Al Awsat 6m

Israel Reports Second Attack from Yemen as Middle East Conflict Escalates

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Al Misnad meets Indian Ambassador

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar H E Vipul. Discussions during the meeting centred on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as a variety of issues »»»

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Al Awsat 42m

UK Equips Ship with Mine-Hunting Drones for Possible Strait of Hormuz Deployment

Britain is preparing to deploy a Royal Navy evacuation vessel to the Strait of Hormuz, equipped with a fleet of autonomous drones designed for mine detection and clearance, to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Times newspaper. Last week, the UK said the ship, which »»»

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Al Awsat 54m

Private Sector Drives Saudi Tourism with Investments Worth $58 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s private sector has emerged as a key engine of growth in the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding tourism industry, with investments totaling SAR219 billion ($58.4 billion), officials said, highlighting its growing role in developing destinations and enhancing the market’s appeal. Speaking at »»»

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The Barents Observer 54m

Oslo ratchets up defence plan, strengthens control in border region

A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully operational two years ahead of the previous schedule, and investments are being made in electronic warfare, short-range air defence and drone defence, according to an updated Norwegian defence plan. Just two years after the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, ap»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Finance minister on budget execution: Deficit halved, improved collection, major liquidity boost to economy

The budget deficit has been cut to half, revenue collection has improved, and VAT refunds are providing an important liquidity boost to the economy, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Friday in a Facebook post, after the budget execution figures for the first two months of 2026 were publishe»»»

Actmedia 1h

European Commissioners Roxana Minzatu, Apostolos Tzitzikostas to pay separate visits to Romania on Monday and Tuesday

European Commissioners Roxana Minzatu and Apostolos Tzitzikostas will each pay separate visits to Romania on March 30-31, 2026, the European Commission Representation in Bucharest informed on Sunday.Roxana Minzatu's schedule for Monday includes meetings with the President of Romania, Nicusor Dan, P»»»

Actmedia 1h

Defense Minister Miruta, Slovak counterpart Kalinák advance plans for joint armament production

Romania is taking a concrete step forward in cooperation on joint armament production, Defense Minister Radu Miruta said on Friday, following his meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Kalinák."I met with my counterpart from the Slovak Republic, Robert Kalinák, on the occasion of Prime Minister»»»

Actmedia 1h

DefMin denies allegations that 800 U.S. wounded troops were flown to Romania

Defense Minister Radu Miruta dismissed on Friday reports claiming that 800 wounded U.S. soldiers had been flown to the 'Mihail Kogalniceanu' Air Base, calling them "alarmist" and "completely baseless"."Recently, a series of alarmist and completely baseless claims have been circulating online, alleg»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Fico reaffirms support for Romania's Slovak community, stronger bilateral ties

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Friday in Oradea, where he and Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with representatives of the Slovak community in Romania, that Slovakia will continue to support its ethnic community in Romania while also strengthening bilateral relations between the »»»

Actmedia 1h

Slovak Prime Minister Fico says demanding EU agenda affects development of bilateral projects

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was in Bucharest on Friday on an official visit, said that the development of bilateral projects is being affected by the fact that the European agenda is "heavy and demanding".Fico also extended an invitation to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to visit Bratislava»»»

Actmedia 1h

Slovak PM Fico asks for Romania's support for Slovakia's candidacy for UN Security Council

Prime Minister Robert Fico on Friday asked for Romania's support for Slovakia's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.'I openly asked you today to support our candidacy for membership of the Security Council for the years 2027-2028, and I t»»»

Actmedia 1h

PM Bolojan:Romania and Slovakia have a solid relationship built on strong historical, cultural and economic ties

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, at Victoria Palace, on Friday, in a ceremony with military honours and the playing of the Slovak and Romanian national anthems. Romania and Slovakia enjoy a solid relationship built on strong historical, cultural and »»»

Actmedia 1h

President Dan welcomes Slovak PM Fico at Cotroceni Palace

President Nicusor Dan received the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, at Cotroceni Palace on Friday. The two held both tete-a-tete and official talks.During the discussion with Fico, Nicusor Dan addressed military cooperation and the transition to green energy.'We have an interesting bilatera»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatar attends Arab League Council's ministerial meeting on Iranian attacks against member states

Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level yesterday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi chaired Qatar’s delegation. The meeting, held virtually, discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and terri»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Education visits schools as students return to classrooms across Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the resumption of in-person classes represents an important step toward restoring the normal course of the educational process. She commended the efforts of teachers and school administrations»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian PM Gurov, Ministers Visit Ukraine

A Bulgarian delegation led by Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has arrived in Kyiv, the government information service said on Monday. Gurov will hold separate meetings with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada. The »»»

bta.bg
UPI 1h

Australian police fatally shoot man believed to be fugitive Desmond Freeman - UPI.com

March 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southeastern Australia fatally shot a man they believe is fugitive Desmond Freeman, bringing an end to the seven-month manhunt for the suspect accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in late August. The man was shot shortly after 8:30 a.m. local »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nabil Fahmy to be next Arab League Secretary General after unanimous backing

Dubai: The Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level has unanimously approved a resolution to submit a recommendation to the 35th Ordinary Session of the Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the candidacy of former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fa»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

G7 Ministers Set to Tackle Financial Fallout of Mideast War

Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting crude-ex»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan, Armenia urged to more actively participate in cooperation with EAEU - | 24.KG

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) wants Kyrgyzstan and Armenia to more actively participate in cooperation with other union countries. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated this in an interview with Vesti. According to him, many different projects are being implemented within the EA»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Post-Strikes… Iran Adapts its Fighting Strategy

By: Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner, Erika Solomon A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate. US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has all but obliterated Iranian military abilities, portraying»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Brent Heads for Record Monthly Jump as Houthi Attacks Widen Conflict

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemen’s Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East. Brent crude futures jumped $2.43, or 2.16%, to $115 a barrel by 0342 GMT after se»»»

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BNE 2h

India clears five more S-400 systems from Russia

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

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BNE 2h

India clears five more S-400 systems from Russia

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

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BNE 2h

Internal party splits force Mongolia’s PM to step down

Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned late on March 26 following a legislative stalemate that has hobbled parliament. His departure has laid bare factionalism within the ruling party, signalling uncertainty ahead of key elections.  »»»

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BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

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BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

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BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

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BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Shocking Hungarian documentary alleges ruling party uses mafia-style intimidation to buy votes and coerce voters

An independent investigative group, DE Action Community, has released a shocking documentary alleging systematic vote-buying in Hungary's poorest settlements, involving local mayors and criminal figures. The film claims the ruling Fidesz operates a coordinated network to exert p»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Croatian ex-ski federation chief detained in €30mn graft probe

A Croatian court on March 27 ordered a month in pre-trial detention for former Croatian Ski Association president Vedran Pavlek and four other suspects as part of a corruption investigation involving nearly €30mn, authorities said. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

Kosovo races to break political deadlock and elect president

In Kosovo’s politics, the line between crisis and normality is often thin, and in March it faded once again. What could have been a routine procedural issue has instead turned into a prolonged institutional standoff, with a 34-day countdown from March 25 to elect a new president. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states

The European Union’s next wave of enlargement is entering a critical moment, with divisions emerging among major member states over how — and how fast — to expand the bloc, according to a new policy paper. The report »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

India clears five more S-400 systems from Russia

India's Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), operating under India's Ministry of Defence and chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, greenlit a INR2.38 trillion ($28.58bn) package on March 27 2026 spanning Russian-origin S-400 long range air defence batteries, unmanned strike platforms, transport a»»»

intellinews.com
UPI 3h

European nations voice 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill - UPI.com

The Knesset is expected to vote this week on a death penalty bill that four European countries on Sunday voiced deep concerns over its language about which rights advocates say targets Palestinians. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo March 30 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of four Europe»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

President Iotova to Meet Leadership of Revenue Agency, Consumer Protection Commission

President Iliana Iotova will meet the leadership of the National Revenue Agency and the Commission for Consumer Protection on Monday, the President's press secretariat said. The meeting is part of the President's talks on measures to address the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. R»»»

bta.bg
France24 3h

Lebanon mourns three journalists killed in Israeli strikes

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a cemetery south of Beirut on Sunday to attend the funeral of journalists Ali Shoeib, Fatima Ftouni, and Mohammed Ftouni, who were killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier. Israel has acknowledged carrying out the attack, claiming that Shoeib was affiliated with a »»»

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France24 3h

Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks as Tehran warns ground troops would be 'set on fire'

Pakistan on Sunday said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime cho»»»

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France24 3h

Israeli police bar top Catholic figure in Jerusalem from holding Palm Sunday mass at Holy Sepulchre

Israeli police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It is not yet clear whether this blockade was intentional or a mistake from the Israeli police; in the meantime, »»»

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France24 3h

European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment. Britain,»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US-Israel war on Iran, Day 31: What UAE residents need to know today

Dubai: As the US–Israel war with Iran enters Day 31, developments across the region continue to impact security, travel, markets and daily life in the UAE. From air defence responses and diplomatic engagements to flight schedules and education updates, here’s a detailed round-up of what residents n»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US-Israel war on Iran: Trump says deal may be reached ‘soon’

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached “soon” with Tehran. Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, meanwhile after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran»»»

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France24 3h

Unidentified drones crash in Finland

Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland on Sunday, an incident the defence ministry described as a "suspected territorial violation". Neighbouring countries Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia experienced similar crashes by drones on their land earlier this week.  Two unidentified drones»»»

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France24 3h

The week in pictures: Massive daytime attack on Ukraine, 'No Kings' and France's adieu to Jospin

France held its national tribute to former prime minister Lionel Jospin, Russia launched one of its largest daytime attacks on Ukraine, and protesters across the US and some world capitals held a third round of "No Kings" mass protests against President Donald Trump: here's a look back at the week'»»»

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Gulf News 3h

G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war

Paris: Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting c»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Orbán: “Ukrainians are trying to create a pro-Ukraine government in Hungary, but Zelensky’s plan will not succeed”

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine is attempting to influence Hungary’s elections in order to establish a pro-Ukraine government, warning that such efforts must be rejected, at a campaign rally in Békéscsaba ahead of the parliamentary vote. Speaking to a large crowd on the city’s main square,»»»

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