SEVOJNO - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday all fuel tanks and storage capacities in Serbia were full and that the country had three months' worth of fuel reserves. However, Vucic noted that the crude oil price was at its peak, at around 104 dollars per barrel. "If it goes above 110»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy launched about 10% of its ready-to-fire Tomahawk missile arsenal during the first three days of the military operation against Iran, The National Interest magazine reported on Monday. This represents roughly 400 missiles, a significant expenditure that exceeds the»»»

Kraków is close to approving a master plan for about 1,050 hectares in the Płaszów and Rybitwy areas, one of the largest urban redevelopment projects in Poland. The city plans to transform the largely industrial zone into a green district for about 55,000 residents, with parks, public services, new»»»

Young employees entering today’s labor market are highly comfortable with digital tools, apps, and online communication, but many struggle with social and interpersonal skills. Members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2010, often grew up communicating through text messages and social media, w»»»

The International Energy Agency announced that 32 OECD countries will release 195.6 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves by the end of March, along with 76.1 million barrels of fuels, mainly diesel, to increase supply and lower prices. In total, about 400 million barrels of oil and »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar reiterated its strongest condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Qatari territory and several other brotherly countries with missiles and drones, in a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, a direct threat to the safety and security of civilians, a clear breach»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»

The XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival will be held on April 24-25. Organizers told 24.kg news agency. According to them, this is the most anticipated calendar event of the spring. «The festival’s motto is «Music Without Borders». Our mission is to build bridges of friendship and unders»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva, a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made on March 16 during a meeting of the commission based on the MP’s personal letter of resignation. The cer»»»

On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»

Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»

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Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»

The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Batken region, the agency reported. The meeting was also attended by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, and representatives of the region’s busin»»»

Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»

In a Monday statement, the ministry recalled the government’s decision which prohibits “the military and security activities of Hezbollah.” It added that the ministry’s position in the matter is clear in which “no armed group operating outside the authority of the state” will be permitted to draw L»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – A circumcision ceremony for the sons of members of the Home Security Forces, joint staff, and special units was held, Monday, at the Home Security Forces Hospital in La Marsa (northern suburbs of Tunis). The event was...»»»

Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights nationwide Monday»»»

China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»

Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»

Authorities in northern Greece arrested a 26-year-old man accused of transporting over 56 kilos of cannabis on Sunday night. During a car check in the Kastoria region, local police seized fifty packages of cannabis. The suspect was detained and taken to a local prosecutor. [AMNA]»»»

London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»

Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»

An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»

The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»

Zhusubali Toromamatov, Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan in China, met with Li Yuping, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Bureau of Commerce. The parties discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The ma»»»

Kyrgyzstan is considering the launch of BRICS Pay payment gateway. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the agency, a meeting was held with representatives of the international project to discuss prospects for developing cross-»»»

Britain is sending 5 million pounds ($6.6 million) to humanitarian organizations in Lebanon. The funds are intended to help provide food, water and shelter for some of the more than 800,000 people displaced by the Israeli war. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she is "gravely concerned about the»»»

After being forced to flee with his family from Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon, Hussein Fakih searched in vain for an apartment, amid strict measures imposed by hotels and landlords afraid that guests might be targeted by Israel. In two weeks of war, Israel has carried out surprise strikes o»»»

Tunis, March 16, 2026 (TAP) – "Tunisia has achieved a historic record in olive oil exports in December, January, and February," Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid said on Monday.“These results mark a major success for Tunisian...»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP)- A 130 MW photovoltaic project in Gabès was selected last February to receive a grant from the Japanese government under the Carbon Credit Exchange Mechanism (CCEM), Japan's embassy in Tunisia said. The mechanism aims to...»»»

A strike on Monday near Iraq's western border with Syria killed at least four fighters from a former coalition, two security officials said. The fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), now part of Iraq's regular army -- "were killed and three others were wounded" in the late afternoon »»»

Baghdad: The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) announced the extension of airspace closure for all inbound, transit, and outbound flights for an additional 72 hours as a temporary precautionary measure. The closure will be extended starting from today until Thursday afternoon, ICAA added in a s»»»

After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes, but with greater selectivity than before the interest rate hiking cycle. Investors are not retreating from risk — they are learning to p»»»

A court in Thessaloniki sentenced a 22-year-old driver to 12 months in prison, suspended for three years, after he was caught driving at 179 kilometers per hour (kph) on a provincial road with a 90 kph speed limit. The man was arrested early Sunday and tried under Greece’s summary court procedure f»»»

The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, met with representatives of the country’s business community. The SCNS press center reported. It is noted that the meeting was held as part of the implementation of the policy to end unjustified ins»»»

The Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Hugh Riddell, World Bank Country Manager for Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, Marlen Mamataliev noted that Kyrgyzstan actively collaborates with the World Bank and is successfully implementing a number of joint projects. «Therefore, we »»»

Yettel is the first local telecom to introduce a fully online purchase of a prepaid eSIM for mobile internet in Bulgaria The service launches with two plans – Yettel 25 GB and Yettel 100 GB, both including days with unlimited data No ID document or registration is required Mobile internet has long »»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – The Tunisian Export Promotion Center (CEPEX), in partnership with the Tunisian Embassy in Abuja, will organize a multisector Tunisian business mission to Accra, Ghana, from June 22 to 25, 2026.The mission targets...»»»

Eight research papers by researchers from the Institute of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia have been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Learning Representations 2026, one of the world’s most p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of thundery rain accompanied by strong winds and high seas expected offshore tonight, according to its daily weather report published on Monday, March 16, 2026. The report said the weather inshore until 6am on Tuesday will be scattered clouds to»»»

This year, the main national celebrations marking Nooruz will take place in the city of Naryn in Naryn region. President Sadyr Japarov is expected to attend the festivities. According to the press service of the presidential envoy in the region, the celebration program will be extensive and will la»»»

Damascus, March. 16 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Monday the credentials of Nuh Yılmaz, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Syrian Arab Republic. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attended the ceremony at the People’s Palace. Türkiye re»»»

Tunis, March 16 (TAP) - Exceptional weekly flights will be operated between Doha and Tunis till March 28 in a bid to facilitate the return of Tunisian expatriates who are still stranded in Qatar, Tunisia's embassy in Doha said. These flights aim to...»»»

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the US and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub for travelers. Massive explosi»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky will never restore oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline, which serves as the key artery for delivering Russian oil to Slovakia and Hungary, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He has rebuked the EU for its reluctance to exert sufficient pressure on Kiev to unlo»»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that its troops launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on Monday. The operations are said to be aimed at increasing security for residents of northern Israel. In a statement on X, the IDF explained that the “limited »»»

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over the victims of heavy rains and flooding, which resulted in dozens of deaths and significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences »»»

The Democratic Party of Albania held a meeting of its party headship Monday, where several key decisions were taken regarding the party’s internal organization and upcoming electoral processes within its structures. According to the decisions made during the meeting, the party will convene its Nati»»»