Sana 8m

Syrian foreign minister meets Turkish ambassador to discuss regional developments

Damascus, March 7 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Turkey’s ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, in Damascus on Saturday to discuss recent regional developments and bilateral cooperation, the ministry said. According to a statement published on the Foreign Ministry’s Telegram»»»

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UPI 12m

Trump warns 'Iran will be hit very hard' Saturday - UPI.com

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump warned Saturday that "Iran will be hit very hard" in the wake of Iran's rejection of his call for "unconditional surrender." Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump warned Saturday morning that "Iran will be hit very hard" »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Health Ministry Focused on Modernizing Psychiatric Care with Recovery Plan Funding

Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»

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Albanian Daily News 38m

Rama Inspects Stabilized Road Section on Librazhd–Prrenjas Axis

Edi Rama inspected on Saturday the provisional road built along the Librazhd–Prrenjas Road, which authorities say has now been stabilized and reopened to normal traffic. The Albanian prime minister was joined by the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, during the vi»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Berisha Criticizes Government Reshuffle, Calls on Citizens to Unite Against Rama

Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, held a live conversation with citizens on social media where he commented on the recent changes within the Albanian government. During the discussion with the media, Saturday, Berisha addressed the transfer of responsibilities in the Mini»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Hungary to Decide Fate of Money Seized From Ukrainians Once Ownership Is Clear - Orban

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will keep the money confiscated from Ukrainians until its ownership is cleared up, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. "We will decide the fate of this confiscated money when we find out what it is... [Until then, it will] lie quietly here," Orban said»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Trump: ‘unconditional surrender’ only can end US-Israeli war on Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs © Ibrahim Amro, AFP US President Donald Trump on Friday said that there would be no deal struck with Iran unless the Islamic Republic surrendered unconditionally. The US-Israeli war against Iran has escalat»»»

Naharnet 2h

Israeli defense minister warns Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah or pay 'heavy price'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday warned President Joseph Aoun that Lebanon would pay a "very heavy price" if it fails to disarm Hezbollah. Addressing the president, Katz said in a statement broadcast on Israeli television that if "the choice becomes protecting our civilians and the »»»

The Peninsula 2h

Nepal's rapper politician who took on the old guard and won

Nepal: Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah won a dramatic parliamentary contest on Saturday, defeating veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister's own constituency after staking his political future on the challenge. Shah's victory over the veteran Marxist leader marks one of »»»

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BBC 3h

Military chief defends UK response to Middle East conflict

The head of the British military has told the BBC he "completely rejects" criticism that the UK had been ill-prepared for the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on Saturday as war continued in the region, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said it was "probably the most dangerous ti»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanese Army Says Soldier Wounded by Gunfire from Syria

Lebanon's military said on Saturday that a soldier was moderately wounded by gunfire coming from Syria a day prior in the country's northeast. "A Lebanese soldier sustained moderate injuries as a result of gunfire from the Syrian side targeting a Lebanese army post in the Qasr-Hermel area," the mil»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

GERB Leader Borissov: Political Crisis Not Created by GERB

The political crisis in the country was not created by GERB, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Saturday after inspecting the facilities of the new St Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas. “We are not the creators of the political crisis. We are only warning about it,” Borissov said. According »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Israel Defense Minister Warns Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah or Face ‘Heavy Price’

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government on Saturday to disarm Hezbollah or "pay ‌a very ‌heavy price." "We (ISRAEL) ‌have ⁠no territorial claims ⁠against Lebanon, but we will not accept a situation ⁠where what ‌existed ‌for many ‌years — firing ‌from Lebanese territory »»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Migrant surge this week

Nearly 1,000 migrants reached the island of Crete and the remote island of Gavdos within 48 hours this week, arriving from Libya in what authorities describe as a significant surge in crossings. Greek coast guard units responded to 15 separate rescue incidents involving vessels in distress south of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Tourism Ministry Expects Good Summer Season, Minister Georgieva Says

Tourism Ministry expects a good summer season, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva said in an interview for the Darik Radio on Saturday. Georgieva noted that several factors need to be coordinated by the administration in preparation for the season. In this regard, she said she held meetings»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Silistra Residents Block Border Crossing with Romania in Protest over High Electricity Bills

Residents of Silistra blocked the road leading to the border checkpoint with Romania in protest against high electricity bills. Some of the demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and carried banners with messages such as “No to monopolies!”, “Stop robbing the people”, and “No to the energy mafia”. The»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Saturday a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Discussion during the call»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Interior Ministry Honours Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

Caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the Ministry leadership, and members of the Interpol National Central Bureau laid flowers at the monument to fallen police officers here on Saturday on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Law Enforcement Officer»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva Assigned Protection

Protection has been assigned to Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva following reports of threats against her. Acting Interior Minister Emil Dechev announced this after an official commemoration of International Day for Remembrance of Fallen Officers, which included wreath-laying at the »»»

bta.bg
Novinite 4h

Bulgaria Condemns Politically Motivated Vandalism Against Cultural Club in North Macedonia

The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery. The incident was reported by the club's chairman, Ljubcho Georgievsk»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Indonesia bans social media accounts for children under 16

Dubai: The Indonesian government has introduced a new regulation banning children under the age of 16 from having accounts on high-risk digital platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening online safety for young users. Issued under Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026, the policy is intended to add»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Sri Lanka to Treat Iranian Sailors According to ‘International Law’

Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told a conference in New Delhi that Sri Lanka was caring for 32»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 5h

Iran vows to halt attacks on neighbours, but strikes on Gulf states continue. What’s going on inside Tehran’s command structure?

Dubai: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks across the region, suggesting they were the result of miscommunication within the ranks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Iran’s interim leadership council had de»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Hezbollah’s Rejection of ‘Surrender’ Stalls Macron Initiative to Halt War

French President Emmanuel Macron’s initiative has failed to break the political stalemate surrounding the ongoing war in Lebanon, as Hezbollah rejects what it describes as “surrender” and insists on pressing ahead with the confrontation. Lebanese and international observers view Hezbollah's fightin»»»

english.aawsat.com
24 News Agency 5h

Foreign Ministers of Turkic states to meet in Istanbul for informal talks - | 24.KG

Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will gather in Istanbul on March 7 for an informal meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between member countries and addressing pressing regional and global issues, Daily Sabah reported, citing Turkish diplomatic sources. The meetin»»»

24.kg
TAP 5h

80 road projects worth TND 4.2 billion currently underway (ministry)

Tunis, March 7 (TAP) - Some 80 bridge and road projects, worth a total of TND 4.2 billion, are currently underway in Tunisia. There is need to speed up their completion and remove obstacles on site, Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari...»»»

RT 7h

Trump kicks Tucker Carlson out of MAGA

US President Donald Trump has expelled prominent conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, saying Carlson has “lost his way.” The breaking point between the two came over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which Carlson has characterized as “absolutel»»»

rt.com
Novinite 7h

Bulgarian Public Sector Workers Plan March Demonstrations Over Delayed Pay Raises

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has announced plans for a series of mass protests over budget-sector salaries, more than two months after the adoption of the extension budget, which included a 5% indexation. The union is calling for a 5% increase in basic monthly s»»»

novinite.com
Al Awsat 8h

Hong Kong Firm Seeks $2 Billion Over Panama’s Takeover of 2 Key Canal Ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings, said in a Frida»»»

english.aawsat.com
Novinite 8h

Greece: Joint Actions with Bulgaria Aim to Strengthen Regional Security

Greece has announced that it will assist Bulgaria with air defense capabilities in response to the escalating tensions related to Iran. The decision was confirmed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who said the move follows a formal request from Sofia. According to Dendias, the Greek governme»»»

novinite.com
Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Interior Ministry Marks International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers

The Ministry of Interior is marking the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers by laying wreaths at the monument dedicated to fallen police officers in the capital Sofia, the Ministry said. Interior Minister Emil Dechev, representatives of the leadership of the Ministry, and represent»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 9h

Explosions Rock Iran's Capital, and More Attacks Target Israel as US Warns Bombing Will Intensify

Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict. There was no foreseeable e»»»

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Sputnik 10h

IAEA Never Had Reasons to Forgo Talks With Iran — Russian MFA Spox

During many years of contacts with Iran, the IAEA has never found grounds to refuse negotiations on Iranian nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "Throughout all these years, there has not been a single instance where the IAEA stated that there is a reason to c»»»

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France24 10h

Tête à tête - Europeans 'will be legitimate targets' if they join war, Iran's deputy FM warns

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran had "already informed the Europeans and everybody else that they should be careful not to be involved in this war of aggression against Iran". He warned that if any country "joins America and Israel in t»»»

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France24 10h

‘Self-destructive, suicidal’: In Lebanon, anger rises against Hezbollah amid Israeli strikes

The militant group Hezbollah has lost political backers in Lebanon after strikes it launched this week against Israel to honour Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei provoked a robust military response. Lack of public support for the militant group has even spread to the southern Shiite community»»»

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The Budapest Times 10h

Orbán: We will not fulfill Ukraine’s demands

Hungarian-Ukrainian relations took another sharp turn for the worse after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly threatened Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over Hungary’s refusal to back another €90 billion package for Ukraine. In his Friday morning interview on Kossuth Radio, PM Orbán made it»»»

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France24 10h

Iran's Azeris fear ethnic strife, sucking Turkey and Azerbaijan into the war

With ethnic brethren in northern Iran and a US outreach to Iran’s Kurds following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Turkey and Azerbaijan are at risk of being drawn into the war. For Iran’s Azeris, the largest minority group in a multi-ethnic country, it could mean trouble as ethnic fault lines th»»»

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France24 10h

The World This Week - Iran war: A special edition

In a week that a major war broke out in the middle east when the US and Israel attacked Iran from the skies, with air strikes that assassinated the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least forty senior Iranian officials all reportedly within a five minute period at the start of the bombing campaign on S»»»

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France24 10h

Spotlight - Iran, Europe & Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran

In this edition of the Spotlight, we speak to Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Iran and Libya and a former consul general in Jerusalem, to unpack the first week of war and what may come next. With President Donald Trump demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and Tehran showing n»»»

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France24 10h

Eye on Africa - Mine collapse in eastern DR Congo leaves 200 dead

In tonight's edition: At least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in eastern DR Congo. Also, unhappy with the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Nigerian Conservative Anglican bishop group announces the creation of its own body to lead the Anglican faith.»»»

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BNE 11h

BONNER: The strategic vacuum at the heart of Operation Epic Fury

No plan survives first contact with the enemy. That popular quotation is really a paraphrase of a somewhat more verbose statement by Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke the Elder in 1871. It’s obviously true: events, like individuals and groups, are unpredictable and even well-executed plans »»»

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BNE 11h

Gulf crude benchmarks surge as Kuwaiti oil jumps 10% and Brent nears $85 amid regional conflict

Crude oil prices across the Persian Gulf have risen sharply since the outbreak of the Iran war, with Kuwait's benchmark jumping more than 10% in a single session and Brent crude trading near its highest level in over a year. »»»

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BNE 11h

Georgia's government slashes university places by 92% in reform seen as politically motivated

On the evening of February 12, students at Tbilisi's Ilia State University spilled out of their campus and onto Chavchavadze Avenue, one of the capital's main thoroughfares, occupying the roadway in a march that carries a penalty risk of jail. They held national flags and banners reading "Protect E»»»

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BNE 11h

North Macedonia plans university reform to boost standards and tackle brain drain

North Macedonia is preparing to introduce a new Law on Higher Education aimed at modernising the country’s universities, raising the quality of teaching and research, and aligning higher education standards with international benchmarks. »»»

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BNE 11h

North Macedonia plans university reform to boost standards and tackle brain drain

North Macedonia is preparing to introduce a new Law on Higher Education aimed at modernising the country’s universities, raising the quality of teaching and research, and aligning higher education standards with international benchmarks. »»»

intellinews.com
BBC 11h

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?

Up until late on Thursday the rise in global oil markets appeared to be more of an unfortunate bump than imminent oil shock. The immediate response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a 10% price increase, appeared rather benign for what was long-assumed to be the oil market's nightmare scenari»»»

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24 News Agency 11h

Escalation in Middle East: Bishkek expresses solidarity with people of Qatar - | 24.KG

Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, Kulubaev, on behalf of President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solidarity »»»

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BBC 11h

Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran

Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing criticism at home as he tries to strike a balance on the US-Israeli military action in Iran, as Canada scrambles to get its citizens out of the region and faces the risk of being dragged into a widening conflict. Carney expressed strong support for the initial s»»»

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BNE 11h

Croatia proposes nuclear energy law to boost low-carbon power by 2040

Croatia presented draft legislation on March 5 to create a legal framework for expanding nuclear energy, aiming to nearly double the share of nuclear power in electricity generation by 2040, Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar told parliament. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 11h

Radev leads polls as Bulgaria heads for eighth election in five years

A new political project led by former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev would win the largest share of votes if parliamentary elections were held now, according to a poll released on March 5, as the country prepares for another snap election in April. »»»

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