bomb to force a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. https://p.dw.com/»»»
Dubai Chambers convenes firms to address cargo flow risks
Dubai: Dubai is moving to safeguard the flow of goods and cargo, with government entities and private sector leaders meeting to assess risks and ensure supply chains continue to function smoothly. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai Chambers brought together 100 priv»»»
Klarna expands its partnership with H&M in Romania and Hungary
Klarna, a global digital bank and provider of flexible payment solutions, and H&M, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, announce the expansion of their partnership in Romania and Hungary as a strategic step that strengthens the long-standing global collaboration between the two companies. »»»
FC Bayern, Germany’s most successful football club, migrates to the cloud with SAP
SAP announced that FC Bayern, Germany’s most successful football club, has migrated its on-premise systems to the cloud through the RISE with SAP journey. This strategic move is designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen data protection and future-proof the club’s digital operations. One of the »»»
INM acquires three advanced radars to modernise observation network
Tunis, March 23 (TAP) - The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) is implementing a major project to modernise its meteorological observation network, with support from the World Bank, focusing on the acquisition of three advanced radars capable...»»»
UAE students to receive second term results this week
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the release of student results for the second term of the 2025–2026 academic year, with grades to be made available online in phases according to school levels. In a circular sent to schools and shared with parents, the ministry sa»»»
How low entry costs are influencing consumer spending habits
Minimum thresholds have always influenced whether someone tries a product or walks away. What’s changed is how aggressively digital companies now use low entry points as a growth engine, not just a pricing strategy. The shift from high upfront costs to incremental, accessible models is fundamentall»»»
Two pilots dead after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots have died after an Air Canada plane carrying dozens of people collided with a firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Forty-one people were taken to hospital, Port Authority executive director Kathryn Garcia confirmed. Thirty-two of them we»»»
Varna Court Enforces Romanian Order to Seize EUR 21.6 Million from Three Bulgarians
The Varna Appellate Court in Bulgaria has recognized and accepted for enforcement a judgment issued by the authorities in Constanta, Romania, ordering the confiscation of more than EUR 21.6 million from three Bulgarian nationals, the press office of the Varna court said on Monday. The case, tried b»»»
Reservoir Water Levels Remain Stable at Over 74% Capacity, Heavy Rain Expected in SE Bulgaria - Environment Ministry
Water resource levels in Bulgaria’s reservoirs remain stable. As of March 23, the total stored volume in the country’s complex and significant reservoirs amounts to 4,845.6 million cubic metres, representing 74.14% of their total capacity, the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) said through i»»»
Bulgarian Navy Frigate Verni to Participate in Multinational Sea Shield 2026 Exercise
Bulgarian navy frigate Verni will embark on Thursday to participate in Sea Shield 2026, a multinational and inter-institutional exercise conducted in the Black Sea, organized by the Romanian Naval Forces, the Headquarters of the Navy in Varna reported on Monday. Bulgarian Navy personnel, alongside »»»
The Rise of Automated Expense Tracking: How European Businesses Save 12 Hours Per Week
By Elena Marchetti | Published March 23, 2026 | 11 min read Photo by Kaboompics on Pexels | Alt: Business professional managing expenses and financial documents at office desk | Tags: expense management, automated tracking, business finance, European market Every week, finance teams across Europe s»»»
Qatar announces gradual return to in-person learning after Eid; full school attendance from March 29
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the gradual resumption of in-person learning across educational institutions, starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. Full in-person attendance for all students in schools and kindergartens will resume on Sunday, March 29, 2026. I»»»
Defeat in the Making? What Lies Ahead If US Targets Iran’s Kharg Island
The US war unleashed on Iran was an “amateurish and ill planned operation that threatens the global economy and security,” Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish Armed Forces and air defense officer, tells Sputnik. The agression against Iran is the direct outcome of “major US intelligence and planning f»»»
UAE fuel prices for April 2026: Petrol, diesel rates unlikely to drop sharply - here's why
Dubai: UAE fuel prices for April 2026 are due next, and the latest oil market move points to a possible change in direction. After petrol and diesel became bit more expensive in March, oil prices fell sharply as signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran reduced fears of an immediate supply d»»»
France ex-PM Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour week, dies aged 88
Paris: Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said on Monday. Jospin - who was head of government from 1997 to 2002 before being overtaken by the far right in presidential poll»»»
EuPlătesc licensed as a Payment Institution by the National Bank of Romania
EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading online payment solution providers, announces that it has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank of Romania (NBR), marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and strengthening its role within the digital payments infrastructure.»»»
Polish group Amica launches affordable induction hobs manufactured at its factory in Wronki under Hansa brand
Against a global backdrop marked by supply chain disruptions, rising transportation costs, and uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Amica Romania announces the launch of an affordable Hansa induction hob range, manufactured at its own Amica facility in Poland. The inducti»»»
EDB forecasts growth of Kyrgyzstan's GDP by 9.3 percent in 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s economy has demonstrated steady growth dynamics at the beginning of this year. In January-February, the country’s GDP increased by 8.8 percent year-on-year. According to updated forecasts from Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) analysts, the figure will reach 9.3 percent by the end of 202»»»
Urgent Warning: Bulgaria Tells Citizens to Leave Middle East Before Situation Worsens!
Foreign Minister Marin Raykov has urged Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East to leave the region without delay, warning that the situation remains volatile and could worsen significantly. In an official statement from the Foreign Ministry, he stressed that the conflict is ongoing and that security»»»
Heating season in Bishkek to end on March 25 - | 24.KG
The end date of the heating season has been announced in Bishkek: heating will be turned off on March 25, while hot water supply will be suspended from April 1 to May 10 for maintenance and repair work. According to the City Hall, all services operated in an enhanced mode throughout the fall and wi»»»
Paunovic: Milinkovic-Savic brothers' return big thing, I am not ready to call up Tadic
STARA PAZOVA - The head coach of the Serbia men's national football team Veljko Paunovic said on Monday a return of brothers Sergej and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to the fold was a "big thing" for Serbian football and that he had had a discussion with former captain Dusan Tadic but that he was not read»»»
Israeli Minister Calls for Annexation of Southern Lebanon
Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops bombed bridges and destroyed homes in the area in an escalating military assault. The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were th»»»
More questions than answers after Trump delays Iran strikes
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days has offered a brief pause in escalating tensions — but his claim of “productive conversations” with Tehran has raised fresh questions about what is actually underway. In a post on»»»
UDST resumes in-person classes and on-campus work from March 24
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology has announced the resumption of in-person classes and on-campus work starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. In a circular sent to employees, the University stated that "all activities at the University, including classes, will resume in-per»»»
Legal Analysis by Hațegan Attorneys: From the 6% increase in the minimum wage to European wage transparency
Within a few months, employers must both assimilate and apply an increase in the guaranteed minimum wage, a limitation on the period during which it is granted, changes regarding occupational safety and health, and, last but not least, the requirements for implementing a European directive that red»»»
Honorary Consulate of Montenegro opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Two significant Kyrgyzstan — Montenegro events took place in Bishkek: official talks and the opening of an Honorary Consulate. Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with his Montenegrin counterpart, Ervin Ibrahimović, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on the first official visit in the histor»»»