Media Review: March 31
The topic of rising prices of food and fuels in Bulgaria dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud’s front-page story reads that the prices and the inflation rate are jointly going up. One in three retailers expects retail prices to go up over the next three months, according to a survey of busi»»»
Opinion | Leonardo Badea, BNR: Economics in the age of geopolitics
We are living through a moment of inflection in which the economy, after decades of dominance of efficiency and globalization, is once again becoming subordinate to geopolitics. If the beginning of the millennium was marked by the illusion of perpetual stability, the rapid succession of recent cris»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4225
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4225 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
US to Run Out of All Tomahawk Missiles in Couple of Months
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Navy retains at least a three-month supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles, as the 3,992-unit strategic inventory objective provides a substantial buffer against the monthly expenditure rate of 850 munitions recorded since hostilities began, according to a Sputnik corresponden»»»
Indonesia says won't raise fuel price despite Mideast war pressures
Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia said on Tuesday it would not increase fuel prices despite rising budget pressures from the war in the Middle East. A government statement sent to AFP said there would be no increase "for subsidised or non-subsidised" fuel from April 1, and urged citizens not to panic i»»»
UAE weather forecast: Rain lashes Dubai and parts of the country as storm system moves through
Dubai: Rain returned to the UAE on Tuesday, with showers descending on several emirates through the afternoon as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough pushed unstable conditions across the country. Residents in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and parts of Abu Dhabi re»»»
China Expresses 'Gratitude' after 3 Ships Transit Hormuz Strait
Beijing expressed "gratitude" on Tuesday as it said three Chinese ships had transited the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has all but closed during the war in the Middle East. "Following coordination with relevant parties, three Chinese vessels recently transited the Strait of Hormuz; we expre»»»
US prosecution ‘has nothing’ on Venezuelan president – Maduro’s son to RT (EXCLUSIVE)
US prosecutors have “nothing” on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, National Assembly deputy and his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has exclusively told RT. A member »»»
President al-Sharaa arrives at British government headquarters in London
London, March 31 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived at British government headquarters in London for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials. Earlier Tuesday, President al-Sharaa arrived in London on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a ministerial »»»
Dh12m rent for a Dubai penthouse sets new record
Dubai: Dubai’s ultra luxury property market has set a new benchmark, with a Burj Khalifa penthouse leased for Dh12 million per year, the highest annual apartment rent recorded in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The duplex residence spans the 87th and 88th floo»»»
U.N. Human Rights Council adopts North Korea resolution - UPI.com
The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's human rights violations during a session in Geneva Monday. The Council's 61st session opened on Feb. 23, as seen in this file photo. File Photo by Valentin Flauraud/EPA SEOUL, March 31 (UPI) -- The United Nations Human Righ»»»
'Keeping a part of home alive': How Dubai families celebrate Easter traditions through food and faith
A homemade marzipan egg made from cashews, almond, sugar and a bit of rose water. It's warm, comforting and just spells home. That’s the little touch of love that Dubai-based Priscilla Dorris Janarthanan, a homemaker, cook and hair technician brings to Easter. Their family follows a routine: Begin »»»
US attacks Iranian nuclear site, Tehran hits oil tanker off Dubai coast
The United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The attacks were testament to the intensity of the monthlong war the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran, whic»»»
Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»
Gulf allies privately urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officia»»»
UAE schools cancel IB exams: What NECM grading means for students
Dubai: UAE schools have told Grade 12 students that IB final examinations this year will not go ahead, with results instead to be awarded through a special contingency measure. According to circulars sent out by Dubai IB schools, the International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that stude»»»
Jailed PKK Founder Ocalan Asks to Address Turks Directly
Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan, who is being held in solitary confinement, said on Tuesday he wanted to be able to speak freely to the Turkish public. Last year, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) formally renounced its armed struggle against the Turkish state after four decades of violence tha»»»
Bulgarian Deputy Justice Minister Calls for Prosecutor Rusinova’s Resignation over Alleged Ties to Petyo “the Euro” Petrov
Bulgaria’s Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said that if reports are confirmed that Sofia City Prosecutor Emilia Rusinova traveled with controversial figure Petyo “the Euro” Petrov, she should step down from her post. Speaking ahead of a meeting of the Judges' Chamber of the Supreme Judicia»»»
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Lebanon peacekeepers
The United Nations’ most powerful body will convene an emergency session Tuesday after officials announced that three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in the last 24 hours. The meeting was scheduled after a request from France. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explos»»»
Displaced Lebanese shelter in Beirut as war escalates
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah have poured into Beirut, seeking refuge wherever space is available. Families from southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of the capital known as Dahieh, where Hezbollah has its main operations and sup»»»
New Deputy Presidential Envoys appointed in Naryn and Jalal-Abad regions - | 24.KG
Zhyldyz Mambetova has been appointed Deputy Presidential Envoy to Naryn region. The order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. By another order, Ularbek Ismailov has been appointed First Deputy Presidential Envoy to Jalal-Abad region.»»»
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister in Bucha: Ukrainians “Live the War”
Bulgarian Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky took part in a memorial ceremony in Bucha, marking the victims of the Russian army’s invasion of the town, where more than 630 people were killed following the start of the war. The event coincided with a special meeting of EU foreign ministers att»»»
China and Pakistan to brace for cooperation on Iran: Beijing
Beijing: China and Pakistan are bracing for their cooperation on Iran. Beijing's foreign ministry said onTuesday, as top Islamabad officials visited the Chinese capital Beijing. The two foreign ministers will strengthen strategic communication and coordination on the Iran situation and make new eff»»»
LIVE UPDATES: UAE, Saudi Arabia face drone attacks as gas prices hit $4 per gallon in US
Doha, Qatar: UAE and Saudi Arabia defence systems today dealt with missile and drone attacks from Iran. Earlier today, the Saudi Ministry of Defence said it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh and the Eastern province. Meanwhile, the average retail price of gasoline in »»»
Greece braces for thunderstorms from Storm Erminio
Greek authorities have warned of a severe weather event which is expected to sweep over the country late Tuesday and peak on Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possibly hail. The weather is driven by a double cyclogenesis in the Mediterranean associated with heavy precipitation tha»»»
Turks who fired on EYP agents on trial
New details are emerging about a May 2025 armed attack by three Turkish nationals against an officer of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) in Thermi near Thessaloniki, as the case heads to trial Tuesday. According to court documents, the suspects had been under surveillance as part of a p»»»
Maps lie: Why the Philippines is not a 'small' country
The Philipines sits on $1 trillion in untapped riches It is larger than the UK (British Isles) It is a 300,000+ km² superpower in critical minerals Philippines laws are so crafted that its mineral wealth are bound by elite capture, with little left for ordinary Filipinos Know how big the country ac»»»
UN envoy says ‘Lebanon is a shadow of its former self’ since Israeli invasion
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaer, the U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, issued a scathing statement Monday, saying that the humanitarian impact in southern Lebanon as Israel trades fire with Hezbollah has reached devastating levels. The envoy detailed the three U.N. peacekeepers and nine Lebanese para»»»
India to Begin World’s Biggest Population Count
India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its»»»
UAE issues safety alerts after missile and drone threats from Iran
Dubai: Authorities in the UAE have issued a safety alert after earlier reassuring residents that the situation was under control following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that UAE air defence systems engaged and intercepted the potential threats»»»
Sharjah Police warn of traffic accident on Emirates Road
Sharjah Police has reported a traffic accident blocking traffic on Emirates Street from Bridge No. 7 towards Al Rahmaniya Tunnel. The incident has caused slow-moving traffic in the area, and authorities are urging drivers to remain patient and consider using alternative routes while emergency teams»»»
Khatam Al-Anbiya: Sustained Missile and Drone Strikes Continue, Targeting American Bases and Key Facilities in Tel Aviv
Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters announced that the powerful offensive by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces continues, targeting American bases and military and industrial facilities deep within the Zionist entity, asserting that it will persist until the “American and Zionist en»»»
India to begin world's biggest population count
New Delhi, India: India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food »»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
China emerges as Iran war safe haven
China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»
Israel says four soldiers killed in south Lebanon clashes
The Israeli military said on Tuesday four soldiers had been killed in combat in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah claimed attacks on troops in Ainata, Naqoura and Bayyada. A military statement named three soldiers from the same battalion who "fell during combat" and a separate statement said another so»»»
France seeks 'urgent' Security Council meeting on Lebanon peacekeepers
United Nations peacekeepers, who for decades have served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon, have seen three of their comrades killed and several others wounded since the latest war erupted. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said two of its personnel were killed on Monday in a blast i»»»
What drives the strong demand for Filipino workers in Norway
Dubai: Filipinos in Norway are emerging as a model diaspora community, known for their strong integration and high-value contributions, particularly in the maritime sector. During a visit to the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas Lyster h»»»