The Israeli military issued on Tuesday morning evacuation warnings for the southern towns of Tyre, Burj al-Shamali and al-Maashouq, as it struck several towns and villages in south and east Lebanon, including Miye w Miye near Sidon, Khiam on the border, and Shemstar in the east. Hezbollah had annou»»»

Oil prices continue to rise despite Trump saying the US will postpone its attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure because the markets do not trust his words, Iraqi economic expert Omar Al-Halbousi tells Sputnik. The US, he explains, seems to be seeking to manipulate the markets rather than pu»»»

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has signed agreements for new long-term, unsecured revolving credit facilities worth $2.8 billion, increasing its total revolving credit capacity to approximately $4 billion. The new facilities replace an existing $1.4 billion facility and have a maturity»»»

HOUSTON — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Monday that oil market disruptions are "temporary," as costs surge on the back of war in the Middle East, squeezing consumers.Asked how markets have been reacting to supply disruptions, Wright said "markets do what markets do," adding that prices have»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for the sale of precious metals to domestic jewelry manufacturers. According to the resolution, gold will be sold at a 2 percent discount from the fixing price of the London Bullion Market Association. The document is aimed at supp»»»

The epidemiological situation regarding tuberculosis in Kyrgyzstan is stable, with a downward trend, but cases are still being reported. Deputy Minister of Health Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, more than 3,800 new cases are registered in the republic annuall»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's operation against Yugoslavia in 1999 served as a cover for crimes committed by Kosovo militants against the Serbian population, including abductions for the purpose of organ trafficking, and undermined the foundations of international law, the Russian Foreign Ministry said»»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov visited the village of Novopokrovka in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region as part of a working visit. According to the ministry’s press center, during his visit, the minister inspected the progress of the major renovation of a former hospital building, »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to the ambitious Xiongan project still under construction near Beijing, calling on officials to "throw themselves" into completing a task on which he has staked his name and legacy. Located about 100 km (60 miles) southwest of the capital in the provin»»»

The mayor of Tel Aviv said a "direct strike" damaged a building on Tuesday after an Iranian missile attack warning, as Israeli first responders said they had treated four people for light injuries. The strike in an upscale neighborhood in the north of the Israeli coastal city tore open the facade o»»»

Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting an event attended by a Lebanese minister, on Monday issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel. "No occupation, no form of colonization -- not here, not in the West Bank, nor anywhere else -- is able »»»

Iranian missiles have tried to target the joint US-UK military base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Two missiles were launched last Friday - one failed and one was shot down, UK Defence Secretary John Healey says. Diego Garcia is nearly 4,000km (2,500 miles) from Iran and the Iranian attempt h»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three»»»

Approximately 26 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population lives below the poverty line. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) report, Kyrgyz Republic Country Brief, March 2026, says. According to the study, more than 41 percent of the country’s residents cannot afford adequate nutrition, and 75 percent are f»»»

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest ‌country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»

Britain's veterinary services will be required to implement price transparency measures, cap prescription fees, while large chains will have to disclose their ownership, the competition watchdog said on Tuesday, as it moved to shake up the 6.7-billion-pound ($9 billion) sector. The UK's Competition»»»

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that grounding planes due to jet fuel shortages from the US-Israel war on Iran is a "distinct possibility." Several countries have refused to refuel Philippine airlines, forcing carriers to load extra fuel for round trips, severely impacting long-haul f»»»

In response to soaring global petroleum prices, the US has temporarily lifted sanctions to permit the sale and delivery of Iranian oil, allowing for up to 140 million barrels of crude to enter global markets over the coming weeks. »»»

TISA Hotel Group has invested more than EUR 6 million in expanding its presence in Baile Olanesti, strengthening its position within Romania’s growing wellness and balneary tourism sector. The investment supports the development of Grand Hotel TISA, a four-star property scheduled for completion in »»»

The director of Transylvania International Airport Targu Mures, Peti Andras,said that the airport will switch to round-the-clock operations from the end of March, as 28 weekly flights to ten destinations are set to be operated, with at least 15,000 passengers per month.The move to a 24/7 schedule c»»»

Romania is one of the largest importers of used cars in the EU, says an analysis made by Vincario, a technology company specialized in decoding chassis series (VIN).'Romania remains one of the largest importers of used vehicles in the European Union, and authorities continue to face challenges rela»»»

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed two people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the »»»

Global corporate executives attending China's flagship annual business conference this week were reassured by leaders of the world's second-largest economy that it remains a predictable anchor at a time of geopolitical flux and global uncertainty. The tone at this year's China Development Forum (CD»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Tel Aviv: Casualties, Extensive Damage in Largest Iranian Missile Attack Since War Outbreak 24-03-2026 10:13 AM Israeli security and rescue»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convinced US President Donald Trump to mount a joint attack on Iran by promising a quick coup in the country, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources. In the conflict’s preparatory stages, Mossad head David Barnea proposed that the I»»»

On March 24, 1999, student Elena Milincic was at home with her sister and a friend in Belgrade. Suddenly, the quiet evening was interrupted by an air-raid siren. The girls quickly hid under a table. It wasn’t the safest place, but they had gotten lucky – their part of the city wasn’t attacked. Over»»»

The globalization of digital entertainment has sparked a fierce competition for cultural relevance. For major operators, entering a new territory isn't merely a technical migration; it is a profound exercise in linguistic and psychological adaptation. We see brands attempting to mirror local sensib»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media declares 14 operations against Israeli targets since midnight including: statements 24-03-2026 09:42 AM Latest New»»»

Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»

The offshore energy industry has warned that the UK "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas and called for the government to support North Sea exploration. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said without more domestic production, the country risks becoming reliant on imports "at a time of rising g»»»

More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn) was inked on Tuesday with Australia's prime minister and the head of the European »»»

President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap The Cabinet on Tuesday approved two prosecution reform bills that would dismantle the current prosecution service later this year to separate its exclus»»»

Dubai: For many Filipino families in the UAE, there may be instances when children would need to travel back to the Philippines ahead of their parents, especially for school or family emergencies. However, when this happens, authorities require documentation to ensure the child’s safety and proper »»»

An Iranian man who was arrested last week for an alleged attempt to enter Britain's nuclear submarine base in Scotland has been released pending further inquiries, Scottish prosecutors said on Monday, Reuters reports.The 34-year-old was detained on Thursday along with a 31-year-old Romanian woman a»»»

Margin caps are the "smart" intervention that strikes selectively and can become a selection mechanism, because they strengthen big players and eliminate small competition, believes the president of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), Dumitru Chisaita."A third solution, presented as more balanced, »»»

Romania's energy dependence is significantly lower compared to the countries in the region and compared to most European states, the Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), Cosmin Marinescu, said on Monday at the "Economic Trends 2026" conference."Currently, the global economy is goi»»»

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis visited a fish processing plant specializing in products from the Danube Delta in Tulcea and discussed with its representatives about investments in fish processing funded through the Aquaculture and Fisheries Programme (AFP), as well as o»»»

“Romania has the capacity to contribute to de-escalating the situation in the Strait of Hormuz by deploying staff officers, sharing intelligence, or even ‘personnel who have gained experience in recent years in the field of mine clearance’ following the incidents that occurred in the Black Sea,” De»»»

Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean will pay a visit to Croatia on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he will participate in the Parliamentary Summit of the Three Seas Initiative (I3M) in Zagreb and will have several bilateral meetings.According to an internal Senate Memorandum, approved by the Permanent Bure»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has called on the public to exercise caution and strictly follow safety guidelines during the current spell of unstable weather, stressing that adherence to official instructions is essential to protect lives and property. In guidance issued through its off»»»

A TV auctioneer faces forgery and trafficking charges and is expected to appear in court Tuesday, as police continue receiving new complaints from the public. Giorgos Tsangarakis, well known from years of television appearances, was arrested March 20 after police raided gallery sites around Athens,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan and Al Arabi opened their Men’s Basketball League semi-final playoff campaigns with convincing wins yesterday as the 2025–2026 season resumed following a temporary suspension due to regional circumstances. Matches were played at Al Gharafa Hall without spectators. Al Rayyan d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and policy discussions, a market expert has said. Stiven Muccioli, Founder and CEO of BKN301, stated that one of the most notable changes on the ground is »»»

The night air in eastern Ukraine is crisp, and a myriad of stars scatter above a small crew of soldiers watching for Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia launches in waves. Such teams are deployed across the country as part of a constantly evolving effort to counter the low-cost loitering mun»»»

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) thwarted a series of terrorist attacks with the use of bombs and drones, plotted by Ukraine against the Russian army and targeting strategic facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region. "The Federal Security Service of Russia has received information about »»»

The Defense Department under Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new policy affecting reporters' access to the Pentagon in response to a federal judge last week ruling against previously announced restrictions. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- The Department of Defense»»»

Dubai: Residents stranded abroad were allowed to return to the UAE even if their residency permits had expired, as authorities moved swiftly to ease procedures during the crisis, a top official has said. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Iden»»»

A military transport plane carrying 121 people, mostly soldiers, crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 and injuring 81, authorities said. The injured were treated locally before being airlifted, while victims’ bodies were taken to the town’s morg»»»