43 migrants found in western Greece
Police in western Greece have arrested a group of 43 migrants for illegal entry and residence in the country and a Greek man for allegedly facilitating them, officials said Thursday. A police statement said the 38 men and five women were taken into custody late Wednesday in the village of Katochi, »»»
Watch: Massive fire at Bahrain fuel facility after attack
Dubai: A massive blaze erupted at fuel storage tanks in Bahrain following an attack that authorities blamed on Iran, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior. The fire broke out at a facility in the Muharraq Governorate, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky as emergen»»»
US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar
WASHINGTON The State Department will permanently close the US consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point before, during and after the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. The department notified»»»
B2B Vendor Reputation Management: How to Protect Your Business Relationships and Win More Contracts
Learn how to manage your company’s B2B reputation so that procurement teams find the right story about your business — and your sales pipeline stays strong even when competitors target your credibility. B2B procurement has become a digital-first process. Before a purchasing manager at a potential c»»»
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
"We thought they'd kill all the senior figures and the regime would collapse in days, but we are in the second week now, and every night I wake to explosions," a Tehran resident told the BBC. She initially supported the war, but her frustration is growing. For some Iranians who oppose their country»»»
Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
Shanghai: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator. The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australi»»»
Turkey urges end to Israeli attacks 'before Lebanon collapses'
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called Thursday for an end to Israel's bombardment of neighboring Lebanon "before it collapses". "Israel, pursuing expansionist policies, is bringing its dirty war into Lebanon.. Israeli attacks must end before the Lebanese state collapses," he said at a joint »»»
IFC selects Egypt as a module for its investments in the MENA region
A ministerial meeting was held between Mr. Philippe Le Houérou Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC and the Ministers of International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Energy and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Eng. Tarek Elmola, Trade and Industry Eng. Tarek Kabil a»»»
Is the Iran war the Biblical end times?
The war between Israel, the US and Iran is raging. Throughout these days I’m woken to the sounds of emergency alerts on my phone, air raid sirens ringing, or the boom-boom in the skies above me as missiles are being intercepted. I have this song by the band REM looping in my head. You know the one.»»»
Bulgaria's Defence Minister: Iran's Unprovoked Attacks on Cyprus and Turkiye Cause Serious Concern
Bulgaria's Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told reporters that Iran's unprovoked attacks on Cyprus and Turkiye are causing serious concern. Zapryanov and Greece's National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias made a joint statement after their meeting here on Thursday. Dendias is on a one-day visit to »»»
Three killed, child wounded in Aramoun strike
Three people were killed and a child was wounded in an Israeli attack in Aramoun, a town about 10 kilometers south of Beirut and outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds. The strike hit an apartment in a residential area. At least 634 people have been killed in Lebanon since the latest fighti»»»
PM Gurov, Greek Defence Minister Discuss Shared Priorities to Strengthen Strategic Positions
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Thursday met with Greece's Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, who is visiting Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. The two discussed the potential for shared priorities that could strengthen the strategic positions of both countries»»»
Hezbollah targets Israel, Tel Aviv suburbs with advanced missiles and attack drones
Hezbollah said it launched missiles at an Israeli military intelligence base in the suburbs of Tel Aviv early on Thursday, the Iran-backed group's latest claim in a major operation against Israel it announced hours earlier. Hezbollah fighters "targeted the Glilot base (the headquarters of the 8200 »»»
8 killed, 30 wounded in Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut
An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people early on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, another attack in the heart of the capital, as Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut's southern subur»»»
Qlayaa village wants army protection after Israeli shelling killed priest
After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In Christian-majority Qlayaa, which overlooks a vast green plain separating Lebanon and Israel, hundreds of people buri»»»
Hezbollah fires biggest barrage of war, Israel threatens to take territory, and latest strikes
Israeli strikes targeted Thursday several towns in south Lebanon including Haris, Kafra, Alma al-Shaab-Naqoura, Deir Ntar, Barish, Yater, Qantara, Qaaqaiyyet al-Jesser, Teffahta, Qana, al-Sultanieh, Taybeh, Qabrikha and Kfardounin. In east Lebanon, Israeli strikes targeted Qsarnaba and Douris after»»»
Guterres to visit Lebanon for three days
Lebanon has been informed that U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will visit the country next Friday for a three-day visit, a media report said. He is scheduled to meet with President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, PM Nawaf Salam and Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, al-Akhbar newspap»»»
NBS keeps key policy rate at 5.75 pct
BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7 pct, respectively, the NBS said. "The Board made the decision primarily in view of actua»»»
Nad Al Sheba 3 Roads upgraded by RTA to ease school traffic
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a significant road improvement initiative in the Nad Al Sheba 3 neighbourhood, bringing newly paved internal roads, enhanced lighting, and better traffic management infrastructure to the area. The project saw roughly two kilometres of roads»»»
In a call with Amir, New Zealand PM praises success of Qatar in managing the crisis
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of New Zealand HE Christopher Luxon. At the beginning of the call, the prime minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the continued brutal I»»»
PM Andrey Gurov, Greek Defence Minister Discuss Shared Priorities to Strengthen Strategic Positions
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov on Thursday met with Greece's Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, who is visiting Sofia at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. The two discussed the potential for shared priorities that could strengthen the strategic positions of both countries»»»
Oil price hike threatens Germany's economy
BusinessGermanyOil price hike threatens Germany's economySabine KinkartzHow high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline, and diesel? There is great concern that the price shock could dash hopes for economic recovery in Germany. https://p.dw.com/p/5AH3aGermany holds 143 million barre»»»
Bodies of Chinese tourists missing in Australia found in submerged car - UPI.com
Two Chinese backpackers working their way around Australia have been found dead inside their vehicle after it was swept away in severe flooding in Queensland's Gympie region. Image by Simaah from Pixabay March 12 (UPI) -- Police divers in Australia's Greater Sunshine Coast region on Thursday recove»»»
Prime Ministry: draft decree on Omdas submitted to Ministry of Interior services
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The Prime Ministry indicated that, following review, the draft decree on the status of the Omda (sector chief) had been submitted to the relevant services at the Ministry of Interior.These clarifications are a response from...»»»
Interior minister receives messages of solidarity from counterparts around the world
DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has received a number of messages and telegrams from ministers of interior and security officials of brotherly and friendly countries, following the Iranian attack on »»»
Parliament Backs Bill to Integrate Public Transport and Introduce National ‘Single Ticket’ System
Bulgaria’s Parliament approved at first reading amendments to the Public Transport Act aimed at integrating passenger transport services across all modes of transport in the country. The draft legislation provides for the creation of a National System for a Unified Transport Document, which will fo»»»
Amir receives telephone call from Prime Minister of New Zealand
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from HE Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand. At the beginning of the call, the Prime Minister inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression, expressi»»»
Israel Says Struck Site it Claims Iran Used for Developing Nuclear Arms
Israel's military said Thursday that it had struck a site in Iran it claimed was being used to develop nuclear weapons. "The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck an additional Iranian nuclear program site," the military said, claiming the "Taleghan compound was utilized by »»»
Date changes, refunds available for Qatar Airways tickets until March 22
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced that passengers with confirmed tickets until March 22 are now eligible for date changes or a refund, as the airline continues to support passengers affected by recent operational disruptions in the region. The airline stated that passengers holding confirmed boo»»»
Bridge expansion work continues on Lebedinovka–GES-5 road in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Work to expand a bridge on Lebedinovka—GES-5 road, which leads to the northern bypass road of Bishkek, is actively ongoing, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, old metal railings and the worn asphalt layer have been completely dis»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the outskirts of Baalbek - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the outskirts of Baalbek 12-03-2026 13:28 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corresponden»»»
Parliament to hold plenary session Friday to question Agriculture Minister
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) — The Assembly of People's Representatives will hold a plenary session, on Friday, March 13, to address oral questions to the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, reads a statement of the Parliament, on...»»»
51 Crew Rescued, 1 Dead after Attack on Tankers Off Iraq
More than 50 crew members were rescued after an attack on two oil tankers in Iraq's territorial waters, Farhan al-Fartousi of the port authorities told AFP. Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, said "all crew members of the two tankers were rescued," adding that the 51 workers were in g»»»
Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Baida seafront in Beirut killed 8 people, wounded dozens others – Ya Libnan
Share: A man inspects a damaged car hit in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah operatives at the Ramlet al-Baida public beach, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein) An Israeli airstrike on the Ramlet al-Baida seafront in central Beirut killed at least eight people and wo»»»
Surge in solar panel waste expected from 2034 as recycling system struggles
Greece’s system for recycling solar panels is struggling with financing shortfalls and uneven participation as the country braces for a surge of photovoltaic waste expected to exceed 1 million tons by 2055, according to a new study. Most of that waste will begin entering the market after 2034, when»»»
Video: US prepares B-1B bombers at RAF Fairford airbase
Dubai: US military personnel have been seen preparing B-1B Lancer bombers on the tarmac at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom used by American forces. The long-range strategic bombers were readied for potential operations as tensions remain high in the Middle East followi»»»
Day 13 of U.S.- Israeli war with Iran: regional escalation widens conflict fronts
CAPITALS, March 12 (SANA) The U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran entered its 13th day Thursday, with military operations expanding across multiple fronts in the Middle East and raising fears the fighting could evolve into a broader regional war. U.S. and Israeli forces continued conducting intensive a»»»
Scores killed and Missing after Landslides Sweep Ethiopia
At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the Gacho Baba District, Kamba District and Bonke District, according »»»
Qatar Shura Council speaker meets UK Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met Thursday in Doha with the United Kingdom's ambassador to the country, HE Neerav Patel where the two discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between the S»»»
16 arrested for electricity theft east of Athens
Sixteen people have been arrested during raids on two Roma camps east of Athens for allegedly illegally connecting to the power network and stealing electricity, police said Thursday. A police statement said the arrests were made this month outside the towns of Spata and Paiania, and a total 230 me»»»
Middle East war displaces three million inside Iran: UN
Up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the Middle East war erupted nearly two weeks ago, the United Nations refugee agency said Thursday. "Between 600,000 and one million Iranian households are now temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of the ongoing conflict, accord»»»
Persian Gulf States Cut Oil Production by 10Mln Bpd Due to Hormuz Strait Closure – IEA Report
The Persian Gulf countries have reduced oil production by at least 10 million barrels per day due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a fresh report on Thursday. "With crude and oil product flows through the Strait of Hormuz plunging from around 20 »»»
Trade deficit shrinks to TND 2,784.2 million by late Feb. 2026 (INS)
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit shrank by end of February 2024 to TND 2,784.2 million against TND 3,517 million during the same period in 2025, reads a note on Foreign Trade at Current Prices (February 2026) published on Thursday by...»»»
Live updates: Oil prices soar as Iran ship attacks surge – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo-Firefighters work at the site of overnight Israeli airstrikes in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of Beirut’s southern suburbs today. Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis, with some 700,000 people displaced from their homes in the south What we know OIL SPIKES AGAIN: The price of oil s»»»
Israel Orders Army to Prepare for 'Expanding' Lebanon Operations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a heavy barrage of rockets at Israel overnight. "The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare for expanding IDF operations in Leba»»»
Education Ministry postpones semester exams for schools in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the postponement of the mid-term second-semester exams for the academic year 2025-2026 for grades one to eleven. The Ministry, in a post on its social media, noted that the postponement was to ensure suitable conditions for condu»»»
Commission for Protection against Discrimination Members Not Liable for Official Acts Except in Cases of Intentional Crime, Parliament Decides
Members of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) will not bear criminal or civil liability for their official actions and acts, except in cases of intentional criminal offences, according to amendments to the Protection against Discrimination Act adopted at first reading by Par»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israei air strike on the town of Taybe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israei air strike on the town of Taybe 12-03-2026 12:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli »»»
Macut, gov't ministers lay wreaths on Djindjic assassination site
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut and government ministers on Thursday laid wreaths on the site of former PM Zoran Djindjic's assassination 23 years ago. Djindjic was assassinated on March 12, 2003, at the entrance to the government building in central Belgrade. He was 50 years old. Djindjic was th»»»
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of 'Reckless' Strikes on Major Gas Pipeline
The Kremlin accused Ukraine on Thursday of targeting a major gas pipeline in southern Russia that leads to Türkiye with "reckless" drone strikes. Ukraine has hit Russian energy targets throughout Moscow's four-year offensive, a war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. "At night, there »»»