Scotland's busiest train station closed after blaze
London: Scotland's busiest train station was closed Monday after a blaze engulfed a neighbouring historic building, sparking a huge emergency response and causing travel disruption. Glasgow Central Station was shut with "no estimate on when the station will reopen" and disruption was expected to co»»»
Socialist Parliamentary Group to Meet Over Prosecutor’s Request on Belinda Balluku
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced in a post on X that the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party of Albania will convene today at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a prosecutor’s request seeking to restrict the freedom of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku. Rama s»»»
Parliament’s Ethics Secretariat to Review Requests to Suspend Balla, Bardhi and Balliu
Albania’s parliamentary Ethics Secretariat is expected to convene this Monday to review two requests seeking disciplinary measures against lawmakers Taulant Balla, Gazment Bardhi and Klevis Balliu following a previous parliamentary session that escalated into physical confrontations and inappropria»»»
Temporarily stormy showers expected Monday afternoon
Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - Scattered and temporarily stormy showers are expected on Monday afternoon in eastern regions, gradually reaching other regions, the National Institute of Meteorology (French: INM) said on Monday. These showers will be...»»»
Bulgarian Fuel Prices Soar Up to 9% in a Week - And It’s Only the Start
Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo. The spike is being driven by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is disrupting both production and transportation of crude oil. Brent crude h»»»
UAE-India flights: Air India, Air India Express schedule for March 9
Passengers in the UAE can expect expanded flight operations on Monday, March 9, as Air India and Air India Express operate 24 scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat. To assist travellers affected by regional disruptions, the two carriers will also operate 32 ad-hoc flights to and from multiple UAE »»»
OpenAI robotics chief quits over AI’s potential use for war and surveillance
A top robotics executive at OpenAI said Saturday she had resigned over the company’s deal with the US Department of Defence to allow its artificial intelligence to be used for war and potential domestic surveillance. OpenAI's top robotics executive said Saturday she had resigned over the artificial»»»
Awqaf Ministry to promote environmental sustainability
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community partnerships that promote environmental awareness and strengthen a culture of sustainability in society. This comes through its collaboration with th»»»
Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through African Fuel Market and Economies
Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly vulnerable to su»»»
Belgium Synagogue Hit by Blast, No Wounded
A synagogue was damaged in a blast early Monday in Liege, eastern Belgium, police said, adding they were investigating the cause of the explosion. No injuries were reported, with "only material damage", a spokesman for the police in the city of Liege said in a statement. The blast took place around»»»
Israel Strikes Beirut's Southern Suburbs after Warning
An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah. Footage on AFPTV's live broadcast showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed armed group. Earlier»»»
Israel fires white phosphorus at residential areas in Yohmor
The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»
Hezbollah fights Israeli soldiers as they try to enter Nabi Sheet, border towns
Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respo»»»
Israeli occupation army announces start of a wave of attacks on Beirut targeting sites in the Dahiyeh (southern suburbs) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan establishes state waste management agency Ecooperator - | 24.KG
As part of the waste management reform, a Cabinet of Ministers resolution established the state-owned enterprise Ecooperator to implement an extended producer responsibility mechanism. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Asel Raimkulova said at a m»»»
Europe rallies around Cyprus as Macron visits to show support
French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off »»»
Oil at $106.5 could force Philippine rates rise: BSP chief
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may be compelled to raise interest rates now that global oil prices surged more than $100 per barrel, as higher energy costs could push inflation beyond the central bank’s target range. BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said escalating tensions in the Middle East h»»»
General Directorate of Traffic seizes 39 vehicles for noise violations
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the procedures fo»»»
'I can sense the stress': An expat’s story of returning home to UAE after flight cancellations and delays
Difficult times make you grateful for strange things. A month ago, I wouldn’t have heaved so many sighs of relief on holding a boarding pass. It’s a boarding pass that tells you that you’re going home or you’re going on vacation, either way it’s a piece of paper that you will probably forget about »»»
Arab Union for Artificial Intelligence to prioritise research, innovation in key sectors
Doha, Qatar: The newly appointed President of the Arab Union for Artificial Intelligence and Programming Dr. Bader bin Dulaim Al-Fuhaid Al-Hajri has affirmed that advancing scientific research and fostering innovation will be at the forefront of the Union’s agenda, particularly in vital sectors suc»»»
Israeli media: Millions in shelters and sirens blare everywhere - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Air monitoring stations to be installed in several cities in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Eleven air monitoring stations will be installed in five cities across Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova announced at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection»»»
Maldives extends childcare breaks for working mothers
Male: The Maldivian parliament has passed an amendment to the Employment Act extending childcare breaks for working mothers until their children reach 2 years old, state media PSM News reported on Monday. The amendment won unanimous approval, with all 62 lawmakers present voting in favor. Under the»»»
Ramadan is an opportunity to restore health, says doctor
Doha, Qatar: As more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan has passed, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the healthy habits that many people have adopted since the beginning of the month. Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink for specific hours; it is also an opportun»»»
US–Israel War Against Iran: Latest Updates
On Sunday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces, pledged allegiance to the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and expressed readiness to follow his instructions. Iran's Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his late father»»»
Training Session of Administrative Leadership Institute on Investment Climate, March 31
Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - A new training session of the Administrative Leadership Institute, targeting senior state officials and dedicated to improving the investment climate, will be held on March 31, 2026.The organisation of this 19th session was...»»»
Vietnam railway operator increases charges amid fuel price surge
Hanoi: Vietnam's Railway Transport Joint Stock Company increased passenger fares by 10 percent and freight rates by 15 percent on Monday, citing the need to maintain stable services amid a volatile fuel market caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The adju»»»
Bahrain's Bapco Declares Force Majeure after Iran Strikes
Bahrain's state-owned energy company Bapco declared force majeure after waves of Iranian strikes targeted the country's energy installations, the company said in a statement on Monday. Bapco "hereby serves notice of force majeure on its group operations which have been affected by the ongoing regio»»»
‘Physically Weak’ but Vital: N. Korea’s Kim Lauds Women in Women’s Day Speech
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the "physically weak" but "strong-willed" women of his country, state media reported on Monday, calling them a "solid buttress of the revolution". In a speech in Pyongyang commemorating International Women's Day, Kim highlighted the hard work carried out by N»»»
57 migrants land on Crete amid spike in arrivals
A total of 57 undocumented migrants landed on the southern island of Crete on Monday amid a spike in arrivals from Africa. The migrants – all men from Sudan, Egypt and Bangladesh – arrived by dinghy at the coastal settlement of Kaloi Limenes in the Iraklio regional unit. The group included five min»»»
Israeli enemy renews aggression on Beirut’s Dahiyeh (southern suburb) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance targets with artillery shells Zionist occupation forces attempting to advance towards Aitaroun and Adaisseh border towns, South Lebanon: statements - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saltanat Amanova: 70 percent of books published in Kyrgyzstan are religious - | 24.KG
From 60 to 70 percent of published books in Kyrgyzstan are religious literature. Deputy Saltanat Amanova stated during a session of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of Parliament. She emphasized the need for ca»»»
U.S., South Korea launch Freedom Shield drills amid widening Iran conflict - UPI.com
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter takes off from Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek on Monday as the United States and South Korea kick off their Freedom Shield joint military exercise. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, March 9 (UPI) -- The United States and South Korea began their annual Freedom Shield joint military e»»»
MoCI announces recall of Ford Transit 2025 models
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Fodr Transit 2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility that the screw connecting the brake booster arm to the brake pedal may be missing»»»
TNG students embark on transformative Umrah pilgrimage
Doha, Qatar: In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to holistic education, a team of students and teachers from The Next Generation School (TNG), recently returned from a profound five-day educational Umrah pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The journey was meticulously des»»»
Parkin alert: UAE residents warned to protect digital identity against new scams
Dubai: Public parking solutions provider Parkin has urged residents to remain vigilant against online scams and protect their digital identity. In an advisory, the company said official entities will never ask users to log in to their accounts or share confidential information through unsolicited m»»»
Bulgarian Politics: Vassilev Signals Possible Partnership with Radev to Push Judicial Reform
Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change (WCC), did not rule out a potential partnership with Rumen Radev’s political formation to advance judicial reform and elect a new Supreme Judicial Council. Addressing questions about possible coalition partners in the next parliament, Vassilev emphasi»»»
Practical ways to protect mental well-being during challenging times
Doha, Qatar: In a time of heightened geopolitical tension in the region and widespread feelings of uncertainty, mental health experts say it is important for individuals and families to adopt practical coping strategies to protect their emotional well-being. Periods of instability can trigger heigh»»»
Azerbaijan reopens Iran border to cargo traffic after drone incident
Moscow: Azerbaijan says it had reopened its border crossings with Iran for all cargo traffic, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. Al Jazeera stated this adding, the border crossings, one of the shortest land routes connecting Iran to its ally Russia, were closed last week after what »»»
Islamweb launches ‘Doha of the Qur’an’ platform featuring over 50 complete recitations
Doha, Qatar: The Islamweb network, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through its Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has launched a new Ramadan initiative titled ‘Doha of the Qur’an’. The platform represents one of the network’s most comprehensive seasonal projects,»»»
Arab‑British Understanding Council Chief condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar
London: Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, Chris Doyle, decried the wanton Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and several countries of the region. Talking to Qatar News Agency, Doyle said that these Iranian assaults shouldn’t have happened, hoping to see the calls fo»»»
Virtual reality advances innovation in pre-medical education at WCM-Q
Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum. The study, titled “Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemogl»»»
Gold Prices Fall on Dollar Strength, Fading US Rate-cut Hopes
Gold prices fell on Monday, as a stronger US dollar weighed on the greenback-priced bullion, while higher energy costs fueled inflation concerns and further dimmed the prospects for near-term reductions in interest rates. Spot gold shed 1.4% to $5,097.70 per ounce as of 0750 GMT, after falling more»»»
Bulgarian Posts Employees Protest Nationwide for Higher Wages
Employees of Bulgarian Posts who are members of the Communications Federation at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) staged a nationwide protest on Monday, the union's press centre said. According to the statement, at 7:30 a.m., when their working day begins, employees»»»
Foreign Ministers of OTS states meet with Turkish President Erdogan - | 24.KG
Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) were received by the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting took place on March 7 in Istanbul on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the OTS Council of Foreign Ministers. According to the Ministry »»»
Temperatures down
Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - The weather on Monday will be characterised by local morning fog across the north, with scattered rain along eastern coasts. Rainfall will extend to the remainder of the northern and central regions, and locally to the south,...»»»
Iran attacks grave threat to world peace: Arab League
Cairo: The Arab League Council yesterday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»
Israel fires white phosphorus at residential areas in Yohmor
The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»