Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, met today with the Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, HE Ditte Juul-Jorgensen. Discussions during the meeting, which was held virtually, dealt with the impact of the ongoing regional confli»»»

With the completion of the construction of the Delayed Coking Unit and associated facilities, the installed processing capacity of the Rijeka Refinery will reach up to four million tons of crude oil per year, as it will now be able to process a broader range of crude, including heavier grades. The »»»

Islamist militants from an al Qaeda-linked group killed 10 long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices who were travelling through Mali's western Kayes region in late January, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) attacked a military-escorted »»»

US attacks on Iran will hit a new intensity Tuesday and the war will continue as long as President Donald Trump decides, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said. "Today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon more than 10 days into the»»»

The war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran has pushed one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz — to the centre of a rapidly escalating global energy crisis. Tanker traffic through the narrow passageway has plunged as shipping companies suspend operations and»»»

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters day 11, authorities across the UAE and wider Gulf are continuing to introduce precautionary measures designed to keep residents safe, informed and supported. From strengthened air defences and updated alert systems to travel assistance and food supply reassuran»»»

EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday the European Union did not support removing sanctions on Russian oil despite soaring energy prices, AFP reported. "We must continue to exert maximum pressure on Russia," he said when asked about US President Donald Trump's announcement he will waive »»»

The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, 57, chosen by the Assembly of Experts, so far has not spoken a single word in public. The IRGC is speaking for him. From the start, Mojtaba was the preferred candidate to succeed Ayatollah Khamenei, the man who planned in meticulous detail how to br»»»

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, authorities have taken a closer look at Bulgaria’s bomb shelters, focusing on their availability and condition. Nationwide, there are 247 shelters that could be used in an emergency, according to the fire department. However, only 18 of these are in good tec»»»

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov called BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova's March 10 Holocaust Remembrance Day declaration an act of very grave treason on Tuesday. Kostadinov reacted to Kiselova's question over who was responsible for failing to save the Jews from Aegean Thrace, »»»

The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic continues to consistently implement the agreements reached during Sadyr Japarov’s official visit to the Italian Republic. The development of bilateral investment cooperation is considered a priority area of ​​the country’s fo»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Customs has warned the public about fraudulent messages circulating via SMS and iMessage that falsely claim to represent the authority or shipping companies, urging recipients not to interact with them or open any attached links, as they are unreliable and may seek to obtain person»»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of Dhera Punjab Restaurant, located on Al Dhafra Street in Abu Dhabi, after inspectors found violations of the emirate’s food safety regulations that pose a serious risk to public health. The »»»

By order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, an interministerial commission under the Council of Ministers was established on Tuesday to monitor fuel prices and prepare response measures amid the energy market pressure created by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Finance Minis»»»

Bulgaria currently has sufficient reserves of motor fuels and raw materials to cover normal domestic consumption for more than three months, Deputy Finance Minister Stanimir Mihaylov told lawmakers during an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly on March 10. The hearing was convened to ass»»»

In order to be free, we must be feared, said French president Emmanuel Macron in a highly anticipated speech on nuclear weapons. In his recent address at the nuclear submarine base in Île Longue, Brittany, he announced that France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads for the first time »»»

Iranians have told BBC Persian that they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks, as explosions "every few hours" rocked Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj overnight and cut power. "I was in total darkness last night," one man in his 30s from Tehran said, whil»»»

The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a UN source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as part of a wide»»»

"The actions of the Interim Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice [Andrey Yankulov], in addition to undermining the prestige of the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office, also affect the authority of the European Public Prosecutor's Office [EPPO]," the Bulgarian prosecution service said in an insti»»»

Residents of the southern border town of Alma al-Shaab, a predominantly Christian village, were evacuating their village Tuesday after Israeli warnings. The mayor of another Chrisitan village, also in south Lebanon, said he received a direct call from the Israeli army, warning him that displaced pe»»»

The last residents of a Christian village on Lebanon's border with Israel fled the area on Tuesday, a U.N. source and an AFP correspondent said, after locals had for days defied an Israeli order to leave. Fighting flared last week between Israel and Hezbollah as part of a wider regional war, prompt»»»

A demonstrator holds a US and Venezuelan flag outside the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Nicolas Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation»»»

The Federa Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue Tuesday morning at the airline's request. It has been lifted. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop on JetBlue early Tuesday morning at the airli»»»

Consumer prices were 1.4% higher on average in February 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.1% on average. In 12 months, compared to February 2025 food prices increased by 0.2% (and decreased by 3.2% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the pri»»»

The Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office has issued a detailed institutional statement responding to what it described as political attacks against both the national prosecution service and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The reaction follows the removal of Bulgarian European prosecutor Te»»»

Dubai: The countdown has begun for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the high-octane action drama headlined by Ranveer Singh. In less than ten days, Aditya Dhar directorial and his much-talked-about sequel will arrive in cinemas in India and beyond on March 19. While a movie of this scale and storyline shou»»»

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov held a meeting with representatives of nationally representative trade unions and employer organizations, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy press service reported on Tuesday. He presented the main priorities of the social ministry d»»»

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) The World Food Programme (WFP) reported that 6.7 million people in Syria received assistance in January, noting a relative improvement in food security according to its 2025 Food Security Assessment. The assessment found that 18% of Syrian households are now food secure, u»»»

Dubai: IndiGo said on Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons, months after the airline faced widespread flight cancellations that drew regulatory scrutiny. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.India’s large»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems on 10 March 2026 dealt with multiple ballistic missiles and drones, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said air defences detected nine ballistic missiles, destroying eight, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea. Au»»»

Danube Bridge near Ruse will be closed to traffic from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 12 due to emergency repairs to the road surface, the Road Infrastructure Agency said on Tuesday. The work will be carried out on the lane of the bridge that has not undergone major repairs. The 1,057-metre long »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has told journalists. The American president initiated the call to discuss the latest international developments, he said. The conversation focused on the Iran conflict an»»»

Dubai: Missile and drone attacks across the Gulf continued Tuesday as regional governments said dealing with Iranian aggression had become a top priority amid a widening Middle East war. Qatar’s Defence Ministry said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country, after an elev»»»

President Donald Trump arrives back at the White House from Florida on Monday night after raising hopes that the war with Iran could be at an end "very soon." Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was way "ahead of schedule" a»»»

The impact of the US and Israel's war in Iran is starting to hit home - no matter where you live. As the conflict blocks oil exports from the Gulf region, and producers start to cut output, the supply shock has sent oil soaring, at one point to nearly $120 a barrel. Though it has since fallen back,»»»

Former President Rumen Radev, who is leading the Progressive Bulgaria coalition in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, criticized the caretaker government for underestimating the risks facing the country following the strikes against Iran. Speaking to reporters after a meeting w»»»

Lebanon's president has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A spokesperson for President Joseph Aoun told the BBC that Leba»»»

Progressive Bulgaria coalition leader Rumen Radev on Tuesday urged the government “to take a close look at the country’s actual stocks of oil, fuel, and gas, especially because energy prices around the world have gone up suddenly.” He added that the government must track all quantities and pricing »»»

The Prosus Found-HER Challenge has launched in Romania, opening applications for women-led startups and offering a total of EUR 100,000 in equity-free grants. The programme, organised in partnership with Endeavor Romania, marks the first European edition of the initiative after earlier stages in In»»»

Volkswagen has said it will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profits dropped to their lowest level since 2016. Chief executive Oliver Blume told shareholders that the cuts would take place in Germany and fall across the entire group, including Audi and Porsche. Europe's largest carmaker sa»»»

Australia's Qantas Airways , Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced airfare hikes on Tuesday, blaming an abrupt spike in the cost of fuel caused by the Middle East conflict. Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $»»»

The new 300,000+ sq. ft. warehousing and processing hub marks a significant milestone in the Group’s expansion strategy, supporting the UAE’s food security vision and the nation’s growing population, and increasing food reserve demand. Sharjah: Safeer Group today announced the launch of its cutting»»»

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Sirens warned of incoming missiles in the futuristic business hub of Dubai»»»

Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and cutting government spending, as the country grapples with soaring oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. The move affects government offices, public sector s»»»

Deputy Justice Minister Tanya Radulovska said on Tuesday that Bulgarian authorities will actively defend any magistrate who decides to speak out about dependencies within the judicial system and about the disclosure of secrets that become public not through the legally established procedure. She wa»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: As Saudi Arabia accelerates one of the most ambitious built-environment transformations globally, the focus is rapidly shifting from construction scale to long-term asset performance, regulatory integrity, and lifecycle resilience. With giga-projects, mixed-use developments, a»»»

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted a missile attack that targeted the state. The announcement followed an“elevated” threat level alert, telling residents to “remain indoors”.»»»

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The family of a girl critically injured during a mass shooting at a Canadian school is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, claiming it had been aware the suspect had been planning an attack but failed to alert the authorities. Twelve-year-old Maya Gebala was shot in the neck and head in the shooting in Tum»»»